Kenmore fridge leaks water into fridge instead the drain tube

Our refrigerator collects water inside instead of draining it through the drain tube - where can I look to find a manual, or which parts do I have to un-do to mnake sure the drain is not clogged?

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Our refrigerator collects water inside instead of draining it through the drain tube - where can I look to find a manual, or which parts do I have to un-do to mnake sure the drain is not clogged?

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Good chance you do have a clogged drain. I’m not able to find the model # you have listed, but the drain is usually going to be on the back wall in the fresh food section. There is usually a cup the defrost water runs into and then runs down a tube on the back wall of the refrig. Not sure that is exactly the way, on this unit.

Can you double check that model #?

Hi Frank,

our landlord purchased the fridge for us from an estate sale, and I was trying to look up a manual, too. it seems the closest I can get to is 25 37 81 in the kenmore manual help, but it seems like a just "regular" top mount refrigerator with ice maker in that model line. The series is LA 80909516.

I am usually pretty handy with taking things apart, I am just not sure where to take something off :wink: to get to de-clogging the drain line. You are right, there is a small drip cup inside the fridge, and a line in the back that is supposed to feed into the drip pan.

Thanks, Sabrina

Hi again, your answer gave me enough confidence to get out the little drip cup in the fridge - no screws, just push-in-bolts. The drain was/is (?) indeed clogged, and I tried to push the stuff through. I had a hard time finding a workable angle to apply any pressure, air or water. So my last question: would it be safe to un-mount the cooling coils that are attached to the fridge with two screws on the back, on the outside? Then I could reach the drain pipe without twisting my fingers between the coils. Or should I leave the coils alone? Thanks again, Sabrina