Element ERT18CSCW User manual
18 cu.ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator
ERT18CSCW
ERT18CSCB
ERT18CSCS
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locations such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
environments, farmhouses, by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast
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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 the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children
the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid a
appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out any user maintenance
Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance’s food storage compartments unless they are of the
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Properly dispose of the refrigerator according to local law and regulations pertaining to flammable gases and refrigerants.
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the device
Do (two prong)
entrament. Before you throw away your old refrigerator:
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator ane flammble. Therefore, when the refrigerator
done with, it must be kept away from any fire source and be recycled by a special recycling company with corresponding
qualification other than be disposed by combustion, to prevent damage to the environment from any further harm
hazard.
The electrical supply source before attempting the installation of accessory.
connect to potable water supply only. (Suitable for ice making machine).
Safety Warnings
The
Minimum/Maximum inlet water pressure, 138/827 kPa (20/120 psig).
FOR EN standard: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduce physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.Children aged from 3 to 8 years are
allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
TO avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:
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compartments of the appliance.
– Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
– Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water
supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. （note 1）
– Store raw meat in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or
drip onto other food.
– Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making
ice-cream and making ice cubes. （note 2）
– One -, two -and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
（note 3）
– If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave
the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
Note 1,2,3：Please confirm whether it is applicable according to your product compartment type.
WARNING:
accordance with the instructions.
To Prevent a child from being trapped, keep out of reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerator
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(or freezer). (Suitable for products with locks).
Use a dedicated power socket. The power socket should
Ensure that
the manufacturer recommends them.
the users must observe
refrigerator. Firmly, grasp the plug and pull it directly out from the
socket.
a lot
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circuit. Maintenance
In order to avoid danger, a damaged power cord must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its maintenance department, or related
professionals.
The gaps between refrigerator doors and between doors and
refrigerator body are small. Do not put your hand in these
Do not pick up food
running; especially
let children
Pull the plug out in the case of a power failure or cleaning.
To prevent damages to the product or a fire, do not place flammable,
explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as storing food.
It should not be used for other purposes such as storing blood, drugs,
biological products, etc.
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Do not store beer, beverage or other fluid contained in bottles or
enclosed containers in the refrigerator’s freezing chamber, otherwise
the bottles or enclosed con ta iners may crack due to freezing and
cause damages.
below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
to prevent trapping
Please use the return and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the product was purchased to return your used device.
of any children.
Doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, keep the keys out of reach of children and not in the
vicinity of the refrigerator to prevent children from being locked inside.
Carbonated drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in low-
temperature compartments or cabinets. Some products such as ice water should not be consumed
too cold.
Do not exceed
Take the necessary precautions to prevent an undue rise in temperature
A rise in temperature during manual defrosting, maintenance, or cleaning could shorten
the frozen food's storage life.
done with, should be
recycled by a special recycling company with
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refrigerator’s eIectricaI insuIation properties.
The refrigerator’s top space should be greater than 30cm, and the refrigerator
should be placed against a wall with a free distance of more than 10cm
to facilitate heat dissipation.
Preper Use of the Refrigerator
Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. To prevent rust or
reduction of the insulating effect, do not place the refrigerator in damp
or watery places.
damp to be splashed easily
should
ensure that the refrigerator is
Take the necessary precautions to prevent the handle from falling and causing any personal injury.
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1 Unplug your refrigerator and remove all food from the door shelves.
Fix the door by tape.
2 Remove the left cover plate and the right top hinge cover, then
the right top hinge. Keep the screws to reus
Left cover plate Right top hinge cover
Center hinge
Remove the bottom hinge
Hinge shaft
Reattach the bottom hinge
Hinge shaft
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4 Unscrew the screws of the middle hinge, remove the hinge, then lift the
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from the bottom right side of the refrigerator.
