Water Filter for the Frigidaire PHSC39EHSS1 (WF2CB)

PHSC39EHSS1 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the PHSC39EHSS1 inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec, a spot that survives trim changes across the refrigerator run. The seat is a twist-in design — the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Field 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. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: this chassis drinks from the WF2CB family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the Frigidaire catalog. The S1 tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

Reading the PHSC39EHSS1 model code — what the digits tell you

39 cu ft of cabinet — the dispenser sees heavy traffic at that size, and heavy traffic ages cartridges faster. Cross-checking by chassis pays off here: every variant of this chassis locks onto the WF2CB line — that is the whole parts story.

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

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.

PHSC39EHSS1 filter questions