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Water Filter for the Samsung RF28R7201SG-RF28R7201SG-AA (DA97-17376B)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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RF28R7201SG-RF28R7201SG/AA specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: 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. This is a push-style bay, the simplest geometry there is: the header accepts the cartridge one way; when it slides without force, it is aligned.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: RF is Samsung’s own coding for French-door multi-door machines, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. That AA suffix is trim-level shorthand. Samsung kept the DA9717376B bay common to every finish in the line.
RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you
RF versus RS is the first fork in the parts catalog: RF marks French-door multi-door builds and RS marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. Size class 28 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.
RF28R7201SG-RF28R7201SG/AA filter questions
Samsung RF28R7201SG-RF28R7201SG/AA: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the RF28R7201SG-RF28R7201SG/AA manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Samsung RF28R7201SG-RF28R7201SG/AA: bypass plug needed without a filter?
No — the DA9717376B bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.
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 RF28R7201SG-RF28R7201SG/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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