Water Filter for the Electrolux EI27BS16JW4 (WF2CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF2CB 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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EI27BS16JW4 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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EI27BS16JW4 · Quick Facts

Filter locationupper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

Filter slotPureSource 2 (WF2CB) 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 EI27BS16JW4. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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EI27BS16JW4 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically the EI27BS16JW4 uses a twist-in cartridge: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

The small print owners learn the hard way: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. Prefix literacy pays here: it usually marks a French-door layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. Finish letter sets like W4 never alter the bay; the WF2CB line fits the whole set.

EI vs EW — what the prefix tells you

EI or EW: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. split by cabinet mission (French-door versus Wave-Touch Electrolux French-door), joined by cartridge line — that is the EI/EW story. call it a 27 cubic feet box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.

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.

EI27BS16JW4 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Electrolux EI27BS16JW4?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the EI27BS16JW4 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the EI27BS16JW4 when the cartridge is removed?

No — run it empty if you like; the WF2CB bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

Are off-brand filters safe for an Electrolux 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 WF2CB 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 EI27BS16JW4?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the WF2CB 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 WF2CB cartridge

This bay takes the OEM WF2CB. 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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