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Water Filter for the Samsung RS255BAWW (DA29-00003G)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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RS255BAWW specifics — where the filter actually lives
The RS255BAWW carries its water filter low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the RS run. Mechanically it is a push-in bay: seat the cartridge square to the header until it clicks, and the retention clips do the rest.
Owners of the RS255BAWW report the same friction points: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. The RS prefix is the tell: Samsung built these as side-by-side machines, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies, including where the dispenser feed runs. The WW ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.
RS vs RF — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: RS marks side-by-side builds and RF marks French-door multi-door builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. The two digits after the letters are the cabinet size: this is a 25 cu ft refrigerator, which sets how much dispenser work the cartridge does between changes.
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.
RS255BAWW filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the RS255BAWW?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the RS255BAWW owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Is a bypass plug required for the RS255BAWW when the cartridge is removed?
No bypass needed: the DA2900003G bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.
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 RS255BAWW?
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.
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