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OWNER'S MANUAL
REFRIGERATOR
MFL69721103
Rev.00_171012
LKIM08121V
GKIM08121V
2TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT FEATURES
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
9 Exterior & Interior
10 Kimchi Containers
11 INSTALLATION
11 Installation Overview
12 Unpacking the Refrigerator
12 Choosing the Proper
Location
13 Turning on the Power
14 OPERATION
14 Before Use
15 Control Panel
22 Food Storage Guide
25 SMART FUNCTIONS
25 LG SmartThinQ Application
25 Smart Diagnosis™ Function
27 MAINTENANCE
27 Cleaning
29 TROUBLESHOOTING
29 FAQs
30 Before Calling for Service
35 WARRANTY (USA)
37 WARRANTY (CANADA)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3PRODUCT FEATURES
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PRODUCT FEATURES
Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.
STORES A VARIETY OF FOOD
This new model can be used not only to store and ferment kimchi, it can be used as a refrigerator, greatly
expanding its usability.
STORES FOOD AND FERMENTS KIMCHI AT THE SAME TIME
The operating modes for the left and right compartments can be set independently. Set one to store and the
other to ferment.
HIGH-QUALITY AIR-TIGHT KIMCHI CONTAINERS
The kimchi containers are easy to use and airtight, to keep kimchi tasting fresh.
(The shape of the kimchi containers may vary by model.)
POWERFUL DEODORIZING FUNCTION
There are deodorizers in the left and right compartments to eliminate odors before they spread.
THE CONTAINER LIDS ARE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE.
The lids are designed with dampers to open and close softly.
EASY INSTALLATION
The appliance can be installed in any location that maintains a temperature between 55 °F(13 °C) and
110 °F (43 °C).
4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
follow all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.
These words mean:
WARNING
You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION
You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and
tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion, re, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to
persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
•This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
INSTALLATION
•To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the
use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
•Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
•Only connect this product to a dedicated grounded electrical outlet rated for use with this product (115 V, 60
Hz, AC only). It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong
wall outlet.
•Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
•The appliance must be positioned for easy access to a power source.
•When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
•Contact an authorized service center when installing or relocating the refrigerator.
•Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
•Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation.
5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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•Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or dusty place where insulation on electrical parts may deteriorate.
•Do not place the refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as
stoves or heaters.
•Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
OPERATION
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working environments;
- Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- Bed and breakfast type environments;
- Catering and similar non-retail applications.
•This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or for
use on ships, etc.
•DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the
refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
•Do not allow children to climb into the refrigerator. They could be trapped and suffocated.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the refrigerator.
•Keep ngers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be
careful closing doors when children are nearby.
•Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands. Doing so
may cause frostbite.
•Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious health hazard.
•If the refrigerator is tted with light bulbs that require replacing, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power
before doing so.
•Do not use an adapter plug or plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.
•Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector
end. Immediately have all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged repaired or replaced
by qualied service personnel.
•Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.
•Do not modify or extend the power cord.
•Do not use an uncertied power outlet. Do not plug appliance into a damaged wall outlet.
•Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator. Doing so could result
in personal injury or electric shock.
•In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an
authorized service center before resuming use. Do not touch the refrigerator or power cord of the
refrigerator.
•Disconnect the power cord immediately and contact an authorized service center if there is a strange noise,
odor, or smoke coming from the appliance.
•Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
•Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended by the
manufacturer.
•Do not put animals inside the appliance.
•Do not place heavy or fragile objects, liquid lled containers, combustible substances, or ammable objects
(such as candles and lamps) on the appliance.
•Keep or dispose of the packing materials out of reach of children. Plastic packing materials pose a risk of
suffocation.
•If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.
6SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
•Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
•Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator.
•In the event of a refrigerant leak, move ammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure the area is
adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center.
•Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
•Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.
•Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
•Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.
•Do not store glass containers or soda in the freezer compartment. Contents may expand when frozen,
break the container and cause injury.
•Do not store, disassemble or repair the appliance yourself or allow unqualied personnel to do so.
DISPOSAL
•Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When
disposing of the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
•If disposing of a refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualied servicer.
If you release the refrigerant, you may be ned or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental
law.
WARNING
•Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of
the type recommended by the manufacturer.
•The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. When
disposing, please consult with service agent or a similarly qualied person.
This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), a natural gas with high
environmental compatibility, but which is also combustible. When transporting and installing the
appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any
naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for
several minutes.
In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs,
the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used.
The room must be 10.8 square feet (1 square meter) in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside
the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate
inside the appliance. Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult
your dealer.
7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
•Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with
a qualied electrician or service person if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualied electrician.
•Have a certied electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.
•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight out
from the outlet. Failure to do so may damage the power cord, resulting in a risk of re and electric shock.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage
to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
INSTALLATION
•Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.
•The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions.
OPERATION
•Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
•This appliance is intended to be used only in domestic and similar applications.
•Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface. Do not touch glass surfaces if they are cracked
or broken.
•Do not overll the appliance with food. Doing so may cause personal injury or property damage.
MAINTENANCE
•Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft cloth.
•Remove foreign objects (such as dust and water) from the prongs of the power plug and contact areas. