36 Solutions to Common Problems
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator
Problem
Cause
Correction
Moisture
collects on
inside of
refrigerator
walls.
• Weather is hot and
humid.
• Door is slightly open.
• Door is opened too
often or too long.
• Open containers.
• The rate of frost buildup and internal
sweating increases.
• See Problem section, Opening/Closing
of Doors/Drawers.
• Open door less often to allow internal
temperature to stabilize.
• Keep containers covered.
Water collects
on bottom
side of drawer
cover.
• Vegetables contain
and give off moisture.
• Moisture on the bottom side of the cover
is not unusual.
• Move humidity control (select models) to
lower setting.
Moisture
collects in
bottom of
drawer.
• Washed vegetables
and fruit drain while in
the drawer.
• Fruits and vegetables are
kept past their prime.
• Dry items before putting them in the
drawer. Water collecting in bottom of
drawer is normal.
• Routinely clean out old fruits and vegetables
especially if they begin to break down.
Moisture
collects on
outside of
refrigerator
or between
doors.
• Weather is humid.
• Door is slightly open,
causing cold air from
inside refrigerator to meet
warm air from outside.
• This is normal in humid weather. When
humidity is lower, the moisture should
disappear.
• See Problem section, Opening/Closing
of Doors/Drawers.
