This refrigerator uses
Whirlpool EDR4RXD1
Also sold as UKF8001, UKF8001AXX, UKF8001P, 4396395. Rated for 6 months or 200 gallons.
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Where the filter is
Upper-right interior ceiling of the fresh food compartment It is a quarter-turn cartridge: twist counter-clockwise to release, pull straight out, push the new one in and turn clockwise until it stops.
Changing it in three steps
- Open the housing and turn the old cartridge a quarter turn counter-clockwise.
- Seat the new cartridge — O-rings flat, cap removed — and turn clockwise until it stops.
- Flush two to three gallons, then hold the Filter Reset button for three seconds.
Common questions
What water filter does the Whirlpool GI6FDRXVY use?
It takes the Whirlpool EDR4RXD1, also sold as UKF8001, UKF8001AXX, UKF8001P.
Where is the filter on the GI6FDRXVY?
Upper-right interior ceiling of the fresh food compartment. It is a twist-in cartridge — no tools and no need to shut off the water supply.
How do I reset the filter light?
After fitting the new cartridge, press and hold the Water Filter or Filter Reset button for about three seconds. On models without a dedicated button, the reset sits in the settings menu. The light is a timer on most boards, not a sensor.