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The freezer auto defrost puts a lot of water into the bottom of the freezer which in turn just freezes again. Then the next time it dumps more water there and it runs out the door.

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There should be a drain hole or line allowing it to drain into a drip pan under the unit. You need to unplug the unit, melt or chip the ice out, make sure the drain is not plugged ( it could be plugged under the freezer.

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