6 Unscrew the hinge shaft from the right side of the bottom hinge and move it to the left side,
then secure the bottom hinge to the bottom left side of the refrigerator, using the screws
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unscrew the screws and remove
Unscrew the screws of the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge
sleeves
7 Dismantle the sleeves from the top right of doors and hole cap from top left of doors,
8 Remove the refrigerator door stopper and install it on the other side of the door.
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from the accessory bag then assemble the middle hinge on
Attach the left center hinge
self-locking
stopper
stopper
hole cap
sleeves
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Put down the refrigerator door bottom hinge vertically, take out the the middle hinge of the other side
10 Put down the freezer door on the middle hinge vertically, then take out the top hinge and cover of or the side
from accessory bag, assemble top hinge, hinge cover and hole cover.
hole cover
top hinge
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2 5 Starting
2 4 Changing the light
Setting the refrigerator control to off does not turn off the power to the light circuit.
CAUTION: Light bulb may be hot. Lamp parameter: MAX 40W
1) Unplug the refrigerator.
2) The bulb is located at the top of the compartment near the opening.
3) Replace with an appliance bulb of equal or lower wattage.
4) Plug the refrigerator back in.
1270mm
750mm
1289mm
705mm
135°
2.6 Energy saving tips
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should run
Properly wrap food and wipe containers
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Storage box
Shelf
(Freezing chamber)
Door tray
(Refrigera ting
chamber)
Door tray
Shelf
Structure and Functions
refrigerating chamber
Hot food should not
It is recommended that all food is sealed before putting into the refrigerator.
Note that
should
1 Key
A.Temperature setting button of refrigerator compartment
Indicator light 1.setting 1
Indicator light 2.setting 2
Indicator light 3.setting 3
Indicator light 4.setting 4
Indicator light 5.setting 5
Indicator light 6.standby mode
Once initially powered on,the display screen (including the key light) is on full display for 3s.
Normal operation display
In case of a failure, the appropriate LED light show in combination the failure code (in recycling display).
In case of no failures, the actual operation position of refrigerator will be on display.
After the temperature setting has been completed, the refrigerator will run according to the set value after 25s.
From left to right, the temperature is lower.
The shift regulation is:
When the refrigerator is r
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unning, press the temperature setting button(A) for 3s, the refrigerator enter into
When the refrigerator is in standby mode, quickly press the temperature setting button(A), the refrigerator
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① ② ③ ④⑤⑥
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COLD
SET
COLDEST
STANDBY
Hold SET-button for 3-sec
for standby
Temperature
Control
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light shines.
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Fault indication
The following warnings appearing on the display indicate corresponding faults of the refrigerator. Though
the refrigerator may still have refrigerator a freezing functions with the following faults, the user should contact
a maintenance specialist for maintenance to ensure normal use of the efrigerator.
Freezer defrost sensor
Fault Code
indicator light 1 and indicator light 2
Fault Description
Refrigerator temperature
Ambient temperature sensor
indicator light 1 and indicator light 3
indicator light 1 and indicator light 4
TEMP.
CONTROL
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Turn the controls to adjust the freezer temperature.
Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.
Pay attention to the storage time on the food packaging instructions. The storage life of frozen foods varies
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COLDERCOLD
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Dust behind the refrigerator and on the floor must be cleaned to improve the cooling effect and
energy saving.
Regularly check the door gasket to make sure there is no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth
Turn the power off before cleaning the interior. Remove all food, drinks, shelves, drawers, etc.
To clean the interior of the refrigerator, use a soft cloth or sponge with two tablespoons of baking soda and
a quart of warm water. Then, rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and
let it dry naturally before turning on the power.
Wipe the refrigerator’s outer surface with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and then
wipe dry.
bacteria accumulated
as narrow spaces, gaps, or corners), it is
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in the summer, food inside the appliance can be
etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet
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should
should
the amount of time the door opens should be reduced and no
objects from the inside, out, fix the glass partitions,
should
should
should
should
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Loud noise
-Check whether the floor is level and whether the refrigerator is placed stably
-Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations
Water pan overflows
There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contains
-The doors are not closed properly, resulting in frosting due to entry
5Troubleshooting
5 1 You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself.
