DIMCHAE DOEA-124S Series User manual

Second,
The thick cold air curtain layer between
the cover and the storage compart-
ment keeps cold air inside and pre-
vents warm outside air from entering.
It is a unique technology developed by
dimchae° that keeps kimchi fresh for a
long time.
The cold air curtain preserves
the taste of kimchi.
First,
Vital Fermentation Science takes
dimchae°’s Vitamin Fermentation Sci-
ence, which makes your kimchi deli-
cious and nutritious, one step further.
Vital Fermentation Science makes
kimchi taste good and promotes bet-
ter health and vitality by increasing the
amount of kimchi lactic acid, vitamin C,
and ornithine.
※ What is ornithine?
Ornithine is an amino acid that plays
an important role in increasing the ba-
sal metabolism, improving liver func-
tion, and promoting the secretion of
growth hormone. This acid promotes
health and vitality in adults as well as
in growing children.
Vital Fermentation Science!
Healthy for your Family,
and the delicious taste
of kimchi!
No more worries about
frost with the Ez Clean
function!
Third,
In most refrigerators, frost is formed
because of the dierence between
the inside and outside temperature.
You can easily defrost the refrigerator
by using the Ez Clean function. This
function melts frost in 30 minutes by
increasing the temperature inside the
compartment. When you use the Ez
Clean function, it is important to rst
remove all food from the compart-
ment. Food in the compartment may
be spoiled during defrosting.
Five
Advantages
of

Experience the fresh freezing
function that keeps kimchi
and all other food fresh
and delicious.
With its specialized storage
capability, dimchae° is the
only kimchi refrigerator
that can keep all types
of kimchi.
Fourth,
dimchae°’s new-concept freezing
technology freezes food very slightly
without destroying the tissue when
you are storing food for a short period
of time, and freezes food more fully if
you intend to store it for a long period
of time. The fresh freezing mode freez-
es food slowly, so the defrosting time
is short and the true texture and nutri-
tion of the food is preserved.
Fifth,
dimchae° can store kimchi for a long
period of time. It also dissolves plenty
of CO₂, which helps to bring out the
fresh taste, and keeps kimchi fresher
for a long period of time by slowing
down the growth of the lactic acid bac-
teria that can make kimchi taste bitter.
This new technology developed by
dimchae° prevents kimchi from over-
ripening for the rst three months, af-
ter which it keeps kimchi fresher for a
longer period of time by slowing down
the ripening.
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Dear new owner,
We are pleased to introduce you
to your new friend
, who will keep
your food fresh!
Excellent Features
oered by

Contents
About Your
Safety Information 02
Installation 12
Overview 13
Control Panel 14
Power On/O 17
Using
Storing Newly-made Kimchi after Fermenting
(Fermentation Science)
20
Storing Newly-made Kimchi after Fermenting
(One Night)
22
Storing Kimchi without Fermenting 24
Storing Vegetables/Fruits 25
Storing Meat/Fish 26
Storing Store-bought Kimchi / Storing Kimchi for a
Long Period of Time
28
Using Ez Clean 30
Maintaining
Cleaning dimchae° 34
Storing Food 36
Disassembling and Recycling the Deodorizing Filters 37
Customer Support and Specications
Before You Call for Service 40
Product Disposal Instructions 44
Specications 45
Limited Warranty 46

Safety Information
Installation
Overview
Control Panel
Power On/O
About Your

Safety Information
2
About Your ①
Warning
This product is manufactured to use with the following power supply:
●
DOEA-124S* : 110-115V~, 60Hz,
DOEE-124S*(AU) : 220-240V~, 50Hz
●
The appliance may not work, and may even cause a re,
if it used with a dierent power source or equipment.
Make sure the plug is not bent, and is not crushed by a
heavy object.
●
A damaged plug can cause a re or an electrical shock.
Make sure the plug is not inverted, and is not
pressed by the back of the refrigerator.
●
If water leaks and contacts the cable, it may cause a
re or electrical shock.
The following information will help you to prevent potential hazards that can hurt you
and damage your appliance. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual for
your safety and the safe use of your appliance.
Warning
You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow this instruction.
Caution
You may be injured or your appliance may be damaged if you do not follow
this instruction.
You should refer to this note when using your appliance.
Note
Installation Instructions

