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LG GR-K243PRA | User Guide - Page 1
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. MFL31452705
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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. Various food storage capabilities You can not only store and ferment Kimchi but also store
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Kimchi 34 Proper food storage 35 General knowledge about Kimchi 36 Cleaning instructions 38 Using method Not a problem 40 Checkpoints before requesting for service 44 Problems of product Customer rights 49 Product specification 50 Guide ■ This product is exclusively for 115V/60Hz. 3
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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
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wet, or has a poor connection, it can cause a fire and electrical shock. Ground properly during installation. It can cause electrical shock in case of a problem or leakage. When using the refrigerator Do not use or store fire devices and flammable products (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemical, LP gas
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or electrical shock. • If the refrigerant is leaked, it can cause problems to the cooling function resulting in overly seasoned Kimchi. Do not spray the gas and cause an explosion. Only a properly trained service agent experienced in refrigerator should disassemble, repair or modify this appliance
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bottle can break and cause an injury. 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. S서erv비ic스e 센Ce터nter Do not lit a candle inside the refrigerator to remove the smell. There is a danger of an
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the refrigerator. 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. If the power cord or plus is damaged, or if the outlet is loose, do not plug in. It
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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
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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. Maintain suitable clearance around the appliance
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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
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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. ■ This product is exclusively for 115V/60Hz. 12
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Name of each part Left door Deodorizer Kimchi storage container - Store food in the Kimchi container. ※ The size and shape of the Kimchi container may vary among models. Right door Vegetable freshness storage container If you store food for a long time or store Kimchi in "Max"
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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 DIOS Kimchi Refrigerator, you must press the Lock/Unlock button for lid left compartment 일반 53 2 4 5 2 4 1 drawer left compartment ※
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▶ The color of the display may vary depending on the model. more than 2 seconds to unlock the control. lid right compartment 4 235 2 5 drawer right compartment Using method 4 This button selects the degree of seasoning for the Kimchi. • For lid left and right compartment, you can select
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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 13 ※ The button shape of display could be changed for the better performance. 1 2 sec Press the Lock/Unlock button
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Using method 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. Left door Kimchi : Mid Max Min Right door Kimchi : Mid Max Min Vegetable/Fruit : Mid Max Min Vegetable/
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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
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Using method 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): Old Kimchi, Chungukjang (
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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
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Using method 2 Press the Flavor Keeping button. • 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 Broth Kimchi) and not for Vegetable/Fruit, Light Freezing and Freezing. 3 Press the Lock/
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Using method of operating control parts Storing vegetable/fruit, light freezing, freezing food and storing rice Vegetable/Fruit ~ This function stores the vegetable/fruit fresh for a long time. Light freezing ~ This is good for storing raw fish or meat to eat within 10 days. Freezing ~ This is
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Using method 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. Left door Kimchi : Mid Max Min Right door Kimchi : Mid Max Min Vegetable/Fruit : Mid Max Min Vegetable/Fruit
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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
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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
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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
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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): Old Kimchi, Chungukjang (total 3
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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
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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): Using method Old Kimchi,
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Using method of operating control parts Storing Chungukjang To store Chungukjang in drawer left compartment 2 13 ※ 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 • Press the Lock/Unlock button for more
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Storing the Old Kimchi To store the Old Kimchi in drawer left compartment Using method 2 13 ※ 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 • Press the Lock/Unlock button for more than 2 seconds. The
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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 Tray heavy cook for boiling long hours ※
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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
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How to make delicious Old Kimchi 1 Preparation of materials [How to make the Old Kimchi with salinity of 3.5%] 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,
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Proper food storage Using method 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
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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
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Using method 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 Because Kimchi is a live food, it will go bad after a long period of time,
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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
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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
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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.
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to store Kimchi for a long period of time can sometimes make the water drops freeze on the lid. Be safe because it is not a problem. There is some moisture inside the Kimchi refrigerator that was delivered. The moisture or dew drops formed inside the delivered Kimchi refrigerator is from the
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"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. krook! Temperature dreruk shoo shik Kimchi freezes Heat comes out from the top of the refrigerator. Heat pipe goes around the rim of the front
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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
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Checkpoints before requesting for service When the cooling does not work at all Check ֯ Is the power shut-down? ֯ Is the power plug unplugged from the outlet? ֯ Is the installed
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When the refrigerating food is freezing (over cooling condition) Check ֯ Is the storage set to the correct food type? ֯ Is the storing temperature set to "Max"? ֯ Are you storing the food in a storing container? Resolution ֯ Check the storing button by the food type. ֯ Change the storing
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Checkpoints before requesting for service Chungukjang is not fermented 46 Check ֯ Did you adequately soak the soybeans in water and boiled them completely? ֯ Did you cool down the soybeans before
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When there is bad smell from Chungukjang When the Old kimchi is not ripened well Check ֯ Did you drain the boiled soybeans? ֯ Did you adequately cool down the soybeans before putting them in the drawer left compartment of the refrigerator? Check ֯ Did you put subsidiaries too much? (red pepper
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Checkpoints before requesting for service The kimchi ֯ Is the drawer closed smells too strong completely? ֯ Is the cover of the kimchi container closed completely? In case that the drawer is
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the User Manual. If you follow the Safety Precaution, you can use the product longer. ❾ When a problem occurred from natural disaster (lightening, fire, salt water, gas, storm & flood, earth quake etc. ➓ When a problem occurred from a customer's fault. Service guide For service request, consulting
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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 Total capacity Lid left compartment Capacity Lid right