Freezer icing every 3 weeks

Hi, I have an Admiral side by side refrigerator model # asd2120drw ser.#11652505yk.Every 3 weeks I have to remove a thick sheet of ice from the bottom of freezer so bottom drawer can open.Please let me know the most likley cause of this problem or how I can troubleshoot to diagnose problem. thank you,Ron

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You have aclogged drain. remove the panel in the back of the freezer that exposes the evaporator you will want to shut the unit off too. next remove as much ice from the pan as possoble. use a hair dryer to help get the big stuff loose. now you will want very hot water and pour it in the drain pan. your going to make a mess at frist but you need to do it untill the ice in the drain is melted and the water will flow into the drip pan. make sure you cloan all the food drbris also. after it is clear put the back on and turn the unit back on. you will not get any more ice buildup as long as it stays unclogged. and the ice is from the defrosting of the evaporator.

Posted on Aug 10, 2007

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