Water pooling inside the fresh food compartment, often under the crisper drawers.

Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before removing shelves or panels.

• Locate drain hole: At the back of the fresh food compartment (often under a small cover), find the drain hole or trough.
• Clear debris: Use a soft brush or pipe cleaner to remove food particles or mold from the drain opening.
• Flush with warm water: Using a turkey baster or squeeze bottle, flush the drain with warm (not boiling) water until it flows freely into the drain pan below.
• Defrost frozen drain: If water does not pass, the drain tube may be frozen. Continue flushing with warm water and allow time for ice to melt.
• Check drain grommet: From the rear (if accessible), inspect the rubber grommet where the drain exits into the pan. Clean or replace if blocked.
• Reassemble and monitor: Dry the compartment, reinstall drawers, and monitor for recurrence.