LG GR-K192UF User manual

Kimchi refrigerator
P/No. MFL31452704
User's Guide
GR-K192UF
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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Table of content
Safety precautions .......................................................................................................... 4
Cautions during use ...................................................................................................... 9
Installation method ...................................................................................................... 10
Moving and voltage changing method ........................................................ 12
Name of each part ........................................................................................................ 13
Name and function of operating control parts ........................... 14
Using method of operating control parts .................................... 16
•Howtostorefood(Kimchi,Vegetable,frozenfood) ............... 16
•Howtostorekimchideliciously ............................................................ 17
•RhythmicfermentationofCabbagekimchi/Radishkimchi/
Brothkimchi.................................................................................................... 18
Caution during vegetable and light freezing storage ................ 20
General knowledge about Kimchi ................................................. 21
Proper food storage .........................................................................23
Customer rights ............................................................................... 30
Product specification ...................................................................... 31
Cleaning instructions ...................................................................... 24
Not a problem ................................................................................... 26
Checkpoints before requesting for service ................................. 28
Using
method
Guide
Problems
of
product

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Safety precautions
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.
Safety precautions must be observed to prevent accident or injury.
When connecting the power
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.
▶ Not keeping the instruction may cause severe danger such as death
or serious wound. The instruction should be followed.
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.

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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
Ben
zene Ester
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.
Do not use the appliance for any other
purpose than home use. (Do not use for
storing pharmaceuticals or test material or
use for shipping container.)
• This appliance is made for household use
only. When it is used as a shipping
container, unexpected accidents (electrical
shot, fire etc.) may occur as a result of high
temperature or moisture, vibration etc.
• When pharmaceuticals
are stored for
extended
periods, their
quality may
deteriorate.

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Safety precautions
thinner
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 tools to defrost or
remove ice from the appliance.
• 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.

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Do not climb on top of the refrigerator or go
inside the refrigerator after opening the door.
• The refrigerator may fall over or the person can fall from the
refrigerator to get injured.Especially when the refrigerator is
installed on the veranda, child can
fall from the refrigerator
and cause death.
• Child can suffocate when
trapped inside the refrigerator.
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 an official
service technician
before you can use the product.
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

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Safety precautions
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.
When operating the doors, be sure to
avoid placing your hands where the doors
could close on them.
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.
Do not insert your hands or metal rod into the
cover, the bottom of the refrigerator or others.
Because the inside of the refrigerator is
covered with metal plate, it may cause electric
shock or injury.
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.
Caution
▶ Itcandamagethehouseorappliance.Alwaystakespecialcaution.

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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.
Do not pour Kimchi directly into the appliance nor store
Kimchi in plastic bags.
If you put Kimchi directly into the appliance, it may freeze, become contaminated,
or deteriorate in quality. Always make and store Kimchi only in the containers
provided. It can reduce the product performance or cause an electrical shock or fire.
When putting the Kimchi container into and out of the appliance,
hold them gently by the handle.
The floor of the compartment can be damaged from the impact.
(The design of the Kimchi containers may be vary among different models.)
육류
생선
김치
야채
과일
냉동
식품
After storing the Kimchi for 3-4 days, check if there is any spill.
As part of the initial fermenting process, the juice can overflow, in which case
you cannot store the Kimchi for a long period of time.
If you store vegetable/fruit while you are storing Kimchi,
be sure to keep them in the fresh vegetable storage container.
Fruits and vegetables may be frozen when stored for a long time or when
kept at the maximum storage temperature. Do not store tropical fruits
(banana, pineapple etc.) which can go bad at low temperature.
육류
생선
김치
야채
과일
냉동
식품
80%
육류
생선
육류
생선
김치김치
야채
과일
야채
과일
냉동
식품
냉동
식품
Be sure to use enough salt when preparing Kimchi.
The amount of salt significantly affects the fermenting speed. A small amount of
Kimchi intended for immediate consumption can be prepared with little salt. But
large quantities of Kimchi to be stored for longer periods must contain more salt.
Do not mix various different types of food in
the left or right compartment.
If you select the left compartment to freezing and put frozen food, Kimchi,
vegetable/fruit all mixed into it, the Kimchi and vegetable/fruit may freeze.

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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 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.
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.
• Instable installation may cause to fall the
refrigerator to damage you.
When pushing the appliance in,
make sure the power cord is not
pressed by the bottom or back of
the product.
It can cause fire or electrical
shock. If you hang the power cord
to the hanger on the back of the
product, you will be able to reduce
the possibility of the power cord
being pressed.
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 10cm.
Power cord hanger
More than
10cm.

