{"product_id":"da97-23296f","title":"Samsung Refrigerator French Mullion Assembly DA97-23296F, Fixes Door Flapper Not Closing","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.xp{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#1b1b1b;line-height:1.5;max-width:1100px;margin:auto}.xp *{box-sizing:border-box}.xp .hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:12px;padding:22px 28px;margin-bottom:18px;color:#fff;background:#111;isolation:isolate}.xp .hero:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;background:url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/4444444444444444.png?v=1777040489') center\/cover no-repeat}.xp .hero:after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,.86) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.45))}.xp .label{display:inline-block;background:#e60000;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:9px}.xp .hero h2{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,34px);line-height:1.1;margin:0 0 8px;color:#fff!important}.xp .hero p{margin:0;color:#fff!important}.xp .specs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:10px}.xp .specs span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);padding:5px 8px;border-radius:7px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700}.xp h2{font-size:27px;margin:28px 0 10px;color:#111}.xp .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:16px 0}.xp .card{border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#fff}.xp .card strong{display:block;color:#e60000;margin-bottom:3px}.xp ul,.xp ol{padding-left:22px}.xp li{margin:6px 0}.xp .tip{border-left:5px solid #e60000;background:#f6f6f6;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:9px;margin:22px 0}.xp .note{font-size:14px;color:#444;background:#fafafa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:9px;padding:14px}@media(max-width:640px){.xp .hero{padding:19px}.xp .hero h2{font-size:24px}.xp h2{font-size:24px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eGENUINE OEM — NEW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDA97-23296F Samsung Door Flapper for Refrigerators, Fixes Poor French-Door Sealing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine heated French-door mullion assembly for select Samsung RF5000C refrigerators. Restores centre-door sealing when the flapper fails to close or rotate correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePart DA97-23296F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSamsung Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrench-Door Mullion \/ Flapper Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸 U.S. Part: DA97-23296F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eDA97-23296F Samsung Door Flapper for Refrigerators, Fixes Poor French-Door Sealing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSamsung DA97-23296F\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine heated French-door mullion or flapper assembly used on select RF5000C refrigerators. The assembly mounts to the left fresh-food door. As the doors close, the flapper rotates into position between them and provides the centre sealing surface for the refrigerator-door gaskets. A cracked, jammed or damaged mullion may cause the flapper to remain open, prevent the doors from closing correctly, create a gap between the door seals or contribute to condensation around the centre-door area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamsung currently identifies DA97-23296F as unavailable, and no verified successor number was confirmed during this review. Disconnect electrical power before handling the mullion heater wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This the Right Part?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eDA97-23296F\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003eNo verified predecessor numbers confirmed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eSamsung Electronics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eFrench-Door Refrigerator\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the complete model number before ordering. Similar Samsung mullion assemblies may differ in length, colour, wiring, heater voltage and mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlapper remains folded outward and does not rotate closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench doors will not close correctly or require extra force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre seal does not align between the two doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondensation forming around the centre-door seal area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMullion housing is cracked, broken or physically damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinge or spring is damaged and prevents normal rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater wiring is damaged or shows signs of heat stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Before Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify refrigerator doors are properly aligned — misaligned doors can prevent the mullion from seating correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect door hinges for looseness or damage that may affect door swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck door gaskets for tears, deformation or debris preventing a proper seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the upper mullion guide is intact and not broken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the refrigerator is level — incorrect levelling can cause doors to hang open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that no items inside the refrigerator are obstructing door closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar door-sealing and condensation symptoms can result from misaligned doors, loose hinges, damaged gaskets, a broken upper mullion guide, incorrect refrigerator levelling or items obstructing the doors — diagnose these before replacing the mullion assembly.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eFrench-Door Mullion \/ Flapper Assembly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/strong\u003eProvides centre sealing surface between French doors; includes heater to reduce condensation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003eIntegrated heater on applicable models; mounts to left fresh-food door\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003eGenuine OEM — New\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect electrical power before beginning any work on the mullion assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotograph wiring connections and mounting positions before removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the new part with the original before installation — confirm length, colour, wiring harness and mounting points match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect nearby wires, hoses, seals and connectors for damage while the assembly is accessible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the appliance after installation and verify the flapper rotates and returns correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse a qualified technician when diagnosis or installation is outside your experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVerified Compatible Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eRF25C5151SR\/AA, RF25C5551SR\/AA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits select Samsung RF5000C refrigerators. Confirm the complete model number, including suffixes and revision digits, before ordering. AP7815813 and OEM23447448 are distributor catalogue references for DA97-23296F — they are not Samsung predecessor or replacement part numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"model-link-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/samsung-refrigerator-rf25c5551sr\/aa-parts\" style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #cc0000;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;margin:4px;\"\u003eSamsung RF25C5551SR\/AA Refrigerator Parts \u0026amp; Repair Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/samsung-refrigerator-rf25c5151sr\/aa-parts\" style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #cc0000;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;margin:4px;\"\u003eSamsung RF25C5151SR\/AA Refrigerator Parts \u0026amp; Repair Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samsung","offers":[{"title":"OEM","offer_id":53087698845985,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/Samsung_Refrigerator_French_Mullion_Assembly_DA97-23296F_Fixes_Door_Flapper_Not_Closing.png?v=1785249380","url":"https:\/\/xpartsupply.com\/products\/da97-23296f","provider":"XPart Supply Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}