WaterFilterSpecs
SamsungSide-by-side refrigerator

RS27T5561SR/AA

Samsung 26.7 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Family Hub

Samsung RS27T5561SR/AA uses the HAF-QIN/EXP water filter, replacement code DA97-17376B; verify the complete /AA model suffix before ordering.

A Last reviewed Why this model is published
Verified filter
HAF-QIN/EXPSamsung
Filter location
Samsung’s USA manual linked for RS27T5561SR/AA shows item 08 at the lower right of the refrigerator compartment beside the bottom drawer (page 15). Check the actual appliance against the diagram; the manual covers RS22T55**** / RS27T55**** variants.
Filter indicator
Yes
Model status
Legacy
01

Exact model-to-filter match

The appliance identity and the manufacturer-supported filter relationship.

Refrigerator model
RS27T5561SR/AA
Alternate formatting
RS27T5561SR-AARS27T5561SR
Manufacturer
Samsung
Appliance type
Side-by-side refrigerator
Water-filter family
HAF-QIN/EXP · Samsung
Why this match is publishable

The official Samsung product specification names HAF-QIN in the Water Filter field for this exact model.

Inspect source coverage
Match every character, including suffixes.

A nearby model number, finish code or regional suffix can point to different controls or parts. This record applies only to the identifiers shown above.

02

Location, indicator and reset

Model-specific details stay separate from generic cartridge instructions.

Filter location
Samsung’s USA manual linked for RS27T5561SR/AA shows item 08 at the lower right of the refrigerator compartment beside the bottom drawer (page 15). Check the actual appliance against the diagram; the manual covers RS22T55**** / RS27T55**** variants.
Indicator behavior
Yes
Reset guidance
After replacement, the linked USA manual directs: Home screen > Fridge Manager > Fridge Settings > Water Filter > RESET (page 48). Software updates may change the displayed menu; verify the appliance screen.
  • The /AA suffix is part of the U.S. model identity and remains visible in this record.
  • HAF-QIN package variants such as one-pack and two-pack resolve to the same cartridge family, not separate compatibility records.
  • Additional documentation checked 2026-10-22; the original review date and U.S. model/market identity remain unchanged. The linked manufacturer manual is not a physical installation test.
03

Installation, replacement and bypass

Use the registered Samsung instructions for the HAF-QIN workflow, and keep unverified model behavior explicit.

  1. Turn off the water supply before locating the filter.
  2. Turn the filter cartridge knob counterclockwise about 90 degrees (one quarter turn) to unlock it.
  3. Remove the protective cap from the replacement HAF-QIN cartridge, push it straight into the housing, and turn it clockwise until the lock symbol matches the indicator line.
  4. After replacement, follow Samsung's flushing guidance and reset the filter indicator.
Replacement timing
Samsung's U.S. support page recommends replacing refrigerator water filters every six months. The model's indicator display and owner manual remain the final check for this appliance.
Bypass behavior
General bypass behavior remains unverified. The linked USA manual mentions removing the filter only in the reverse-osmosis low-pressure context (page 49); that instruction does not establish automatic bypass or a compatible plug for ordinary use. Ask Samsung for the complete RS27T5561SR/AA model before operating without the filter.

Mismatch warnings

  • Match the complete refrigerator model number, including the /AA suffix, and the HAF-QIN identifier before ordering.
  • Do not treat a similar-looking cartridge, a partial model number, or a different Samsung suffix as proof of compatibility.
  • If the cartridge does not lock or the indicator will not reset, stop and recheck the model and filter identifiers instead of forcing the cartridge.
04

Matched filter snapshot

These values belong to the filter family; the complete record contains the evidence and caveats.

SamsungHAF-QIN/EXP

Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP is a refrigerator water filter identified by replacement code DA97-17376B; exact fit still depends on the complete refrigerator model.

Rated capacity
Not published
Replacement interval
6 months
Standards shown
NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 401
Evidence grade
A

This model relationship proves the named filter family for the cited appliance. It does not make every third-party cartridge using similar marketing language compatible or certified.

05

Model sources and field coverage

Every source states which parts of this appliance record it supports.

  1. 01

    RS27T5561SR/AA refrigerator specifications

    Samsung · Official manufacturer product page

    model identityappliance typewater-filter part numberfilter indicator
    Open source
  2. 02

    RS27T5561SR refrigerator specification sheet

    Samsung · Official manufacturer specification PDF

    RS27T5561SR model identityHAF-QIN water-filter familyfilter indicator
    Open source
  3. 03

    Samsung Home Appliance Catalog 2022

    Samsung · Official manufacturer catalog PDF

    RS27T5561 model familyHAF-QIN/EXP water-filter part numberDA97-17376B replacement codefilter indicator
    Open source
  4. 04

    How to replace the water filter in a Samsung refrigerator

    Samsung · Official manufacturer support article

    filter location caveatquarter-turn installationreplacement intervalcategory-level Family Hub reset guidancemodel-specific mismatch warning
    Open source
  5. 05

    Can I use a water dispenser without a water filter?

    Samsung · Official manufacturer support article

    selected Samsung-model bypass behavior; not exact-model verification
    Open source
  6. 06

    RS22T55 / RS27T55 USA user manual, DA68-03958D-07

    Samsung · Official manufacturer user manual PDF

    English pages 15, 48, 49; filter location diagram and reset procedureModel-scoped bypass boundary only; no plug inferred
    Open source

Keep model identity, replacement and reset separate

Use the full refrigerator model and market suffix for the model record, then follow the linked HAF-QIN filter reference. A similar filter name is not enough to establish the approved system combination.

Samsung’s replacement guide directs readers to identify the existing filter and consult the refrigerator manual for its location. Its reset instructions vary by control-panel family; the reminder light does not identify a replacement element.

For slow-flow troubleshooting, keep the model-specific instructions and source limits visible. Do not infer a new rated capacity, contaminant claim or compatible suffix from this general guide.

Three identifiers before purchase

Synthetic label-reading exercise. The model string is copied from the reviewed U.S. record; the illustration is not a photographed appliance.

Original synthetic label-reading diagram
Original schematic, not a photograph or a life-size object.
Observe / documentInterpretationNext check
Appliance model: RS27T5561SR/AAThe /AA suffix is part of the complete identityUse this exact-model record, not a neighboring suffix.
Filter family: HAF-QIN/EXPReviewed record links this model to the HAF-QIN familyCompare the installed cartridge and current manufacturer documentation.
Replacement element: DA97-17376BA part identifier, not the full certified system identityReset sequence, compartment and bypass remain model-specific checks.

Limit: A partial RS27T5561SR entry is insufficient to confirm another market or suffix. Do not force a cartridge that will not lock.

Sources and scope for this exercise

Review identity and certification scope · Find the complete label