Frigidaire PAULTRA PureAir Ultra Refrigerator Air Filter 6.5" x 4.75" | Replaces 242061001, 241754001, EAFCBF
- MPN:
- PAULTRA
- Condition:
- New
Frigidaire PAULTRA PureAir Ultra Refrigerator Air Filter
Product Description
The Frigidaire PAULTRA is the replacement cartridge for the PureAir Ultra odor filtration system built into Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Electrolux refrigerators. It sits in the airflow path inside the fresh food compartment, where an activated carbon core absorbs the odor compounds released by onions, garlic, fish, leftovers, cheese and produce as they age.
That matters because a refrigerator recirculates the same air continuously. Without a working filter, strong odors transfer between items and food picks up flavors it should not have. A saturated carbon core stops adsorbing, which is why the cartridge is a scheduled replacement part rather than something you clean and reuse.
Replacement takes under a minute. Press the release tab on the vent cover, pull the old cartridge straight out, unwrap the new one, slide it in and snap the cover closed. If your model has an air filter status light on the dispenser panel or control display, hold the reset button for about three seconds afterward to clear it.
This cartridge also carries Frigidaire part number 242061001 and supersedes the earlier 241754001, 241754002, 242047801 and 242047804 numbers. On Electrolux refrigerators the same cartridge is sold as EAFCBF (PureAdvantage), and under the Smart Choice program as SCPUREAIR2PK.
Key Features
- Direct replacement cartridge for the Frigidaire PureAir Ultra (PAULTRA) air filtration system
- Activated carbon core adsorbs food odors instead of masking them
- Covers Frigidaire part 242061001 and the earlier 241754001, 241754002, 242047801 and 242047804 numbers
- Same cartridge as Electrolux EAFCBF and Smart Choice SCPUREAIR2PK
- Flat rectangular format, 6.5" x 4.75" — fits PAULTRA housings only
- Tool-free slide-in installation behind the fresh food compartment vent cover
- Six-month service interval under typical household use
- Available in 1, 2, 4 and 6 packs so you can cover multiple change cycles in one order
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Filter system | Frigidaire PureAir Ultra |
| Primary part number | PAULTRA |
| Frigidaire part number | 242061001 |
| Electrolux equivalent | EAFCBF (PureAdvantage) |
| Filter type | Air filter — odor control only |
| Media | Activated carbon |
| Dimensions | 6.5" x 4.75" (flat rectangular cartridge) |
| Service life | 6 months under typical use |
| Install location | Back wall of fresh food compartment, near the top |
| Tools required | None |
| Not compatible with | PAULTRA2 / PureAir Ultra II (242047805) housings |
Compatible Refrigerator Models
Model numbers are printed on a label inside the fresh food compartment, usually on the left side wall or behind the crisper drawers. Suffix letters after the base number indicate production revision and do not affect filter fit.
Frigidaire Gallery — French Door & Side-by-Side
Frigidaire Gallery — Upright Freezers & All-Refrigerators
Frigidaire Professional
Frigidaire — LGH Series
Alternate Part Numbers
PAULTRA, 242061001, 241754001, 241754002, 241754003, 241754004, 241791601, 242017800, 242047801, 242047804, 7241754001, PS1993820, AP4538403, EAFCBF, SCPUREAIR2PK, SCPUREAIRU, SCPAUFR, RAF1150, SP-FRAIR
How to Install
- Open the refrigerator door and look at the back wall of the fresh food compartment, near the top. On most models the filter sits behind the vent panel or air tower; on some it is behind a small hinged cover marked PureAir Ultra.
- Press the release tab on the cover, or insert your fingers into the recess on the air tower, and pull the cover forward to open it.
- Grasp the old cartridge and slide it straight out. Discard it — carbon cartridges cannot be washed and reused.
- Remove the new cartridge from its plastic wrapper completely. A partially attached wrapper is the most common reason a new filter appears not to work.
- Slide the new cartridge into the slot in the same orientation as the one you removed. Current-production PAULTRA cartridges have the removable flap on one side only.
- Snap the cover or air tower panel back into place until it clicks.
- If your model has an air filter status indicator on the dispenser panel or interior control display, press and hold the reset button for about three seconds until the indicator returns to green or clears.
Replacement Schedule
| Household situation | Suggested interval |
|---|---|
| Typical household use | Every 6 months |
| Frequent cooking with strong aromatics — garlic, onion, fish, cured cheese | Every 4 to 5 months |
| Large household, fridge kept full, doors opened often | Every 4 to 5 months |
| Second refrigerator, light or seasonal use | Every 6 to 9 months |
| Odor returns before the schedule is up | Replace immediately |
| Air filter status light turns amber or red | Replace and reset the indicator |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tell whether I need PAULTRA or PAULTRA2? Look at the cartridge you are removing. PAULTRA is a flat rectangle about 6.5" x 4.75". PAULTRA2 is a small round puck about 3.8" x 1.8". They are not interchangeable and the housings are different shapes.
Does this filter change my water or ice? No. This is an air filter and it only treats the air inside the fresh food compartment. Water and ice are handled by a separate water filter cartridge such as the ULTRAWF or EPTWFU01, depending on your model.
Is 242061001 the same thing as PAULTRA? Yes. 242061001 is the Frigidaire part number for the PureAir Ultra cartridge. Older packaging and parts lists also use 241754001, 241754002, 242047801 and 242047804 for the same item.
My refrigerator is an Electrolux. Will this fit? If your Electrolux uses the EAFCBF PureAdvantage cartridge, yes — it is the same filter. PAULTRA replaces EAFCBF in Electrolux ICON French Door refrigerators. Confirm the part number on your old cartridge before ordering.
Can I wash the old filter instead of replacing it? No. Once the carbon is saturated it stops adsorbing odors, and rinsing does not restore it. The cartridge is designed as a scheduled replacement part.
My air filter light is still on after I changed the filter. Three things usually cause this: the reset button was not held long enough (about three seconds), the cartridge is not fully seated in its slot, or the plastic wrapper was not completely removed. Check all three, then reset again.
Do I need to turn anything off before changing it? No. There is no water line and no electrical connection involved. You can change the cartridge with the refrigerator running and the doors open.
Which way does the cartridge face? Install it in the same orientation as the one you removed. Current PAULTRA cartridges have the removable flap on one face only, and that face goes toward the airflow opening.
Why buy a multi-pack? The cartridge is on a six-month cycle, so a 2-pack covers one year and a 4-pack covers two. Buying ahead means the replacement is already in the drawer when the indicator turns.
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