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Water Filter for the Crosley CFD28WIS5 (ULTRAWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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CFD28WIS5 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it top of the fresh-food cavity, above the crisper in most bottom-freezer layouts, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically the CFD28WIS5 uses a twist-in cartridge: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.
The recurring owner notes: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. Prefix literacy pays here: count on CFD to place this unit among bottom-freezer builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Finish codes such as S5 change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.
CFD vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: CFD marks bottom-freezer builds and FFUS marks French-door builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. capacity 28 cubic feet: a mid-to-full-size cabinet whose dispenser traffic sets the realistic change cadence.
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.
CFD28WIS5 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the CFD28WIS5?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the CFD28WIS5 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Can I run the Crosley CFD28WIS5 with no cartridge installed?
No — run it empty if you like; the ULTRAWF bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
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 CFD28WIS5?
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
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