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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FFSS2614QE1A (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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FFSS2614QE1A specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Practical notes from the install forums: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. Prefix literacy pays here: 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. Finish codes such as 1A change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.
FFSS vs FFHT — what the prefix tells you
The FFSS/FFHT pair divides this family by layout — FFSS answers to side-by-side; FFHT answers to top-freezer; the water-filter answer is shared. The two digits after the letters are the cabinet size: this is a 26 cu ft refrigerator, which sets how much dispenser work the cartridge does 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.
FFSS2614QE1A filter questions
How do I reset the filter light on the Frigidaire FFSS2614QE1A?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the FFSS2614QE1A manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Frigidaire FFSS2614QE1A: bypass plug needed without a filter?
No cap needed — the WF3CB bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.
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 FFSS2614QE1A?
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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