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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFHS2313LE8 (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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FFHS2313LE8 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the FFHS2313LE8, the cartridge behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.
Practical notes from the install forums: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. FFHS reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: FFHS on this badge family usually means side-by-side stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. The E8 ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.
FFHS vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you
Prefix families here: FFHS against FFUS. side-by-side against French-door, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. read the code as 23 cu ft of capacity, which tells you the cartridge’s real workload between changes.
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.
FFHS2313LE8 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Frigidaire FFHS2313LE8?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the FFHS2313LE8 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
Frigidaire FFHS2313LE8: bypass plug needed without a filter?
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 FFHS2313LE8?
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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