Water Filter for the Whirlpool UKF8001AXX750 (EDR4RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR4RXD1 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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UKF8001AXX750 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2012-2016

FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 4 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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

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Verified fit for UKF8001AXX750. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR4RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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UKF8001AXX750 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the UKF8001AXX750 inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec, a spot that survives trim changes across the refrigerator run. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the EDR4RXD1 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. The 50 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.

Reading the UKF8001AXX750 model code — what the digits tell you

Model-code reading puts the UKF8001AXX750 at roughly 2012-2016 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee. The trim walk never reaches the plumbing: the water path is fixed at the EDR4RXD1 line — that asymmetry is what makes filter shopping simple.

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.

UKF8001AXX750 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Maytag UKF8001AXX750 — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the UKF8001AXX750 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Does the Maytag UKF8001AXX750 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No — the EDR4RXD1 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 EDR4RXD1 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 UKF8001AXX750?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR4RXD1 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 EDR4RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR4RXD1. 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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