Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFHS2611PF (ULTRAWF)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the ULTRAWF 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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FFHS2611PF · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FFHS2611PF · Quick Facts

Filter locationat the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

Filter slotPureSource Ultra 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 FFHS2611PF. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FFHS2611PF specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the FFHS2611PF at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, a spot that survives trim changes across the FFHS run. The seat is a twist-in design — align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

The recurring owner notes: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. One prefix, one chassis family: FFHS on this badge family usually means side-by-side stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Trim code PF: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.

FFHS vs FFUS — what the prefix tells you

FFHS versus FFUS is the first fork in the parts catalog: side-by-side versus French-door. Both generations draw from the same cartridge pool, so the prefix is a fit-check, not a barrier. The digits in the model number read as cabinet capacity (26 cu ft), a decent proxy for how hard the filter works in daily service.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the FFHS2611PF (ULTRAWF bay)

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.

FFHS2611PF filter questions

FFHS2611PF 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 FFHS2611PF owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the FFHS2611PF when the cartridge is removed?

Nothing to buy — the ULTRAWF 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 ULTRAWF 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 FFHS2611PF?

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

This bay takes the OEM ULTRAWF. 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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