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Water on the floor under the AZF line comes from one of three places: the defrost drain, the supply line to the ice maker or dispenser, or condensation that was never meant to leave the cabinet. The model matrix on this page lists three model numbers under this family badge. Where the water appears — inside the cabinet, under the crisper, or at the front of the floor — names the source before anything is dismantled.
What you observe
- Water pooling under the crisper drawers — The classic blocked defrost drain: melt water backs up inside the liner instead of reaching the drain pan.
- Water at the front of the floor, usually after a cycle — Melt water overflowing the liner runs forward and out under the door, which is why the puddle appears at the front.
- A steady drip at the back, near the floor — Water at the rear is a supply-side or pan question, and the two are told apart by whether the drip continues with the water off.
- Water running down the inside of the door liner — Droplets on the shelves and running down the inside of the door, which is condensation rather than plumbing.
- Damp or buckled flooring under the appliance — Floor damage puts a timescale on the leak: it has been happening for far longer than the puddle suggests.
- NEAR MISS — water only in the drain pan at the back — A wet drain pan is the expected end of the defrost path, not a fault.
Ranked causes for these models
- Blocked or frozen defrost drain — First on the AZF line because the drain is a narrow tube that carries every litre the defrost cycle produces, along with whatever was on the evaporator, through the coldest part of the cabinet. It silts, then it freezes, and then the water goes forward instead.
- Door seal admitting warm humid air — Second because a gasket that has taken a set admits humid room air continuously, and that moisture becomes both the condensation on the liner and the extra load that overwhelms the drain.
- Supply or dispenser line joint weeping — Third — less common than the drain, but the one with the worst consequences if it is left, because it does not stop.
- Cracked or displaced drain pan — Last. It is normally found after the drain has been cleared and the water has not stopped.
What to check first, second, third
- Empty the bottom of the cabinet and find where water collects — First because the collection point names the source: under the crispers is the drain, at the back is the pan or a supply joint, on the liner is condensation.
- Take the bottom freezer basket out and look at the drain outlet — A hole that is iced over or silted shut is visible, and clearing it is the repair.
- Paper-test the door seal at several points — Third, because a leaking door is what overloads the drain, so clearing the drain without fixing the seal buys a few months at best.
- Move the appliance and look at the drain pan and the supply joints — This needs the unit out, so it comes last.
Safety first
Safety
Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before removing any panel — a capacitor can hold a charge after the power is off. Water and a live appliance do not mix: dry the floor before working, and if water has reached a socket or an extension lead, switch the circuit off at the consumer unit before touching anything. Close the household water valve before breaking any supply joint.
Models in the AZF family
Reference| Model number | Family key |
|---|---|
| AZF33X16D* | amana:refrigerator:azf |
| AZF33X18D* | amana:refrigerator:azf |
| AZF33X20D* | amana:refrigerator:azf |
Where owner work stops
Call when the water is pressurised supply water, when the floor under the appliance has started to suffer, or when the drain will not clear from the freezer side. On the AZF line the owner side is the drain outlet, the gasket and the drain pan; anything that needs the liner opened or a water joint remade is a service call.
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