Refrigerator Shelf Broken or Missing? Glass Shelf DG15-235 – Fix Storage Fast

A cracked, chipped, or missing refrigerator shelf disrupts food organization and can create a safety hazard inside the fridge. In most Samsung French door and side-by-side refrigerators, the interior glass shelves are tempered but can crack under sudden temperature changes or heavy impact. When a shelf fails, food storage capacity drops immediately and remaining shelves bear uneven load. ⚡ Common replacement need in Samsung-built refrigerators. Part DG15-235 is the OEM direct-fit replacement shelf that restores full storage capacity with no modification required.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Your refrigerator powers on and cools normally
• ✔ The shelf frame or trim is intact — only the glass panel is damaged
• ✔ Your model number matches the Samsung RF or RFG series listed below
• ✔ The shelf location is the main interior (not a door bin or crisper cover)
• ✔ ONLY problem is a cracked, shattered, or missing glass shelf panel

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Cracked or shattered refrigerator glass shelf — most common search
• Shelf collapsed or sagging under normal food load
• Visible chip or crack spreading from edge of glass
• Shelf missing entirely from a used or moved refrigerator
• Glass shelf broke after placing a hot dish directly on it
• Shelf frame intact but glass panel separated or broken

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this glass shelf restores full refrigerator storage immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: DG15-235
• Type: Interior refrigerator glass shelf — tempered glass panel with integrated frame
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit glass shelf — supersedes DA97-06419B, DA97-06419A, AP4136789, PS4133426 (no modification required)
• Brands: Samsung

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 5 minutes. No tools required and no power disconnect needed for this repair. Tilt the front of the shelf downward, slide the rear tabs out of the rail slots, and lift the shelf free. Reverse the steps to seat the new shelf — rear tabs engage first, then lower the front until it clicks level. Do not force the shelf into position — if resistance is felt, verify the tabs are aligned with the rail slots before pressing down.

💡 Pro Tip

See model hub pages for full fitment and parts diagrams: RF267AERS, RF267AEWP, RF267ABRS, RF267ABWP, RF268ABRS, RF268ABWP, RF26XAERS, RFG297AARS, RFG297AAWP, RFG297HDRS.