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DA97-12608A Samsung Refrigerator Evaporator Cover — Fresh Food Section Not Cooling, Frost Buildup
Part No. DA97-12608A
Compatible: Samsung
Fits RF28, RF30, RF23 Series
Is This the Part You Need?
The fresh food evaporator cover protects the evaporator coils and directs airflow through the fresh food compartment. When it cracks, warps, or fails, cold air distribution breaks down — the fresh food section stops cooling properly, frost builds up on the coils, and food spoils faster than it should. Part DA97-12608A is the genuine OEM evaporator cover assembly that restores proper airflow, consistent temperatures, and frost-free operation.
Symptoms
- Fresh food compartment not cooling or warmer than set temperature
- Frost or ice buildup inside the fresh food section
- Inconsistent temperatures — some areas cold, others warm
- Reduced airflow from vents inside the fridge
- Unusual odors from the fresh food compartment
- Cover is visibly cracked, warped, or broken
- Frost accumulating on evaporator coils behind the cover
Part Details
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Part Number: DA97-12608A
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Type: Fresh Food Evaporator Cover Assembly
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OEM: Genuine Samsung part
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Compatible Series: RF28, RF30, RF23 French door refrigerators
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Available Conditions: New (OEM) & Used
Installation Notes
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Skill Level: Intermediate — basic hand tools required
- Disconnect power to the refrigerator before servicing
- Remove all food and shelving from the fresh food compartment to access the cover
- The cover is typically secured with clips and/or screws — release carefully to avoid cracking the housing
- Disconnect any wiring harness connectors before removing the old cover
- Reconnect wiring, snap the new cover into place, and restore power
- Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach stable temperature before evaluating performance
Compatible Models
This part fits the following Samsung refrigerator models: RF323TEDBBC/AA, RF323TEDBSR/AA, RF323TEDBWW/AA, RF30HDEDTSR/AA, RF28R6301SR/AA, RF28R6301SG/AA, RF28R6201SR/AA, RF28R6201SG/AA, RF28HFPDBSR/AA, RF28HFEDTWW/AA, RF28HFEDTSR/AA, RF28HFEDTBC/AA, RF28HFEDBWW/AA, RF28HFEDBSR/AA, RF28HFEDBBC/AA, RF28HDEDTSR/AA, RF28HDEDPWW/AA, RF28HDEDPBC/AA, RF28HDEDBSR/AA, RF23R6201WW/AA, RF23R6201SR/AA, RF23HTEDBSR/AA, RF23HCEDTSR/AA, RF23HCEDBWW/AA, RF23HCEDBSR/AA, RF23HCEDBBC/AA. Confirm your model number (found on the door jamb label) before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip — Check the Defrost System While You’re In There:
If the evaporator cover failed due to frost buildup or ice damage, the root cause may be a failing defrost heater, defrost thermostat, or defrost control board. Replacing the cover without addressing the defrost system means the new cover will fail the same way. While the cover is off and the evaporator is exposed, test the defrost heater for continuity and inspect the thermostat — it saves a second disassembly and a second labour call.
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