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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF560SFYE00 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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WRF560SFYE00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins, a spot that survives trim changes across the WRF run. It is a twist-lock bay: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: WRF machines come from the French-door bottom-freezer program, and Whirlpool’s parts system rewards you for knowing it: one cartridge family covers the run. Read the 00 ending as a revision marker — Whirlpool used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR2RXD2 bay.
WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you
Prefix families here: WRF against WRS. WRF covers French-door bottom-freezer, while WRS covers side-by-side. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the WRF560SFYE00 shares its water path with the whole EDR2RXD2 generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count.
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.
WRF560SFYE00 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the WRF560SFYE00?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the WRF560SFYE00 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Can I run the Whirlpool WRF560SFYE00 with no cartridge installed?
No — run it empty if you like; the EDR2RXD2 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Whirlpool 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 WRF560SFYE00?
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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