Water Filter for the Frigidaire PLHS238ZCB0 (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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PLHS238ZCB0 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PLHS238ZCB0 · Quick Facts

Filter locationlow on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

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 PLHS238ZCB0. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PLHS238ZCB0 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The PLHS238ZCB0 carries its water filter low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. The seat is a twist-in design — half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Practical notes from the install forums: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. Prefix literacy pays here: 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. Finish codes such as B0 change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.

PLHS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Two prefixes, one side-by-side mission: PLHS and FFSS break along production generations, and the water path is common to both. Size class 23 cu ft — worth knowing because a full household works a cartridge harder than the rated six months assumes.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the PLHS238ZCB0 (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.

PLHS238ZCB0 filter questions

PLHS238ZCB0 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the PLHS238ZCB0 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Is a bypass plug required for the PLHS238ZCB0 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 PLHS238ZCB0?

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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