How to Change the Water Filter in a KitchenAid Refrigerator

Updated 2026-10-28 · Based on manufacturer instructions (sources below)

Quick answer

Find the filter in the bottom grille, between the crisper drawers or behind a small door in an upper corner of the fresh-food compartment. Open the filter door and pull or twist the old everydrop cartridge out. Check the O-rings on the new filter, insert it and close the door until it snaps. Run about 4 gallons of water through the dispenser, then reset the filter status light.

Which filter does your KitchenAid use?

KitchenAid refrigerators use Whirlpool's everydrop filters. The number (Filter 1, Filter 2, Filter 4 and so on) is printed on the filter in your fridge now.
Of the KitchenAid models we've verified, most French door models (such as the KRFC704FPS, KRMF706ESS, KRFF577KPS and KRMF536RPS) use Filter 2 (EDR2RXD1), the KRFC300ESS uses Filter 4 (EDR4RXD1), and the KRSC503ESS side-by-side uses Filter 1 (EDR1RXD1).
Some model families change filter between production versions, so check your full model number, including the last two digits.

Where is the water filter on a KitchenAid refrigerator?

KitchenAid says the filter is usually in the bottom grille, between the crisper drawers, or in an upper corner of the fresh-food compartment; on some models the cover is in the upper right-hand corner. Your owner's manual shows the exact spot for your model.

If the filter is stuck

Wrap a cloth around the filter cap and turn it with pliers, as KitchenAid suggests for stuck filters.
Don't force it: KitchenAid warns that too much pressure can break the filter or damage the water system.

Step-by-step instructions

Find the filter. Check the bottom grille, the area between the crisper drawers and the upper corners of the fresh-food compartment. Your manual shows where it is on your model.
Remove the old filter. Open the filter door. Depending on the housing, pull the cartridge straight out or turn it counterclockwise and pull it out. Keep a towel handy for drips.
Prepare the new filter. Remove the cap or packaging, check that the O-rings are in place, and confirm the everydrop number matches the old filter.
Install the new filter. Insert the new filter (arrow pointing up, where there is one) and push or turn it until it locks. Close the filter door until it snaps.
Flush the system. KitchenAid recommends running about 4 gallons of water through the dispenser to flush the new filter. The first water may sputter.
Reset the filter status light. On most models the light doesn't reset by itself. Depending on your panel, hold FILTER RESET, hold WATER FILTER for 3 seconds, touch MAX COOL and MAX ICE together for 3 seconds, hold LIGHT and ICE TYPE for 3 seconds, or press OPTIONS, then FILTER RESET, then MEASURED FILL.

After you change the filter

Check for drips after a few minutes. A leak usually means the filter isn't fully locked.
Throw away the first batch of ice if you want the freshest taste.

The right filter for your KitchenAid fridge

EveryDrop Filter 4 (EDR4RXD1)

Fits KRFC300ESS.

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