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WRF993FIFM00

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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF993FIFM00 (EDR2RXD2)

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

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WRF993FIFM00 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

WRF993FIFM00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2016-2020

FILTER LOCATION

upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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WRF993FIFM00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationupper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 2 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2016-2020

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for WRF993FIFM00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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WRF993FIFM00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the WRF993FIFM00 upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: the bay wants the cartridge offered flat, rotated a quarter turn, and nothing more — hand pressure only.

Field notes: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. The WRF prefix is the tell: WRF machines come from the French-door bottom-freezer program, and Whirlpool’s parts system rewards you for knowing it: one cartridge family covers the run. The -00 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR2RXD2 bay.

WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you

WRF or WRS: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. WRF means French-door bottom-freezer, WRS means side-by-side. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. The WRF993FIFM00 was built across 2016-2020 on the official record, which brackets the cartridge generation you are shopping for.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the WRF993FIFM00

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

WRF993FIFM00 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Whirlpool WRF993FIFM00?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the WRF993FIFM00 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Running the WRF993FIFM00 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 WRF993FIFM00?

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

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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