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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFSS2614QE0 (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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FFSS2614QE0 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the FFSS2614QE0, the cartridge behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Before you click buy, two things: 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 FFSS prefix is the tell: FFSS marks the side-by-side line in Frigidaire’s catalog, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. E0 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.
FFSS vs FFHT — what the prefix tells you
The FFSS prefix sits next to FFHT in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: FFSS means side-by-side, FFHT means top-freezer. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. Size class 26 cu ft — worth knowing because a full household works a cartridge harder than the rated six months assumes.
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.
FFSS2614QE0 filter questions
Filter light reset on the Frigidaire FFSS2614QE0 — how?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the FFSS2614QE0 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Can I run the Frigidaire FFSS2614QE0 with no cartridge installed?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the FFSS2614QE0 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 FFSS2614QE0?
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)
Free tool · tracks fridge + HVAC + whole-house · auto-refill optional
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