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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2776FEZ00 (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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MFT2776FEZ00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Order-day practicalities: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. One prefix, one chassis family: it usually marks a French-door layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. A -00 style suffix means running production revisions; filter fit stayed constant across the whole run.
MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
The catalog pairs MFT with MSD, and the split matters at order time: The door count differs — French-door against side-by-side — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. Official data records the MFT2776FEZ00 across 2016 to 2020; cartridge revisions generally track that span.
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.
MFT2776FEZ00 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the MFT2776FEZ00?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the MFT2776FEZ00 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Maytag MFT2776FEZ00: bypass plug needed without a filter?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the MFT2776FEZ00 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 MFT2776FEZ00?
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
| Cartridge | OEM EDR2RXD2 | RECOMMENDEDEDR2RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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