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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFUS2613LE5 (WF3CB)
✓ 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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FFUS2613LE5 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The FFUS2613LE5 carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.
Order-day practicalities: 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. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the WF3CB media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from. The E5 ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.
Reading the FFUS2613LE5 model code — what the digits tell you
Capacity check: the 26 cu ft in the code is the box size, and bigger boxes push more water through the same cartridge between swaps. Order by cartridge, not by cabinet: every trim of this model resolves to the WF3CB family, OEM and certified alternative alike.
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.
FFUS2613LE5 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the FFUS2613LE5?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the FFUS2613LE5 manual maps the control by panel type.
FFUS2613LE5 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
You can, but unfiltered — the WF3CB bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Frigidaire 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 WF3CB 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 FFUS2613LE5?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the WF3CB 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 WF3CB | RECOMMENDEDWF3CB Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | WF3CB Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | WF3CB Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $10.49 | $26.22 | $47.16 |
| 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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