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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF560SMYH02 (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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WRF560SMYH02 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The WRF560SMYH02 carries its water filter high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall, a spot that survives trim changes across the WRF run. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.
Before you click buy, two things: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. One prefix, one chassis family: WRF is Whirlpool’s own coding for French-door bottom-freezer machines, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. That trailing 02 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
Know your WRF from your WRS and the cartridge question halves: WRF marks French-door bottom-freezer builds and WRS marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the EDR2RXD2 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike.
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.
WRF560SMYH02 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the WRF560SMYH02?
Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the WRF560SMYH02 owner’s manual page for filter status.
Is a bypass plug required for the WRF560SMYH02 when the cartridge is removed?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the WRF560SMYH02 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 WRF560SMYH02?
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
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