RF268ABRS specifics — where the filter actually lives
The RF268ABRS 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. This is a push-style bay, the simplest geometry there is: the cartridge seats with a click you can feel through the housing; no rotation, no tools, no drama.
Owners of the RF268ABRS report the same friction points: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. The RF in RF268ABRS is doing real work: 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 RS tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.
RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you
RF versus RS is the first fork in the parts catalog: French-door multi-door against side-by-side, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. cabinet class 26 cubic feet — a box that size leans on the dispenser, so the six-month cartridge interval earns its keep.
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.
RF268ABRS filter questions
Samsung RF268ABRS: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the RF268ABRS owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Samsung RF268ABRS: bypass plug needed without a filter?
You can, but unfiltered — the DA2900003G bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
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 RF268ABRS?
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.