Water Filter for the Frigidaire FRS6LF7FW0 (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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FRS6LF7FW0 · 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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FRS6LF7FW0 · 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:

✓

Verified fit for FRS6LF7FW0. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FRS6LF7FW0 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: 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: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: 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. That W0 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

FRS and FFSS are neighbors in the same side-by-side family; the catalog uses them for different production runs, the parts system does not. One more anchor for the parts search: the FRS6LF7FW0 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.

FRS6LF7FW0 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Frigidaire FRS6LF7FW0 — how?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the FRS6LF7FW0 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Can I run the Frigidaire FRS6LF7FW0 with no cartridge installed?

No — run it empty if you like; the WF2CB bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 FRS6LF7FW0?

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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