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Water Filter for the Samsung RFG297-SERIES (DA29-00003G)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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RFG297-SERIES specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the RFG297-SERIES, the cartridge inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. The seat is a push-fit design: remove and replace are mirror images — straight out, straight in, click, done.
Before you click buy, two things: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: RF marks the French-door multi-door line in Samsung’s catalog, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. The ES ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.
RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you
The RF prefix sits next to RS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: RF machines are French-door multi-door; RS machines are side-by-side. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. read the code as 29 cu ft of capacity, which tells you the cartridge’s real workload between changes.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- Pull the old cartridge straight out of the header — expect a small spill, not a flood.
- Align the new cartridge with the keyed slot; it only goes in one orientation.
- Push the cartridge home until the retention latch clicks.
- 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.
RFG297-SERIES filter questions
How to reset the water filter indicator: Samsung RFG297-SERIES?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the RFG297-SERIES owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Running the RFG297-SERIES with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the RFG297-SERIES still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Samsung 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 DA2900003G 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 RFG297-SERIES?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the DA2900003G 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
| Cartridge | OEM DA29-00003G | RECOMMENDEDHAF-QIN Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $11.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
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