Amana Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement: Find Your Filter by Model (Side-by-Side & French Door)

Most Amana refrigerators use a Whirlpool EveryDrop filter (EDR1RXD1 through EDR7D1, or Filter A), while older units use the Puriclean II UKF8001. Check your current filter's printed part number, or your model number against Table 1 below, to confirm which one applies. Replace every 6 months, 6 to 9 months on models with no status indicator, or about 200 gallons, whichever comes first.

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What Water Filter Does an Amana Refrigerator Use?

The correct filter depends on your exact model number, not whether your fridge is side-by-side or French door. Table 1 lists Amana configurations we could verify directly against OEM parts documentation or multiple independent retailer cross-references.

A note on that last row: we found only one retailer cross-reference for ASD2522WRB01, not a second independent confirmation. Treat it as likely correct, and confirm against your filter's own printed part number before ordering.

How to find your Amana model number

Check the inside wall of the fresh food compartment first, on either the left or right side, since Amana doesn't standardize which wall carries the label. Some models place it behind the crisper drawer or on the door jamb instead.

Copy the complete number, including any trailing digits or letters.

EveryDrop filter numbers explained

EDR1RXD1 through EDR7D1, plus Filter A, are all current EveryDrop cartridges, and each one is built for a specific housing and configuration. EDR1RXD1, EDR2RXD1, and EDR4RXD1 commonly serve French door units at the upper-right interior or side-by-side units at the base grille. EDR3RXD1 and EDR5RXD1 are more commonly base-grille filters on side-by-side models.

Match by your current filter's part number whenever possible. It's the most reliable identifier you have.

Older Amana filters

UKF8001 (Puriclean II) is still current and widely stocked, including by us. WF401, WF401S, and WF401P (Clean 'N Clear), along with WF50 and OWF50, are legacy filters.

WF50 and OWF50 cross-reference into the UKF8001 family, so a UKF8001-comparable filter may fit. Confirm using the EveryDrop Filter Finder, or call 1-800-277-3458 before ordering, since we found limited independent search demand to verify this pairing further ourselves.

The EveryDrop Renaming — Old Part Numbers vs New

If your old filter is stamped with a number like "4396508" and you can't find it anywhere, it hasn't been discontinued, it's been renamed. Table 2 cross-references legacy Whirlpool part numbers to their current EveryDrop equivalents.

One naming note worth flagging: some independent retailer listings call the Filter 6 cartridge "EDR6D1" rather than "EDR6RXD1." Both refer to the same physical filter; confirm the exact string your specific listing uses before searching for it.

Why the numbers changed

Whirlpool consolidated Amana, Maytag, and KitchenAid filters under one shared EveryDrop line. The cartridge itself didn't change, only the branding and part number on the box.

Is your old part number still correct?

Yes. Same cartridge, same fit. If your manual or existing filter shows an old number, cross-reference it in Table 2 and order the current EveryDrop equivalent with confidence.

Where Is the Water Filter on an Amana Refrigerator?

Location depends on your configuration, and it's one of the more inconsistently answered questions across other sites covering Amana filters.

Where is the water filter on an Amana side-by-side refrigerator?

Most side-by-side Amana models place the filter in the upper right corner of the fresh food compartment, or behind the base grille or kickplate at the bottom front. Check both locations if you're not sure which your unit uses.

Where is the water filter on an Amana French door refrigerator?

Most French door models place the filter in the upper right corner of the fresh food compartment; others use the base grille instead. Some French door models use a Water Filter Compartment Door that you push up, which then opens downward to reveal the cartridge.

How to tell which housing type you have

Three mechanisms cover nearly every Amana model:

• Twist-in — turn counterclockwise to remove, clockwise to lock.

• Push-button eject — press until the filter disengages; on grille-mounted units, the button is on the base grille itself.

• Push-up compartment door — push the door upward to release it, then it swings open downward.

The alignment arrow rule

The arrow points up for interior top-right filters, and left for grille-mounted filters. Match the arrow direction on your new filter to this rule before forcing anything into place.

How to Replace the Water Filter in an Amana Refrigerator

Replacement takes a minute or two and needs no tools for any of the three housing types.

Before you start

• Keep a towel nearby; a little water drains out when the old filter comes free.

• No tools are needed.

• Unwrap the new filter ahead of time.

• Remove the small cap from the end of the new filter. This step is commonly missed.

Step-by-step replacement

1. Locate your filter housing type from Table 1 or the identification steps above.

2. Release the old filter: twist counterclockwise, press the eject button, or open the compartment door, depending on your mechanism.

