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Water Filter for the Samsung RF23M8960MT-RF23M8960MT-AA (DA97-17376B)
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🔧 5-min push-in swap
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RF23M8960MT-RF23M8960MT/AA specifics — where the filter actually lives
The RF23M8960MT-RF23M8960MT/AA carries its water filter top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a push-lock bay — no threading, no quarter turn, just a straight push until the latch reports in.
The small print owners learn the hard way: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. Prefix literacy pays here: it places the machine in Samsung’s French-door multi-door family, which pins down the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. AA is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.
RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you
Know your RF from your RS and the cartridge question halves: French-door multi-door on the RF side, side-by-side on the RS side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. The digits in the model number read as cabinet capacity (23 cubic feet), a decent proxy for how hard the filter works in daily service.
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.
RF23M8960MT-RF23M8960MT/AA filter questions
How do I reset the filter light on the Samsung RF23M8960MT-RF23M8960MT/AA?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the RF23M8960MT-RF23M8960MT/AA manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Will the Samsung RF23M8960MT-RF23M8960MT/AA dispense water without a filter cartridge?
Nothing to buy — the DA9717376B housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.
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 DA9717376B 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 RF23M8960MT-RF23M8960MT/AA?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the DA9717376B 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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