Bauknecht
Blocked Refrigerator Drain Channel
Water pooling inside the refrigerator under the crisper drawers
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Possible Causes
Food debris in drain channel, Ice blocking drain hole, Misaligned drain trough
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect power before working inside the appliance.
- Remove drawers: Take out the crisper drawers and any glass shelf above them.
- Locate drain hole: At the back of the compartment, find the small drain opening or channel.
- Clear blockage: Use a soft pipe cleaner or flexible plastic strip to gently clear debris. Do not use sharp metal objects.
- Flush with warm water: Using a syringe or turkey baster, slowly flush warm water through the drain until it flows freely to the rear drain pan.
- Dry and reassemble: Wipe the area dry, reinstall shelves and drawers, and monitor for recurrence.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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