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FRS23BH6CB1

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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FRS23BH6CB1 (WF2CB)

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FRS23BH6CB1 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

FRS23BH6CB1 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FRS23BH6CB1 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotPureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

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Verified fit for FRS23BH6CB1. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FRS23BH6CB1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The FRS23BH6CB1 carries its water filter behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the FRS23BH6CB1 uses a twist-in cartridge: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: 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. One prefix, one chassis family: when Frigidaire stamps FRS on the plate it is sorting the machine into the side-by-side class — same water path, same cartridge, different cabinet. Finish letter sets like B1 never alter the bay; the WF2CB line fits the whole set.

FRS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Catalog distance, parts proximity: FRS/FFSS sit apart in the brochure, together in the parts catalog. Cabinet decode: 23 cu ft — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the FRS23BH6CB1

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

FRS23BH6CB1 filter questions

Frigidaire FRS23BH6CB1: 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 FRS23BH6CB1 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Will the Frigidaire FRS23BH6CB1 dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No bypass needed: the WF2CB bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 WF2CB 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 FRS23BH6CB1?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the WF2CB 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.

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OEM WF2CB cartridge

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