Kimchi refrigerator 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 P/No.
Advantages of the product 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. Multi-purpose Plusroom Multi-purpose Plusroom can keep various food thanks to its refrigeration and Kimchi preservation function.
Table of content Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 4 Installation Method ............................................................................................................................ 9 Moving and Voltage Changing Method ......................................................................... 11 Upper Compartment (Plusroom) Function Change Method .................
Safety precautions Safety precautions must be observed to prevent accident or injury. Keep this manual in a convenient place where it is readily available for reference. This symbol indicates a warning about a specific event or condition. Warning ▶ It can cause seriously dangerous situation including death or major injury when the directions are violated. Please follow the directions. When connecting the power Use a dedicated circuit. Plugging in several products to the outlet can cause a fire.
Do not extend or modify the length of the power plug. Unplug the appliance and wipe the cord with a dry cloth and plug it in firmly. There is a danger of electric shot of fire from electrical damage to the power line. 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. Ground properly during installation. Damaged power cord can cause a fire or an electric shock.
Safety precautions When using the refrigerator Do not store anything that could leak water or other fluid such as flower vase, cup, cosmetics, chemical etc. Do not use sharp objects (knife, ice pick etc.) when removing the icing or ice inside the refrigerator. It can cause a fire or electrical shock or cause an injury from falling off. • 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.
Do not install the appliance in a damp place or where water will spatter. Water will degrade the insulation, posing a shock hazard. If you smell something burning or see smoke from the refrigerator, immediately unplug the power and contact the service center. Service Center 서비스센터 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.
Safety precautions Cautions ▶ It can cause injury or damage to the house or furniture when the directions are violated. Always be cautious. 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. It may cause electric shock or injury. Do not put live animal inside the refrigerator. If the hinge of the door is damaged or not working properly, do not use the doors and contact the service center.
Installation method Ground properly during installation. It can cause electrical shock in case of a problem or leakage. Do not install this product in the direct sunlight or hang rags on the handle. It can cause discoloration. 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.
Installation method Ground safely. Power outlet for AC 115V 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. ■ 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.
Moving and voltage changing method When transporting Before transportation • Tape the Plusroom door, Kimchi containers and drawer baskets after taking out all the food. Rear side • 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. When transporting • When sliding and moving the appliance, turn the horizontal adjusting leg counterclockwise( ) all the way and tighten it.
Upper CompartmentjPlusroomkFunction Change Methods • 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 Large Lock & Lock Kimchi container Two large Kimchi containers go in the 2nd and 3rd shelf exclusively for Plus Room. 1 2 3 Large container (2 units) 2 4 Small Lock & Lock Kimchi container Tow small Kimchi containers go in the 4th shelf exclusively for Plus Room.
How to take out the Kimchi container from the Plus Room 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 " Push in the cool air커버를 locking 밀어넣으면서 cover of the bottom shelf 사이에 and윗칸과의 be careful not to 손이 끼이지 get your hand stuck in 않도록 the gap with 조심하세요. the upper shelf. When taking out the large Kimchi container 2.
Name of Each Part Plus Room It can be used for various purpose of freezer/refrigerator/Kimchi compartment. Refer to page 12 on how to use the Plus Room. ※ the Kimchi container is included as default. 나노참숯탈취 Kimchi container Put the food in the Kimchi container and cover the lid. Drawer basket This basket holds Kimchi comtainers. Match the front and the back as marked on the both sides.
Using method of operating control parts Name and Function of Operating Control Parts Storing Kimchi in the upper compartment Underground fermenting (seasoning) 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 Touch button function 1.
Using method of operating control parts Name and function of operating control parts 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 5 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 1 4 4 4 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 display shape (display window) may be different more than 2 seconds to unlock the control. 3 This button is for selection of fermentation degree of each compartment. • Kimchi is selected in the upper compartment. • Cabbage Kimchi, Old Kimchi is selected in the middle compartment. • Cabbage Kimchi, Broth Kimchi is selected in the lower compartment. Ex) upper Ferment 4 This button is for preservation of fresh flavor of Kimchi.
Using method of operating control parts Storing Kimchi in the upper compartment To store Kimchi in the upper compartment 2 1 1 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 2 Press the Upper Store button. • Select the desired Kimchi type and storing stage by pressing the "Upper Store" button.
