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
▶
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.
■
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.
■
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
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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
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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
나
노
참
숯
탈
취
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Using method of operating control parts
According to the model, product
shape or display can be different.
Touch button function
1. As the capacitive switch, the touch button reacts
and operates to human body or object with
capacitance within a set distance without
mechanical operation.
2. Because the touch button is located under the
center glass of the frame of the selecting menu
button, you can touch the center of the frame to
operate the display button. Do not press
excessively hard and you can just put your finger
lightly on the button sign to operate it.
3. The lamp of the button is always turned off when
in "Lock" condition. But in "Unlock" condition, the
lamp of "Lock/Unlock" button is turned off with all
other buttons turned on.
4. When cleaning the front panel or if there is any
human contact, the switch can be operated.
5. If there is any alien particle on top of the button
menu sign or if you operate the touch button with
other cloth or glove besides the human touch, it
might not be operated depending on the material
or thickness.
Name and Function of Operating Control Parts
Storing Kimchi in the upper compartment
Storing Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi
Rhythm fermenting(Seasoning) Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi
Storing the flavor of Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi
Storing Vegetable/fruit, Light freezing
Storing Frozen/Refrigerated Food
Underground fermenting (seasoning) Kimchi in the upper compartment
Using method
Before actually making and storing Kimchi, read and understand the name and function of each button.
To use the LG Kimchi Refrigerator, you must press the Lock/Unlock button for
1 4 4 4
2
5
2
2
3
3
3
Name and function of operating control parts
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Using method of operating control parts
This button is for prevention of setup changes made by mischief of children
or inadvertent movements.
• Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than two seconds before
operating any other function. The lamp above the Lock/Unlock
button is turned off, and the control becomes unlocked. Then,
other functions can be operated.
• After completing all the function operation in the "Unlock" state,
press the Lock/Unlock button. Then, the lamp above the
Lock/Unlock button is turned on, and the control becomes locked.
※ When in Lock condition, you cannot operate the unit with other buttons (excluding Lock/Unlock button) and the
light on top of the Lock/Unlock button will flash 3 times.
If there is no operation on the button for more than 60 seconds in Unlock condition, it will automatically switch to
the Lock condition in the current setting.
UNLOCK
LOCK
UNLOCK
LOCK
This button is for selection of food and temperature in each compartment.
• Preserve in the upper compartment.
• Preserve
in the middle compartment.
• Preserve
in the lower compartment.
※ Select a compartment according to food. (Refer to "Storing Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/
Broth Kimchi" in page 20 for details.)
Frozen , Refrigerated and Kimchi
Cabbage Kimchi, Broth Kimchi and Vegetable/fruit
Cabbage Kimchi, Old Kimchi, Light freezing and Vegetable/Fruit
1
2
Ex)Upper Store
▶
The display shape (display window) may be different
more than 2 seconds to unlock the control.
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Using method
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To use Kimchi jar function, press the Lock/Unlock button to unlock the control.
Check which compartment is appropriate to store or ferment the food.
For example, to ferment Kimchi in the cover drawer, keep Kimchi in the middle
compartment and press the fermentation button of the middle compartment.
This button is for selection of fermentation degree of each compartment.
• is selected in the
upper
compartment.
• is selected in the middle compartment.
• is selected in the lower compartment.
※ Fermentation degree can be selected differently according to the preserved food. (Refer to
"Rhythmic Fermenting (Seasoning) of Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi"
in page 22 for details.)
Kimchi
Cabbage Kimchi, Old Kimchi
Cabbage Kimchi, Broth Kimchi
This button is for preservation of fresh flavor of Kimchi.
• When you feel the Kimchi flavor is the tastiest, press the Flavor Keeping button.
Then, this function helps the flavor preserved longer.
• The selection can be made for preservation and fermentation (seasoning) of
Kimchi (cabbage kimchi, old Kimchi, radish Kimchi and Broth Kimchi)
LCD Back Light
• The back light will be turned off in the
following case to save power.
1. 1 minute after turning on the power
2. 20 seconds after opening/closing the
door of the upper compartment
3. When there is no operation for 20
seconds after pressing the desired
button.
• The back light of the pane
will be turned on when you
press any button when the
back light is off. It does not
change the set condition.
• The back light will be turned
on to make the display easier
to read in the following cases.
1. When you turn on the power
2. When you press the desired
button.
3. When you open the door of
the upper compartment of
the refrigerator.
