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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF560SMYW01 (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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WRF560SMYW01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers, the same estate every French-door bottom-freezer refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.
The recurring owner notes: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. Prefix literacy pays here: Whirlpool uses it across the French-door bottom-freezer range, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts catalog. The -01 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR2RXD2 bay.
WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you
WRF versus WRS is the first fork in the parts catalog: WRF machines are French-door bottom-freezer; WRS machines are side-by-side. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the EDR2RXD2 media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from.
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.
WRF560SMYW01 filter questions
WRF560SMYW01 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the WRF560SMYW01 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
WRF560SMYW01 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the WRF560SMYW01 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 WRF560SMYW01?
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
This bay takes the OEM EDR2RXD2. 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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