Customer Questions and Answers for Drip Pan by Whirlpool

This is a refrigerator drip pan kit. It is located on the bottom of the appliance and is used to help catch condensation from the appliance. Any moisture that is made while the refrigerator goes through its operation cycles will collect in the pan to prevent a mess. If the drip pan has been damaged, the most common symptom is water dripping on the floor. Checking for a clog should be done. If the actual part is damaged, it will need to be replaced.Before replacing the drip pan kit, unplug the power cord on the appliance and pull the refrigerator from the wall. Use a nut driver to release the water inlet line coupler before taking off the access panel. Reach in and bend the pan retaining tab, open the doors of the appliance, and take off the water filter cover. Remove the toe plate to access and replace the drip pan.This is a genuine OEM drip pan kit that can be used as a replacement for Dacor, Jenn Air, Hardwick, and Maytag refrigerators. It is sold as an individual component and is provided directly from the manufacturer.