When wiping the display panel with a dry cloth to clean the panel, you can temporarily see black lines
on the panel due to the characteristics of the LCD. This will disappear soon and is not a problem.
Ex) upper Ferment
3
4
5
Ex) upper
Flavor Keeping
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Using method of operating control parts
1 3
[Upper : Kimchi : Mid]
1
2
3
Storing Kimchi in the upper compartment
Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
•
Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than
2 seconds. The lamp above the Lock/Unlock
button is turned off, and the control
becomes unlocked. Then, other functions
can be operated.
2초
Press the Upper Store button.
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
•
After setup is completed, press the "Lock/Unlock" button.
As the lamp above the button changes to [ ],
Kimchi preservation begins.
To store
Kimchi in the
upper
compartment
2
•
Select the desired Kimchi type and storing stage by pressing the
"Upper Store" button.
Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows.
•
Select the right temperature according to the type of food to store
and the degree of saltiness of the Kimchi.
Frozen : Mid → Max → Min
Rerigerated : Mid → Max → Min
Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
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If you press the "Ferment" button even while storing in refrigerator, freezer or vegetable/fruit the
Kimchi will be selected to set to underground fermentation. Therefore you must be careful.
Underground fermenting (seasoning) Kimchi in
the upper compartment
1 3
2_1
2_2
To ferment
Kimchi in the
upper
compartment
or in the lower
compartment
1
2
2_1
2_2
3
Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
•
Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than
2 seconds. The lamp above the
Lock/Unlock button is turned off, and
the control becomes unlocked. Then,
other functions can be operated.
2 sec
Press the Upper Ferment button or the Lower Ferment button.
•
Press the "Upper Ferment" button and the Kimchi will be
selected to set underground fermentation.
•
Press the "Lower Ferment" button and the Kimchi will be
selected to set underground fermentation.
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
• After setup is completed, press the "Lock/Unlock" button.
As the lamp above the button changes to [ ],
Kimchi fermentation begins.
Using method
If you select the underground ferment (seasoning), the storing period
will be shorter than selecting store.
Cautions
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Using method of operating control parts
1 3
1
Storing Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi
Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
•
Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than
2 seconds. The lamp above the
Lock/Unlock button is turned off, and
the control becomes unlocked. Then,
other functions can be operated.
To store
Kimchi in the
Middle or
Lower
compartment
It can be kept at the
standard temperature.
2
※ Because all compartments, upper, middle and lower, are automatically set to store Kimchi when you initially
connect the power, if you store the type of food that requires different storage temperature
(Ex, food for freezer, vegetable, food for refrigerator), it can go bad or freeze.
■
There are more than 200 types of Kimchi in Korea.
The storing temperature of each type of Kimchi slightly differs and also the optimal
storing temperature differs by what type of seasoning is used. Adjust the
temperature to "Min", "Mid" and "Max" depending on the type and condition of the
Kimchi.
About Korean
Kimchi
2 sec
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[Middle : Cabbage Kimchi : Mid]
2
3
Press the Middle Store button or Lower Store button or.
• Select the desired Kimchi type and storing stage by pressing the
"Middle Store" button
"Lower Store" button
• Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as
follows.
※ Because the light freeze function is to store meat and fish, if you store
Kimchi, it will freeze.
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
•
After setup is completed, press the "Lock/Unlock" button.
As the lamp above the button changes to [ ],
Kimchi preservation begins.
Using method
•
Select the right temperature according to the type of food
to store and the degree of saltiness of the Kimchi.
< Middle >
< Lower >
Old Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Cabbage Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Light Freezing : Mid → Max → Min
Vegetable/Fruit : Mid → Max → Min
Cabbage Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Broth Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Vegetable/Fruit : Mid → Max → Min
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Using method of operating control parts
※ The remaining time
differs by the season
the Kimchi is made,
weather temperature
and temperature of
the Kimchi.
1 3
2
1
Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
•
Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than 2
seconds.
The lamp above the Lock/Unlock button
is turned off, and the control becomes
unlocked. Then, other functions can
be operated.
To ferment
Kimchi in
middle
compartment
※ Available only in
middle compartment
2 sec
If you select the rhythm ferment (seasoning), the storing period will be
shorter than selecting store.
Cautions
■
When the seasoning process is complete, the remaining
time will show "0 hours" and the temperature will be set to
"Mid" for the selected Kimchi type.
■
When the fermenting process is complete, press the
Lock/Unlock button to turn off the LED showing
"Remaining 0 hours".
