Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2776DEE02 (EDR2RXD2)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR2RXD2 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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MFT2776DEE02 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2014-2018

FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

mft2776dee00

MFT2776DEE02 · Quick Facts

Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 2 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2014-2018

Also branded asmft2776dee00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for MFT2776DEE02. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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MFT2776DEE02 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. The seat is a twist-in design — seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Owners of the MFT2776DEE02 report the same friction points: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: in this catalog MFT is the French-door marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. The 02 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.

MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you

The MFT/MSD pair divides this family by layout — French-door against side-by-side, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. The MFT2776DEE02 decodes to about 2014 to 2018 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.

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.

MFT2776DEE02 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Maytag MFT2776DEE02 — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the MFT2776DEE02 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Does the Maytag MFT2776DEE02 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No bypass needed: the EDR2RXD2 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 MFT2776DEE02?

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

OEM EDR2RXD2 cartridge

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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