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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF560SMYB01 (EDR1RXD1)
✓ 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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WRF560SMYB01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.
Field notes: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The WRF in WRF560SMYB01 is doing real work: the WRF run is Whirlpool’s French-door bottom-freezer series; across the run, the filter bay is one of the constants. That trailing 01 is the revision counter: WRF chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you
The catalog pairs WRF with WRS, and the split matters at order time: French-door bottom-freezer builds carry WRF; side-by-side builds carry WRS. Filter-wise the two lines converge on one cartridge family. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is this chassis drinks from the EDR1RXD1 family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the Whirlpool catalog.
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.
WRF560SMYB01 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Whirlpool WRF560SMYB01?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the WRF560SMYB01 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Whirlpool WRF560SMYB01: bypass plug needed without a filter?
No bypass needed: the EDR1RXD1 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 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 EDR1RXD1 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 WRF560SMYB01?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR1RXD1 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
This bay takes the OEM EDR1RXD1. 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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