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Model: GX5SHDXTB00	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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inkdot		#1 Posted : Saturday, November 8, 2008 11:01:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/8/2008(UTC) Posts: 1		There is a strange odor coming from the back of the refrigerator where the fan is. It almost smells like urine. What could this be and how can I get rid of it? Is it safe to remove any of the panels from the back of the refrigerator to get a better look? Could it be coming from the drip pan, and how would I remove the drip pan to clean it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :confused:


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v2k04		#2 Posted : Sunday, November 9, 2008 6:13:24 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 10/9/2008(UTC) Posts: 784		remove the back panel maybe there is a dead mouse Bleach will work to kill odor in defrost pan


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icehouse		#3 Posted : Sunday, November 9, 2008 2:47:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 440		Check out this bulletin : http://www.servicematters.com/m.../..%5Cdocs%5CF-901-B.pdf


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