IGENIX IG2626BL (01) PDF Document

The main components of your IGENIX IG2626BL are:

1. Control Panel

2. Refrigerator Shelves

3. Crisper Cover

4. Crisper

5. Freezer Drawer

6. Levelling Feet

7. Refrigerator Door

8. Bottle Rack

9. Egg Tray

The control panel on your IGENIX IG2626BL is located inside the refrigerator compartment. You can use it to set the temperature and activate special functions.

SET Button: Press the “SET” button to cycle through the different temperature settings for the refrigerator. The corresponding temperature indicator will light up.

Temperature Indicators: These lights show the selected refrigerator temperature: 2°C, 4°C, 6°C, or 8°C.

FAST COOL Indicator: This light indicates that the Fast Cool mode is active.

To set the temperature of the refrigerator compartment on your IGENIX IG2626BL, press the “SET” button on the control panel. Each press will cycle through the available settings: 2°C, 4°C, 6°C, and 8°C. The recommended operating temperature is 4°C.

The “FAST COOL” mode on your IGENIX IG2626BL is designed to quickly cool the refrigerator compartment, which is useful after you have added a large amount of fresh food.

To activate it, press the “SET” button repeatedly until the “FAST COOL” indicator light is illuminated. The refrigerator temperature will be set to 2°C.

This mode will automatically deactivate after 2 hours, and the appliance will return to its previously selected temperature setting.

Before first use, you should clean the appliance. It is recommended to wipe over the appliance with a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water, and then dry the interior thoroughly. You may detect an odour initially, which will disappear when the appliance starts to cool.

When you first switch on the IGENIX IG2626BL, the compressor will run continuously until the fridge freezer reaches a cool enough temperature. This is normal. Once the appliance reaches the correct temperature, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to maintain it.

For the most efficient food storage in your IGENIX IG2626BL:

• Never put hot or warm foods into the refrigerator. Always allow them to cool fully first.

• Cover or wrap all foods, especially those with a strong odour.

• Place food so that air can circulate freely around it.

• To avoid flavour transfer and drying out, pack food in polythene bags or containers.

• Do not overfill the refrigerator. This will prevent good air circulation and increase running costs.

• Keep raw meat and fish in containers on the bottom shelf, away from cooked foods, to avoid bacterial transfer.

• Store most vegetables in the salad crisper. Items like bananas, potatoes, onions, and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator if not pre-packed.

For optimal food storage in your IGENIX IG2626BL, place items in the following locations:

• Door Racks: Butter, cheese, eggs, small jars, cans, bottles, and cartons.

• Top Shelf: Yogurts and cooked foods.

• Middle Shelf: Pre-cooked foods.

• Bottom Shelf: Raw meat, poultry, and fish.

• Crisper Drawer: Salads and vegetables.

Follow these guidelines for the freezer compartment of your IGENIX IG2626BL:

• Ensure that commercially frozen food was stored at an adequate temperature by the retailer.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and should not be re-frozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as the container may explode under pressure.

• To get the best results from your freezer, weigh fresh food to be frozen and allow 24 hours to freeze solid before adding more fresh food.

• Do not exceed the maximum freezing capacity of 2.5kg in 24 hours.

To properly prepare food for freezing in your IGENIX IG2626BL:

• Cool cooked food completely before freezing.

• Chill food in the refrigerator before freezing if possible.

• Use packaging that is suitable for freezing, such as freezer bags, polythene containers, and aluminium foil.

• Expel as much air from the bag or container as possible.

• Seal and label the packaging with the contents and date.

• Freeze food in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.

The following table provides a guide for the storage times of various foods in the freezer compartment of your IGENIX IG2626BL:

Your IGENIX IG2626BL is a frost-free appliance. The automatic defrost function prevents ice from building up inside the freezer, so you do not need to manually defrost it.

Before cleaning your IGENIX IG2626BL, always disconnect it from the power supply.

Interior Cleaning:

1. Remove all food, shelves, and drawers.

2. Wash the inside with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda, then rinse with warm water using a wrung-out sponge or cloth.

3. Wipe the interior completely dry before replacing the shelves and drawers.

Exterior Cleaning:

1. Wash the outer cabinet with warm, soapy water.

2. Do NOT use abrasive products.

After cleaning, reconnect the appliance to the power supply. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the cabinet to cool down completely before putting food back in.