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Safety Information
Warning
Do not modify or extend the power cable.
●
Cable damage may cause electric shock or a re.
Remove dust or any debris on the plug using a clean
dry towel before plugging it in.
●
Dust and debris on the plug may prevent connection
to the electrical outlet and cause a re.
Connect to a separated circuit socket that is dedicated
to the appliance.
●
If you insert too many plugs into sockets on the same
power line, it may cause a re by overheating the line.
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose
outlet.
●
These may cause a re, short circuit, and electric
shock.
Use a wall outlet connected to a circuit breaker, or
make sure that the appliance is adequately grounded.
●
Connect your appliance to a wall outlet connected to
a circuit breaker or with a ground terminal.
●
Alternatively, purchase a grounding wire, connect
with a grounding terminal on the wall socket or a
copper plate, and bury it in the ground.
●
Grounding to a gas pipe, a plastic water pipe or
a telephone cable is not permitted under any
circumstances.

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Warning
Do not insert a metal stick or your hands into the
machine room cover on the top or into the area
under the appliance.
●
This may cause electrical shock or injury.
Do not install the appliance in a location that is damp or
wet, dusty, or near water.
●
This may cause a re or an electrical shock.
If you absolutely need to use an extension cord, only use a grounded 3-wire
extension cord with a 3-prong grounding plug and outlet.
●
For North America (DOEA-124S*)
: Use a 115-120V 15 A (minimum) extension cord.
●
For Australia (DOEE-124S*(AU))
: Use a 250 V 10 A (minimum) extension cord.
If you use an auxiliary power line, use a grounded line.
Do not install the appliance in a location where it
is likely to overheat or where it will be exposed to
direct sunlight. Keep heating devices away from
your appliance.
●
It may cause a re or explosion.
Caution
Do not tilt the appliance more than 45° when moving it.
●
Oil in the compressor may run down to the pipe,
causing failure of the appliance.
●
If the appliance happens to be tilted more than 45°,
let it stand for 30 to 40 minutes before plugging it in.

5
Safety Information
Caution
Set the appliance on a stable and at surface.
●
A non-at surface may cause noise from the appliance
and distortion of the appliance.
●
If you set your appliance up on a non-at surface,
make the front slightly higher than rear using the height adjustment screws.
Make sure you provide an adequate space of, at
least 4 inches (10 cm), around the appliance for
ventilation when you set up your installation area.
●
Inadequate space may reduce product performance
and increase power consumption.
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Do not install the appliance in a location that is hot, excessively cold, or
exposed to direct sunlight.
●
The appliance may become discolored.
●
The recommended installation temperature for the
appliance is 20˚C to 30˚C (68ºF to 86ºF).
●
The cooling eect of the appliance may be reduced,
increasing the power consumption.
If you are going to move or carry the appliance, please refer to the following.
▶ Before moving the appliancee:
①
Empty the refrigerator. ③ Tape around the door to
keep it from opening
②
Disconnect the power
plug.

6
Warning
Do not touch the plug or wall socket with wet hands.
●
Doing so may cause an electric shock.
▶ Do not drag or pull the appliance. Lift and move it.
▶ Be careful not to spill water remaining in the drain
spout when moving or shifting the appliance.
Keep away from heat and do not store or use
ammable materials (benzene, thinner, alcohol,
ether, cosmetics, etc.) near the refrigerator.
●
This may cause a re or explosion due to the
chemical change of contents.
Do not place a vase, cup, cosmetics, chemicals, or a
vessel lled with water on the appliance.
●
There is the risk of re, electric shock, or injury if such
objects fall.
If you detect smoke or a burning smell, immediately
unplug the power cord and contact your service
center.
●
There is a risk of re, electric shock, or breakdown.
Instructions for Use

