Element EATG18200W User manual

REFRIGERATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model No.: EATG18200W
EATG18200B
EATG18200SS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
1.Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use your refrigerator near water.
6.Clean only with a damp cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where it exits from your refrigerator.
11. Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord of your refrigerator.
12. Unplug your refrigerator during lightning storms or when it will not be used for long periods of time.
13. Make sure that the available AC power matches the voltage requirements of your refrigerator.
14. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in an electric shock.
15. Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord.
16. Turn off your refrigerator before unplugging it.
17.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when your refrigerator has been damaged in
any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your
refrigerator, your refrigerator has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
18. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your refrigerator to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and
no objects filled with liquids should be placed on top of it.
19. Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician install an outlet near your refrigerator. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect your refrigerator’s
performance.
20. Your refrigerator is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of your refrigerator by a person responsible for their safety.
21. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with your refrigerator.
22. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified person,
inorder to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death.

1.WARNING–Keep ventilation openings, in both your refrigerator and the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
2.WARNING–Do not touch the interior of your refrigerator with wet hands. This could result in
frostbite.
3.WARNING–Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
4.WARNING–Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
5.WARNING–Do not damage the refrigerant tubing when handling, moving, or using your refrigerator.
6.WARNING–DANGER—Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside your refrigerator.
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator:
•Take off the door.
•Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
7. WARNING—Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of
the type recommended by the manufacturer.
8.Unplug your refrigerator before carrying out user maintenance on it.
9.If power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similar qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
10.Follow local regulations regarding disposal of your refrigerator due to flammable refrigerant and gas. All refrigeration
products contain refrigerants, which under the guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposal. It is the
consumer's responsibility to comply with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.
11. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
12. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of your refrigerator by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with your refrigerator.
13 .This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
– farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
– bed and breakfast type environments.
– catering and similar non-retail applications.
Grounding requirement
Your refrigerator must be grounded. Your refrigerator is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is correctly installed and grounded.
Incorrect use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if
the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether your refrigerator is correctly
grounded.
Prepare with requirements
Installation Location
When selecting a position for your Fridge/Freezer you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is well
ventilated. Avoid locating your Fridge/Freezer near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight
in out-buildings or sun lounges. If you are placing your Fridge/Freezer in an out-building such as a garage or annex
ensure that the Fridge/Freezer is placed above the damp course, otherwise condensation will occur on the Fridge/Freezer
cabinet. Never place the Fridge/Freezer in a wall recess or into fitted cabinets or furniture. When your Fridge/Freezer is
working, the grille at the back may become hot and the sides warm. Therefore, the back part of the refrigerator / freezer
must be installed at least 50mm of free space, both sides should be left more than 100mm. Do not drape the
Fridge/Freezer with any covering.
Dimensions in mm
W
D
H
A
B
C(
°
)
E
F
750
785
1680
1280
1490
135
50
100
Note：Figure 1, Figure 2 only as a product space demand size schematic diagram.
Leveling the Fridge/Freezer
If the Fridge/Freezer is not level, the door and magnetic seal alignment will be affected and may cause
you Fridge/Freezer to work incorrectly. Once the Fridge/Freezer is placed in its final location, adjust
the leveling feet at the front by turning them.
Cleaning before use

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Wipe the inside of the Freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a damp sponge or cloth. Wash the
baskets and shelves in warm soapy water and dry completely before replacing in the Freezer. The external parts of the Freezer can be cleaned
with wax polish.
Before switching on!
DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL FOUR HOURS AFTER MOVING THE FREEZER.
The coolant fluid needs time to settle. If the appliance is switched off at any time, wait 30 minutes before switching back on to allow the coolant
fluid to settle.
Before filling your Freezer
Before storing foods in your Freezer, turn the Freezer on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working properly and to allow the Freezer to fail
to the correct temperature.
INTRODUCTION
General Description of Refrigerator
Using your refrigerator
The internal temperature of the refrigerator is controlled by a potentiometer installed in the fresh
food compartment. Its internal temperature varies with the door opening frequency, ambient
temperature and installation location of the refrigerator.
Fridge temperature adjustment
The fridge temperature can be adjusted by means of the temperature control knob switch.
1. The temperature gets gradually decreased as you dial the temperature control knob switch
from the position “1” to “5”.
2. To set the knob switch at the “Optimal” position can meet the daily normal use.
3. When you need to strengthen cooling of the fresh food compartment, dial the temperature control knob switch in the
Coldest direction, so as to extend the compressor running time, with the temperature decreased accordingly.
Note: It is not recommended to set the temperature control knob at the “Coldest” position for a long time.
Freezer temperature adjustment
When the temperature control knob switch in the fresh food compartment remains unchanged, the freezer temperature
becomes gradually decreased as the slider of FREEZER AIR FLOW is adjusted from “MIN” to “MAX”.
Note: During the actual use, the freezer air regulating lever may be frozen due to high humidity or frequent opening of the
door. In such case, do not adjust the regulating lever by force; Instead, you are recommended to use a hot towel to heat it
locally, so that the frozen air regulating lever gets thawed before being adjusted to avoid damage.
Recommended optimal temperature modes
SEASON
SUGGESTED MODES
Tips
In summer (higher than 35℃)
It is recommended
not to set the
regulating lever at
MAX position for a
long time.
No Description
1 Freezer Shelf
2 Air regulating rod
3 Thermostat
4 Refrigerator Glass Shelf
5 Crisper Cover
6 Salad Crisper
7 Adjustment foot
8 Bottle Rack
9 Butter box
10 Little Bottle Rack
11 Bottom Bottle Rack

