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Water Filter for the Frigidaire DGUS2635LE1 (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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DGUS2635LE1 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the DGUS2635LE1 in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. 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.
The small print owners learn the hard way: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. 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. E1 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.
Reading the DGUS2635LE1 model code — what the digits tell you
Cabinet class 26 cu ft — a box that size leans on the dispenser, so the six-month cartridge interval earns its keep. The trim walk never reaches the plumbing: the DGUS2635LE1 family shares one water path, so the WF3CB cartridge fits the entire run.
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.
DGUS2635LE1 filter questions
Frigidaire DGUS2635LE1: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the DGUS2635LE1 manual maps the control by panel type.
Will the Frigidaire DGUS2635LE1 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
Nothing to buy — the WF3CB housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.
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 DGUS2635LE1?
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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