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Water Filter for the Samsung RF28T5001SR (DA97-17376B)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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RF28T5001SR specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the RF28T5001SR in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the RF run. The seat is a push-fit design: pull the old cartridge straight out, push the new one home until it latches, and you are done.
The recurring owner notes: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. RF is not a trim code, it is a chassis statement: Samsung uses it across the French-door multi-door range, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts catalog. The SR 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
Know your RF from your RS and the cartridge question halves: The French-door multi-door/side-by-side split tracks the RF/RS prefixes — cartridge fit follows the water path, not the label on the door. Capacity check: the 28 cubic feet in the code is the box size, and bigger boxes push more water through the same cartridge between swaps.
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.
RF28T5001SR filter questions
RF28T5001SR filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
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 RF28T5001SR owner’s manual page for filter status.
Can I run the Samsung RF28T5001SR with no cartridge installed?
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 RF28T5001SR?
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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