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Water Filter for the Crosley CFD28WIB5 (ULTRAWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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CFD28WIB5 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the CFD28WIB5, the cartridge upper fresh-food wall in most bottom-freezer builds — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Prefix literacy pays here: the CFD tag is how the catalog sorts bottom-freezer machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. Trim code B5: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.
CFD vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you
The CFD prefix sits next to FFUS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: CFD means bottom-freezer, FFUS means French-door. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. The two digits after the letters are the cabinet size: this is a 28 cu ft refrigerator, which sets how much dispenser work the cartridge does between changes.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
- Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
- Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
- Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.
What this filter takes out of your water
| What it targets | Standard that covers it |
|---|---|
| Chlorine taste & odor | NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects |
| Particulates, Class I | NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment |
| Lead | NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects |
| Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia) | NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial |
| PFOA & PFOS | NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge |
Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.
CFD28WIB5 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Crosley CFD28WIB5?
Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the CFD28WIB5 owner’s manual page for filter status.
Will the Crosley CFD28WIB5 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the CFD28WIB5 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Crosley refrigerator?
Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.
Why is the OEM ULTRAWF cartridge so much more expensive?
Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.
How often should I replace the filter in my CFD28WIB5?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the ULTRAWF class cartridges all share that service interval.
Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?
No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.
Every filter that fits your fridge
| Cartridge | OEM ULTRAWF | RECOMMENDEDULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | ULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | ULTRAWF Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $15.49 | $38.70 | $69.66 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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