Water pooling at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment or under drawers.

Safety: Disconnect power before working inside the cabinet.

Steps:

• 1. Locate drain outlet: In many Gaggenau models, the defrost drain is located at the rear of the freezer compartment, below the evaporator.
• 2. Remove rear panel: Take out drawers and remove the rear panel to access the evaporator and drain trough.
• 3. Clear ice: Use warm (not boiling) water in a turkey baster or squeeze bottle to melt ice in the drain opening. Repeat until water flows freely down the tube.
• 4. Clean drain tube: From the rear of the appliance (if accessible), remove the drain tube and clean it with warm soapy water. Reinstall securely.
• 5. Check drain funnel and heater: Ensure the drain funnel is properly positioned under the evaporator and not cracked. If a small drain heater is present and open-circuit, replace it.

Tip: Regularly cleaning door gaskets and preventing food debris from entering the drain area will reduce future clogs.