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Advantages of the product
■This product is exclusively for 115V/60Hz.
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.
Various food storage capabilities
You can not only store and ferment
Kimchi but also use exclusively for
freezing to expand your variety of
food to store.
Storage and seasoning
at the same time
You can separately select to store and
season the left and right
compartment.
Door that is easy to open and close
With an absorption device attached
to the door, the door can be lightly
opened and slowly closed to
minimize the impact.
Automatic humidity control
With a Automatic humidity control installed
on the lid of the vegetable compartment, it
will absorb moisture when overly humid and
adds moisture when overly dry to keep the
freshness of the vegetable.
High quality seal type Kimchi storage
container
The Kimchi storage container with
high usability and seal will keep the
Kimchi flavor fresh. (The shape of the
Kimchi storage container can differ
depending on the model).
Strong deodorizing function
Both left and right compartments
have a separately installed
"deodorizer" to reduce the smell of
Kimchi. When the deodorizing effect
is reduced, clean the internal sides of
the refrigerator and reuse the
deodorizer. (Refer to page 24 for
methods on cleaning the refrigerator
and reusing the deodorizer.)
Absorb
moisture Release moisture
Overly
humid
Humid
deficiency

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Do this after installation
■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.
Caution

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Moving and voltage changing method
Before transportation
When transporting
• 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.
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.
• After completing the transportation,
turn the horizontal adjusting leg
clockwise( ) to level the balance,
and use the left and right side handle to
move the appliance.
• 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.
Horizontal adjustment leg
(Bottom handle part)
Rear side
Rear
side
■This product is exclusively for 115V/60Hz.

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Name of each part
나노참숯탈취
나노참숯탈취
Horizontal adjustment leg
If you store food for a long time
or store Kimchi in "Max"
temperature, the vegetable/fruit
can freeze.
Vegetable freshness storage container
Adjust the height to level the
appliance when installing or after
moving the appliance.
Carrying handle
Right door
- Store food in the
Kimchi container.
※ The size and shape of the
Kimchi container may
vary among models.
Kimchi storage container
Deodorizer
Left door
※The shape of the display
may vary among models.
Control panel
Proper opening/closing method
of Kimchi container
■When opening
Lift all the wings in the
arrow direction and open
the container.
■When closing
In the opposite way as
opening the container, push
down all the wings in the
arrow direction to close the
container. If the direction of
the lid is not correct, turn the
lid and close the container properly.
Vegetable freshness storage container
Container for storing Kimchi and vegetable/
fruit simultaneously in the same compartment.
Caution
If you store food for a long time or store Kimchi in
"Max" temperature, the vegetable/fruit can freeze.
Lid
Close the lid tightly.
Inner basket
Keep vegetables or fruits
in the basket.
Outer basket
Check and empty the outer
basket regularly because
condensation often collects here.

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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
1
1
3
5 5
4
This prevents any unintended changes of setting from children.
• Before using any function, you must press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2
seconds until the "Unlock" button lights up.
• When you are finished with the settings in the Unlock status, press the Lock/Unlock
button until the "Lock" button lights up to set to Lock status.
•
When the Kimchi refrigerator is turned on for the first time, it is "unlocked" for one minute.
It is automatically "locked" after one minute.
2
In Lock status, when you press any function button, the light next to the Lock LED
will blink 3 times. If you do not press any button for more than 60 seconds in
Unlock status, it will automatically switch to Lock status.
2
3
4
2
Left compartment operation part Right compartment operation part
This button sets the storing food and storing temperature.
Kimchi storing :Mid →Max →Min
Vegetable storing : Mid →Max →Min
changes in the order
Light freeze →Freeze
• Select the right temperature according to the type of food to store and the degree of saltiness of the Kimchi.

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▶The color of the display may vary depending on the model.
more than 2 seconds to unlock the control.
This button turns on and off the left or right compartment.
• To turn off the power of one compartment, press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2
seconds until "Unlock" button lights up and the press the power button of the compartment to
turn off for more than 2 seconds until the "Power off"[ ] button lights up.
• To turn on the power, press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds until "Unlock"
button lights up and the lightly press the power button.
5
This button maintains the delicious Kimchi fresh.
• I f you feel that the flavor is right during the storing and fermenting process of the Kimchi, you can
press the Flavor Keeping button to keep the current flavor of the Kimchi for a longer period of time.
• This can only be selected for Kimchi (Cabbage, Radish and Mul Kimchi) storing and fermenting
(seasoning) process.
3
This button selects the degree of seasoning for the Kimchi.
• Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows.
• Underground fermentation can only be selected for radish Kimchi.
• Select the right fermenting stage according to the type of food to store and
the degree of saltiness of the Kimchi.
4
Cabbage Kimchi (total 4 stages):
Radish Kimchi, Broth Kimchi (total 3 stages):
■Always check which compartment to store or ferment the food.
For example, if you want to ferment the Kimchi in the left compartment, store the Kimchi
in the left compartment and press the Ferment button for the left compartment.
Using method

