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MFT2776DEM01

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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2776DEM01 (EDR2RXD2)

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

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MFT2776DEM01 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

MFT2776DEM01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2014-2018

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

mft2776dem00, mft2776dem02

MFT2776DEM01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 2 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2014-2018

Also branded asmft2776dem00, mft2776dem02

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for MFT2776DEM01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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MFT2776DEM01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The MFT2776DEM01 carries its water filter in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the MFT run. 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.

The small print owners learn the hard way: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. MFT reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: in this catalog MFT is the French-door marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. A -01 style suffix means running production revisions; filter fit stayed constant across the whole run.

MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: The door count differs — French-door against side-by-side — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. Catalog convention puts the MFT2776DEM01 near 2014-2018 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the MFT2776DEM01

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

MFT2776DEM01 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Maytag MFT2776DEM01?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the MFT2776DEM01 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Is a bypass plug required for the MFT2776DEM01 when the cartridge is removed?

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 MFT2776DEM01?

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.

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OEM EDR2RXD2 cartridge

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