iGenix IG255X User manual

USER MANUAL
55cm Under Counter Larder Fridge
Please read these instructions carefully before use and retain for future reference
Before switching on your appliance,
always check for any damage which may have been caused in transit
IG255X
PO Number:

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions...............................................3-6
Technical Specication ...............................................................7
Appliance Overview...................................................................8
Installation...............................................................................8-12
Operating Instructions...................................................... 12-14
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................... 15
Fuse Replacement.................................................................... 15
Trouble Shooting Guide.......................................................... 16
Disposal Information............................................................... 17
Igenix Warranty Terms & Conditions ............................ 18-19

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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.
• This product is intended to be used in a household and similar
applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other
working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non retail applications.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with
a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• Ensure that the electricity supply in your home is rated at 220 -
240 volts before operating the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if there is any damage to the power
cord.
• Use of an extension cord is not recommended with this product.
• This product is for indoor use only.
• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It can
become a choking or suffocation hazard.
• Always unplug the appliance before attempting to move it.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

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• Ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged.
• The refrigerant of this product is R600a which is ammable.
• Ensure when moving the appliance or during installation that the
cooling system does not get damaged.
• DANGER: Risk of child entrapment
- Before you dispose of your old refrigerator or freezer, remove
the doors and leave the shelves in place so that children cannot
easily climb inside.
• When disposing of the appliance, remove the plug so the
appliance is unusable.
IMPORTANT: Always allow 12 hours before turning on the
refrigerator to allow the coolant gases time to settle after the
refrigerator is in place.
Packaging: The cardboard packaging is recyclable and
should be disposed of according to local
regulations. Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of
children.
Before installation take care to remove all cardboard or other
packaging, including material from the condenser tubes and any
material surrounding the motor / compressor unit.

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WARNING: Risk of re / ammable materials.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is
not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload refrigerating appliances.
• To avoid contamination of food, pay attention to the
following:
• opening the door for long periods can cause a signicant
increase of the temperature in the compartments of the
appliance;
• clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with
food and accessible drainage systems;
• clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 hours;
ush the water system connected to a water supply if
water has not been drawn for 5 days;
• store raw meat and sh 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;
• one-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable
for the freezing of fresh food;
• 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.

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Refrigerator
location
Type of food
Fridge door • Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams,
juices, drinks, condiments.
• Do not store perishable foods.
Crisper bin (salad
bin)
• Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed
separately in the crisper bin.
• Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in
the refrigerator.
Fridge shelf –
bottom
Chiller bin
• Raw meat, poultry, sh (for short-term storage)
Fridge shelf –
middle
• Dairy products, eggs
Fridge shelf – top • Foods that do not need cooking, such as ready-
to-eat foods, deli meats, leftovers.
Freezer drawer/
shelf
• Foods for long-term storage.
• Bottom drawer/shelf for raw meat, poultry, sh.
• Middle drawer/shelf for frozen vegetables, chips.
• Top drawer/shelf for ice cream, frozen fruit, fro-
zen baked goods.
The table below contains general guidelines on the storage of
food in the refrigerator.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Supplier Name / Trade Mark Igenix
Model Number IG255X
Category Type Under Counter Fridge
Energy Efciency Class (Old) A+
Energy Efciency Class (New) F
EU Eco-Label Award N/A
Annual Energy Consumption 112kWh
Freezing Capacity N/A
Fridge Storage Volume (Litre) and Applicable Star Rating
Compartment
127
Freezer Storage Volume N/A
Applicable Star Rating Compartment N/A
Refrigeration System Static
Temperature Rise Time N/A
Climate Class N,ST
Noise Emissions (dB) 39
Built-In Appliance N/A
Wine Storage Appliance N/A
Voltage (V) 220-240
Wattage Power (W) 90
Frequency (Hz) 50
Power Source AC