■
You can do one of the two following methods to cancel the fermenting
function already selected.
1. Press the Flavor Keeping button. (This will cancel the fermenting process
and start the flavor keeping process.)
2. Press the Store button.
To cancel the rhythm
fermenting easily
■
Fermentation is canceled after powre failure, and it is set to keep Kimchi
fresh.
Power failure
When the seasoning
process is complete
Rhythm fermenting (seasoning)
Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi
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•
When the refrigerator switches to lock
condition, the Kimchi fermentation will
start and the remaining time to completion
will be displayed.
※ Remaining time can be different according to the season and
temperature of Kimchi making and the temperature of Kimchi.
•
Only Middle compartment, Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi can
be selected in
※ Underground fermentation can only be selected for the Cabbage Kimchi.
※ Select the appropriate fermentation stage according to the type and
saltiness of the Kimchi to store.
Cabbage Kimchi (Total of 4 stages)
Old Kimchi (Total of 3 stages)
[Middle : Cabbage Kimchi : Ferment]
2
3
Press the Middle Ferment button.
•
Select the type of Kimchi and the fermenting stage by pressing
the Middle Ferment button.
Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows.
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
•
After setup is completed, press the "Lock/Unlock" button.
As the lamp above the button changes to [ ],
Kimchi fermentation begins.
Using method
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Using method of operating control parts
This function maintains
the current flavor of the
stored Kimchi for a long
time.
1 5 2 3 4
1
Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
•
Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than
2 seconds. The lamp above the Lock/Unlock
button is turned off, and the control
becomes unlocked. Then, other functions
can be operated.
To store, using
"Flavor
Keeping"
Storing the flavor of Cabbage Kimchi/
Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi
2 sec
To ferment two types of Kimchi in one compartment
If you ferment two types of different Kimchi in one compartment, they can be under-fermented
or over-fermented. Therefore in this case, select the type that is fermented faster.
Generally, Kimchi is fermented in the order of Broth Kimchi
Cabbage Kimchi
If you operating the fermenting function several times, the Kimchi will be too sour.
Because operating the fermenting function several times can make the Kimchi too sour,
operate the rhythm fermenting function only once.
Generally, Kimchi is fermented in the order of Underground Ferment
FreshStandard
Mature.
To ferment the Kimchi more
Select Standard or Mature by pressing the button again.
When
fermenting the
Kimchi
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[upper:Kimchi:Mid:Flavor Keeping]
2
4
※ Storage temperature can be adjusted even in the Flavor Keeping function.
※ Storage temperature can be adjusted even in the Flavor Keeping
function.
※ Storage temperature can be adjusted even in the Flavor
Keeping function.
[middle:Kimchi:Mid:Flavor Keeping]
[lower:cabbage Kimchi:Mid:Flavor Keeping]
Press the upper compartment Flavor Keeping button
•
When you press the "upper compartment Flavor Keeping"button,
the top compartment Flavor Keeping function is selected and when you
press the button again, canceled.
•
Flavor Keeping can only be selected for Kimchi and cannot be selected for
freezer/refrigerator.
Press the lower compartment Flavor Keeping button
•
When you press the "lower compartment Flavor Keeping"button, the
lower compartment Flavor Keeping function is selected and when you
press the button again, canceled.
•
Flavor Keeping can only be selected for Kimchi(cabbage kimchi, Broth
Kimchi) and can not be selected for Vegetable/Fruit.
5
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
•
After setup is completed, press the "Lock/Unlock" button.
As the lamp above the button changes to [ ],
flavor keeping begins.
3
Press the middle compartment Flavor Keeping button
•
When you press the "middle compartment Flavor Keeping"button, the
middle compartment Flavor Keeping function is selected and when you
press the button again, canceled.
•
Flavor Keeping can only be selected for Kimchi(cabbagekimchi,old kimchi)
and can not be selected for Light freezing and Vegetable/Fruit.
Using method
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Using method of operating control parts
1 3
2
[Middle : Vegetable/Fruit : Mid]
1
2
3
Storing vegetable/fruit, light freezin
Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
•
Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than
2 seconds. The lamp above the Lock/Unlock
button is turned off, and the control becomes
unlocked. Then, other functions can be
operated.
•
Select the appropriate temperature according to the food type.
Press the Middle Store button.
•
Select a preservation level by pressing the "Middle Store" button.
•
Every time you press the button, the menu will switch
consecutively as follows.
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
• After setup is completed, press the "Lock/Unlock"
button. As the lamp above the button is turned on,
selected food preservation begins.
※ When you select Light
Freezing and store Broth
Kimchi or vegetable/fruit,
it can freeze.
Vegetable/Fruit
Light freezing
~ This function stores the
vegetable/fruit fresh for a
long time.
~ This is good for storing
raw fish or meat to eat
within 10 days.
Old Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Cabbage Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Light Freezing : Mid → Max → MinVegetable/Fruit : Mid → Max → Min
< Middle >
Cabbage Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Broth Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Vegetable/Fruit : Mid → Max → Min
< Lower >
2 sec
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Frozen food
~ Store food that should be
preserued for a long time
and frozen food.
1 3
Storing Frozen/Refrigerated Foo
Storing frozen
food
[Upper : Frozen Food : Max]
1
2
3
Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
•
Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than
2 seconds. The lamp above the
Lock/Unlock button is turned off, and
the control becomes unlocked. Then,
other functions can be operated.
2초
Press the Upper Store button.
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
• After setup is completed, press the "Lock/Unlock"
button. As the lamp above the button is turned on,
frozen food preservation begins.
※ Available only in the
upper compartment.
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Using method
■
If you freeze or refrigerate food after strong Kimchi in Plusroom, the Kimchi smell may soak into the
food. Clean up the Plusroom, before freezing or refrigerating food in the compartment. Refer to page
34~35 for the "Cleaning Method."
■
To store dried fish or grains, select the "Refrigerated Food" and set the temperature at "Min."
•
Select the desired Kimchi type and storing stage by pressing
the "Upper Store" button.
Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows.
※ It is the same with refrigerated food.
Frozen : Mid → Max →Min
Refrigerated : Mid → Max → Min
Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min
Using method of operating control parts
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Caution during vegetable/fruit and light freezing
Note the following when storing vegetable/fruit
■
To store vegetable or fruit for a long time
Because washed vegetables can turn bad easily, do not wash the
vegetable before storing. Because leaf vegetables (sesame leaves, lettuce
etc.) cannot be stored for a long time, wrap them in a newspaper or a
sealed container to increase their storage period.
■
Do not put in tropical fruits.
Do not store tropical fruits (banana, pineapple etc.) which can go bad at low
temperature.
■
To store dried fish or grains, select the food type of the middlecompartment as
"Vegetable/Fruit" and set the temperature at "Min."
■
Use designated containers to store vegetables/fruits in the middle/lower
compartment, because they may be frozen.
Note the following when storing food in light freezing
■
About light freezing function
If you store meat or fish in light freezing function, you can store it longer than
an average refrigerator. And because it is lightly frozen, the defrosting time is
reduced for cooking.
• Store only food that you will consume within 10 days in the light freezing
function and freeze the rest of the food.
•
You can cook it fresh when stored for less than 10 days.
※
If you need defrosting for meat or fish depending on the stored period,
leave it for 10 to 30 minutes before cooking.
Cautions
If you store Kimchi, vegetable or fruit in
light freezing, they can all freeze.
■
This is a convenient function that stores the food to eat within a short period such as fish or
meat by storing them in about -5oC to make defrosting fast and convenient to reduce the
cooking time. (The food cannot be stored for the long term with light freezing function.
Therefore you must eat the food fast.)
What is light freezing function?
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Tips
How to make delicious old Kimchi
Prepare ingredients
The basic ingredients of old Kimchi are Kimchi cabbages,
red pepper powder, minced garlic, minced ginger, leek,
salted anchovies (little), salted shrimps, salt etc.
The ingredients can be prepared by the ratio on the right table.
Basically the old Kimchi must be made saltier than the
common Kimchi.
<Caution>
◆
You must use cabbages for Kimchi when preparing old Kimchi. If
you use summer cabbages, you will not be able to taste the old
Kimchi because the cabbages are too soft.
◆
If you put too much ingredients, it can block the growth of
lactobacillus to block the fermenting process.
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How to make old Kimchi
1) Soaking cabbages in salted water (saltiness 2.0 – 2.2%) – Same as common Kimchi
①
Cut the cabbages in half.
②
Make an 8% salt water of an amount of 2 times the weight of the cabbages.
③
Soak the half-cut cabbages in the salt water for 12-15 hours, and sprinkle some salt on the
cabbages. (At this time, sprinkle more salt to the cabbages than the common Kimchi.)
2) Making Kimchi
①
Wash the soaked cabbages once and drain the water for 1 hour.
