Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFHS2611LB8 (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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FFHS2611LB8 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the 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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FFHS2611LB8 · Quick Facts

Filter locationlow on the fresh-food side or behind the 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 FFHS2611LB8. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF3CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FFHS2611LB8 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the FFHS2611LB8 low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the FFHS run. It is a twist-lock bay: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Practical notes from the install forums: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. The FFHS prefix is the tell: FFHS 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 B8 tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

FFHS vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you

FFHS or FFUS: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. The side-by-side/French-door split tracks the FFHS/FFUS prefixes — cartridge fit follows the water path, not the label on the door. Cabinet decode: 26 cu ft — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

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.

FFHS2611LB8 filter questions

Frigidaire FFHS2611LB8: 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 FFHS2611LB8 manual maps the control by panel type.

Will the Frigidaire FFHS2611LB8 dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No — run it empty if you like; the WF3CB bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 FFHS2611LB8?

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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