Water Filter for the Frigidaire PLHS69EESSN (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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PLHS69EESSN · 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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PLHS69EESSN · 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 PLHS69EESSN. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PLHS69EESSN specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the PLHS69EESSN, the cartridge low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically the PLHS69EESSN uses a twist-in cartridge: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Owners of the PLHS69EESSN report the same friction points: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: it usually marks a side-by-side layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. Trim code SN: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.

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. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the WF2CB media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the PLHS69EESSN (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.

PLHS69EESSN filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Frigidaire PLHS69EESSN?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the PLHS69EESSN owner’s manual page for filter status.

Is a bypass plug required for the PLHS69EESSN when the cartridge is removed?

No cap needed — the WF2CB bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.

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 PLHS69EESSN?

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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