②
Prepare all the other ingredients 10 minutes ahead. (process of fermenting the spices.)
③
Apply the ingredients to the leaves of the cabbages by spreading them.
④
Put the Kimchi in the drawer left compartment Kimchi container. At this time make the cut side
of the cabbages face up so that the spices do not flow out. (It is better to not have extra spaces.
So press the cabbages while storing them.)
⑤
Cover the surface of the Kimchi with outer leaves of the cabbages or a clean vinyl wrap.
3) Fermenting old Kimchi (seasoning)
①
Put the Kimchi container in the drawer left compartment and select old Kimchi fermenting.
②
When the Kimchi fermenting is complete, "Remaining time 0 hours" is shown and automatically
switched to storing.
③
If you think that the old Kimchi is not seasoned well enough, run the old Kimchi fermenting one
more time.
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[Old Kimchi recipe with saltiness of 3.5%]
* Saltiness of salted seafood: 25%
(usually the level sold)
Ingredient Amount (g)
Cabbages
130
(100 salt water soaked cabbages)
Red pepper powder
4.5
Minced garlic 2.5
Minced ginger
0.7
Leek (cut)
2.0
Salted anchovies
5.0
Salted shrimps
4.0
Additional salt
0.6
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Tips
Caution when fermenting old Kimchi
Note the following when fermenting old Kimchi.
■
Old Kimchi
takes a long period of about 23 to 30 days to ferment. If
the power is turned off during the fermenting process or if the door is
kept open, the taste of Kimchi can be different.
■
Old Kimchi
has to be done with winter cabbage for Kimchi and must
be made with more salt to reduce the cabbage from being softened and
to reduce the smell. (Saltiness of common Kimchi: 2.0 – 2.5%, saltiness
of old Kimchi: 3.5-5.0%). If you put too much ingredients in the Kimchi, it
can block the lactobacillus activity to make it fermented less.
■
When the old Kimchi fermenting process is complete, the remaining
time of "0 hours" will be shown, and it will automatically switch to "Old
Kimchi" storing in "Mid" temperature.
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After fermenting old Kimchi......
■
Since old Kimchi
is far more acid than any other fermented food,
Kimchi may smell badly during and after fermentation.
To reduce the smell, clean the container and the inside of the drawer
with neutral detergent after fermentation is completed.
What is old Kimchi?
This refers to the Kimchi in the jar for more than a year to maximum of
5 years. It tastes salty, sour and a bit bitter but with a deep taste with a
higher acidity of nearly 1.0%.
Using method
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General knowledge about Kimchi
The seasoning process begins with adding salt.
Fermentation begins when salt is added to the Kimchi. Various substances within the cabbage
and other vegetables begin to ferment and proteins are decomposed in the process. Thus,
Kimchi will ferment and be seasoned even at low temperature. This is how Kimchi is slowly
seasoned during the cold winter time.
Kimchi depending on the types of spices
The integrated taste of Kimchi is from the different types of spices, such as leek, garlic, ginger,
pepper powder etc.
Everything in Kimchi affects the seasoning speed
Garlic, seafood (oyster, lobster, croaker, fish etc.), onion, pepper powder, cucumber, thin leeks
etc. accelerates the seasoning process. Especially, if you add oyster, rice paste or salted shrimp,
the seasoning speed will increase rapidly. Conversely, adding leek, leaf mustard, ginseng etc.,
will cause the seasoning process to slow down.
Kimchi begins to season as soon as it is made
Kimchi will turn sour if it is in contact with air and mold will form on
it. This occurs when the Kimchi is not soaked in juice or when it is
not salty enough.
You can prevent this by making the Kimchi soak below the juice or
block the exposure to air.
The effect of temperature on making Kimchi
The ambient temperature affects the seasoning process. Kimchi stores well and keeps its taste
well at temperature below 10℃.
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To store Kimchi for a long period of time
Because Kimchi is a live food, it will go bad after a long period
of time, but scientifically to extend the storage of Kimchi, you
need to store it in low temperature (near 0℃) and make it
saltier. And if you store the Kimchi below the juice and put a
clean vinyl wrap or Fresh vegetable on top of it, you can
extend the period of storing the Kimchi by reducing oxidation.
Selecting cabbages for Kimchi
There are over 50 varieties of cabbage. Round heads make better Kimchi than the long, think
heads.
The soft, white inner leaves and soft outer leaves of light green and light blue are the most
desirable.
