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Model RF217ACPN water in the vegetable bins and below bins

Called the company, they said to make sure vent holes weren't blocked. Did that, still the same problem. Frig is only 7 mths old. Didn't have the problem the first 4 months. I've tried moving the little crisper vents each way and waiting a few days, but no matter what position they are in, I have standing water. I put a towel in the back of each bin to soak it up and change it every other day. Also, water below the bins turns to ice.

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  • Anonymous Jul 16, 2013

    Having exactly the same problem with our Samsung, which is just over 1 yr. old. Will try to clear the defrost drain.

  • Anonymous Jul 19, 2013

    I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM - SAMSUNG IS CLUELESS- CANNOT GET ANY HELP

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I am pretty sure you are having a defrost by CouponDropDown">drain blockage problem. Most defrost every eight hours and over a period of time the drain line that comes down from freezer into a cup like object top middle and back of the fresh food section. If blocked by gunk or ice you will see trails of liquid leaking down the rear wall of fresh food compartment until it reaches the crisper drawers.This is not always the same with every model as you may see frozen ice flowing down ther rear wall of freezers on side by sides. Here is an example Click here=> Whirlpool Leak Photo taken by TechnicianBrian He has been around a good bit and deserves credit for his contributions. Here is another way to make this look more si mple in clip below. TechnicianBrian.com And in this photo are several parts listed in photo group #1 were it is most likely running down the wall=> MagicChef CTB1921AR fresh food section. If you still have questions please ask and rate me if I was able to explain this well enough. Every refrigerator is made different so these are examples only. The key is to find if ice or just gunk has blocked you defrost drain. Unplug and then remove the rear panel in back of freezer. We need to see if the water is overflowing the condensate drain tray or if the blockage is in the turn the drain leads down back of your refrigerator. Much more on this page=> Leaking Refrigerators! This is a common tip so I will be placing this post and add as we go new ideas listed in Sea Breeze Tips Section. If you run into any problems along the way of repair please let me know, Thanks, Sea Breeze

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