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FRS23KF6DW8

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Water Filter for the Frigidaire FRS23KF6DW8 (WF2CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF2CB slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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FRS23KF6DW8 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

FRS23KF6DW8 · 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 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FRS23KF6DW8 · Quick Facts

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

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:

✓

Verified fit for FRS23KF6DW8. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FRS23KF6DW8 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 FRS run. The seat is a twist-in design — the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Before you click buy, two things: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. The FRS in FRS23KF6DW8 is doing real work: FRS is Frigidaire’s own coding for side-by-side machines, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. That W8 suffix is trim-level shorthand. Frigidaire kept the WF2CB bay common to every finish in the line.

FRS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Two prefixes, one side-by-side mission: FRS and FFSS break along production generations, and the water path is common to both. 23 cu ft of cabinet — the dispenser sees heavy traffic at that size, and heavy traffic ages cartridges faster.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the FRS23KF6DW8

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.

FRS23KF6DW8 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Frigidaire FRS23KF6DW8?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the FRS23KF6DW8 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the FRS23KF6DW8 when the cartridge is removed?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the FRS23KF6DW8 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.

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 FRS23KF6DW8?

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.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM WF2CB cartridge

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