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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF736SDAM14 (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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WRF736SDAM14 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, the same estate every French-door bottom-freezer refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. Prefix literacy pays here: 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. Suffix 14 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you
WRF or WRS: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. French-door bottom-freezer against side-by-side, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. The listed build window for the WRF736SDAM14 is 2012 to 2016, per the official record — the bracket that matters for cartridge generation.
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.
WRF736SDAM14 filter questions
Filter light reset on the Whirlpool WRF736SDAM14 — how?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the WRF736SDAM14 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Does the Whirlpool WRF736SDAM14 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?
Nothing to buy — the EDR2RXD2 housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.
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 WRF736SDAM14?
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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