Failed operation
-Check whether the appliance is connected to power or whether the plug is
-Check whether the voltage is too low
-Check whether there is a power failure or partial circuits have tripped
Odor
-Odorous food should be tightly wrapped
-Check whether there is any rotten food
-Clean the inside of the refrigerator
Light fails to light
-Check whether the refrigerator is connected to power supply and
-Have the light replaced by a specialist
Door seal fails to
-Remove foreign matters on the door seal
-Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration
Hot housing
-Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing,
which is normal
-When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature and of
storing too much food, provide sound ventilation to facilitate heat
dissipation.
Abnormal noise
-Long operation of the refrigerator is normal in summer when the ambient
-It is not recommended having too much food in the appliance at the
same time
-Food should be cool before being put into the appliance
-The doors are opened too frequently
Long-time operation
-The door is stuck by food packages
-The refrigerator is tilted
Doors cannot be
Surface condensation
Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the refrigerator
Buzz: The compressor may produce buzzes during operation,
Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce creak,
If the problems cannot be solved, contact the after-sales department.
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Element Appliance Limited Warranty
(the “Products” or “Product” when referencing a singular product herein)
This Product (including any accessories included in the original packaging) as supplied and distributed in new
is warranted by Element Appliance CompanyLLC ("Element") to the original customer who purchases the
an authorized Element retailer (the “Original Customer” or “you”) against defects in material and workmanship under
proper usemaintenanceand care according to the owner’s manualwarningsand accompanying the
Product (“Warranty”) as follows:
*PLEASE NOTE – Proof of purchase evidencing the date of purchase by the Original Purchaser from an authorized
Element retailer (“Valid Proof of Purchase”) is required for all Warranty service. The express Warranty herein
is subje all terms and cond s below.
1. WARRANTY SERVICE:
A. ONE-YEAR WARRANTY: Except as provided in subpart .B belowfor a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase by the Original Customer (the “Warranty Period”)if the parts or components covered by this
Warranty are determined by Element or Element’s authorized service provider to be defective in material or
workmanshipElement willatits sole and absolute discretion and option: (i) repair the defective part or component at
no charge to the Original Customer(ii) replace the defective Product with a new Product of similar or better qualityat
no charge to the Original Customeror (iii) refund the documented purchase price paid by the Original Customer
(excluding tax) to the Original Customer upon return ofthe defective Product as directed by Element. After the
Warranty Period expiresthe Original Customer must pay for all partscomponentsshipping and handlinglaborand
replacement costs associated with the Product or any part or componentthereofregardless of any defects in the
Product or any part or componentthereof.
B. LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH PRODUCT REGISTRATION: If and only ifthe Original
Customer registers the Product at www.elementelectronics.com within ninety (90) days ofthe date of purchase by the
Original Customerthen the Warranty Period discussed in subpart .A. above shall be extended an additional one ()
year to a new Warranty Period equaling two (2) years from the date of purchase by the Original Customer. Ifthe
Productisnot registered as provided for in this subpart .Bthen the standard one-year Warranty Period setforth in
subpart .A shall apply.
C. TIMING AND PROCEDURE: Before Warranty service can commencethe Original Customer must
contact either (i) the retailer from whom the Original Customer purchased the Productor (ii) Element directlyin either
case for problem determination and service procedures. Valid Proof of Purchase evidencing thatthe Productis within
the Warranty Period MUST be presented by Original Customer in order to obtain the requested Warranty service.
Please have your model and serial number availablealong with your date of purchase ofthe Product. To remain eligible
for Warranty serviceOriginal Customer may not return the Product or any part or componentthereofto the retailer or
Element without Element’s prior writen consent.
2. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS TO WARRANTY SERVICE
The Warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship of the Product encountered in the normal
non-commercial use ofthe Productand does not cover (a) damages or malfunctions resulting from improper or
unreasonable use or maintenanceabusenegligencefailure to follow instructions contained in any writien materials
that accompany the Productdeterioration by reason of excess moisturecorrosive atmospherelightningpower surge
connections to improper voltage supplyunauthorized alterationor other external causes such as extremes in
temperature or humiditymodicationsscratches or discoloration; (b) improper or incorrectly performed repairs by
service providers not authorized by Element; (c) transportationshippingdeliverypickupinsuranceinstallationor set-
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