Water Filter for the Samsung RF27T5201SR (DA97-17376B)

Your Samsung refrigerator takes the DA97-17376B 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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RF27T5201SR · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

FILTER SLOT

HAF-QIN bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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RF27T5201SR · Quick Facts

Filter locationupper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

Filter slotHAF-QIN 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 RF27T5201SR. Cross-checked against Samsung service documentation — this model family uses the DA97-17376B bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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RF27T5201SR specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the RF27T5201SR, the cartridge upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers, the same estate every French-door multi-door refrigerator in this family uses. It is a push-lock bay — remove and replace are mirror images — straight out, straight in, click, done.

Order-day practicalities: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. RF is not a trim code, it is a chassis statement: 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. Trailing letters like SR denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you

Know your RF from your RS and the cartridge question halves: Ordering by prefix works because RF means French-door multi-door and RS means side-by-side in this catalog — and the cartridge pool overlaps both. Size class 27 cubic feet — worth knowing because a full household works a cartridge harder than the rated six months assumes.

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.

RF27T5201SR filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Samsung RF27T5201SR?

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 RF27T5201SR owner’s manual page for filter status.

Will the Samsung RF27T5201SR dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No — run it empty if you like; the DA9717376B bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 RF27T5201SR?

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.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM DA97-17376B cartridge

This bay takes the OEM DA97-17376B. 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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