3. Pull the old cartridge straight out.

4. Remove the protective cap from the new filter's end.

5. Align the arrow per the rule above.

6. Insert the new filter and lock it: twist clockwise, push until it clicks, or close the compartment door.

Flushing the new filter

Run about 2 gallons of water through the dispenser to purge trapped air and carbon residue. Cloudy water during this process is normal, not contamination, and clears within the first couple of gallons.

You may need to hold your container under the dispenser for 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the paddle, since a slight delay right after a filter change is expected.

How to Reset the Water Filter Light on an Amana Refrigerator

The correct reset method depends entirely on your control panel layout, and this is the step most other sites get wrong by offering one universal instruction. Identify your button layout first, per Amana's own product help documentation.

Models with a Filter button

Press and hold the Filter button for 3 seconds. The "Order" and "Replace" icons disappear from the display once the reset takes effect.

Models with a Temp Setting button

The reset control sits on the panel inside the refrigerator compartment. Press Temp Setting within 3 seconds of finishing the filter swap; the status light changes from red to off.

Models with Light and Ice Type buttons

Press and hold both the Light and Ice Type buttons together for 3 seconds. The status light turns off once the system registers the reset.

Models with a WATER FILTER button

Hold the WATER FILTER button for 3 seconds. The water filter icon returns to blue, and "Replace Filter" clears from the display.

Models that reset automatically

Some models clear the status on their own once a new filter is installed, with no button press required at all.

What the indicator means: red signals replace; off or blue signals reset, depending on your specific model. If your unit has no status indicator at all, replace on a 6-to-9-month schedule instead of waiting for a light.

Amana Water Filter Problems and Troubleshooting

Most Amana filter issues trace back to one of a handful of causes. Table 3 covers the most common symptoms.

Water filter housing and cap replacement

A cracked housing or cap won't reliably seal, even with a fresh filter installed, and replacing it directly is the right fix rather than working around the crack. We carry housing and cap replacements for Amana's common configurations.

Can you run an Amana refrigerator without a filter?

Yes, with a bypass cap installed in place of the cartridge, which restores water flow without filtration. This trades filtration entirely for flow, so it's a short-term measure, not a long-term substitute.

Does the ice maker use the same filter?

Yes, on most models. The ice maker and water dispenser typically draw from the same filtered line, so one cartridge serves both.

OEM vs Comparable Amana Filters — What You'll Pay

A comparable filter can cost 60 to 70% less than genuine EveryDrop, with certification differences that explain most of that gap.

Certification, not price alone, is what justifies choosing a comparable filter. Check that a specific product carries NSF/ANSI 42, and NSF/ANSI 53 where the listing claims it, rather than assuming any lower-priced cartridge performs the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

What water filter does my Amana refrigerator use?

Most current models use an EveryDrop filter (EDR1RXD1 through EDR7D1) or the older UKF8001. Check Table 1 or your existing filter's printed part number to confirm which applies to your specific model.

Where is the water filter on an Amana side-by-side refrigerator?

Most side-by-side models place it in the upper right corner of the fresh food compartment, or behind the base grille or kickplate at the bottom front. Check both locations if you're unsure.

How do I reset the water filter light on an Amana refrigerator?

It depends on your control panel: a Filter button, a Temp Setting button, Light and Ice Type buttons together, or a WATER FILTER button, each held for about 3 seconds. Some models reset automatically once a new filter is installed.

How often should I change my Amana refrigerator water filter?

Every 6 months, or 6 to 9 months if your model has no status indicator, or about 200 gallons, whichever comes first. Replace sooner if flow noticeably slows.

Is UKF8001 the same as EveryDrop Filter 4?

Yes. UKF8001 was renamed EDR4RXD1 under the EveryDrop brand consolidation. It's the same cartridge with the same fit, just current packaging and part number.

Can I use a non-Amana filter in my Amana refrigerator?

Only if it's specifically verified for your exact model, matching both the housing type and certification you need. Amana refrigerators don't use RFID authentication the way some other brands do, so a correctly matched compatible filter will work without triggering an error.

Sources

• Amana Product Help: How to Reset the Water Filter Status Light

• Amana Product Help: Water Filter Status Light Won't Reset (Side-by-Side)

• Amana Product Help: Water Filter Status Light Won't Reset (French Door)

• PartSelect.com OEM parts diagrams: AFD2535DES, AFD2535FES model pages

• Manufacturer compatibility listing, Lowe's: AFI2538AES