LG GR-J303UG User Manual
Kimchi refrigerator
P/No. 3828JD8938D
User's Guide
Model:
GR-J303UG
GR-J303TG
Service center
Address:
P.O. Box240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, AL 35824
Call:
1-800-243-0000
Web:
http://www.lgservice.com
Advantages of the product
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Multi-purpose Plusroom
Multi-purpose Plusroom can keep
various food thanks to its refrigeration
and Kimchi preservation function.
Preserve and ferment Kimchi at
the same time
Kimchi can be preserved and
fermented at the same time, because
the Kimchi room has separate middle
and lower compartments.
Not only a Kimchi storage, but
also a refrigerator
Keep Kimchi, vegetables, fruits, meat
and fish for short-term preservation in
Kimchi room, and other frozen and
refrigerated food and Kimchi in
Plusroom.
Elegant design
The elegant design of the product fits any place in the kitchen. Install this product
wherever you want as long as the indoor temperature is between 5˚C and 43˚C.
Easy-to-use Kimchi container
Easy-to-use and airtight LOCK &
LOCK Kimchi container keeps fresh
Kimchi flavor for a long time.
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Table of content
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 4
Installation Method
............................................................................................................................ 9
Moving and Voltage Changing Method
......................................................................... 11
Upper Compartment (Plusroom) Function Change Method ................. 12
Name of Each Part ........................................................................................ 14
Using Method of Operating Control Parts ................................................. 15
• Name and function of operating control parts ................................... 16
• Storing Kimchi in the upper compartment ...................................... 18
• Underground fermenting (seasoning)
Kimchi in the upper compartment ...................................................... 19
• Storing Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi ....................... 20
• Rhythm fermenting (seasoning)
Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi ....................................... 22
• Storing the flavor of
Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi .................................... 24
• Storing vegetable/fruit, light freezin .................................................... 26
• Storing Frozen/Refrigerated Foo ..................................................... 27
• Caution during vegetable/fruit and light freezing ............................... 28
Tips ................................................................................................................... 29
• How to make delicious old Kimchi ..................................................... 29
• Caution when fermenting old Kimchi .............................................. 30
General Knowledge about Kimchi ............................................................. 32
Consumer Rights ........................................................................................... 42
Product Specifications .................................................................................. 43
Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................... 34
Proper food storage........................................................................................ 36
Not a Problem ................................................................................................. 37
Checkpoints before requesting of service ................................................ 40
Using
method
Guide
Problems
of
product
Safety precautions
4
Safety precautions must be observed to prevent accident or injury.
When connecting the power
Use a dedicated circuit.
Plugging in several products to the outlet
can cause a fire.
This can activate the circuit breaker to
cause the food to go bad.
Be sure that the power cord is connected
properly and is not pinched by having the
appliance pushed against it.
Do not allow the plug to become damaged
or get wet.
It could cause
a fire or an
electrical shock.
Unplug the appliance when cleaning it.
Do not pull the cord or handle the electric
cord with damp hands.
There is a danger of
electric shock or
fire from short
circuit.
Do not bend the power cord forcibly.
Be sure it is not damaged by being under
a heavy object.
The power cord may
be damaged and
cause a fire or
electrical shock.
When pushing in the refrigerator after unplugging the power plug during installation, make
sure the power cord is not crushed or pressed under the refrigerator.
It can cause a fire or an electric shock.
Warning
This symbol indicates a warning about a specific event or condition.
Keep this manual in a convenient place where it is readily available for
reference.
▶
It can cause seriously dangerous situation including death
or major injury when the directions are violated.
Please follow the directions.
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Do not extend or modify the length of the
power plug.
There is a danger of
electric shot of fire from
electrical damage to
the power line.
Unplug the appliance and wipe the cord
with a dry cloth and plug it in firmly.
If the cord or plug are dusty
or wet, or has a poor
connection, it can
cause a fire and
electrical shock.
Do not damage, process, forcefully bend,
pull or twist the power cord.
Damaged power cord can cause a fire or
an electric shock.
Ground properly during installation.
It can cause electrical
shock in case of a
problem or leakage.
When using the refrigerator
Ether
Benzene
Do not use or store fire devices and
flammable products (ether, benzene,
alcohol, chemical, LP gas, flammable
spray, cosmetics etc.) near the
refrigerator.