7
Safety Information
Warning
Do not spray water or clean the inside or outside the
appliance with benzene or thinner.
●
This may cause a re or an electric shock and damage
the electric insulator.
●
Use lukewarm water or neutral detergent to clean the
appliance.
Do not allow babies or children to go inside the appliance.
●
They may be hurt, seriously injured or even die from
suocation or cold if trapped.
If you detect any leakage of refrigerant gas,
immediately ventilate the area, and do not touch
the appliance or the power cord.
●
Touching may cause a re or explosion due to
a spark.
Do not light a candle in the appliance to remove bad
smells.
●
This may cause an explosion or re.
The appliance should only be disassembled, repaired, or
remodeled by a qualied service engineer.
●
If an unqualied person attempts to repair the appliance,
it may cause re, injury, or electric shock.
If the appliance becomes ooded, contact the nearest
service center before attempting to operate the appliance.
●
This may cause an electrical shock or a re.
●
Contact a qualied service engineer to check the
appliance.

8
Warning
Caution
If you are using kimchi containers in the microwave, open the
cover and use the microwave in reheat mode only.
●
If you close the cover or use the microwave in another mode,
the kimchi container may become deformed.
Keep food in a container covered with plastic wrap.
●
If you don’t, the smell of food may permeate the appliance.
Do not keep live pets or animals in the appliance.
●
The animal may be hurt, seriously injured or die from
suocation and cold.
Before disposing of your appliance:
●
Remove the doors to avoid the risk of child entrapment.
Do not put a cloth or towel on the top of the appliance.
●
If you put something on the top, it may degrade the
performance of the appliance by preventing heat
emission.
Even if you are storing food in cold storage or chill mode,
please keep an eye on your food.
●
Food can go bad even in the refrigerator, depending on
the expiration date and the kind of food.

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Safety Information
Caution
Move the container by its handles, using both hands, after locking all (four)
locks of the cover.
●
If you use the container without locking all of the cover locks, the cover may
become detached from the container, and you may be hurt.
●
Move the container by the handles using both hands.
●
If you move the container while it contains heavy objects
such as stone, metal, etc., the handle may become
detached from the container. This may cause injury.
Put the upper container on the lower container after completely laying the
handles on the cover.
●
If you place the upper container on the lower container
while the handles of the lower container are erect,
the lower container may be broken by the weight
of the upper container or the cover of the lower
container may be opened, which can make kimchi go bad.
Caution
Do not spray water on the appliance. Clean the control
panel using a dry cloth to keep the control panel dry.
●
Water may cause distortion and damage to the appliance.
Use a soft cloth or sponge with lukewarm water or neutral detergent to clean
the surface of the appliance. Completely wipe remaining water and detergent
o the surface of the appliance using a soft, dry cloth.
●
If you use cleaning products containing alcohol or
chlorine, it may cause distortion or damage to the
appliance.
Management Instructions

10
Caution
If the compartment is covered with lots of frost, press the
[Ez Clean] button to defrost after pulling out the containers
and opening the cover. After defrosting, wipe o water and
remaining frost with a soft, dry cloth.
●
Do not use sharp objects like a knife, ice pick, etc.
●
Do not use a hair dryer to speed up the defrosting process.
●
Frost is a natural state of the refrigerator that results from the
dierence between the inside and outside temperature.
If the control panel indicators blink and you hear
alert sounds, it means the appliance has problems.
Press any button and contact your service provider.
Do not stack kimchi containers that you are not using, and
keep them in the shade.
●
If kimchi containers are exposed to direct sunlight,
that may become discolored.
●
If you stack kimchi containers, the upper container may not
pull out from the lower container. Close the cover and keep
each kimchi container separately.
When moving the appliance, x the door with tape.
●
Swinging doors may hurt your hands or damage the
appliance when you move the appliance.

