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Anonymous Posted on Jun 09, 2011

Hi. There is a strong gas-like smell coming from the top of my 2006 Whirlpool bottom freezer refrig model GB9SHDXPS01. I can't see anything wrong on the inside or underneath when I remove the grill. The vents i frig and freezer are not blocked by packages etc. I don't know where my defrost pan is to check that as I see on the internet that this could be the problem. Is this "smell" harmful? What should I do? My frig is on an 8" platform. Thanks. Seana

  • Anonymous Jun 09, 2011

    Ok I think I understand where it is -- at the back of the frig on the bottom of the unit behind the condenser? But how am I supposed to access it? My frig is on an 8" platform in a sort of "cubby" space.

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Part 8 on this DIAGRAM is your drain pan located on the floor under your unit. Make sure you inspect everything in your fridge section looking for something spoiled.

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    Charles T Nevin Jun 09, 2011

    You can possibly get at least a look at it from the front by removing the small grill at the bottom of the front. But with the smell coming from the top I would think it's something in the fridge section

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