There is a danger of explosion or fire.
Study
Data
Do not use the product for usage other
than home use (storing chemical or
experimental material, for ship etc.)
This refrigerator is made for home use
and when used on the ship, it can cause
unexpected accidents (electric shock, fire
etc.) due to high humidity and shaking
etc.
Safety precautions
6
When using the refrigerator
Do not spray water or wipe with benzene,
thinner etc. inside or outside the
appliance.
It may degrade
the insulation of
electrical parts and
cause an injury, fire or
electrical shock.
If gas leaks from the appliance, don’t
touch the appliance or its plug, instead
ventilate the area immediately.
There is a danger
of fire or other
damage, as a
spark could ignite
the gas and cause
an explosion.
Only a properly trained service agent
experienced in refrigerator should
disassemble, repair or modify this
appliance.
There is a danger
of fire, injury or
electrical shock.
When disposing the old appliance, be sure
to detach the doors.
Children could accidentally
close themselves
in an abandoned
appliance and
suffocate.
Do not store anything that could leak
water or other fluid such as flower vase,
cup, cosmetics, chemical etc.
It can cause a fire or
electrical shock or
cause an injury
from falling off.
Do not use sharp objects (knife, ice pick
etc.) when removing the icing or ice
inside the refrigerator.
• It can cause a fire and electric shock due
to damage to the product.
• It can over-fermenting Kimchi due to
problem in the
cooling function
due to leakage
of cool air.
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Do not hang on the drawer of the
refrigerator or climb on open drawer. The
refrigerator can fall over.
The refrigerator can fall over.
Especially, if the refrigerator
is installed on the veranda,
the child can fall over
the veranda to result in death.
You should always get service before
using if the refrigerator has been
submersed under water.
It can cause a fire or an
electric shock. You must
have the submersed
product serviced by the
official service technician
before you can use the product.
Install the appliance on a firm and
level floor.
When the refrigerator
is installed unstably,
it can fall over
to cause death.
Do not install the appliance in a damp
place or where water
will spatter.
Water will degrade
the insulation, posing
a shock hazard.
Do not store any drinks in glass bottle.
If you store a drink in glass bottle (alcohol,
cider, juice etc.) and the
drink freezes,
the bottle can break
and cause an injury.
서비스센터
If you smell something burning or see
smoke from the refrigerator, immediately
unplug the power and contact the service
center.
It can cause a fire.
Do not lit a candle inside the refrigerator
to remove the smell.
There is a danger of
an explosion or a fire.
Service Center
Safety precautions
8
Make sure that the drawer is closed
properly.
Kimchi goes sour soon, if the drawer is not
closed properly because of some
stuff or garbage stuck in
the drawer packing.
When opening/closing the door, be
careful because it can cause injury to the
people near by.
When opening or
closing the door, be
careful so that foot or hand
does not get stuck or hurt,
or when children are near
by, they can be hurt when
hit by the corner.
Do not put your hand or metallic rod in
the outlet of cool air, lid or
bottom of the refrigerator.
It may cause electric
shock or injury.
If the power cord or plus is damaged, or if
the outlet is loose, do not plug in.
It can cause an electric
shock or short circuit.
If the hinge of the door is damaged or not
working properly, do not use the doors
and contact the service center.
Use the refrigerator
after getting service
from the center.
Do not put live animal inside the
refrigerator.
Cautions
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It can cause injury or damage to the house or furniture
when the directions are violated. Always be cautious.
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Installation method
Ground properly during installation.
It can cause
electrical shock
in case of a
problem or
leakage.
Do not install the appliance where
it is too hot or too cold.
Install the appliance where the
ambient temperature is between
5 to 43
℃. If the temperature of
the installation location is too high,
it can cause problems to the
function of the refrigerator.
Do not install any fire-related
devices such
as a gas stove
on the top of
this product.
It may cause
explosion or fire.
Install the appliance on a firm and
level floor.
If the floor is unstable, the vibration
may cause noise and functional
failure.
• If the appliance is not leveled, use
the horizontal adjusting leg to
level the product.
• When install the appliance on a
carpeted floor or on the wooden
floor, place a piece of plywood or
similar material underneath to
prevent the discoloration.
