Water Filter for the Frigidaire DFHS2313MFA (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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DFHS2313MFA · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 3 (WF3CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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DFHS2313MFA · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

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 DFHS2313MFA. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF3CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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DFHS2313MFA specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the DFHS2313MFA, the cartridge in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package, a spot that survives trim changes across the refrigerator run. It is a twist-lock bay: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.

Field notes: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the WF3CB line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style. The FA tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

Reading the DFHS2313MFA model code — what the digits tell you

Read the code as 23 cu ft of capacity, which tells you the cartridge’s real workload between changes. Fit listings tell the same story: the DFHS2313MFA and its siblings all drink from the WF3CB line, which keeps the parts search short.

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.

DFHS2313MFA filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Frigidaire DFHS2313MFA?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the DFHS2313MFA manual maps the control by panel type.

Running the DFHS2313MFA with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

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 DFHS2313MFA?

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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