REDUCED OR UNEVEN COOLING IN THE FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT WHEN THE ASSEMBLY FAN OR AIRFLOW PATH HAS FAILED OR BECOME RESTRICTED
Samsung Refrigerator Fresh Food Evaporator Cover and Fan Assembly DA97-12609B, Fixes Reduced or uneven cooling in the fresh food compartment when the assembly fan or airflow path has failed or become restricted
Genuine Samsung fresh food evaporator cover and fan assembly that forms the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment and circulates air over the evaporator.
Part DA97-12609BSamsung
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Part NumberDA97-12609B
ManufacturerSamsung
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeRefrigerator Fresh Food Evaporator Cover and Fan Assembly
Common Symptoms
- Reduced airflow in the fresh food compartment
- Uneven refrigerator-compartment cooling
- Fan noise or failure associated with the evaporator-cover assembly
- Frost buildup or restricted airflow behind the fresh food compartment rear wall
Check Before Replacing
- Verify that the refrigerator fan operates when the appliance is calling for cooling and the door-switch conditions allow fan operation.
- Inspect for visible frost or ice restricting airflow behind the fresh food compartment rear panel.
- Confirm that the assembly matches the refrigerator model and parts diagram before replacement.
Pro Tip
Check for an underlying frost or defrost problem before replacing the assembly; restricted airflow can produce similar symptoms.
Part Details
Part NumberDA97-12609B
Part TypeRefrigerator Fresh Food Evaporator Cover and Fan Assembly
ManufacturerSamsung
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionForms the fresh food compartment evaporator cover and circulates cold air through the refrigerator compartment.
Installation Notes
- Unplug the refrigerator before installation.
- Remove food that could spoil while power is disconnected.
- Use work gloves because internal refrigerator panels and components may have sharp edges.
- Refer to the model-specific parts diagram for the complete list of components included in the assembly.
Verified Compatible Models
RF26HFENDBC/AA, RF26HFENDSR/AA, RF26HFENDWW/AA
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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