LG Kimchi refrigerator User's Guide Model: GR-K09S Please read this User's Guide carefully before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. 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 Kimchi container with excelient seaiing capability Convenient raii type drawer • The Kimchi container with excellent sealing capability helps maintain the taste of Kimchi fresh. • The rail type drawer that can be easily opened manually is very convenient for storage. V.
Table of content Safety precautions 4 Cautions during use 9 Installation method 10 Moving 12 Name of each part 13 Before using ............ Name and function of operating control parts Using method of operating control parts 14 16 • How to store Cabbage Kimchi/ Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi............................................... 16 Using method • How to ferment Cabbage Kimchi/ Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi...............................................
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. A This symbol indicates a warning about a specific event or condition. ® To avoid any accidents, carefully read and follow this warning. mm PI ► It can cause a major risk such as death or major injury. You must observe this warning. 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 W 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. ^ ' [I .
Ti Safety precautions 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 hang on the refrigerator drawer or climb on top of the drawer when open. It can deform the drawer or cause an injury to children. Do not spray water or wipe with benzene, thinner etc. inside or outside the appliance.
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. It can cause a fire.f^^' SemceCenter Do not climb on the drawer. It can cause damage to the product or cause a major injury when the refrigerator falls over. Do not store any drinks in glass bottle.
ill Safety precautions ► It can damage the house or appliance. Always take special caution. If the power cord or plus Is damaged, or If the outlet Is loose, do not plug In. Do not put in your hand or a metal rod on the cover part or under the refrigerator. It can cause an electric shock or short circuit. It can cause an electric shock or injury. Do not put live animal Inside the refrigerator.
lilil Cautions during use Do not put Kimchi directly in the drawer basket. If you put the Kimchi directly in the drawer basket without putting it in its container, the cool air is not circulated properly to make the Kimchi turn sour faster. When storing Kimchi or other food, always put them in the Kimchi container provided. • Always put Kimchi in the Kimchi container. When putting Kimchi in the Kimchi container, make sure the juice does not overflow over the indicated line.
lili Installation method ^ Ground properly during installation. It can cause electrical shock in case of a problem or leakage. ^ Do not install the product under direct sunlight or hang floor cloth on the handle. Щ ШЁШ 1 It can change the color of the refrigerator. Ъ III • Maintain a suitable clearance around the appliance. Maintain suitable clearance around the appliance as shown in the figure. If there is insufficient clearance, ' More II the appliance than 5cm.
Ground Safety. Power outlet for AC 115V Plug the cord into a 115V grounded outlet. If you are unaware of the voltage or grounding integrify, consult a qualified electrician or service person. 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.
Moving W" • Take out all the food within the refrigerator and keep the Kimchi container and drawer basket fixed with tape. • Turn the horizontal adjusting leg counterclockwisei > ) all the way and tighten it. • Hang the power cord to the hanger on the back of the appliance and tape it. ► 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.
lilil Name of each part zmsam 4EBBES2116 Horizontal adjustment leg Operating control panel This is the operating button to adjust the temperature or ferment the Kimchi. Top plate This is the table to put other cookers such as microwave oven, rice cooker, dishes etc. Kimchi container Top compartment This is the drawer to store Kimchi, . fruit/vegetable and meat/fish. Bottom compartment This is the drawer to store Kimchi, fruit/vegetable and meat/fish.
Name and function of operating contrai parts Before actually making and storing Kimchi, read and understand the name and function of each button. Start/Set iamp ©A|St/M§ 3OI3I piQlOltl □ —I aOltl —IC3 Lo V Q -!-□ Use this button for function selection, start and setting. © • Press the Start/Set button so that the lamp next to the Start/Set button is turned off. Fermenting in top (A|5t/Mg,> ® and bottom compartment can only be selected when the lamp is turned off.
AJÎfîli® Sfìistin® ÌÉmÌ here the light goes on when Ferment is seiected. H To ferment two types of Kimchi in one compartment When fermenting the Kimchi 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.
Using method of operating control parts How to store Cabbage Kimchi/Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi When you connect the power, the lamp next to the Start/Set button will be turned on, and you can store the Kimchi in standard temperature without any separate setting. To store Kimchi in top and bottom compartment 0 © [8j _o____ ^ 0 I munnm jnm\ Press the Start/Set button. AIM • When the lock lamp next to the Start/Set button is ( ) turned off, you can select the button.
How to ferment Cabbage Kimchi/Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi When you select the ferment function, the Kimchi becomes sour faster than selecting the storing function, making the storing period shorter. To ferment Kimchi in both top and bottom com Press the Function selection button. • Press the "Function selection" button to select Ferment at top compartment and Ferment at bottom compartment. 3^ Press the Ferment at top compartment and Ferment at bottom compartment buttons.
Using method of operating control parts How to store and ferment Cabbage Kimchi/ Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi To store Kimchi in the top compartment and ferment K i m c h i in the bottom compartment n- Press the Start/Set button. • When the lock lamp next to the Start/Set button is ( ) turned off, you can select the button. Press the Function selection button. • Press the "Function selection" button to select Store at top compartment and Ferment at bottom compartment.
lilil 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 Plastic wrap.
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.
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°C- To store Kimchi for a long period of time Clean 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°c) and make it saltier.
Ti Not a problem Kimchi flavor 'V/lW Kimchi freezes The storing temperature of Kimchi is around 0°C- 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.
Problems of product Noise When you hear "dreruk", "dulkuk" or "woong" sound. 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 "tuktak", "krook", "shik" or "shoo" sound This is the sound of operating the refrigerator from parts moving or refrigerant flowing. So be safe because it is not a problem. ''//iw dulkuk.
Ti Not a problem ^ Icing, dew, ice, water, mold ^//IW _______________________________________ There are dew drops or icing on the inner side of the refrigerator and water is coilected beiowthe refrigerator. • This happens when icing or dew drops are formed from the difference between the internal and external temperature, ^ and it is a natural phenomenon of direct cooling type. Just wipe it off with a dry cloth from time to time.
lilil Checkpoints before requesting for service Problems of product When the 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. When using the step-up transformer, is the power lamp of the transformer on? Turn off the power lamp of the step-up transformer. Is the installed location too hot or cold? Install the refrigerator where the external temperature is between 5 and 43'C.
Checkpoints before requesting for service When the refrigerating food is freezing (over cooling condition) III Di(dn't II Is When there Is a bad smell in the refrigerator When there is icing or dew drof^ forming you put moist or easy to freeze foo(d close to where the cool air comes out? Store the moist or easy to freeze foo(d far from the cool air outlet. the storirig temperature set to "Max"? Change the storing temperature to "Mi(d" or "Min".
Cleaning instructions Problems of product it*ji • Before cleaning For safety always unplug the appliance before cleaning it. • 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.
ill Cleaning instructions 1 • How to revitalize the deodorizer 1. Pull down the front lever of the cover and pull down to separate the cover of the deodorizer. 2. Separate the cover of the deodorizer and then separate the deodorizer. 3. Dry it with a hair dryer or on the sunlight. (It is reusable because the absorbed smell on the deodorizer cleans away.) 4. Reassemble after putting in the cover of the deodorizer.
lilil Customer rights Guide 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.
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