Safety Information
Tips for power saving
11
Follow the instructions below to save power.
1
Do not open the door frequently.
If you open the door frequently, cool air will escape
from the inside of the appliance. When this happens,
the compressor starts operating to cool down the
temperature, increasing power consumption.
2
Cool down hot food before putting it in the appliance.
Hot food raises the inside temperature of the appliance,
causing increased electricity consumption.
3
Do not open the door during power failure.
A power failure lasting less than two hours should not
aect food in the appliance.
4
Unplug the power cord of the appliance if you do not
intend to use it for a long time.
5
Avoid areas that are exposed to direct sunlight, hot,
or are near heat sources.
The recommended installation temperature for the
appliance is 20˚C to 30˚C (68˚F to 86˚F).
If you install the appliance in a location where the
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Pack food in small portions.
This should help to save power by cooling the food
quickly and evenly.
surrounding temperature is high, the compressor will start operating to cool
down the temperature, which causes increased electricity consumption.

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About Your ①
Installation
■ Before installation, read “Safety Information”in this manual.
■ Select the location where you are going to install after referring to “Installation
Instructions” in “Safety Information”in this manual.
■ You must follow the safety information related to power, and use a grounded power
outlet.
Install the appliance in a place where it is:
▶ Not exposed to direct sunshine.
▶ Far from any direct exposure to a heat source.
▶ Not wet or dusty.
▶ The temperature does not get excessively low (recommended
installation temperature is 20˚C to 30˚C (68ºF to 86ºF).
▶ Has a strong and at oor.
▶ Has sucient space (more than 10cm) at the left, right, back, and top to
allow for air circulation.
After installing:
▶ Plug the power cord into the socket.
▶ Insert food 3~4 hours after plugging in the power cord.
▶ If you need to unplug the appliance, wait for more than 5 minutes
before plugging it back in.

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About Your ②
Overview
▶ Depending on the model, the specications, color, and appearance of
the appliance and container may vary.
▶ The compartment has kimchi containers and a lter.
Kimchi container
You can store kimchi in the
container.
Height-adjustment screw
Use to adjust the front side height
of the appliance.
Cover of the compartment
This cover keeps cold air in,
preventing it from escaping.
Deodorizing lter
This lter removes odors in the
compartment. Each compartment
has a lter.
Control panel
Control and select the operation mode
for each compartment.

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About Your ③
Control Panel
Control panel is located on the front of the appliance. You can set the functions of the
compartment.
Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access the diverse functions of dimchaeº.
▶ If you don’t press any button while in Unlock mode, the control panel
will display the current status of operation for 25 seconds and then
return to Lock mode.
Store-bought Kimchi/
Long-term Storage button
03
Storage Select button
04
One Night button
05
Fermentation Science button
06
Power button
07
Lock/Unlock button
01
Ez Clean button
02
01
Lock/Unlock button
▶
You can adjust functions after changing to Unlock
mode by pressing and holding the [Lock/Unlock]
button for more than 3 seconds.
잠금상태 풀림상태

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Control Panel
구입김치/장기보관
(Store-bought Kimchi/Long-term Storage) button
▶
In Unlock mode, press this button repeatedly the desired storage
mode is selected.
● 구입김치 :
Set to this mode to store kimchi that has been
store-bought.
●
장기보관 :
Set to this mode to store kimchi for a long period of
time by suppressing ripening.
03
Ez Clean button
▶
Use to defrost and clean the compartment. You must remove all
food in the compartment and open the door before using this
function.
02
보관선택 (Storage Select) button
▶
Use to select the storage mode
(채소/과일, 김치류, 생동)
and the
storage strength
(강, 표준, 약)
.
In Unlock mode, press this button repeatedly until the desired
storage mode is selected. You can toggle through the storage
modes in the following order.
김치류(표준 → 강 → 약) → 채소/과일(표준 → 강 → 약)
→ 생동(표준 → 강 → 약)
● 채소/과일 :
Set to this mode to keep fruits or vegetables
(and rice or fermented soybean paste) fresh.
●
김치류 :
Set to this mode to keep kimchi (baechu kimchi,
mul-kimchi, radish kimchi) fresh.
●
생동 :
Set to this mode to keep meat and sh fresh and slightly
frozen.
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