iGenix IG2810 User manual

20L DIGITAL MICROWAVE 800W
Model Number: IG2810
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing this product
Please read these instructions carefully before use

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Trouble with your
microwave? …
Try our troubleshooting
guide on page 7.
If that does not solve the
issue contact us …
Postal Address:
Customer Service Department
Pik-a-Pak Electrical Distributors
38 Bluestem Road,
Ransomes Europark,
Ipswich, IP3 9RR
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]o.uk Website: www.igenix.co.uk
When writing to or emailing us to report a fault please ensure you attach a copy of your proof of
purchase. Please retain your original

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important: This 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 appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. This appliance is for domestic use only.
3. This appliance is for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
4. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
5. Do not operate the oven when empty.
6. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard
7. WARNING: Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
When heating food in plastic or paper container, check the oven frequently to the possibility of ignition.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any
flames.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the
cavity when not in use.
9. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
10. Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken
when handle the container.
11. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin burns.
12. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may
explode even after microwave heating has ended.
13. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before cooking.
14. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should
be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
15. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be
needed to handle the utensil.
16. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave oven.
17. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
18. This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment. The definition of Group 2 which contains all ISM
(Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment in which radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated
and/or used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material, and spark erosion
equipment. For Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in
establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used
for domestic purpose.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption:
230-240V, 50Hz, 1200W(Microwave)
Output:
800W
Operation Frequency:
2450MHz
Outside Dimensions:
262mm(H)×452mm(W)×370mm(D)
Oven Cavity Dimensions:
198mm(H)×315mm(W)×297mm(D)
Oven Capacity:
20Litres
Net Weight:
Approx.12 kg

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Earthing Instructions
This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an earthing wire and with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and earthed.
WARNING: Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician if the earthing instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly earthed. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3 wire extension cord
that has a 3 blade earthing plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The
marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
Ensure that the extension cord cable does not over hang the counter top.
IMPORTANT
You should only plug the appliance into a 230V –240V ~50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources
may damage the appliance.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The earth wire which is coloured green &
yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter „E‟ or by the earth
symbol or by green & yellow.
The neutral wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter „N‟
or coloured black.
The live wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter „L‟ or
coloured red.
Installation
1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.
2. WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and
sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is
any damage, do not operate the oven and contact qualified service personnel.
3. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the heaviest food likely to
be cooked in the oven.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near combustible materials.
5. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of space above the oven, 10cm at
back and 5cm at both sides. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet.
6. Do not operate the oven without glass tray, roller support, and shaft in their proper positions.
7. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the oven or over any hot or
sharp surface.
8. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

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Utensils Guide
1. The ideal material for a microwave utensil is a Microwave safe transparent plastic dish.
2. Microwaves cannot pass through metal. Metallic utensils, dishes with metallic trim and aluminum foil
should not be used.
3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking as they may contain small metal fragments
which can cause sparks and/or fires.
4. Round/oval dishes rather than square dishes are recommended, as food in the corners tends to overcook.
The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.
COOKWARE
MICROWAVE SAFE?
Heat–Resistant Glass
Yes
Non Heat–Resistant Glass
No
Heat–Resistant Ceramics
Yes
Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish
Yes
Kitchen Paper
Yes
Metal Tray
No
Metal Rack
No
Aluminium Foil & Foil Containers
No
IG2810 –Digital Microwave at a Glance
1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Wave Guide
4. Turntable Roller
5. Glass Tray
6. Control Panel

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Control Panel
How to Set the Oven Controls
Each time you press a button a beep will sound.
Setting Digital Clock
With the oven ready for input, touch the CLOCK button once or twice to set the digital clock in 12 or 24 hours
cycle.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to set the oven clock time to 8:30.
1. Press CLOCK button once or twice
2. Turn TIME/MENU to indicate the hour digit 8.
3. Press CLOCK button.
4. Turn TIME/MENU dial to indicate the minute digits until the screen shows 8: 30.
5. Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.
You can press the CLOCK button once to check clock time during cooking.
Microwave Cooking
To cook with microwave power alone, press the POWER button a number of times to select a cooking power level,
and then use the TIME/MENU dial to set a desired cooking time. The longest cooking time is 60 minutes.
Select power level by pressing the POWER button:
PRESS POWER BUTTON
COOKING POWER
once
100%
twice
80%
3 times
60%
4 times
40%
5 times
20%
6 times
0
Menu Action Screen –Displays
cooking time, power, action indicators
and clock time.
Power –Touch this button multiple
times to select a microwave cooking
power level.
Clock –Touch this button to start
setting the clock and end by touching it
again.
Weight Adjust –Touch this button to
select food weight or number of
servings.
Auto Defrost –Touch to defrost food
by weight.
Speed Defrost –Touch to defrost food
by time.
Multi Stage Cooking –Use to set
multi stage cooking program.
Time/Menu –Turn the dial to input
cooking time and select from the
cooking menu.
Start –Touch to start a cooking
program.
Stop/Cancel –Press to cancel setting
or reset the oven before setting a
cooking program. Press once to
temporarily stop cooking or twice to
cancel cooking altogether. It is also
used for setting the Child Lock.

