Kimchi refrigerator User's Guide Model: GR-K243UG 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 Easy installation With a nice design to fit well with any place in the kitchen, the refrigerator can be installed any location where there temperature is between 5 to 43°C. Storage and seasoning at the same time You can separately select to store and season the lid left/right and drawer left/right compartment. (But drawer right compartment is only for storage.
Table of content Safety precautions ......................................................................................................... 4 Cautions during use ..................................................................................................... 9 Installation method ..................................................................................................... 10 Moving 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 ▶ Not keeping the instruction may cause severe danger such as death or serious wound. The instruction should be followed. 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. It can cause a fire or electrical shock or cause an injury from falling off. • The product may be damaged, resulting in fire or electrical shock. • If the refrigerant is leaked, it can cause problems to the cooling function resulting in overly seasoned Kimchi. 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. 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 Caution ▶ It can damage the house or appliance. Always take special caution. When operating the doors, be sure to avoid placing your hands where the doors could close on them. Do not stick your hand or a metal rod on the lid part or under the appliance, climb on the door or go inside after opening the door. The hinge mechanism includes a buffer that causes the door to close automatically when it reaches an angle of 20°. Having your hands in the way could result in injury.
Cautions during use Do not overfill the Kimchi storage containers. As Kimchi is fermented, it increases in volume and the juice can overflow. Also if the container lid is open on one end, the Kimchi will turn sour quickly and mold may form. Fill the container only up to 80% and firmly close the lid. If you use a plastic wrap or clean plastic wrap on top of the Kimchi surface, you can store Kimchi for a longer period. 80% Do not pour Kimchi directly into the appliance nor store Kimchi in plastic bags.
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 is subject to direct sunlight. 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 and change the color of the refrigerator. Maintain a suitable clearance around the appliance.
Ground safely. 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. Power outlet for AC 115V 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 • Remove all food from the appliance and secure the Kimchi containers and doors with tape. • 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. Rear side When transporting • When sliding and moving the appliance, turn the horizontal adjusting leg counterclockwise ( ) all the way and tighten it.
Name of each part Left door Right door 나노 Deodorizer 참숯 탈취 나노참 숯탈취 도어쿨링 시스템 나노 참숯 탈취 도어쿨링 시스템 Kimchi storage container - Store food in the Kimchi container. Vegetable freshness storage container ※ The size and shape of the Kimchi container may vary among models. If you store food for a long time or store Kimchi in "Max" temperature, the vegetable/fruit can freeze.
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 DIOS Kimchi Refrigerator, you must press the Lock/Unlock button for lid left compartment 일반 5 5 3 2 4 4 2 1 drawer left compartment ※ The button shape of display could be changed for the better performance. 1 2 This prevents any unintended changes of setting from children.
▶ The color of the display may vary depending on the model. more than 2 seconds to unlock the control. lid right compartment 4 2 2 3 5 5 drawer right compartment This button selects the degree of seasoning for the Kimchi. 5 You can turn on/off the power of lid left/right compartment and drawer left/right compartment. • For lid left and right compartment, you can select . Cabbage Kimchi/Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi • For drawer left compartment, you can select Cabbage Kimchi/Broth Kimchi/Old .
Using method of operating control parts Storing Kimchi When you connect the power, you can store the Kimchi at standard temperature without any setting. To store Cabbage Kimchi 2 1 3 ※ The button shape of display could be changed for the better performance. 1 Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. 2 sec Korean Kimchi • Press the "Lock/Unlock" button more than 2 seconds. The lamp above the Lock/Unlock button is turned off, and the control becomes unlocked.
2 Press the Store button. • Select the desired Kimchi type and storing stage by pressing the "Store" button. Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows.
Using method of operating control parts Rhythm fermenting (seasoning) Cabbage Kimchi/Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi Caution If you select the rhythm ferment (seasoning), the storing period will be shorter than selecting store. Seasoning and rhythm fermenting are the same function. To ferment Cabbage Kimchi 2 1 3 ※ The button shape of display could be changed for the better performance. 1 Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
2 Press the Ferment Button • Select the type of Kimchi and the fermenting stage by pressing the Ferment button. • Every time you press button, the menu will switch as follows. Cabbage Kimchi (total 6 stages): Radish Kimchi, Broth Kimchi (total 5 stages): • For lid left and right compartment, you can select Cabbage Kimchi/Radish Kimchi/Broth Kimchi. Using method Old Kimchi, Chungukjang (total 3 stages): • For drawer left compartment, you can select Cabbage Kimchi/Broth Kimchi/Old Kimchi/Chungukjang.
