Drain Pan Contamination / Blockage

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Accepted Answer

Slime/algae growth from neglect. Check: Disconnect power and remove drain pan What to do: Disconnect power and remove drain pan → Remove slime and debris (use neutral detergent and brush) → Check and clear drain outlet blockage → Verify tray slope (should tilt toward drain outlet) → Reassemble and run defrost cycle to confirm drainage → Consider adding drain tablets to prevent recurrence Improper drain pan slope. Check: Remove slime and debris (use neutral detergent and brush) What to do: Remove slime and debris (use neutral detergent and brush) → Check and clear drain outlet blockage → Verify tray slope (should tilt toward drain outlet) → Reassemble and run defrost cycle to confirm drainage → Consider adding drain tablets to prevent recurrence Drain outlet blocked by debris. Check: Check and clear drain outlet blockage What to do: Check and clear drain outlet blockage → Verify tray slope (should tilt toward drain outlet) → Reassemble and run defrost cycle to confirm drainage → Consider adding drain tablets to prevent recurrence

Drain Pan Contamination / Blockage

Likely causes

Slime/algae growth from neglect

Improper drain pan slope

Drain outlet blocked by debris

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