Water Filter for the Frigidaire PLHS239ZDB8 (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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PLHS239ZDB8 · 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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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

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Verified fit for PLHS239ZDB8. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PLHS239ZDB8 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the PLHS239ZDB8, the cartridge 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. Mechanically the PLHS239ZDB8 uses a twist-in cartridge: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

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. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: generally a side-by-side machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. B8 is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

PLHS vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

Both PLHS and FFSS sit in the side-by-side class — the split inside the class is generation and trim era, not cartridge line. call it a 23 cubic feet box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.

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.

PLHS239ZDB8 filter questions

Frigidaire PLHS239ZDB8: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the PLHS239ZDB8 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Frigidaire PLHS239ZDB8: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — the WF2CB bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 PLHS239ZDB8?

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.

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OEM WF2CB cartridge

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