FLSC238DS2
Exact-Fit Model Guide

Water Filter for the Frigidaire FLSC238DS2 (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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FLSC238DS2 replacement water filter cartridge
Replacement cartridge for this model
FLSC238DS2 · Quick Facts
TYPE
refrigerator
YEARS MADE
—
FILTER LOCATION
inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec
FILTER SLOT
PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay
REPLACE EVERY
Every 6 months
ALSO BRANDED AS
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FLSC238DS2 · Quick Facts
Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec
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 FLSC238DS2. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

FLSC238DS2 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the FLSC238DS2, the cartridge inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the FLSC238DS2 uses a twist-in cartridge: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Before you click buy, two things: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. What pins the parts choice down is the media line: the WF2CB line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style. Finish letter sets like S2 never alter the bay; the WF2CB line fits the whole set.

Reading the FLSC238DS2 model code — what the digits tell you

Call it a 23 cu ft box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative. The parts catalog sees it simply: model-code suffixes track cosmetics; the WF2CB fit is invariant across them.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the FLSC238DS2
  • 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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes
What it targetsStandard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odorNSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class INSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
LeadNSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOSNSF/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.

FLSC238DS2 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Frigidaire FLSC238DS2?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the FLSC238DS2 manual maps the control by panel type.

FLSC238DS2 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

Nothing to buy — the WF2CB housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.

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 FLSC238DS2?

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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This filter expires six months from today

Your HVAC filter is probably on a different cycle. Track them all in one place.

6

months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)

Free tool · tracks fridge + HVAC + whole-house · auto-refill optional

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