Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFHS2611LWD (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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FFHS2611LWD · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 3 (WF3CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FFHS2611LWD · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

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 FFHS2611LWD. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF3CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FFHS2611LWD specifics — where the filter actually lives

The FFHS2611LWD carries its water filter in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, a spot that survives trim changes across the FFHS run. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

The small print owners learn the hard way: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: FFHS typically codes for side-by-side machines in this catalog, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. WD is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

FFHS vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you

The FFHS/FFUS pair divides this family by layout — side-by-side versus French-door. Both generations draw from the same cartridge pool, so the prefix is a fit-check, not a barrier. Capacity check: the 26 cubic feet in the code is the box size, and bigger boxes push more water through the same cartridge between swaps.

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.

FFHS2611LWD filter questions

FFHS2611LWD filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the FFHS2611LWD owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Frigidaire FFHS2611LWD: bypass plug needed without a filter?

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 FFHS2611LWD?

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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