Select the right type of radish
There are many types of radish Kimchi. For a radish used to spice a cabbage Kimchi, Chosun
radishes are superb. Select a radish that has a large root and is moist. To make Chonggak
Kimchi, use a Seoul (Nehrubak) radish. They should be thick near the tips, round, small, and hard.
Many types of radish can be sliced and added to any Kimchi to improve the flavor. The radish of
which the upper part is white is more desirable than blue. For Broth Kimchi, use a conventional
radish. Select radishes with smooth leaves whose upper parts are white.
Clean
vinyl wrap
Using method
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Cleaning instructions
Before cleaning
For safety always unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
About Kimchi containers and drawer baskets..
Clean Kimchi containers and drawer baskets with water,
because they get dirty easily with food.
When pulling out the drawer, remove all the
food from the drawer. Then hold the
drawer with two hands to pull it out
by slightly lifting to the top ().
() If you separate the basket before pulling out the
drawer, be careful not to let the drawer fall.
To separate the basket after taking out the drawer, hold the
handles of the basket and lift its behind first.
To revitalize the deodorizer…
Pull up the cover of the deodorizer to separate the deodorizer. Dry the
deodorizer with a hair dryer or on the sunlight. And then put it back in the
deodorizer cover to reassemble it. (It is reusable because the absorbed smell
on the deodorizer cleans away.)
나노참숯탈취
※
The shape and size of the deodorizer can differ by the model.
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Plus Room shelf and drawer…
Slightly lift the front part of the shelf and pull to the front
to take it out. Since it can easily get dirty when storing
Kimchi, frequently take it out and wipe it cleanly with
a wet towel.
Caution ▶ Set the left and right height properly.
Kimchi container lids
Clean it after removing the rubber packing within the lid.
Re-install the rubber packing after cleaning. Do not boil the Kimchi container
and lid in water of temperature of 50˚C or higher.
Cleaning the door packing
The door packing can be damaged easily from juice from food,
fruit juice and Kimchi juice. Wipe the packing and its sealing
surface regularly with a damp cloth.
After cleaning
Plug the power plug. Check if there is any damage to
the cord or if there is any heating on the plug.
Cleaning the outside
Wipe with a damp cloth. Use a neutral, non-abrasive
detergent. Always wipe with clean cloth after using neutral
detergent. Don’t use abrasive, petroleum-based cleaner,
benzene, lacquer thinner, hydrochloric acid, boiling water or a
stiff or wife brush. These and similar items will damage the
outer case of your appliance.
Problems of product
Proper food storage
Keep Kimchi in the Kimchi container
When using the Kimchi container, fill it up to the line so that the juice does not
get spilled over and before sure to close the lid tightly to reduce any exposure
to air. This will help prevent Kimchi from turning sour and forming molds on the
surface. Also you can prevent this by covering the surface of the Kimchi by
using the outer cabbage leaves or clean vinyl wrap.
Store vegetables and fruits in the designated container.
Because some vegetables and fruits can be damaged by the coldness, store them
in the designated container. Because washed vegetables can turn bad faster, do
not wash the vegetables before storing. Do not store tropical fruits (banana,
pineapple etc.) which can go bad at low temperature.
Cool down hot food before putting it into the appliance
If you put hot food into the appliance, it will raise the temperature and accelerate
the seasoning of the Kimchi, and also increase the electricity consumption.
To store the Kimchi for a long period of time
Put the Kimchi in the Kimchi container right after making it and use the storage
function to store. Depending on the type of Kimchi and saltiness, Set the storing
temperature among "Min", "Mid" and "Max". When storing the Kimchi for a long time,
keep the Kimchi submerged.
To use other containers
If you use the Plusroom as a freezer or a refrigerator, you can use similar containers or smaller bottle-type
containers.
※
Provided Kimchi containers in the designated position guarantees the most delicious Kimchi.
※
Do not use bottle-type container to store Kimchi. It may freeze the food and break the bottle.
Set the proper temperature for food storage.
If you select Fresh, Standard and Mature function for the Kimchi storage, it will turn sour fast. When
setting the storage temperature to "Max", it can make some types of Kimchi to freeze. Therefore you
check it frequently depending on the type of Kimchi. If you store other types of food with Kimchi in
one compartment, there are cases when the other type of food freezes.
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Not a problem
The storing temperature of Kimchi is around 0℃. The freezing temperature changed
according to type of Kimchi, spices, amount of salt etc. At this time, low the storing
temperature of the Kimchi.
