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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2776DEE00 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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MFT2776DEE00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the MFT2776DEE00 high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall, the same estate every French-door refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Before you click buy, two things: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: MFT generally indicates the French-door family, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style usually keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. The -00 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR2RXD2 bay.
MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
Know your MFT from your MSD and the cartridge question halves: French-door against side-by-side, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. By model-code convention the MFT2776DEE00 falls around 2014 to 2018; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
- Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
- Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
- Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.
What this filter takes out of your water
| What it targets | Standard that covers it |
|---|---|
| Chlorine taste & odor | NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects |
| Particulates, Class I | NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment |
| Lead | NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects |
| Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia) | NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial |
| PFOA & PFOS | NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge |
Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.
MFT2776DEE00 filter questions
MFT2776DEE00 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the MFT2776DEE00 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
Can I run the Maytag MFT2776DEE00 with no cartridge installed?
No — the EDR2RXD2 bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Maytag refrigerator?
Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.
Why is the OEM EDR2RXD2 cartridge so much more expensive?
Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.
How often should I replace the filter in my MFT2776DEE00?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR2RXD2 class cartridges all share that service interval.
Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?
No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.
Every filter that fits your fridge
This bay takes the OEM EDR2RXD2. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.
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