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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF560SMYW04 (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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WRF560SMYW04 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The WRF560SMYW04 carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a spot that survives trim changes across the WRF run. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.
The recurring owner notes: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. The WRF in WRF560SMYW04 is doing real work: when Whirlpool stamps WRF on the plate it is sorting the machine into the French-door bottom-freezer class — same water path, same cartridge, different cabinet. A -04 style suffix means running production revisions; filter fit stayed constant across the whole run.
WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you
The catalog pairs WRF with WRS, and the split matters at order time: Chassis first: French-door bottom-freezer (WRF) versus side-by-side (WRS). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. What pins the parts choice down is the media line: the EDR2RXD2 line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style.
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.
WRF560SMYW04 filter questions
Filter light reset on the Whirlpool WRF560SMYW04 — how?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the WRF560SMYW04 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Running the WRF560SMYW04 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR2RXD2 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
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 WRF560SMYW04?
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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