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Normal condition (spring and autumn)
In winter (lower than 13℃)
CAUTION: Avoid setting both the fridge temperature mode and the freezer temperature mode to be MAX simultaneously,
especially in the summer season. This may lead to the fresh food compartment cooling down slowly, thus the unpleasant
user experience.
IN USE
1. The appliance might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm
in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of
temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed
2. The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rated plate.
3. The fact that the internal temperatures could be affected by such factors as the location of the refrigerating appliance,
ambient temperature and the frequency of door opening, and, if appropriate, a warning that the setting of any temperature
control device might have to be varied to allow for these factors
4. The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in
low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold
5. The need to not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food
Storage of food
1. The cook dishes can be put into refrigerator to keep fresh after their temperature decreases to room temperature.
2. Egg pockets and bottle pockets for eggs, butter, milk and bottle drinks, etc. Storage of food or containers should be
left between the gap, so as not to affect the air-conditioning cycle
3. The arrangement of food for storage, in particular the need to avoid cross-contamination, such as food to be stored
should be wrapped with clean plastic film or fresh keeping paper, then distributed to several frames even to avoid
contamination and the loss of water and smell mixture.
4. Fruits and vegetables should be put into the salad crisper to prevent excessive evaporation of water and freshness.
5. Cool hot food down to the room temperature before storing otherwise consumption of electricity will increase and
would lead to frost forming inside.
6. In the case of refrigerating appliances with chill compartment, a statement to the effect that some types of fresh
vegetables and fruits are sensitive to cold, and that therefore they are not suitable for storage in this kind of compartment.
7. Effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in low-temperature
compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold
Tips for keeping food perfect in the Fridge
1. Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a
plate which is large enough to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.
2. Allow cold air to circulate around the Fridge, ensuring all parts of the Fridge are kept cool through proper placement.
3. To prevent transfer of flavors and drying out, food should be separately packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables
need not be wrapped.
4. Allow pre-cooked food to cool down before placing in the Fridge. This will help to stop the internal temperature of the
Fridge from rising.
5. To prevent cold air escaping, try to limit the number of times you open the door. When retuning from shopping, sort
foods to be kept in your Fridge before opening the door. Only open the door to put food in or take it out.
Interruption of power supply or failure of the refrigerating system
The care required with regard to frozen food in storage in the event of an extended non-running of the refrigerating
appliance (interruption of power supply or failure of the refrigerating system)
1. Do not open the refrigerator door as much as possible so that even in hot summer food can be safely and freshly
kept for hours.
2. If you have a power outage notice in advance：
1) Please an hour in advance will be temperature control stalls transferred to a strong cold position, so that the
refrigerator fully frozen. (Note that this time do not store new food!) To be restored after the timely supply of temperature
control gear to the original location.
2) You can also make some ice with a watertight container, and put it in the upper part of the freezer. So that it is
necessary to extend the time for fresh food to be deposited.
Preparations for freezing
1. Leave cooked food to cool completely.
2. Chill food in a Fridge before freezing if possible.
3. Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it.
4. Don’t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave it straight from the Freezer.
5. Use special Freezer bags available from supermarkets, freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers, aluminum

