Water Filter for the Frigidaire GLHS280ZAQ6 (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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GLHS280ZAQ6 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GLHS280ZAQ6 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

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 GLHS280ZAQ6. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GLHS280ZAQ6 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the GLHS280ZAQ6, the cartridge bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. The seat is a twist-in design — look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.

The recurring owner notes: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. The badge reads GLHS280ZAQ6, but the chassis reads GLHS: in this catalog GLHS is the side-by-side marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. Q6 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

GLHS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

GLHS and FFSS are two runs of the same side-by-side formula — pick either badge, order the same cartridge. the 28 cu ft figure in the code is the household size proxy; larger households breach the rated gallons before the calendar does.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the GLHS280ZAQ6 (WF2CB bay)

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.

GLHS280ZAQ6 filter questions

Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the GLHS280ZAQ6?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the GLHS280ZAQ6 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Is a bypass plug required for the GLHS280ZAQ6 when the cartridge is removed?

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 GLHS280ZAQ6?

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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