Hisense DA2010CB water filter

If your fridge is one of the models below, the water filter you need is the DA2010CB.

A specific range of Hisense fridges; Hisense does not publish one reference covering its whole American style range the way Samsung or LG do, so this part does not necessarily fit every Hisense fridge.

Specification

Manufacturer part number	DA2010CB
Fitting position	Internal cartridge
Capacity	Not confirmed by an official document; check the pack you buy
Recommended change interval	Every 6 months is the usual interval for this style of cartridge; check your fridge's own manual
NSF certification	Not confirmed by an official source; check the box of the cartridge you buy

What does not fit

Other Hisense references, such as the K2100988 used on the HX2017FR-A only, are separate parts and are not covered on this site because we could not verify a wider fitment list for them.

How to replace it

Locate the filter compartment described above and turn off the fridge's water supply if your model has a shut off valve.
Turn the old cartridge a quarter turn in the direction marked on the housing, or press the release catch, then pull it straight out.
Check the reference printed on the old cartridge against DA2010CB before fitting the replacement, since two cartridges from the same brand can look alike but not seal the same way.
Remove the protective cap from the new cartridge, then push it into the housing and turn it a quarter turn until it locks.
Run 2 to 3 litres of water through the dispenser before drinking it, since new cartridges release carbon dust on their first use.
Reset the fridge's filter indicator, usually a button held for a few seconds, so it counts down correctly to the next change.

Common mistakes

Buying by fridge brand alone instead of checking the exact part number, which on a brand with more than one system leads to a cartridge that does not fit.
Leaving the filter well past its change interval, which reduces flow rate and can let the carbon block become a place for bacteria to grow rather than filter them out.
Forcing a cartridge that does not turn or push in without resistance; if it does not seat cleanly, it is very likely the wrong reference.

How this reference sits in the Hisense range

DA2010CB is the only reference published for Hisense on this site, because it is the only one confirmed against a manufacturer or distributor source. If your fridge does not match the fitment described above, see our guide for an unlisted model rather than guessing.

Where this information comes from

The specification above is taken from 4hisense.co.uk, the official Hisense UK parts distributor site, product listing for the DA2010CB cartridge. References are re-checked when a manufacturer renumbers a pack; if you find a discrepancy with your own fridge, tell us and the page is corrected.

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Tools, space and measured quantities before you start

Clear the front of the fridge and give yourself about 600 mm of working space with the door fully open. The cartridge bay is usually handled by feel as much as by sight, so a small torch is useful if the compartment is shaded by the door liner or food storage.

Item	Practical figure	Reason
Clean jug	1 litre or larger	Lets you measure the first flush without guessing.
Low tray or towel area	About 300 mm by 200 mm	Catches the small amount of water released from the housing.
Flush volume	2 to 3 litres	Removes loose carbon fines and air after fitting.
Initial test dispense	10 to 20 seconds	Checks that water starts cleanly before you walk away.
Inspection time	5 minutes after fitting	Gives slow drips time to appear around the filter head.

You do not normally need pliers or a strap wrench. If the cartridge will not move by hand, stop and check the release direction, because gripping tools can crack plastic parts inside the fridge. Keep the old cartridge until the new one has passed a leak check, as it gives you the safest reference for shape, label direction and seating depth.

Detailed fitting checks after the cartridge is in place

After inserting the new filter, look at the gap between the cartridge end and the housing. It should sit square and even. A tilted cartridge, or one that springs back by a few millimetres, is not seated correctly. Remove it and refit it rather than trying to cure the problem by turning harder.

Dispense water in short runs of 15 to 30 seconds, with pauses between them. This is easier on the fridge water system than one continuous long draw, and it also lets trapped air move through the line. Cloudy water that clears from the bottom of the glass upwards is usually air. Grey specks during the first litres are normally loose carbon. If solid particles continue after the first measured flush, stop using the dispenser and refit the cartridge.

Check for leaks in two places. First, touch a dry tissue around the filter head and under the bay. Second, look at the floor below the fridge after 5 minutes. A tissue finds slow seepage earlier than a finger. If water appears, remove the cartridge, wipe the housing face with a clean cloth, and install it again with steady pressure in line with the socket.

If the fridge has a filter counter, reset it only after water is flowing and the leak check is complete. Resetting before the installation is proven can hide the date of a failed attempt. If you track maintenance manually, write the date on a kitchen calendar rather than on the cartridge body, because ink and moisture can smear inside the compartment.

Frequent faults and recovery steps

No water after fitting: Check that the water valve is open, then dispense for 30 seconds. If nothing changes, refit the old cartridge briefly. If the old one flows, the new one is either not seated or not the correct reference.
Water spits or pulses: Air is still trapped in the line. Dispense into a jug in several short runs until the stream becomes steady. This can take more than 2 litres on a fridge with a long internal water path.
Filter indicator does not reset: Hold the reset control for the full time stated by the fridge display or manual. Many displays need 3 to 5 seconds, and some need the door closed afterwards before the display updates.
Cartridge is stuck: Press it inward slightly before turning or releasing it. This unloads the seal. Do not lever against the plastic liner. If it still will not release, leave the water off and ask a service engineer, because a broken head can cause a larger repair than the filter itself.
Taste is still stale: Flush another 2 litres, then discard the first full ice bin if the fridge feeds an ice maker. Old water can remain in the chilled tank and ice circuit after the filter has been changed.

For more general diagnosis of slow flow, warning lights and taste changes, use the practical help page at fridge water filter FAQ. For other Hisense references and the limits of model matching, see the brand page at Hisense fridge filters.

Special cases to check before ordering or fitting

If the fridge has been moved, stored, or disconnected, run the dispenser before changing the filter. A flow problem found before the change is not caused by the new cartridge. This avoids blaming the filter for a closed valve, kinked feed pipe, frozen water line or empty reservoir.

If the old cartridge has no readable label, do not order by appearance alone. Measure only as a last check, not as proof of compatibility, because cartridges from different systems can be similar in length and diameter while using different locking lugs. The safest check is still the printed reference on the existing part, the fridge model information, or a verified fitment source.

If your household uses very little dispensed water, the 6 month timer still matters because the cartridge remains wet. For a holiday absence longer than 2 weeks, flush at least 1 litre when you return before drinking from the dispenser. If the fridge has been unused for several months, replace the cartridge and flush the line before normal use.

If the supply water is visibly dirty, has an unusual smell from the tap, or has been affected by local pipe work, do not rely on the fridge cartridge as the first safety measure. Follow the water supplier advice first, then change the fridge cartridge after the mains water has returned to normal.