Underground fermenting (seasoning) Kimchi in the upper compartment To ferment Kimchi in the upper compartment or in the lower compartment 2_1 2_2 1 Cautions 3 If you select the underground ferment (seasoning), the storing period will be shorter than selecting store. 1 Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. 2 Press the Upper Ferment button or the Lower Ferment button. 2_1 • Press the "Upper Ferment" button and the Kimchi will be selected to set underground fermentation.
Using method of operating control parts Storing Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi To store Kimchi in the Middle or Lower compartment 2 It can be kept at the standard temperature. 1 1 2 sec 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 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. < Middle > Cabbage Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min [Middle : Cabbage Kimchi : Mid] Old Kimchi : Mid → Max → Min Light Freezing : Mid → Max → Min Vegetable/Fruit : Mid → Max → Min ※ Because the light freeze function is to store meat and fish, if you store Kimchi, it will freeze.
Using method of operating control parts Rhythm fermenting (seasoning) Cabbage Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi To ferment Kimchi in middle compartment ※ Available only in middle compartment 2 ※ The remaining time differs by the season the Kimchi is made, weather temperature and temperature of the Kimchi. Cautions 1 If you select the rhythm ferment (seasoning), the storing period will be shorter than selecting store. 1 Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
2 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.
Using method of operating control parts Storing the flavor of Cabbage Kimchi/ Old Kimchi/Broth Kimchi To store, using "Flavor Keeping" This function maintains the current flavor of the stored Kimchi for a long time. 1 1 2 sec 5 2 3 4 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 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. [upper:Kimchi:Mid:Flavor Keeping] ※ Storage temperature can be adjusted even in the Flavor Keeping function.
Using method of operating control parts Storing vegetable/fruit, light freezin Vegetable/Fruit ~ This function stores the vegetable/fruit fresh for a long time. Light freezing ~ This is good for storing raw fish or meat to eat within 10 days. 2 ※ When you select Light Freezing and store Broth Kimchi or vegetable/fruit, it can freeze. 1 1 3 Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. • Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than 2 seconds.
Storing Frozen/Refrigerated Foo Storing frozen food 2 ※ Available only in the upper compartment. Frozen food ~ Store food that should be preserued for a long time and frozen food. 1 1 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.
Using method of operating control parts 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.
Tips How to make delicious old Kimchi 1 Prepare ingredients [Old Kimchi recipe with saltiness of 3.5%] The basic ingredients of old Kimchi are Kimchi cabbages, Ingredient red pepper powder, minced garlic, minced ginger, leek, Cabbages salted anchovies (little), salted shrimps, salt etc. The ingredients can be prepared by the ratio on the right table. Red pepper powder Minced garlic Basically the old Kimchi must be made saltier than the Minced ginger common Kimchi.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
Cleaning instructions Before cleaning For safety always unplug the appliance before cleaning it. 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. About Kimchi containers and drawer baskets..
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. Plus Room shelf and drawer… Slightly lift the front part of the shelf and pull to the front to take it out.
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.
Not a problem Kimchi flavor Kimchi freezes 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 turns sour fast If you select rhythm fermenting function for Kimchi storage, it can turn sour fast.
Not a problem Temperature The front and both sides of the refrigerator are hot. 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. Noise When you hear "dreruk", "dulkuk" or "woong" sound.
Icing, dew, ice, water, mold There are dew drops forming outside the refrigerator. 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. Dew or frost appears inside the refrigerator.
Checkpoints requesting for service 고장신고 전에 before 이런점을 확인하세요 Check When the cooling does not work at all When the cooling is not working well When you hear a weird noise 40 Resolution Is the power shut-down? Check the power of the other product. Is the power plug unplugged from the outlet? Connect the power cord properly to the outlet. Is the installed location too hot or cold? Install the refrigerator where the external temperature is between 5 and 43℃.
Check When the refrigerating food is freezing (over cooling condition) Resolution Did you put the juicy food that can be easily frozen in the cold air outlet? Store the juicy food far from 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? Change the storing temperature to "Mid" or "Min". Select the right food type.
Customer rights 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. Responsibility of paid service (Paid by customer) When requesting for service, the following cases will be paid by the customer even within the free service period.
Product specification 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. Model name Classification Capacity Total capacity 300L Kimchi storage 300L Width Product size GR-J303UG/TG Depth 666mm (26.22in) 667mm (26.26in) (excluding handle size) Height 1775mm (69.
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