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Water Filter for the Crosley CFD28WIWB (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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CFD28WIWB specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the CFD28WIWB, the cartridge high on the fresh-food side in most bottom-freezer layouts, above the crispers, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the CFD28WIWB uses a twist-in cartridge: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.
Field notes: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. Prefix literacy pays here: CFD on this badge family usually means bottom-freezer stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Finish codes such as WB change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.
CFD vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you
Know your CFD from your FFUS and the cartridge question halves: bottom-freezer against French-door, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. Capacity check: the 28 cubic feet in the code is the box size, and bigger boxes push more water through the same cartridge between swaps.
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.
CFD28WIWB filter questions
How do I reset the filter light on the Crosley CFD28WIWB?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the CFD28WIWB manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Will the Crosley CFD28WIWB dispense water without a filter cartridge?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the CFD28WIWB 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 CFD28WIWB?
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 → |
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