as it's 12v polarity isn't so vital , but postive is red ,negative blue or black
easiest wayto check 12v element is to test continuity betweeen the 2 wires coming from element . no cont.no good
if you test by turning on the fridge from cold you should be able to feel a littlle heat coming from the outside flue after a while. some fridgestake a couple of hours before you can feel cold