Water Filter for the Frigidaire FRS6LF7FS8 (WF2CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF2CB 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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FRS6LF7FS8 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the 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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FRS6LF7FS8 · Quick Facts

Filter locationlow on the fresh-food side or behind the 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:

✓

Verified fit for FRS6LF7FS8. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FRS6LF7FS8 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. The seat is a twist-in design — the bay wants the cartridge offered flat, rotated a quarter turn, and nothing more — hand pressure only.

Owners of the FRS6LF7FS8 report the same friction points: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. The FRS in FRS6LF7FS8 is doing real work: FRS marks the side-by-side line in Frigidaire’s catalog, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. The S8 ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

FRS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

FRS versus FFSS is an era split within side-by-side stock, not a cabinet split — the cartridge family spans both runs. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the FRS6LF7FS8 shares its water path with the whole WF2CB generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count.

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.

FRS6LF7FS8 filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Frigidaire FRS6LF7FS8?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the FRS6LF7FS8 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the FRS6LF7FS8 when the cartridge is removed?

No cap needed — the WF2CB bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.

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 FRS6LF7FS8?

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

This bay takes the OEM WF2CB. 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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