Water Filter for the Crosley CRSH238MS1 (WF3CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF3CB slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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CRSH238MS1 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 3 (WF3CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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CRSH238MS1 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotPureSource 3 (WF3CB) bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for CRSH238MS1. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF3CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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CRSH238MS1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

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: CRSH generally indicates the side-by-side family, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style usually keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. The S1 ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

CRSH vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

CRSH and FFSS are neighbors in the same side-by-side family; the catalog uses them for different production runs, the parts system does not. the 23 cu ft figure in the code is the household size proxy; larger households breach the rated gallons before the calendar does.

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.

CRSH238MS1 filter questions

CRSH238MS1 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the CRSH238MS1 manual maps the control by panel type.

Does the Crosley CRSH238MS1 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No bypass needed: the WF3CB bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 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 CRSH238MS1?

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

OEM WF3CB cartridge

This bay takes the OEM WF3CB. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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