If the storing temperature is "Max", set to "Mid" or "Min".
If the storing temperature is "Mid", set to "Min"
Kimchi freezes
If you select rhythm fermenting function for Kimchi storage, it can turn sour fast. At this time
cancel the rhythm fermenting and select storage or flavor keeping function.
Kimchi also turns sour fast if the storing temperature is high. At this time, adjust the
temperature. The storing temperature is lower from Min Mid Max. Also the seasoning
speed can differ by the type of Kimchi, spices, temperature of the day Kimchi was made etc.
Kimchi turns sour fast
If you put too little salt in the Kimchi, the color of the Kimchi may look good but from
the yeast effect, the Kimchi becomes soft. Also the seafood sauce can accelerate
the seasoning speed and make the Kimchi softer.
Kimchi is soft
If you store Kimchi for a long period of time, Kimchi starts to turn darker due to
oxidization. To maintain the color of Kimchi for a long time, put a clean vinyl wrap to
cover the Kimchi within the container.
The color of Kimchi is dark
If you do not close the container lid tightly, it will be exposed to air to form white
yeasts on the Kimchi or on the outer cabbage of Kimchi. You can prevent this by
putting wrap or vinyl bag on the surface of the Kimchi.
White mold forms on the surface of and the outer cabbage of Kimchi.
Kimchi flavor
Problems of product
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Not a problem
To prevent moisture, heating pipes are installed on the
front and around the product. You may feel that it is hot,
especially when you first use this product or in summer.
But, this is very normal, and do not worry to use it.
The front and both sides of the refrigerator are hot.
Temperature
This is the noise coming from the compressor or fan
when the refrigerator starts or ends operating just like a
car makes a noise when starting or ending the engine.
When you hear "dreruk", "dulkuk" or "woong" sound.
This is the sound of operating the refrigerator from
parts moving or refrigerant flowing. So be safe
because it is not a problem.
When you hear "tuk tak", "krook", "shik" or "shoo" sound
Noise
dreruk
woong
~
dulkuk
shoo
shik
tuk! tak!
krook!
When you close one drawer, the air goes through the other compartment
and causes other drawer to move a little, because each compartment is
designed to circulate the air between the compartments.
When I close one drawer, another drawer opens and closes.
Drawer opening
If the warm air in the room goes into the refrigerator, it is hard to open the drawer
sometimes. Leave the drawer closed for about 30 seconds, and then you will be able to
open the drawer easily. Also, the drawers closes almost automatically only by the soft push.
If you want to leave the drawer open, pull them out completely and make them stuck on the
threshold.
I cannot open the drawer easily, or the drawer closes by itself.
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Running the refrigerator at optimal temperature to store
Kimchi for a long period of time can sometimes make the
water drops freeze on the lid. Be safe because it is not a
problem.
※ When you put a plastic wrap or vinyl cover on top of the Kimchi,
you can reduce the icing and store Kimchi for a longer period of time.
Ice is formed on the lid of the Kimchi container.
This is the same effect as water forming on a cold glass of water. If the
refrigerator is installed at a humid location or during the rainy season when it is
hot and humid, sometimes the dew drops form on the outer side of the
refrigerator. This happens when it is very humid, so just wipe it out with a dry
cloth.
There are dew drops forming outside the refrigerator.
Icing, dew, ice, water, mold
When you open and close the drawers, warm air goes in the
refrigerator and causes moisture. But, this does not damage
the product, and do not worry to use it.
Dew or frost appears inside the refrigerator.
The moisture or dew drops formed inside the delivered Kimchi refrigerator is
from the production process and performance test. It has no relevance to
whether the product was used or whether there is a performance issue.
There is some moisture inside the Kimchi refrigerator that was delivered.
Problems of product
고장신고 전에 이런점을 확인하세요
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Checkpoints before requesting for service
Resolution
Check the power of the other
product.
Connect the power cord
properly to the outlet.
Install the refrigerator where the
external temperature is
between 5 and 43℃.
When the
cooling does
not work at all
Check
Is the power shut-down?
Is the power plug unplugged from
the outlet?
Is the installed location too hot
or cold?
Cool down the hot food before
storing the food.
Close the drawer completely after
adjusting the leveling legs to make
the front of the product slightly
higher and making sure that the
stored food is not stuck.
Check the installed location.
Leave an appropriate clearance
around the refrigerator.
