Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF989SDAM01 (EDR2RXD2)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR2RXD2 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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WRF989SDAM01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

—

FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

wrf989sdam, wrf989sdam00, wrf989sdam02, wrf989sdam03

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Verified fit for WRF989SDAM01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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WRF989SDAM01 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, a spot that survives trim changes across the WRF run. The seat is a twist-in design — align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

Owners of the WRF989SDAM01 report the same friction points: 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. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: Whirlpool built these as French-door bottom-freezer machines, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies, including where the dispenser feed runs. Revision 01 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.

WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you

The WRF/WRS pair divides this family by layout — French-door bottom-freezer against side-by-side, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. 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.

Filter light reset on the Whirlpool WRF989SDAM01 — how?

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 WRF989SDAM01 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Does the Whirlpool WRF989SDAM01 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No bypass needed: the EDR2RXD2 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 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 WRF989SDAM01?

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.

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OEM EDR2RXD2 cartridge

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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