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USER MANUAL 17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR ENR18TFGCW | ENR18TFGCB | ENR18TFGCS Product may vary. Please refer to the actual product. Please read all the instructions carefully before using this product, and keep the manual for future reference.
CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR REFRIGERATOR ............................3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REFRIGERATOR ........................3 WHAT IS INCLUDED? ..................................3 INSIDE VIEW ...................................... 4 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ................................4 SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR ............................ 5 REVERSING THE DOORS ..................................5 POSITIONING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ..............................8 ADJUSTING STORAGE ACCESSORIES...............................
17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR – USER MANUAL REGISTER YOUR REFRIGERATOR Thank you for purchasing the Element 17.6 cu. ft. Refrigerator. If you have questions about your refrigerator, our customer support team is ready to help: • Online chat: www.elementelectronics.com •...
INSIDE VIEW Ice maker (not included) Door trays Freezer temperature control Shelf Refrigerator temperature control Covered tray Shelves Door trays Crisper drawers Adjustable feet The images in this user manual are only for reference. The actual product may vary slightly. Automatic ice makers are optional accessories (not included) that you can install in most models at any time.
17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR – USER MANUAL SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before using your refrigerator for the first time: PARTS YOU’LL NEED: 1. Remove all packing materials on the inside and outside of your refrigerator. 2. Reverse your refrigerator doors, if needed. See “Reversing the doors”...
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B. Remove the screws securing the top hinge with a A. Remove the bottom hinge pin from the lower Phillips screwdriver. hinge with a wrench. Hinge pin Wrench Top hinge B. Turn the bottom hinge over. 3. Carefully lift off the freezer door. 4.
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17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR – USER MANUAL 13. Install the middle stopper and metal block from your spare parts bag on the opposite side of the freezer door. Metal block Middle stopper Screwdriver 14. Align the middle hinge, making sure that the pin is in the hole on your refrigerator door, then secure in place with screws and a Phillips screwdriver.
15. Place the freezer door on the middle hinge. POSITIONING YOUR REFRIGERATOR • Place your refrigerator in a location that lets the 16. Reconnect the top hinge assembly: doors open fully and allows for air circulation. A. Align the top hinge with the freezer cabinet and The refrigerator is 66.9 in.
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17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR – USER MANUAL • You must have no less than 2 in. (5 cm) of space to Place your refrigerator on a hard, level surface. the sides, above, and behind the refrigerator. To level your refrigerator, turn its front feet to raise (clockwise) or lower (counterclockwise) them.
ADJUSTING STORAGE ACCESSORIES WARNING: Extension Cords • Because of potential safety hazards under certain To adjust a shelf’s height, pull it forward until it can be conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do swiveled up or down and removed, then slide it back into not use an extension cord with this appliance.
17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR – USER MANUAL COLDEST: Coldest temperature ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE • Temperatures can vary depending on ambient To turn the refrigerator and freezer off or on, press and temperature, frequency of door opening, and how much hold SET on the refrigerator temperature control for food is in each compartment.
• FREEZING FOOD If the internal temperature of frozen food rises during maintenance or cleaning, it may shorten the storage When placing food in your freezer: life of your food. • Make sure that you select the correct storage NAVIGATING POWER OUTAGES containers or bags: If you lose power or your refrigerator stops working: Do not use glass, thin cling film, or used food...
17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR – USER MANUAL • is important to properly distribute the food and not Do not line the shelves with aluminum foil, wax paper, block air vents to facilitate the flow of air. or paper towels. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making your refrigerator less efficient, •...
PREPARING FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE SERVICING YOUR REFRIGERATOR If your refrigerator is not going to be used for several months, turn it off, unplug it, remove all food, clean/dry it, Your refrigerator should be serviced by a qualified and leave the doors open (or remove them) to prevent technician, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
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17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR – USER MANUAL • The refrigerator should not be located next to ovens, DANGER grills, or other sources of high heat. • Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove the • The refrigerator must be installed with all electrical, grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use water, and drain connections in accordance with state an extension cord.
• Before you throw away your old refrigerator: Take off Prop. 65 Warning for California Residents the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive may not easily climb inside. Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. • Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR – USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING If your refrigerator has problems, check this table before making a service call. PROBLEM SOLUTION • Not turning on Make sure that your refrigerator is securely connected to a working power outlet. •...
PROBLEM SOLUTION • There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contains too much water, causing heavy defrosting. Remove excess food. Water pan overflows • The doors are not closed properly, causing increased water from defrosting. Move items blocking the door or check the door seal.
Product or any part or component thereof, purchase by the Original Purchaser from an authorized regardless of any defects in the Product or any part Element retailer (“Valid Proof of Purchase”) is required for or component thereof. all Warranty service. The express Warranty set forth herein B.
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Product that are not manufactured or either (i) the retailer from whom the Original recommended by Element could affect the intended Customer purchased the Product, or (ii) Element function of the Product, and therefore may void the directly, in either case for problem determination Warranty.
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LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, LEGAL FEES, ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL INJURIES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES CAUSED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF ELEMENT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, ELEMENT’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO ANY CUSTOMER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
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