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Water Filter for the Crosley CFD26WIS6 (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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CFD26WIS6 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the CFD26WIS6 upper fresh-food wall in most bottom-freezer builds, a spot that survives trim changes across the CFD run. The seat is a twist-in design — one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.
Practical notes from the install forums: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. The badge reads CFD26WIS6, but the chassis reads CFD: CFD on this badge family usually means bottom-freezer stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Finish letter sets like S6 never alter the bay; the ULTRAWF line fits the whole set.
CFD vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: Chassis first: bottom-freezer (CFD) versus French-door (FFUS). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. Size class 26 cubic feet — worth knowing because a full household works a cartridge harder than the rated six months assumes.
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.
CFD26WIS6 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Crosley CFD26WIS6?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the CFD26WIS6 manual maps the control by panel type.
Crosley CFD26WIS6: bypass plug needed without a filter?
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 CFD26WIS6?
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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