Water Filter for the Frigidaire GLHS238ZDS4 (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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GLHS238ZDS4 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GLHS238ZDS4 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

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 GLHS238ZDS4. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GLHS238ZDS4 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The GLHS238ZDS4 carries its water filter in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: it usually places the machine in the side-by-side family, a strong hint at the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. S4 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

GLHS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Catalog distance, parts proximity: GLHS/FFSS sit apart in the brochure, together in the parts catalog. Cabinet decode: 23 cubic feet — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

Swap it in 5 minutes

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

What it targets	Standard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odor	NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class I	NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
Lead	NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)	NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOS	NSF/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.

GLHS238ZDS4 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Frigidaire GLHS238ZDS4 — how?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the GLHS238ZDS4 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Is a bypass plug required for the GLHS238ZDS4 when the cartridge is removed?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the GLHS238ZDS4 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.

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 GLHS238ZDS4?

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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