Samsung Refrigerators have drainage systems that let the water that has been defrosted flow into the drain pan that is located underneath within the Refrigerator. Its drain pan could be situated either in the front or the rear of the refrigerator or it could be removed based on the refrigerator’s model. It can usually be reached by taking off the grill on one side of your fridge and then sliding forward to slide the pan towards the rear. Although it is often overlooked cleaning your drip pan at least every three months to avoid smells or mold from developing. After a thorough cleaning, your refrigerator will be fresher and neat for another couple of months.
Although refrigerators differ in their design they all have the same basic design. The dripping tray is normally in the fridge’s base. In the majority of refrigerators, you are able to get to your drip pan through this space. For other models, you may require removing away from the refrigerator away from the wall to access the drip pan from the bottom back of the unit. Drain for defrosting hole on the back inside the freezer located just above where the floor slopes upwards towards the back at the center. Unscrew the screw and remove the panel as well as you will notice that hole for the drain opening will then be obvious.
Remove the drip pan steps:
- Remove the power and water supply in case you want to gain access to your back wall. If your fridge’s drip pan is located at the rear, take your fridge away from the wall so that you have access to it.
- Remove the panel on your back if your drip pan is located in the back. Locate the screws or hex bolts that keep the back panel at the base of the refrigerator in the correct position. After you have removed all the screws, take the back panel from the fridge, and then set it aside.
- Remove the kick panel located at the bottom of the refrigerator when you have the drip pan located in its front.
- The drip pan to check if you can take it from the fridge. Look inside the back panel or the kick panel to locate the drip pan. It will look like a small rectangular tray. It is possible to wear gloves for cleaning should you choose to however it’s not necessary.
