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Old 12-11-2012, 08:54 PM   #1
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Norcold refer, I see the cooling fins in the fridge and I know they drain into the drip pan and then drain to the outside drip pan. I checked to make sure the drain works properly.

Question is: Does the freezer drain somewhere? I cannot find any holes for the water to exit. Second Question: In the manual, I see fins on the outside rear of the freezer. Are these like the ones inside the refrigerator and do they defrost? Where would that water go?
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Old 12-11-2012, 11:31 PM   #2
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If my memory server my right the freezer doesn't drain anywhere. You need to manually defrost it and sponge out the water then dry it with paper towels or towel.

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Joseph is right Wally, there are no drains in the freezer area. It needs to be sponged out. We use a hair dryer to defrost ours but you need to be careful to not get the dryer too close to the fins. I've done it many times with no adverse results. I keep the dryer about a foot away and keep the door partly closed to trap the heat inside.
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