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Water Filter for the Crosley CFD28WIS3 (ULTRAWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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CFD28WIS3 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the CFD28WIS3, the cartridge in the upper zone of the fresh-food compartment in most bottom-freezer layouts, the same estate every bottom-freezer refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The badge reads CFD28WIS3, but the chassis reads CFD: in this catalog CFD is the bottom-freezer marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. S3 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.
CFD vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you
Two prefixes, two missions: CFD answers to bottom-freezer; FFUS answers to French-door; the water-filter answer is shared. Cabinet decode: 28 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.
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.
CFD28WIS3 filter questions
Crosley CFD28WIS3: how do I clear the change-filter light?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the CFD28WIS3 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Crosley CFD28WIS3: 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 CFD28WIS3?
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.
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