October 13, 2023

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Crosley Refrigerator

To keep your ice and water odor and contaminant free, manufacturers recommend changing the water filter every 6 months, or more frequently if you notice water flow slowing. Fortunately, installing a new water filter in a Crosley refrigerator is an easy thing to do.

Crosley makes refrigerators in a wide variety of styles, so the water filter used can vary. How to the change water filter in your Crosley refrigerator depends the refrigerator style, the location of the water filter, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your Crosley refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Crosley refrigerator water filter collection.

The tables below list the Crosley water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to easy-to-follow instruction videos. Read on to learn how to install the water filter in your Crosley model.

How to replace the water filter in a Crosley side-by-side refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
WF3CB	Eject and slide out	Inside top-right	How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter
EDR4RXD1	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters
WF2CB	Push button to eject	Inside top-right	How to replace a push-button-to-eject water filter
WFCB, WFCB2PAK	Remove cup filter cover	Inside top-right	How to replace a remove-cup-filter-cover water filter
EDR5RXD1	Twist to remove	Bottom grille	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

How to replace the water filter in a Crosley French 3-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
EPTWFU01	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

How to replace the water filter in a Crosley French 4-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
ULTRAWF	Eject and slide out	Inside top-right	How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter

Step-by-step instructions by water filter part number

How to replace open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters

The open-tray-and-twist-out water filter for Crosley refrigerators is EDR4RXD1.

Release the locking tab and lower the cover of the tray.
Twist the filter to the left until it stops, then pull it out.
Insert the new filter and twist it to the right until it stops.
Close the tray’s cover.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace a push-button-to-eject water filter

The push-button-to-eject water filter for Crosley is WF2CB.

Push the eject button.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
Remove the decorative cap.
Install the decorative cap on the new filter.
Push the new filter into the housing until the eject button snaps out.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace an eject-and-slide-out water filter

Eject-and-slide out water filters for Crosley are ULTRAWF and WF3CB.

Open the filter cover door.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
With the alignment arrow pointing up for filters inside top right (or pointing left for filters in the grille), slide the new filter into the housing until it stops.
Close the water filter cover door.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace a remove-cup-filter-cover water filter

Remove cup filter cover Crosley water filters are WFCB and WFCB2PAK.

Twist the filter cover cup to the left and remove it from the filter housing.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
With the filter nozzle pointing up, insert the new filter into the housing.
Reinstall the water filter cover.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Twist to remove water filters for Crosley refrigerators are EPTWFU01 and EDR5RXD1.

Twist the filter to the left and pull it out of the housing.
For filters in the grille, use the decorative filter cap from the old filter on the new filter.
Line up the new filter, push it into the filter housing and twist the filter to the right.
Wipe up any spills.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

Installing and replacing an external inline water filter

If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using Kenmore part number 3844609 or 3844709.

Looking for DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.