Water Filter for the Frigidaire FPBS2777RF6 (EPTWFU01)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the EPTWFU01 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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FPBS2777RF6 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

FILTER SLOT

PureSource Ultra II bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FPBS2777RF6 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

Filter slotPureSource Ultra II 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 FPBS2777RF6. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the EPTWFU01 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FPBS2777RF6 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the FPBS2777RF6, the cartridge in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. The seat is a twist-in design — a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.

The small print owners learn the hard way: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. One more anchor for the parts search: the FPBS2777RF6 shares its water path with the whole EPTWFU01 generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count. Finish letter sets like F6 never alter the bay; the EPTWFU01 line fits the whole set.

Reading the FPBS2777RF6 model code — what the digits tell you

Call it a 27 cu ft box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative. Hold this constant while shopping: trim codes shuffle doors and finishes; the EPTWFU01 cartridge family is the fixed point.

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.

FPBS2777RF6 filter questions

Frigidaire FPBS2777RF6: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the FPBS2777RF6 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Is a bypass plug required for the FPBS2777RF6 when the cartridge is removed?

No — the EPTWFU01 bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 EPTWFU01 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 FPBS2777RF6?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EPTWFU01 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 EPTWFU01 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EPTWFU01. 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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