The Whirlpool / KitchenAid 4396508 refrigerator water filter is discontinued. The current genuine OEM replacement is the Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR5RXD1 Filter 5. If your refrigerator previously used 4396508, use the EDR5RXD1 product page to confirm your refrigerator model and order the current OEM replacement. AllFilters also offers the SpiroPure SP-WP500 compatible alternative, a high quality replacement filter made to fit refrigerators that currently use 4396508 or EDR5RXD1.
This page remains available to help identify the discontinued 4396508, its older cross-reference numbers, installation style and replacement path. For current product specifications, certifications, capacity and reduction claims, use the individual EDR5RXD1 or SP-WP500 product page.
The genuine OEM Whirlpool / KitchenAid 4396508 Deluxe Refrigerator Ice & Water Filter replacement fits Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, and Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators with a quarter-turn filter located in the grille at the bottom of the fridge.
The Whirlpool 4396508 refrigerator/icemaker water filter replaces the following older part numbers:
Whirlpool / KitchenAid / Maytag / Amana / Jenn-Air
- 4396508P, 4396508T, 4392857, 4392857R
- 4396547, 4396163, 4396509, 4396509P
- 4396918, 4396562, 4396563
- 2200203, 2203220, 2203980
- 2305766, 2305767, 2305768
- 2255518, 2186444
- PWF-NL240V, PNL240V
- WF-NL240V, WFNL240V, NL240V
- WF-NL240, WFNL240, NL240
- WF-NL300, WFNL300, NL300
- PWF-L400V, PL400V
- WF-L400V, WFL400V, L400V
- WF-L400, WFL400, L400
- WF-L500, WFL500, L500
- WF-300BR (filter that uses 4396508)
Sears / Kenmore
- 46-9902, 469902, 9902, 9902P, 04609902000
- 46-9908, 469908, 9908, 9908P, 04609908000
*Some Kenmore refrigerators are made by Whirlpool.
FAQs
What filter replaces Whirlpool 4396508?
The current OEM replacement is the Whirlpool EveryDrop EDR5RXD1, also known as Filter 5. Use the active EDR5RXD1 product page to confirm refrigerator compatibility before ordering.
Does EDR5RXD1 replace Whirlpool 4396508?
Yes. Whirlpool's current product information identifies EveryDrop Filter 5 / EDR5RXD1 as a replacement for 4396508.
Is Whirlpool 4396508 discontinued?
Yes. The 4396508 is a discontinued product by the manufacturer. For a current OEM replacement, use the EDR5RXD1 product page and confirm your refrigerator model before ordering.
What is the difference between EDR5RXD1 and SP-WP500?
EDR5RXD1 is the Whirlpool EveryDrop OEM replacement for 4396508. SP-WP500 is a SpiroPure compatible replacement option for supported refrigerator models. Review each product page for current compatibility, specifications, certifications, and replacement guidance.
Can I use the old 4396508 specifications for EDR5RXD1?
No. The products have different published specifications and replacement guidance. Use the exact EDR5RXD1 product documentation for current capacity, certification, and performance information.
How do I confirm EDR5RXD1 fits my refrigerator?
Check the existing filter part number and refrigerator model, then verify the model against the current EDR5RXD1 compatibility information before ordering.
Specifications
- Filter Life: 6 months or 400 gallons (whichever comes first)
- Flow Rate: 0.5 gallons per minute
- Operating Pressure: 30-120 psi
- Operating Temperature: 33-100 °F
- Filter Size: 10" (Length) x 1-7/8" (Diameter)
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
Contaminant Reduction
The Whirlpool 4396508 filter cartridge replacement is tested and certified by NSF International for NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 for the reduction of:
- Chlorine
- Lead
- Mercury
- Particulates
- Benzene
- O-Dichlorobenzene
- Carbofuran
- Toxaphene
- Atenolol
- Estrone
- Linuron
- Nonylphenol
- Trimethoprim
How to Replace the Whirlpool 4396508 Filter
- Turn the used filter counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pull the filter straight out (The water shuts off automatically so you don’t have to worry about flooding your refrigerator)
- Remove the reusable color-keyed knob from the end
- Slide the knob onto the end of the new filter
- Push the filter straight into the fridge and turn it clockwise 1/4 turn
- If your refrigerator has a “Change Filter“ light, reset it
How to Reset the "Change Filter" Light
- Press the light switch (the one that the refrigerator door presses every time you close the door) 5 times within 10 seconds
OR
- If the refrigerator has a filter button, press and hold it for 5-10 seconds