Refer to the installation method
and install where the surrounding
temperature is above 5℃.
Set the storing temperature to
"Mid" or "Max".
Make sure that the deodorant
goes inside when assembling it.
Select the right food type.
When the
cooling is not
working well
Did you store hot food without
cooling it down?
Is the door completely closed?
Does it receive direct sunlight or is
near a heating device?
Is there an appropriate clearance
around the refrigerator?
Does the temperature of the
installed location go below 5℃?
Did you set the storing
temperature to "Min"?
Is the drawer basket assembled
correctly?
Is the food type set as
"Vegetable/Fruit?"
Install the refrigerator where the
floor is firm and leveled.
Set the object properly.
Is the floor of the installed location
soft or is the refrigerator installed
on an unstable floor? (It can make
noises on the wooden floor.)
Are there any objects on the top or
on the back of the refrigerator?
When you hear
a weird noise
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Resolution
Store the juicy food far from the
cold air outlet.
※ For your information, the cold air outlet
of the middle compartment is inside the
basket, and that of the lower
compartment is outside the basket.
Change the storing temperature
to "Mid" or "Min".
Select the right food type.
Put the food in the Kimchi
container to store in the Kimchi
storage.
When the
refrigerating food
is freezing (over
cooling condition)
Check
Did you put the juicy food that can
be easily frozen in the cold air
outlet?
Is the storing temperature set to
"Max"?
Did you set the food type as "Light
Freezing?"
Are you storing the food in a
storing container?
When there is
icing or dew
drops forming
When the door
does not close
well
Does the refrigerator lean to the
front side?
Does the stored food in the drawer
reach the ceiling of the refrigerator?
Store food with strong smell in a
sealed container.
Tightly close the Kimchi
container.
When there is a
bad smell
in the
refrigerator
Have you sealed the food with a
strong smell?
Is the Kimchi container tightly
closed?
Adjust the leveling legs. (Make the
front side of the refrigerator a little
higher by adjusting the leveling legs
to help the drawers close easily.)
Make sure that the stored food
does not reach the ceiling.
Did you cool down the hot food
before storing it?
Did you keep the door open for a
long time?
Did you put food with moisture in the
container without tightly closing the
lid?
Did you put too much food within
the refrigerator?
Cool down the hot food before
storing the food.
The dew drops will naturally
disappear if you keep the door
closed but it is better to wipe
them off with a dry cloth.
When storing the food, keep it in
a container with a lid or a seal.
Keep an appropriate clearance
around the refrigerator for
good air circulation.
Problems of product
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Customer rights
When a problem occurs to the product, the customer has a valuable right to receive free service for
1 year warranty period from the date of purchase.
But problems occurring from customer fault or natural disaster as below can be paid by the customer
even within the free service period.
Customer rights
Responsibility of paid service (Paid by customer)
Service guide
❶
When a problem occurred from an alien object to the product (water, drink, coffee, toy etc.)
❷
When the product is damaged or a problem occurred from dropping the product or from an
impact
❸
When the external part of the product has been damaged from using oil solvent such as thinner,
benzene etc.
❹
When a problem occurred from mistakenly connecting to a wrong voltage.
❺
When a problem occurred from using parts or supplies not from LG Electronics.
❻
When parts are missing or the product is damaged from customer’s disassembly.
❼
When there is a problem from repairing or remodeling the product by a person other than the
repair technician of LG customer service center.
❽
When a problem occurred from not following the Safety Precautions(p. 4~p. 8) within the User
Manual. If you follow the Safety Precaution, you can use the product longer.
❾
When a problem occurred from natural disaster (lightening, fire, salt water, gas, storm & flood,
earth quake etc.
When a problem occurred from a customer’s fault.
When requesting for service, the following cases will be paid by the customer even within the free
service period.
For service request, consulting and service center inquiry,
Service center Address: P.O. Box240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville, AL 35824
Call: 1-800-243-0000 Web: http://www.lgservice.com
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Guide
Product specification
The details (external shape and product specification) indicated within this manual are
subject to change without notification to improve the quality of the product.
Classification
Model name
Product size
Capacity
Rated voltage and frequency
Weight
Total capacity
Kimchi storage
Width
Depth
Height
GR-J303UG/TG
300L
300L
666mm (26.22in)
667mm (26.26in)
(excluding handle size)
1775mm (69.88in)
AC 115V 60Hz
113kg
(249lb)
Product specification
MEMO
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