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For example, suppose you want to cook for 1 minute at 60% of microwave power.
1. Press POWER button 3 times.
2. Turn TIME/MENU to 1:00.
3. Press START button.
Quick Start
This feature allows you to start the oven quickly. Press the START button a number of times to set the cooking
time, the oven starts work at full power level immediately.
Auto Defrost
The oven allows the defrosting of meat, poultry, and seafood. The time and the defrosting power are adjusted
automatically once the weight is programmed.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to defrost 500g of mince.
1. Place the mince to be defrosted into the oven.
2. Press AUTO DEFROST button once.
3. Turn TIME/MENU dial to choose a weight 500g.
4. Press START button.
In the middle of cooking time the system will sound to remind you to turn over the food and pause until you
depress the START button to enter into the next defrosting stage, and the system resume.
Speed Defrost
The oven can quickly defrost food to the set time you entered.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to defrost mince.
1. Place the mince to be defrosted into the oven.
2. Press SPEED DEFROST button once.
3. Turn TIME/MENU dial to set cooking time.
4. Press START button.
Multi Stage Cooking
Some recipes may require setting a multi-stage program involving defrosting, and different power levels. The
following example shows the steps in setting up such a program:
1. Input speed defrost program.
2. Touch MULTI STAGE COOKING button.
3. Input microwave-cooking program.
4. Touch MULTI STAGE COOKING button again.
5. Input another microwave cooking program with probably lower power level settings.
6. Touch START button.
NOTE:
The respective lights will come on to indicate which stage the oven is operating in.
Auto Cook
For food or the following cooking mode, it is not necessary to program the duration and the cooking power. It is
sufficient to indicate the type of food that you wish to cook as well as the weight of this food. In order to do this,
rotate the TIME/MENU button to select a category of food/cooking mode, and then press WEIGHT ADJUST to
indicate weight of food to be cooked. The oven begins cooking once the START button is engaged.
You may need to turn food over at the middle of cooking time to obtain uniform cooking.
For example: to cook 400g of fish.
1. Turn TIME/MENU dial to select the food you are about to cook.
2. Press WEIGHT ADJUST a number of times to indicate food weight.
3. Press START button.

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Auto Cook Menu
Code
Food / Cooking mode
1. Turn TIME/MENU dial to indicate weight of food.
2. The result of auto cooking depends on factors
such as fluctuation of voltage, the shape and size
of food, your personal preference as to the
doneness of certain foods and even how well you
happen to place food in the oven. If you find the
result at any rate not quite satisfactory, please
adjust the cooking time a little bit accordingly.
3. For Spaghetti add boiling water before cooking.
1
Coffee (each 200ml)
2
Rice (g)
3
Pasta (g)
4
Potato (each 230g)
5
Auto Reheat (g)
6
Fish (g)
7
Pizza (g)
8
Popcorn (99g)
Child Lock
Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by children. The CHILD LOCK indicator will show up on
display screen, and the oven can not be operated while the CHILD LOCK is set.
To set the CHILD LOCK Press and hold the STOP/CANCEL button for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and LOCK
indicator lights.
To cancel the CHILD LOCK Press and hold the STOP/CANCEL button for 3 seconds until lock indicator on
display goes off.
Cleaning and Care
1. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp
cloth. Mild detergent may be used if oven gets very dirty. Avoid using spray and other harsh cleaners as they may
stain, streak or dull the door surface.
3. Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel,
leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.
4. If it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.
5. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
The oven doesn‟t work
1. Not plugged in and/or switched
on at the mains power outlet.
2. The door is not closed
correctly.
3. Cooking time not set.
4. Fuse blown or tripped main
circuit breaker.
1. Check that the oven is
plugged in and switched on
2. The oven will not operate
unless the door is sealed
correctly. Check that there is
no obstruction to the safety
interlock.
3. Set the timer to the required
cooking time.
4. Check the fuse in the plug
top. Check the fuse board in
your house and reset if
necessary.
Sparking inside cavity
1. There is metal inside the
cavity.
1. Remove any metal utensils.
Do not use tin foil to cover
food. Ceramic dishes with a
metallic trim should not be
used.
Steam accumulating
around door and vents
It is normal for some foods to generate steam. This is not a fault and will clear
when the oven cools down.
Glass turntable making
a noise whilst operating
1. The turntable shaft and roller
ring not assembled correctly.
2. Dirt underneath roller ring
affecting movement.
1. Assemble correctly
according to the instructions.
2. Ensure the oven cavity is
kept clean and free of any
food debris.
Disposal of Old Electrical Appliances
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in
normal unsorted municipal waste. Old appliances must be collected separately in order
to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the
impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol
on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it
must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for
information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

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Guarantee Information
This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase against mechanical and
electrical defects.
You can extend your warranty for a further 12 months by registering your product online. Visit
www.igenix.co.uk to register your extended warranty. Alternatively you can complete the warranty
card enclosed with this manual and return to us by post. Product must be registered within 30 days of purchase.
The warranty does not cover consumable parts that require replacement under normal use or accessories.
This includes the glass plate and control dials.
If your microwave oven becomes faulty within the guarantee period please contact our Customer Service
department on 01473 271 272 or write to us at the address detailed below.
Please quote the model number which begins IG, the „Batch Number‟ beginning ‘5’ and give details of the
exact fault.
We will then decide whether to repair or replace the item.
You will be required to return a copy of your proof of purchase. Please retain your original.
If an item is replaced within the guarantee period, the guarantee for the replacement item will be calculated
from the purchase date of the original.
Before calling the Customer Service number please ensure you have checked the Troubleshooting
guide on Page 7.
This product is for domestic household use only. To qualify for the guarantee the product must have
been used according to the instructions in this User Manual. Any misuse of the product will result in
the warranty being void.
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Postal Address:
Customer Service Department
Pik-a-Pak Electrical Distributors
38 Bluestem Road,
Ransomes Europark,
Ipswich, IP3 9RR
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Website: www.igenix.co.uk
When writing or emailing us to report a fault please ensure you attach a copy of your proof of purchase.
Please retain your original