Whirlpool 21.0 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator with IceMagic Plus Ice Maker Logo
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WATER AND ICE INSIDE MY FRIG

I HAVE AN ICE MAKER THAT IS NOT HOOKED UP. IN THE TOP OF THE FREEZER JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE ICE MAKER IS A PLASTIC PIECE ABOUT 2-3 INCHES WIDE THAT GOES FROM THE TOP OF THE FREEZER TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FREEZER. IN THE BOTTOM OF IT WATER FREEZES AND THEN I GUESS PARTIALLY THAWS AND GOES INTO THE FRIG, ON THE SHELVES AND FREEZES. IT ALSO FILLS UP THE BOTTOM UNDER THE BINS AND FREEZES AS WELL. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME. MY FRIG IS NOT THAT OLD BUT MY BOOK IS OF NO HELP. SHERRY

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  • RLWD Mar 23, 2009

    I have the same problem and have defrosted the drain using a similar method. Unfortunately, this continues to happen. Sometimes it goes for months before I have to defrost again, other times its only a matter of weeks. Is there a long term fix?

  • mim_6 Mar 26, 2009

    I have the same problem, but because of the water freezing in the refrigerator food at the back of the Frig will freeze as will produce in the produce bins. My model # is ET18GK. I need HELP.

  • John Tripp
    John Tripp May 11, 2010

    Could you please locate the model number of your whirlpool refrigerator. Somewhere on door frame on back or inside. I am trying to pull a photo of parts and will be able to help you better if you could. Thanks. Sea Breeze

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Most likely whats happening is you have a frozen drain for the defrost cycle. here are step by step instrutions for repair: 

  • Unplug refrigerator
  • unload food from freezer
  • remove icemaker if present (there are 3 screws remove the one on the bottom and loosen the 2 on top of icemaker then lift it off the 2 screws unplug from wiring harness)
  • remove 2 screws holding rear cover in place
  • move cover to the side or remove from unit altogether
  • defrost any and all ice from bottom of freezer and aluminum drain pan that is now exposed
  • flush drain hole that you will see once ice is cleared with warm water. (sometimes I use a large syringe or turkey baster to forcefully flush hot water thru the drain tube)
  • reassemble in reverse order

These are general instrutions for most top freezer refrigs. but if you need more specific directions dont hesitate to ask Thanks Peyton

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