Using method of operating control parts Storing the flavor of Kimchi This function maintains the current flavor of the stored Kimchi for a long time. (This can only be selected for Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi, Radish Kimchi, Broth Kimchi) in lid left/right compartment.) To store the Kimchi with Flavor Keeping 2 1 3 ※ The button shape of display could be changed for the better performance. 1 Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. • Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds.
2 Press the Flavor Keeping button. • If you press the Flavor Keeping button, the "Flavor Keeping" button will light up. 3 Press the Lock/Unlock button again. • Press the Lock/Unlock button when you are done with the setting. Using method • Flavor Keeping can only be selected for Kimchi (Cabbage, Radish and Broth Kimchi) and not for Vegetable/Fruit, Light Freezing and Freezing. The letter below the lock changes from "Unlock" to "Lock" to start Flavor keeping.
Using method of operating control parts Storing vegetable/fruit, light freezing, freezing food and storing rice Vegetable/Fruit Light freezing ~ This function stores the vegetable/fruit fresh for a long time. Freezing ~ This is good for storing raw fish or meat to eat within 10 days. Rice ~ This is good for freezing food to store for a long time or frozen food. ~ You can store rice as the newly cropped taste with no bugs.
2 Press the Store button. • Select the desired Kimchi type and storing stage by pressing the "Store" button. • Every time you press button, the menu will switch as follows.
Using method of operating control parts Caution during vegetable/fruit and light freezing, rice storage 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.
Note the following when storing rice ■ When storing rice in drawer right compartment During the humid rainy period in summer, dew drops can form on the cover of the drawer storage container in the drawer compartment. When this happens, wipe them off with a dry cloth. ■ Rice is very sensitive to humidity. Using method When the power is turned off temporarily from a power outage or for cleaning, check if there is any water within the rice storage compartment and wipe it off with a dry cloth.
Using method of operating control parts Fermenting Chungukjang You can easily make Chungukjang that is good for your health. To ferment the Chungukjang well, you have to ferment the completely boiled soybeans in the drawer left compartment. For more details, refer to page 32 (How to make delicious Chungukjang) To ferment the Chungukjang in the drawer left compartment 2 1 3 ※ The button shape of display could be changed for the better performance.
2 Press the Store button. • Select one from Fresh>Standard>Mature (3 stage) degree of Chungukjang by pressing the Ferment button. • Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows. Cabbage Kimchi (total 5 stages): Broth Kimchi (total 5 stages): ※ Drawer left compartment does not have the Cabbage Kimchi underground fermenting function and Radish Kimchi fermenting function.
Using method of operating control parts Fermenting the Old Kimchi You can taste a nicely salted and acidulous Old Kimchi. If you ripen the Kimchi made more saltily and with less subsidiaries, (red pepper power, garlic, etc.) you can get the tastily Old Kimchi. Please refer to page 34 (How to make delicious the Old Kimchi) for details. ※ The period to ripen the Old Kimchi is around a month (23-30 days) which is longer than generally ripe Kimchi.
2 Press the Store button. • Select one from Fresh>Standard>Mature (3 stage) degree of Old Kimchi by pressing the Ferment button. • Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows. Cabbage Kimchi (total 5 stages): Broth Kimchi (total 5 stages): ※ Drawer left compartment does not have the Cabbage Kimchi underground fermenting function and Radish Kimchi fermenting function.
Using method of operating control parts Storing Chungukjang To store Chungukjang in drawer left compartment 2 1 3 ※ The button shape of display could be changed for the better performance. 1 Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. • Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. 2 sec 2 The letter below the lock changes from "Lock" to "Unlock" to enable other functions. Press the Store button. • Select the desired storing stage of Chungukjang by pressing the "Store" button.
Storing the Old Kimchi To store the Old Kimchi in drawer left compartment 2 3 ※ The button shape of display could be changed for the better performance. 1 Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. • Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. 2 sec 2 Using method 1 The letter below the lock changes from "Lock" to "Unlock" to enable other functions. Press the Store button. • Select the desired storing stage of Chungukjang by pressing the "Store" button.
