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