WaterFilterSpecs
SamsungSide-by-side refrigerator

RS27T5561SR/AA

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

Samsung’s official U.S. specification lists HAF-QIN as the water filter for refrigerator model RS27T5561SR/AA and confirms that the appliance includes a filter indicator.

A Last reviewed Why this model is published
Verified filter
HAF-QIN/EXPSamsung
Filter location
Inside the refrigerator; Samsung says the filter is usually in the middle of the interior or at the bottom. The exact RS27T5561SR/AA compartment cannot be verified from the registered sources.
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
Inside the refrigerator; Samsung says the filter is usually in the middle of the interior or at the bottom. The exact RS27T5561SR/AA compartment cannot be verified from the registered sources.
Indicator behavior
Yes
Reset guidance
Samsung's U.S. support page gives category-level Family Hub guidance: open Apps, then Fridge Manager, then Fridge Settings; select Water Filter and tap Reset. The exact RS27T5561SR/AA control-panel sequence cannot be verified from the registered sources, so verify the displayed panel and owner manual before resetting.
  • 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.
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
Exact bypass behavior for RS27T5561SR/AA cannot be verified from the registered Samsung sources. Do not assume that a bypass plug or automatic bypass is supported; check the owner manual or Samsung support for the complete model before removing 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

The Samsung HAF-QIN is a quarter-turn refrigerator cartridge for selected Samsung models, one of three primary filter families identified in Samsung’s U.S. replacement guidance.

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

    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
  3. 03

    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