How to make delicious Chungukjang and general knowledge about Chungukjang How to make delicious Chungukjang 1 Prepare ingredients (soybeans) Domestic soybeans (raw, Baktae) 500g, large cooker, Chungukjang tray Domestic soybean 500g Large, think and heavy cook for boiling long hours Tray ※ Some imported or old soybeans with preservative may not be fermented.
5 Store Chungukjang When the Chungukjang is fermented (35 to 42 hours), the remaining time will be shown as "0 hours", and it will automatically switch to Chungukjang storing in "Mid" temperature. When the fermenting process is complete, store the Chungukjang in the storage container and leave it in the drawer left compartment. When Chungukjang is done, wash the tray and basket, and wipe the inner part of the drawer with a neutral cleaner to reduce the Chungukjang smell.
How to make delicious Old Kimchi 1 Preparation of materials Please prepare basic materials such as Cabbages for winter reservation, red pepper powder, mashed garlic, mashed ginger, green onion, pickled anchovies (a little), pickled shrimps, salt, etc. The ratio of subsidiaries is according to the table on the right. Basically, the Old Kimchi should be made more saltily than the general Kimchi. Caution • You should use the cabbage for winter reservation.
Proper food storage 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.
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 . To store Kimchi for a long period of time Clean plastic wrap Using method 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.
Cleaning instructions 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.
How to reuse the deodorizer Press the back latch of the deodorizer cover and pull up the cover. Open the cover and remove the deodorant block. Dry it with a hair dryer or leave it in the sun for a couple of hours. Replace the deodorant block into the hold and close the cover. (The odor leaves the deodorizer block and it can be reused.) 축냉제 Cooling pack Using method 나노참숯탈취 ※ The shape and size of the deodorant block can differ by the model. After cleaning Plug the power plug.
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.
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. There are dew drops or icing on the inner side of the refrigerator and water is collected below the refrigerator.
Not a problem 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. woong~ dulkuk When you hear "tuk tak", "krook", "shik" or "shoo" sound tuk! tak! This is the sound of operating the refrigerator from parts moving or refrigerant flowing. So be safe because it is not a problem.
The Old Kimchi It takes too long time to ferment the Old Kimchi. The Old Kimchi is the Kimchi which is fully ripened in the pot at least for one year up to 5 years. It tastes of nicely salty, acidulous, bitterish, and deeply flavorous. And, the acidity level is around 1.0% which is much higher than the general Kimchi. It takes a long time before you can eat the Old Kimchi. This is the function to be able to eat it within one month.
Checkpoints before requesting for service Check When the cooling does not work at all When the cooling is not working well ֯ 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 ֯ Check the storing button by the food type. ֯ Is the storing temperature set to "Max"? ֯ Change the storing temperature to "Mid" or "Min". ֯ Are you storing the food in a storing container? ֯ Put the food in the storing container for storage. When there is a bad smell in the refrigerator ֯ Have you sealed the food with a strong smell? ֯ Store food with strong smell in a sealed container.
Checkpoints before requesting for service Check Chungukjang is not fermented ֯ Did you adequately soak the soybeans in water and boiled them completely? ֯ Did you cool down the soybeans before putting them in the drawer left compartment of the refrigerator? ֯ Did you open the door during fermenting? ֯ Did the water drops from the cover of the tray fall? ֯ Did you use imported or old soybeans? ֯ Did the resin (bacteria) form? Resolution ֯ Soak the soybeans (Baktae) in the water for 10 to 14 hours and
Check When there is bad smell from Chungukjang ֯ Did you drain the boiled soybeans? ֯ When completely boiling the soybeans, put them in the tray and drain/cool them. If the beans have too much moisture, it can smell sour and if too little moisture, the surface can dry off to block the fermenting. Drain for about 15 minutes while cooling down. When cooling the beans shake to mix them about 2 to 3 times.
Checkpoints before requesting for service The kimchi smells too strong 48 ֯ Is the drawer closed completely? In case that the drawer is not completely closed, the smell comes out from the refrigerator. Please close it completely. ֯ Is the cover of the kimchi container closed completely? Because the period to ripen the Old Kimchi is longer and acidity is higher than generally ripe Kimchi, it has the stronger smell of its own. Please close the container supplied.
Custmer 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 Product size Total capacity 242.6L Lid left compartment 94.3L Lid right compartment 94.