• When the refrigerator
is installed on
unstable ground,
it can fall over to
cause death.
Do not install this product in the
direct sunlight or hang rags on the
handle.
It can cause
discoloration.
Maintain a suitable clearance
around the appliance.
Maintain suitable clearance
around the appliance as shown in
the figure. If there is insufficient
clearance, the appliance
performance
deteriorates and
the electricity
cost will increase.
More
than 2cm.
More
than 5cm.
More
than 30cm.
Installation method
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Do this after installation
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Do this after installation
Connect the power plug to the dedicated outlet.
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Put in the food.
Store the food in the refrigerator 3-4 hours after the installation.
When storing frozen food, store the frozen food after the power of the
refrigerator has been connected for more than 1 day.
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Wait for more than 5 minutes to re-insert the plug right after
pulling it out.
Otherwise, excessive operation of the compressor may cause breakdown.
Ground safely.
■
In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
■
In order to prevent possible electric shock, this appliance must be grounded.
■
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in an electric shock.
Plug the cord into a 115V grounded outlet.
If you are unwure of the voltage or
grounding integrity, consult a qualified
electrician or service person.
Grounding
terminal
No need for
grounding.
Power outlet
for AC 115V
•
Never ground the appliance to gas pipe, water pipe,
lightning rod or a telephone line connector.
•
Plastic water pipe does not have the grounding effect.
Cautions
11
Moving and voltage changing method
Before transportation
When transporting
When transporting
• When sliding and moving the appliance,
turn the horizontal adjusting leg
counterclockwise( ) all the way and
tighten it. The leg can scratch the floor or
become loose to be separated.
• Hold leveling legs at the bottom and
handles on the top when moving this
product.
• When transporting the appliance to a far
away location, do not completely lay the
refrigerator on the floor to the side. It can
cause problems.
Rear side
Horizontal adjustment leg
(Bottom handle part)
Rear
side
• Tape the Plusroom door, Kimchi
containers and drawer baskets after taking
out all the food.
• Turn the horizontal adjusting leg
counterclockwise( ) all the way and
tighten it.
• Hang the power cord to the hanger on the
back of the appliance and tape it.
Upper Compartment jPlusroomkFunction Change Methods
12
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You can change the compartment to freezer, Kimchi compartment or refrigerator for various uses
depending on the type of food to store.
Lock & Lock Kimchi container
1
1
2
3
4
Large Lock & Lock Kimchi container
Two large Kimchi containers go in the 2
nd
and 3rdshelf exclusively for Plus Room.
Large container
(2 units)
2
1
2
3
4
Small Lock & Lock Kimchi container
Tow small Kimchi containers go in the 4
th
shelf exclusively for Plus Room.
Small container
(2 units)
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Using method
How to take out the Kimchi container from the Plus Room
When taking out the large Kimchi container
1. Pull the cool air locking cover to the front and then push in the cool air locking cover fully in
as shown in the figure.
2. Hold the handle of the Kimchi container and take it out by slightly lifting to the front.
When taking out the small Kimchi container
1. Take out the lower room shelf first and then push in the cool air locking cover.
2. Hold the handle of the Kimchi container and take it out by slightly lifting to the front.
아랫칸 냉기 단속 커버를 "
밀어넣으면서
윗칸과의 사이에
손이 끼이지
않도록 조심하세요.
Push in the cool air locking
cover of the bottom shelf
and be careful not to
get your hand stuck in
the gap with the upper shelf.
Cautions
Be careful not to drop Kimchi containers with a lot of Kimchi when taking
them out and putting them back in.
Name of Each Part
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It can be used for various purpose
of freezer/refrigerator/Kimchi
compartment.
Refer to page 12
on how to use
the Plus Room.
Plus Room
Put the food in the
Kimchi container and
cover the lid.
Level the height by turning
adjusting screws after
installation or moving.
Kimchi container
Middle compartment
Lower compartment
Leveling leg
This basket holds Kimchi
comtainers.
Match the front and the
back as marked on the both
sides.
Drawer basket
※ the Kimchi container is
included as default.
There are operating buttons such as
temperature control and food type
selection.
※ The display shape (display window)
may be different by the model.
Operating control board
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