Waterspecialist WS608 Refrigerator Water Filter, Coconut Carbon Block, NSF 42/372

Specifications

Some refrigerator owners need a replacement cartridge that matches an existing filter reference, others want to focus on the filter material and the water qualities it targets. The Waterspecialist WS608 is a refrigerator water filter made with an activated coconut-shell carbon block to reduce chlorine, taste, and odor.

Its food-grade, lead-free housing and NSF 42/372 certifications make the material details easy to assess when choosing a replacement. The compact cartridge measures 2.6" D x 2.6" W x 12" H.

• Type: Refrigerator water filter
• Material: Food-grade, lead-free housing and activated coconut-shell carbon block
• Certifications: NSF 42/372
• Dimensions: 2.6" D x 2.6" W x 12" H
• Included: One replacement filter, user’s manual, and month-install stickers

What it works with

This cartridge is listed as a compatible replacement for EDR3RXD1 and EDR3RXD1B, Everydrop Filter 3, 4396841, and 4396710. Other listed references include Kenmore 46-9083, 46-9030, 46-9020, and 46-9020P, along with 9083, 9030, P1WB2, P1WB2L, W10121145, W10121146, W10177635, W10186667, W10193691, and W10193691T. Match the reference on your current filter to this list before selecting a replacement. Waterspecialist is an independent brand, the other brand names and part numbers identify compatible references.

Tips for day-to-day use

After installation, run water through the dispenser for five minutes at 0.5 gpm, about 2.5 gallons, to clear the system and help prevent sputtering. The included month-install stickers can help you keep track of when the cartridge went in. What does the carbon block bring to everyday use? It targets chlorine and the taste and odor associated with it, making the filter relevant for refrigerator-dispensed drinking water.

Buyers highlight the straightforward installation and the taste of water after fitting the filter. Some also appreciate it as an alternative to brand-name replacement cartridges. These are customer impressions, while the listed compatibility references and filtration details provide practical points to check for your refrigerator.

Practical questions

What comes with the filter? The package includes one refrigerator water filter, a user’s manual, and month-install stickers.

What does the filter target in water? The activated coconut-shell carbon block is described as reducing chlorine, taste, and odor.

What should I do after installing it? Run the dispenser for five minutes at 0.5 gpm, approximately 2.5 gallons, to clear the system and help prevent sputtering.

When it makes sense

The WS608 makes sense when your refrigerator uses one of the listed filter references and you want a replacement built around activated coconut-shell carbon. Its compatibility list helps narrow the choice, while the food-grade, lead-free housing and NSF 42/372 certifications give you specific material and certification details to consider. For households that use the refrigerator dispenser regularly, it offers a direct way to address chlorine, taste, and odor with a cartridge matched to the references above.