Water Filter for the Frigidaire FPUS2686LF1 (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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FPUS2686LF1 · 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 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FPUS2686LF1 · Quick Facts

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

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 FPUS2686LF1. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the ULTRAWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FPUS2686LF1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: 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. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: this chassis drinks from the ULTRAWF family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the Frigidaire catalog. The F1 tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

Reading the FPUS2686LF1 model code — what the digits tell you

26 cu ft of cabinet — the dispenser sees heavy traffic at that size, and heavy traffic ages cartridges faster. The trim walk never reaches the plumbing: the ULTRAWF cartridge is the one constant across the model run.

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.

FPUS2686LF1 filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Frigidaire FPUS2686LF1?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the FPUS2686LF1 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Frigidaire FPUS2686LF1: bypass plug needed without a filter?

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 FPUS2686LF1?

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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