Cleaning the drain holes in the fridge
Issue
- Water accumulates on the fridge shelves
- Blocked drain hole
- Cleaning the drain holes in the fridge
- Water collects at the bottom of the fridge
Applies to
- Fridges
- Fridge freezers
Resolution
- The opening is located on the rear wall inside the cabinet, usually in the middle.
- If water accumulates at the bottom of the fridge, the fridge's drain hole might be blocked
- The opening can be cleaned with a special tool included with the appliance
- Another long and flexible object can also be used for cleaning
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Cause
- Foreign objects are blocking the water in the drain hole
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