If you do not intend to use your IGENIX IG2626BL for a long time, such as during a long holiday, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the appliance and disconnect it from the mains power supply.

2. Remove all the food from inside.

3. Clean and dry the interior as per the cleaning instructions.

4. Leave the door ajar to prevent the build-up of unpleasant smells.

When selecting a position for your IGENIX IG2626BL, ensure that:

• The room is well ventilated.

• The appliance is on a firm, flat floor. Use the levelling feet to adjust if necessary.

• It is kept away from direct sunlight and sources of heat such as cookers, boilers, or radiators.

• You avoid placing it in moist or damp areas.

To ensure proper ventilation for your IGENIX IG2626BL and allow heat to dissipate, which improves cooling efficiency and reduces energy consumption, you must maintain the following clearances:

• At least 30 cm at the top of the appliance.

• More than 10 cm at the rear and both sides of the appliance.

Your IGENIX IG2626BL has two levelling feet at the front. To level the appliance, turn the feet clockwise to raise it or anti-clockwise to lower it. If the appliance is not level, the door and magnetic seal alignments will be affected.

You can reverse the door swing on your IGENIX IG2626BL. This is a technical procedure and it is recommended that it is undertaken by a suitably qualified person. You will need the following tools: a Phillips head screwdriver, a flat bladed screwdriver, and a hexagonal spanner.

Before you start, ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty.

1. Remove the two screws on the back of the appliance.

2. Lift the top cover up and away from the appliance.

3. Remove the three screws, then remove the upper hinge that holds the door in place.

4. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from the appliance.

5. Remove the two screws that hold the middle hinge.

6. Lift the freezer door up and away from the appliance.

7. Remove the two screws that hold the bottom hinge. Then remove the bottom hinge.

8. Remove the pin from the bottom hinge and flip the hinge over, then re-install the pin.

9. Refit the bottom hinge to the other side of the appliance.

10. Remove the door stopper and install it on the other side of the freezer door.

11. Place the freezer door onto the bottom hinge.

12. Unscrew and remove the middle hinge pin, turn the hinge over and refit the pin.

13. Fit the middle hinge to the other side of the appliance.

14. Remove the door stopper and install it to the other side of the refrigerator door.

15. Place the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge.

16. Unscrew and remove the upper hinge pin, turn the hinge over and refit the pin.

17. Fit the upper hinge to the other side of the appliance, securing the refrigerator door in place.

18. Put the top cover back onto the top of the appliance and fix it in place with the screws on the back.

If your IGENIX IG2626BL does not appear to be working, perform the following checks:

• Check that there is power to the appliance. Make sure the plug is switched on at the wall socket and the fuse in the plug has not blown.

• Try plugging in another appliance to test the socket.

• Ensure the temperature control has been set to the correct position.

Condensation may appear on the outside of the IGENIX IG2626BL. This is likely due to a change in the room temperature. Simply wipe off any moisture residue. If the problem continues, the appliance may require a service call.

The IGENIX IG2626BL may make some unusual noises during operation. Most of these are completely normal and are not a cause for concern:

• Gurgling, whooshing: These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system.

• Clicking: A clicking noise can be heard when the thermostat switches on and off.

• Humming, purring or pulsating: These sounds are from the compressor motor running.

If the food in your IGENIX IG2626BL refrigerator is not cold enough, check the following:

• The door may have been opened too often or for too long.

• A large quantity of warm food may have been placed inside.

• The appliance may be too close to a heat source.

• The temperature setting may be too high. Try setting it to a lower temperature.

If the food in your IGENIX IG2626BL freezer is not frozen properly, consider these potential causes:

• The door may have been opened too often or for too long.

• A large quantity of warm food may have been placed in the freezer.

• The appliance might be too close to a heat source.

Frost can appear on the inner freezer walls of your IGENIX IG2626BL if the door is opened frequently or kept open for too long. Ensure the door is properly closed.

Moisture on the outside of your IGENIX IG2626BL can be caused by high humidity in the room. This is a normal occurrence in humid weather. Wipe the surface dry with a cloth.

Moisture on the inside surface of the refrigerator can be caused by the following:

• The door being opened too often or for too long.

• Food with high moisture content being stored uncovered or unwrapped.

A bad odour inside your IGENIX IG2626BL may be caused by:

• Food that has not been wrapped or covered properly.

• Food that has spoiled.

• The interior of the appliance may need cleaning. Follow the cleaning instructions to resolve this.