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Water Filter for the Samsung RFG297AAPN (DA29-00003G)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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RFG297AAPN specifics — where the filter actually lives
The RFG297AAPN carries its water filter 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.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. One prefix, one chassis family: the RF run is Samsung’s French-door multi-door series; across the run, the filter bay is one of the constants. Trim code PN: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.
RF vs RS — what the prefix tells you
RF versus RS is the first fork in the parts catalog: 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 (29 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.
RFG297AAPN filter questions
How to reset the water filter indicator: Samsung RFG297AAPN?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the RFG297AAPN manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Is a bypass plug required for the RFG297AAPN when the cartridge is removed?
No — run it empty if you like; the DA2900003G 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 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 RFG297AAPN?
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.
Every filter that fits your fridge
| Cartridge | OEM DA29-00003G | RECOMMENDEDHAF-QIN Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $11.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
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