GR-K30** ASTRONICS Company 955 Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone : 847-437-0708 SJ AMERICA Company 2110 S. Tubeway Avenue Commerce, CA 90040 Phone : 323-887-7750 P/No. 3828JD8938A Kimchi refrigerator User's Guide Model: GR-K30** ASTRONICS Company 955 Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone : 847-437-0708 SJ AMERICA Company 2110 S. Tubeway Avenue Commerce, CA 90040 Phone : 323-887-7750 P/No. 3828JD8938A 5°C 43°C 2 3 4 · · 5 6 7 8 9 · · 10 11 12 13 · · · 1 2 3 4 14 15 · · · · · 16 · · · · · 17 · · · · · 18 · · · 19 · 20 · · · · · · · 21 · · · · · · 22 · · · · 23 · · · · 24 · · · · · 25 · · 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 GR-K30 297L 155L 142L 660mm 660mm( 1764mm AC 115V 60Hz 100kg ) 37 Advantages of the product Not only a Kimchi storage, but also a refrigerator Keep Kimchi, vegetables, fruits, meat and fish for short-term preservation in Kimchi room, and other frozen and refrigerated food and Kimchi in Plusroom. Also, the "special-strong-level" refrigeration helps maintain nutrients of the food longer without any damage. Convenient drawer type Both Kimchi room and freezer are a drawer type that is easy to open and close. This convenient design is good for food storage and cleanup. Multi-purpose Plusroom Multi-purpose Plusroom can keep various food thanks to its refrigeration and Kimchi preservation function. Preserve and ferment Kimchi at the same time Kimchi can be preserved and fermented at the same time, because the Kimchi room has separate middle and lower compartments. Elegant design The elegant design of the product fits any place in the kitchen. Install this product wherever you want as long as the indoor temperature is between 5°C and 43° Easy-to-use Kimchi container and Plusroom drawers of various sizes Easy-to-use and airtight LOCK & LOCK Kimchi container keeps fresh Kimchi flavor for a long time. Moreover, the container can hold any size of frozen food by adopting various sizes of refrigerator drawers (Refer to page 14). Refreshing vegetable wicker tray The wicker tray keeps the freshness of vegetables and fruits for a long time by preventing them from contacting the moisture of the Kimchi container bottom. Take out the tray if you want to keep Kimchi here. Kimchi container for Plusroom is not included. You can purchase a Kimchi container please contact the ASTRONICS Company (Tel: 847-437-0708), SJ AMERICA Company (Tel: 323-887-7750). We will be happy to answer your call from a Service Center. 2 Table of content Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 4 Installation method ........................................................................................................ 9 Moving and Voltage Changing Method ...................................................... 10 Proper Food Storage................................................................................................... 12 Name of Each Part ....................................................................................................... 13 Upper Compartment (Plusroom) Function Change Method ... 14 Using method of operating control parts .................................... 15 · · · · · · · · Before using Using method Caution during vegetable/fruit and light freezing ....................... 26 General Knowledge about Kimchi ............................................... 27 Tips ..................................................................................................... 28 · · Cleaning Instructions ...................................................................... 30 Not a Problem ................................................................................... 32 Checkpoints before requesting of service .................................. 34 Consumer Rights ............................................................................ 36 Product Specifications ................................................................... 37 Problems of product Guide 3 Safety precautions Safety precautions 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. To avoid any accidents, carefully read and follow this warning. Warning When connecting the power 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. 4 Before using 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. 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. When using the refrigerator 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. 5 Safety precautions When using the refrigerator 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 hang on to or climb up the drawer. It may cause shape change of the drawer or injury of a child. 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. 6 Before using 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. 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. Service Center Do not lit a candle inside the refrigerator to remove the smell. There is a danger of an explosion or a fire. Do not climb up the drawer. It may cause product damage or serious injury. You should always get service before using if the refrigerator has been submersed under water. It can cause a fire or an electric shock. 7 Safety precautions Cautions 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. Do not squeeze in hands or metal sticks in the cover part or under the refrigerator. It may cause electric shock or injury. Do not put live animal inside 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. Pull out the plug from the outlet if you are not using this product for long. Otherwise, weak insulation may cause electric shock, electric leakage or fire outbreak. 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. Make sure that the drawer is closed properly. Kimchi goes sour soon, if the drawer is not closed properly because of some stuff or garbage stuck in the drawer packing. 8 Installation method Before using 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 of the refrigerator. Do not install any fire-related devices such as a gas stove on the top of this product. It may cause explosion or fire. Do not install this product in the direct sunlight or hang rags on the handle. It can cause discoloration. Install the appliance on a firm and level floor. 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 More performance than 30cm. deteriorates and the electricity More than 5cm. cost will increase. More than 2cm. 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. 9 Installation method Power outlet for AC 115V Grounding terminal No need for grounding. 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. 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. Cautions Never ground the appliance to gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod or a telephone line connector. 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. 10 Moving and voltage changing method Before using · Tape the Plusroom door, Kimchi containers and drawer baskets after taking out all the food. · 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. Rear side · 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. · Hold leveling legs at the bottom and handles on the top when moving this product. · 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. Rear side Horizontal adjustment leg (Bottom handle part) 11 Proper food storage Keep Kimchi in the Kimchi container When using the Kimchi container, fill it up to the line so that the juice does not get spilled over and before sure to close the lid tightly to reduce any exposure to air. This will help prevent Kimchi from turning sour and forming molds on the surface. Also you can prevent this by covering the surface of the Kimchi by using the outer cabbage leaves or clean vinyl wrap. Store vegetables and fruits in the designated container. Because some vegetables and fruits can be damaged by the coldness, store them in the designated container. Because washed vege ...