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Using method of operating control parts
How to store food (Kimchi, Vegetable, frozen food)
To store the Kimchi with Kimchi/Vegetable/frozen food in left and right compartment
1
Press the Lock/Unlock button
for more than 2 seconds.
• Press the Lock/Unlock button for
more than 2 seconds.
The "Unlock" light of the
Lock/Unlock button must be on to
use other functions.
3
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
2
Press the Store button.
• Press the Lock/Unlock button when you are done with the setting.
The Kimchi storing process starts when the "Lock"
button lights up.
• 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.
• Select the right temperature according to the type of food to store and the
degree of saltiness of the Kimchi.
For[Kimchi : Mid]
2 sec
2
1 3
2
When you connect the power and the control panel is on, you can store the Kimchi at
standard temperature without any setting.
■
There are about 200 types of Korean Kimchi. The optimal storing temperature differs by
the Kimchi type and the seasoning used for the Kimchi. Adjust the temperature of "Min",
"Mid" and "Max" depending on the type and condition of the Kimchi.
■
What is the "Light freeze" function?
It is the convenient function by reducing the cooking time while storing the food to eat within a short time such as meat
and fish at about -5℃ and quickly thawing.
(You should eat food as soon as possible because the food can not be stored for a long time at the "Light freeze" function.)
Korean Kimchi
Kimchi storing :Mid →Max →Min
Vegetable storing : Mid →Max →Min
changes in the order
changes in the order
changes in the order
Light freeze →Freeze

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This function maintains the current flavor of the stored Kimchi for a long time.
How to store kimchi deliciously
To store the Kimchi with Flavor Keeping in left and right compartment
3
Press the Lock/Unlock button again.
2
Press the Flavor Keeping button.
• Press the Lock/Unlock button when you are done with the setting.
The Flavor Keeping process starts when the "Lock"
button lights up.
• If you press the Flavor Keeping button, the "Flavor Keeping" button will light up.
• Flavor Keeping can only be selected for Kimchi (Cabbage, Radish and Mul
Kimchi) and not for Vegetable, Light Freezing and Freezing.
1
Press the Lock/Unlock button
for more than 2 seconds.
• Press the Lock/Unlock button for
more than 2 seconds.
The "Unlock" light of the
Lock/Unlock button must be on to
use other functions.
2 sec
2
1 3
2
■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
When the seasoning
process is complete
Using method

Using method of operating control parts
To ferment Kimchi in left and right compartment
2
Press the Ferment button.
• Select the type of Kimchi and the fermenting stage by pressing the Ferment button.
• Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows.
For[Cabbage Kimchi : standard]
Cabbage Kimchi (total 4 stages):
1
Press the Lock/Unlock button
for more than 2 seconds.
• Press the Lock/Unlock button for
more than 2 seconds.
The "Unlock" light of the
Lock/Unlock button must be on to
use other functions.
2초
2
1 3
2
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If you select the rhythm ferment (seasoning), the storing period will be shorter
than selecting store. Seasoning and rhythm fermenting are the same function.
Rhythmic fermentation of Cabbage kimchi/Radish kimchi/ Broth kimchi
Caution

3
Press the Lock/Unlock Button again.
•
After completing to set up, press “Lock/Unlock” button.
“Lock” is displayed at Lock/Unlock" button, it starts
fermenting kimchi, and it displays the remaining
time to complete fermenting. The remaining time depends on
season, temperature, and temperature of kimchi.
2
Press the Ferment Button
Radish Kimchi, Broth Kimchi (total 3 stages):
For[Cabbage Kimchi : standard]
• Select the right fermenting stage according to the type of food to store
and the degree of saltiness of the Kimchi.
•
Underground fermentation can only be selected for radish Kimchi.
•
Select the type of Kimchi and the fermenting stage by pressing the Ferment button.
• Every time you press the button, the menu will switch as follows.
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■
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
→
Radish
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
→
Fresh
→
Standard
→
Mature.
■
About underground fermenting
This is the fermenting method of bringing out the deep taste of Kimchi by storing the
Cabbage Kimchi underground during the cold winter.
■
To ferment the Kimchi more
Select Standard or Mature for fermenting.
When
fermenting the
Kimchi
Using method

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Caution during vegetable and light freezing storage
Note the following when storing vegetable
■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 vegetable when storing Kimchi, store the
vegetable in the vegetable freshness container.
If you store food for a long time or store Kimchi in "Max" temperature,
the vegetable can freeze.
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.
Caution
If you store Kimchi, vegetable or fruit in light freezing,
they can all freeze.