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foil for acidic foods(such as citrus fruits). Do not use thin cling film or glass. Do not use used food containers (unless
cleaned thoroughly first).
6. Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You could buy a special vacuum pump which sucks excessive
air out of the packaging.
7. Leave a small amount of “air space” when freezing liquids, to allow for expansion.
8. You can use the space in the Freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids(or solids with liquids, such as stew) in
square blocks. This is known as “performing” Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container.
Freeze it like this, then remove it from the container and seal the bag.
Tips for shopping for frozen foods
1. When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to store each
item of frozen food for the period shown against the star rating. This is usually the period stated as “Best Before”, found on
the front of the packaging.
2. Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods.
3. Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
4. Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
5. Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the journey home as this will help to keep the food cooler.
6. Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated bags can be bought from most
supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep frozen food cold for longer.
7. For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can be added directly to boiling water
or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.
8. Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities, it freezes faster, takes less time to
thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need.
9. First, estimate the amount of food you will be freezing. If you are freezing large amounts of fresh food, remember to
turn the control dial to the low temperature range. This will lower the temperature in the Freezer, freezing your food
quicker and helping to keep the goodness in. However, you should do this sparingly to conserve energy.
Defrosting
This appliance is designed as automatic defrosting ,no need to defrost by hand.
Moving the Fridge/Freezer
Location
Do not place your Fridge/Freezer near a heat source, e.g. Cooker, boiler, or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight in
out-buildings or sun lounges.
Leveling the Fridge/Freezer
Make sure the Fridge/Freezer is level. Use the rotating leveling feet at the front. If the Fridge/Freezer is not level, the doors
and magnetic seal alignments will be affected and may cause your Fridge/Freezer to work incorrectly.
After the Fridge/Freezer is in place, it can be used after 4 hours. This allows time for the coolant to settle.
Installation
Don’t cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance.
If you're not at home for a long time
•If the appliance will not be used for several months, turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the unit from the wall
outlet.
•Remove all the food.
•Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open
if necessary or have the door removed.
•Keep the cleaned fridge in a dry, ventilated place away from the heat source, where the fridge is placed smoothly
and do not place heavy objects on top of the fridge.
•Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child’s play.
Save energy
1. Install the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers.
Do not place the refrigerator next to heat-producing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher.
2. The refrigerator door should remain open only as long as necessary; do not place hot food inside the refrigerator.
3. Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings .Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the
door as soon as possible.
4. The refrigerator door should be properly closed to avoid increased energy consumption, and the formation of excess
ice and/or condensation inside.
5. Constantly circulating cold air keeps the temperature homogenous inside the refrigerator. For this reason, it is
important to properly distribute the food, to facilitate the flow of air.
6. Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on moisture build-up
inside the unit.
7. Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer and use more
energy. Shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient, which could cause food spoilage.
8. The arrangement of food for storage and for freezing, where applicable, particularly including advice that food to be
frozen is not to be placed in direct contact with food in storage and, if appropriate, that it could be necessary to reduce
the quantity to be frozen if freezing every day is anticipated.
9. During prolonged absences (example: vacations), it is advisable to disconnect the refrigerator, remove all the food,
and clean it . The door should be left slightly open to avoid mold and unpleasant odors. This will not affect the
refrigerator when it is reconnected.
10. During short absences (example: holidays), the refrigerator can remain on. However, remember that prolonged power
outages may occur while you are gone.

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11. The door to the evaporator clearance can be used to store food.
12. The storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially
quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets.
13. The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the
refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
14. The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could
shorten the storage life.
15. The care required with regard to frozen food in storage in the event of an extended non-running of the refrigerating
appliance (interruption of power supply or failure of the refrigerating system).
16. It is better wrapping the frozen food in several layers of the glass shelves.
17. The care required with regard to frozen food in store.
Maintenance and cleaning
1.Internal cleaning
Clean the Fridge/Freezer internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a damp
sponge or cloth and wipe dry. Wash the baskets in warm soapy water and ensure they are completely dry before replacing
in the Fridge/Freezer.
2.External cleaning
Use standard non-abrasive detergent diluted in warm water to clean the Fridge/Freezer exterior.
The grille of the condenser at the back of the Fridge/Freezer and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft
brush attachment.
Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of the Fridge/Freezer
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.
This appliance is fitted with a plug which will be suitable for use in all houses fitted with sockets to current specifications.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and carefully disposed of. To avoid a possible
shock hazard, do not insert the discarded plug into a socket.
This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
2014 / 35/ EU (Low Voltage Directive)
2014 / 30/ EU (EMC Directive).
Servicing
Simple fault analysis and elimination
Not every failure requires technical service personnel to solve the following simple small problem; you can try to solve the
problem.
Case
Inspection
Solutions
•Completely
non
refrigeration
•Is power plug off?
•Are breakers and fuses a broken?
•No electricity or line trip?
•Re-plug.
•Opening the door and checking whether
the lamp is lit.
•Abnormal
noise
•Is refrigerator stable?
•Does refrigerator reach the wall?
•Adjusting refrigerator’s adjustable feet.
•Off the wall.
•Poor
refrigerating
efficiency
•Do you put hot food or too much food?
•Do you open the door frequently?
•Do you clip food bag to the seal of door?
•Direct sunlight or near a furnace or stove?
•Is it well-ventilated?
•Temperature setting in too high?
•Putting food into refrigerator when hot food
becomes cool.
•Checking and closing the door.
•Removing the refrigerator from the heat
source.
•Emptying the distance to maintain good
ventilation.
•Setting to the appropriate temperature.
•Peculiar smell
in refrigerator
•Any spoiled food?
•Do you need to clean refrigerator?
•Do you packed food of strong flavors?
•Throwing away spoiled food.
•Cleaning refrigerator.
•Packing food of strong flavors.
Note: If the above description can't be troubleshooting, do not disassemble the repair yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact the local store where your purchase was
made. This product should be serviced by an authorized engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the
appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Disposal
Old appliances still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw
materials can be recovered and used again.
The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials requires special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of
the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal. Up to date information concerning options for
disposing of your old appliance and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local council office.
Correct Disposal of this product

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This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes
throughout the US
. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally
safe recycling.