Where is the drain pan located on my GE refrigerator?

The condensate and defrost drain pan on a standard GE residential refrigerator is located near the bottom rear of the appliance, positioned directly underneath the compressor motor housing and condenser coils. During automated defrost cycles, melted water from the interior evaporator coils travels down the drain tube and drips directly into this shallow plastic tray, where ambient heat generated by the running compressor evaporates the moisture safely into the room. To access or inspect this drain pan, you must unplug the refrigerator and remove the lower rear metal service panel using a screwdriver. You can troubleshoot evaporation issues easily by checking for standing water or cracks in the pan. You can verify that your maintenance is successful when cleaning out dust and checking the pan ensures melted water evaporates smoothly without overflowing onto your kitchen floor.