The UKF8001 has been discontinued and replaced with new, improved EDR4RXD1. The EDR4RXD1 will fit any refrigerator that currently uses the UKF8001.
The genuine OEM Maytag UKF8001 Filter 4 PUR replacement filter fits Amana, Jenn-Air, Maytag, KitchenAid, Sears, Kenmore, and Whirlpool refrigerators with a long, round filter that swings down from the ceiling of the fridge.
This filter was previously known as the PuriClean II UKF8001AXX.
Specifications
- Filter Life: 6 months or 750 gallons (whichever comes first)
- Flow Rate: 0.78 gallons per minute
- Operating Pressure: 33-120 psi
- Operating Temperature: 33-100 °F
- Filter Size: 8" (Length) x 2-1/4" (Diameter)
- Country of Origin: U.S.A.
Contaminant Reduction
The Maytag UKF8001 filter cartridge replacement (previously called PuriClean II UKF8001AXX) is tested and certified by NSF International to meet or exceed NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 for the reduction of:
- Lead
- Mercury
- Asbestos
- Cysts
- Benzene
- P-Dichlorobenzene
- Carbofuran
- Atrazine
- Lindane
- Toxaphene
- Chlorine
- Turbidity
- Particulates (Class I)
- Atenolol
- Bisphenol A
- Carbamazepine
- DEET
- Estrone
- Linuron
- Meprobamate
- Metolachlor
- Nonylphenol
- Trimethoprim
How to Replace the Maytag UKF8001
- Unlatch the plastic filter cover, and let it swing down (so you can see the filter)
- Turn the used filter counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pull the filter straight down (The water shuts off automatically so you don’t have to worry about flooding your refrigerator)
- Push the filter straight up into the fridge and turn it clockwise 1/4 turn
- Swing the plastic filter cover up until it “snap“ closes
- If your refrigerator has a “Change Filter“ light, reset it
How to Reset the "Change Filter" Light
- Press the dispenser Lock and Auto Light buttons and hold them down for approx. 4 seconds
- Release the butons once the filter status indicator begins to flash
OR
- Press the dispenser Lock and Water buttons and hold them down for approx. 4 seconds
- Release the butons once the filter status indicator begins to flash