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Locate the drain tube inside your Kenmore refrigerator. This will depend on your specific Kenmore model. Some of the Elite models, for example, have the drain placed beneath the false floor of the unit. In this case you will have to remove the false floor before proceeding.
Where is the defrost drain located on a Kenmore refrigerator?
Find the screws holding the rear freezer panel to the rear wall of the freezer. Remove the screws and lift the panel from the freezer compartment to access the drain opening.
Why is my Kenmore Elite refrigerator leaking water?
If the defrost drain is frozen, the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. If the defrost drain is frozen, thaw the ice.
Where is the defrost drain on a Kenmore side by side?
Find the defrost drain in the freezer compartment, which usually looks like a small hole in the side or rear of the compartment, and flush the drain out with a mixture of hot water and baking soda.
Where is defrost drain on Kenmore side by side refrigerator?
Kenmore Refrigerator Defrost Drain Location You generally can find the drain hole inside the freezer compartment of Kenmore refrigerators. If you don’t see one when you open the door, it may be under a floor panel, which may be frozen in place.
How do you defrost a Kenmore Elite freezer?
HOW TO USE FLASH DEFROST ON A KENMORE FREEZER Remove all the contents inside the freezer. Keep the contents in basins or place them on towels or several sheets of newspaper to control melting liquids. Turn on the flash defrost button.
Where is the drain hole in my freezer?
The drain hole is usually located at the back wall of the freezer on the panel. On some refrigerator/freezers a plastic panel covers the drain hole. Remove the screw(s) and the panel to access the drain hole.
Why is my Kenmore bottom freezer frosting up?
Frost building up solely on the back of the freezer section, where the evaporator coil is located, indicates an issue with the defrost cycle. Depending on the appliance, this could be either a defective heater, bimetal, defrost sensor, defrost timer or control board.
How do you clean the defrost drain on a Kenmore refrigerator?
Mix one teaspoon full of bleach in a pint-sized container. Using a turkey baster or cooking syringe, dispense a squirt of the bleach/water mixture into the drain. Allow it to run into the drain pan beneath the refrigerator. Repeat several times until the water in the drain pan is clear.
How do I find the drain tube in my refrigerator?
On most refrigerators the defrost drain tube and drain hole is located inside the freezer at the bottom back. Look in the freezer near the bottom and locate the drain tube and the drain hole. There may be a panel made from plastic that covers the drain tube and hole.
How do you unclog a refrigerator drain tube?
Insert one end of the plumbing snake into the drain hole as far as it will go. Push the snake up and down gently to loosen any clog. Remove the snake. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda down the drain.
Why does my Kenmore Elite refrigerator freeze up?
Kenmore evaporator coils that freeze up indicate a problem with the unit’s self-defrosting feature. This can be caused by a malfunctioning defrost timer, thermostat, circuit board or heater.
How do you unclog a side by side refrigerator drain?
You can flush out the drain hole with a solution made of 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 2 cups of hot tap water. Use a meat/turkey (bulb) baster to squeeze the solution into the drain hole and flush out the drain tube. When clear, you will hear water running down into the drain pan below.
How do you manually defrost a Kenmore Elite refrigerator?
Turn the thermostat off for 15 seconds. Turn the thermostat on for 5 seconds. Turn the thermostat off. In 3 to 8 seconds the ADC should turn on the defrost heater (with the bimetal closed).
How do you force defrost on a Kenmore Elite refrigerator?
Here’s the procedure to use the forced defrost mode: Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed. Press the Refrigerator Temperature DOWN /- keypad 3 times consecutively. Release the refrigerator door light switch. The control will display F- d to confirm entry into the Forced Defrost Mode.
Where is the defrost timer on a Kenmore Elite French door refrigerator?
The defrost timer is located in the control housing which is in the refrigerator section of your appliance.
How do I stop my freezer drain from freezing?
Use the hair dryer to melt the ice in the back of the metallic tray and inside the drain. This will significantly accelerate the process of unplugging that drain. You should hear the water pouring into the correct defrost tray once it is completely unplugged. This should take about 20-30 min of continuous hot air.
What causes ice to build up in bottom of freezer?
Ice will form at the bottom of the freezer compartment if the door is not properly closed and the cool air in the freezer is able to combine with the warm and humid air outside. To avoid the formation of ice please ensure that the cool air circulates in all compartments of your freezer.
