How to Clean a Drip Pan for a Frigidaire Refrigerator
The drip pan catches liquid and debris that are flushed from a refrigerator during a defrost cycle. Over time, debris can accumulate in the pan. Frigidaire recommends a twice-yearly cleaning of the refrigerator to maintain it. The drip pan is accessed from the back of a Frigidaire refrigerator.
Step 1
Grasp the refrigerator on both sides and carefully slide it out to expose the back. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2
Locate the drip pan on the back of the refrigerator, near the compressor. Grasp both sides of the pan, and pull outward to remove it.
Step 3
Pour any accumulated liquid in the pan down a sink drain. Spray the surface with water, and squirt a small amount of dish soap onto the surface of the pan.
Step 4
Scrub the pan in circular motions with a nonabrasive brush to remove encrusted debris.
Step 5
Rinse the pan clean, wipe it dry with paper towels, and reinstall it in the back of the refrigerator.
Tips
- Food will remain fresh in the refrigerator for the short time it is unplugged.
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Connecticut-based Stacy Morgan began writing for eHow in 2009. Morgan graduated from the Porter and Chester Institute of Technology with a certification in architectural drafting.
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