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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2976AEB01 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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MFT2976AEB01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, the same estate every French-door refrigerator in this family uses. It is a twist-lock bay: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.
Owners of the MFT2976AEB01 report the same friction points: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. The MFT prefix is the tell: 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. Revision 01 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.
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. Catalog convention puts the MFT2976AEB01 near 2012-2016 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.
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.
MFT2976AEB01 filter questions
MFT2976AEB01 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the MFT2976AEB01 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Can I run the Maytag MFT2976AEB01 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 MFT2976AEB01?
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 → |
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