October 19, 2023

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Dacor Refrigerator

To keep your refrigerator’s ice and water contaminant and odor free, manufacturers recommend replacing your fridge’s water filter every 6 months. If you notice water flow slowing, you should replace it more frequently.

Dacor offers a wide variety of refrigerators, and the water filters used vary by model. Learning how to change the water filter in your Dacor refrigerator will depend on the refrigerator style you have, the location of the water filter in your refrigerator, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your Dacor refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Dacor refrigerator water filter collection.

The tables below lists the Dacor water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to step-by-step instruction videos. Read on to learn how to replace the water filter in your refrigerator.

How to change the water filter in a Dacor French 3-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EDR4RXD1	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filter

Step-by-step instructions by Dacor water filter part number

How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filter

The open-tray-and-twist-out Dacor water filter is EDR4RXD1.

Release the locking tab and lower the cover of the tray.
Twist the filter to the left until it stops, then pull it out.
Insert the new filter and twist it to the right until it stops.
Close the tray’s cover.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

Installing and replacing an external in-line water filter

If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using Kenmore part number 3844609 or 3844709.

Looking for DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.

If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video How Do You Remove a Stuck Water Filter.