Water Filter for the Frigidaire FPHS2387KF6 (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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FPHS2387KF6 · 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 Ultra bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FPHS2387KF6 · Quick Facts

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

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 FPHS2387KF6. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FPHS2387KF6 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, a spot that survives trim changes across the FPHS run. Mechanically the FPHS2387KF6 uses a twist-in cartridge: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. FPHS reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: it usually places the machine in the side-by-side family, a strong hint at the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. Finish letter sets like F6 never alter the bay; the ULTRAWF line fits the whole set.

FPHS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Both prefixes sort into side-by-side stock; generations differ, the cartridge line does not. the 23 cu ft figure in the code is the household size proxy; larger households breach the rated gallons before the calendar does.

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.

FPHS2387KF6 filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Frigidaire FPHS2387KF6?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the FPHS2387KF6 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Is a bypass plug required for the FPHS2387KF6 when the cartridge is removed?

You can, but unfiltered — the ULTRAWF bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.

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 FPHS2387KF6?

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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