LG LMNS14420V Owners Manual - Page 25

Storing Food Food Storage Tips ••Storing Vegetables and Fruit The moisture left on vegetables after washing can make them spoil faster. Wait to wash vegetables until just before use. Leafy greens like kale or lettuce have a limited storage life. Wrap them in newspaper or in sealed containers to help them stay fresh longer. ••Do not store tropical fruits in the refrigerator. Bananas or uncut pineapples are damaged by cold temperatures. ••To store dried seafood, select "Produce" for the middle compartment and adjust the storage temperature to "low". ••Store vegetables or fruit in the designated containers to prevent them from freezing in the middle or lower compartment. ••Store rice or grain in the bottom compartment using the Rice/Grain setting. ••To avoid freezing vegetables, do not store them using the Storage setting on the bottom compartment. ••To avoid freezing kimchi, do not store it using the Meat/Fish setting on the middle compartment. OPERATION 25 Tips for Storing Kimchi ••Do not overfill the kimchi containers. Allow space for the kimchi to expand as it ferments or the contents may overflow the container. Close the container lids completely to prevent the kimchi from fermenting too quickly or developing yeast mold. Fill the container with kimchi up to the fill line and make sure the lid is tightly closed before storing. Cover the surface of the kimchi with plastic wrap to extend the storage time. ••Do not place kimchi directly into the refrigerator compartment or store it in a plastic bag. Use the kimchi container provided to store kimchi. Kimchi placed directly into the refrigerator compartment may freeze and taste off. Do not block the air outlet inside the refrigerator with food. Doing so could cause the food to freeze, affect product performance, or result in electric shock or injury. ••For best results, check on kimchi within 3 to 4 days of storing it. If the kimchi has overflowed from the container, it may ferment too quickly and not store well. ••Do not place foods that require different storage conditions in the same compartment. Select the appropriate settings for the food being stored. ••Be sure to use enough salt when preparing kimchi for longer storage. The rate of fermentation is mostly determined by the amount of salt in the kimchi. Small batches of mild kimchi can be successfully stored for short periods, but add more salt if storing large amounts for use over an extended period. ••Use care when placing kimchi containers in the refrigerator. Lift the container by the handles and avoid impacts to the bottom of the container. (The appearance of kimchi containers may vary by model.) ENGLISH