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APPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Thermostat
and Light
Door
Shelves
Crisper
Cover
Adjustable
Glass Shelves
Levelling
Feet
Crisper
Reversing the door
The appliance door can be tted to open to either the left or the right depending on its
location.The appliance will have to be tilted and supported in order to carry this out. It is
advisable to get some help during this procedure.
• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
• To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards.You should rest the
unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process.
• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.
• Do not lay the unit at as this may damage the coolant system.
• It’ s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
1. Remove two screws at rear side of top cover.
Unscrew
INSTALLATION

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2. Remove top cover and place it aside.
3. Unscrew top hinge and then remove door and place
it on a soft pad to avoid scratching.
4. Unscrew bottom hinge.Then remove the adjustable
feet from both side.
Note: Remove this screw if it presents
5. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.
Unscrew
Screw
6. Ret the bracket tting the bottom hinge pin.
Replace both adjustable feet.

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7. Place the door back on. Ensure the door is
aligned horizontally and vertically, so that the seals
are closed on all sides before nally tightening the
top hinge.
9. Detach the Fridge and the Freezer door gaskets and
then attach them after rotating.
8. Put the top cover and x it with 2 screws on the
back.
Location
Keep enough space for the door to open

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Levelling the Unit
To do this adjust the two levelling feet at the front
of the unit.
If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal
alignments will not be covered properly
Positioning
Install this appliance in a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:
Ambient Room Temperature Limits
Class Symbol Ambient average temperature °C
Extended temperature SN +10 to +32
Temperature N +16 to +32
Subtropical ST +16 to +38
Tropical T +16 to +43
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators,
boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the
cabinet.To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging
wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must
be at least 50 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below
overhanging wall units.Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the
base of the cabinet.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance;
Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains
power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Temperature Setting Recommendation
Environment Temperature Freezer Compartment Fridge Compartment
Summer /
Set on 3-4
Normal /
Set on 3-4
Winter /
Set on 2-4
• Information above give users recommendation of temperature setting
Impact on Food Storage
• Under recommended setting, the best storage time of fridge is no more than 3 days
• The best storage time may reduce under other settings
Electrical Connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.The appliance must be earthed.The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power
supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance
with current regulations, consulting a qualied electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not
observed.This appliance complies with E.E.C Directives.

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Refrigerator
Compartments
Type of Food
Door or balconies of
fridge compartment
• Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams,juices,
drinks, condiments.
• Do not store perishable foods.
Crisper drawer
(salad drawer)
• Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed separately
in the crisper bin.
• Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in
refrigerator
Fridge shelf – middle • Dairy products, eggs
Fridge shelf – top • Foods that do not need cooking, such as ready-to-eat
foods, deli meats, leftovers.
First Use - Cleaning the Interior
Before using the appliance for the rst time, wash the interior and all internal accessories
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand
new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important: Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the nish
Temperature Setting
• Plug in your appliance.The internal temperature is
controlled by a thermostat.There are 8 settings. 1 is
the warmest setting, 7 is the coldest setting and 0 is to
turn off the appliance.
• The appliance may not operate at the correct
temperature if it is in a particularly hot environment
or if you open the door often.
• This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing
foodstuffs
Accessories
Movable Shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned
as desired.

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Positioning the Door Shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door
shelves can be placed at different heights.To make these
adjustments, proceed as follows: gradually pull the shelf in the
direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as
required.
Hints for Fresh Food Refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• Cover or wrap food, particularly if it has a strong avour
Hints for Refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the
vegetable drawer
• For safety, store in this way for only one or two days at the most
• Cooked food, cold dishes etc should be covered and placed on any shelf
• Fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special
drawer(s) provided
• Butter and cheese should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible
• Milk bottles should have a cap and should be stored in the shelves in the door
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be
cleaned regularly.
Caution! The appliance should be disconnected from the mains during cleaning. Danger
of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from
the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance
with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of
electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.The appliance must
be allowed to dry fully before being placed back into service.
Important: Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or
the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, cleansers that contain acetic acid.
• Do not allow such substances to come into contact with the appliance parts
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners
• Remove the food from the appliance. Store them in a cool place, well covered
• Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out
the circuit breaker or fuse
• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry
• After everything is fully dry place appliance back into service
Fuse Cover
Fuse Replacement (Class I)
This appliance must be eathed. Remove the fuse cover with a small
at head screw driver. Take out the fuse and replace with a new fuse
of the same Amp. Replace the fuse cover and push back into place.
MAINS PLUG FUSE REPLACEMENT

