How to find/change drip pan in haier model rrtg18pabw refrig

Mostly the drip-pan can't be accessed from the front.

The drip-pan isn't.
It is in fact an evaporator. It collects the considerable amount of water from the auto defrost function and holds it until the heat from the motor and compressor can evaporate it. The water is transferred from the inside by a drain tube.

A blocked drain tube is not unusual and is generally fairly simple to clear. Often it is a stray vegetable that causes the trouble and sometimes it is a buildup of ice. If the water cannot escape a wet floor is usually the result.

Our fridge recently suffered from the same trouble. I used a plastic covered wire coat hanger to clear the drain of ice - very carefully...

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Now let us look at the diagram:
RF-5150-01 is the part number

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sorry to say it is impossible...on it on all newer built refrig's the drip pan is molded into one peice as part on the base frame...if ya ask me its a step back not being able to remove and clean the drip pan...but i just repair refrigerators and dont design them

There are basically 2 causes:

1. The rear of the AC unit is not tilted down enough, so that water in the drip pan flows to the drain hole in the rear of the drip pan. The general rule of thumb for rear downward titl is 1/4" to 1/2".

2. The drain hole in the drip pan, near the rear of the unit is clogged. Locating the clogged hole can be a challenge, as the clog will blend in with the drain hole. Patience & persistence are needed in locating it. A pipe cleaner works well to clear the clog from the hole.

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The problem you're experiencing is generally caused by the rear of the unit not being tilted down enough. 1/4" to 1/2" is the general rule. This allows collected water in the drip pan, to run to the rear of the unit, where the drain hole is located. It would also be prudent, to check the drain hole under the drip pan, to see if it's clogged. It can be cleared with a pipe cleaner.

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drain stopped up

Water should show up there on a regular basis when the refrig defrosts. Then, the air flow over the warm coils and compressor will evaporate the water. This is normal.

Please tell me whats the type of refrigirator you have. If its a frost free then the drip pan , in most cases will be at the bottom of the refrigerator. If it is not accessible then you may need to empty your fridge and lean it against a support to access it. If you can specify the make and model I can offer you more specific advice.

The drain is clogged.

This water should be going down the drain to a pan under the ref.

The drain starts under the cooling coils in the freezer but can be clogged anywhere. Some models will have access in the main ref in the top - rear, a small cover can be removed. Some will have access on the back of the ref. you can see the drain tube and an elbow where it come out of the ref. remove the elbow and check for clogs.

soundslike the water valve is notcompletly shutting off, causing a slow drip try replacing the water inlet valve behind hte unit where the water installs to the refrig