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are having problems with your appliance, please use our troubleshooting guide below. If you are
unable to resolve the issue using this guide please ring our Customer Service Department on 0844 848
5861. Please have the model code and purchase information available.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Appliance does
not work
Temperature regulation knob is
set to ‘0’
Set the knob to another number
to switch on the appliance
Mains plug is not plugged in or
is loose
Insert mains plug correctly
Fuse has blown or is defective Check fuse, replace if necessary
Socket is defective Mains malfunctions are to be
corrected by an electrician
The food is too
warm
Temperature is not properly
adjusted
Refer to the Temperature Setting
section
Door was open for an
extended period
Open the door only as long as
necessary
A large quantity of warm food
was placed in the appliance in
the last 24 hours
Turn the temperature regulation to
a colder setting temporarily
The appliance is near a heat
source
Please refer to the Installation
section
Appliance cools
too much
Temperature is set too cold Turn the temperature regulation
knob to a warmer setting
temporarily
Unusual noises
Appliance is not level Re-adjust the feet
The appliance is touching the
wall or other objects
Move the appliance slightly
A component, e.g a pipe, on
the rear of the appliance is
touching another part of the
appliance or the wall
If necessary, carefully bend the
component out of the way
Water on the
oor
Water drain hole is blocked See the Cleaning and Maintenance
section
Side panels are
hot
Normal. Heat exchange parts
are in the sides
Use gloves to touch sides

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DISPOSAL INFORMATION
The European Directive 2012/19/EU 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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Igenix Warranty Terms & Conditions
This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months as standard from the date of purchase
against mechanical and electrical defects.You can extend your warranty for a further 12 months by
registering your product.
Upon registration we will cover your product for a period of 24 months from the original purchase
date against any mechanical or electrical defects.
To qualify for the warranty, the product must be used for domestic household use only and in
accordance with the instructions in the user manual.Any misuse of the product will result in the
warranty being void.
The warranty does not cover accidental damage, misuse, neglect, tampering or incorrect adjustment
or installation.
The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold, has had its serial number removed
(or has an invalid serial number), or if an unauthorised person has carried out any repairs or
alterations.
The warranty does not cover accessories or consumable parts that require replacement under
normal use. This includes shelving, dials, lters, belts and trays etc.
In the unlikely event of a breakdown please refer to the Troubleshooting guide in your user manual
and check all plugs, fuses and the electricity supply.
If you still require assistance please contact our Customer Service department on
01473 271 272 or write to us at the following address:
Customer Service Department
38 Bluestem Road, Ransomes Europark
Ipswich, IP3 9RR
Please quote the Product Code which begins ‘IG’ or ‘DF’ and the PO Number on the front of the
manual, and give details of the exact fault.We will then decide whether to repair or replace the
item.
Before we arrange the repair or replacement you will be required to return a copy of your proof
of purchase. Please retain your original.
If an item is replaced within the agreed warranty period, the warranty for the replacement item will
be calculated from the purchase date of the original.
In the event that the product is inspected and no fault is found or the product is not within the
warranty period you will be charged for the repair and any carriage costs.

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Thank you for choosing lgenix
As a valued customer we would like to offer you a FREE 2 year warranty to cover your product
against any electrical or mechanical defects.
This means that in the unlikely event you develop a fault or problem with your product we will
happily repair or replace the item free of charge.
To qualify for the 2 year warranty you must register your product within 30 days of purchase.The
full Terms & Conditions of our warranty policy are shown on the opposite page.They are also
available on our website. www.igenix.co.uk

38 Bluestem Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9RR
Tel. [phone]
Disclaimer: Igenix operate a policy of continual improvement and development.
We therefore reserve the right to change/alter the specication and appearance of our appliances without prior notice.
All diagrams and images shown in this manual are for illustration purposes only.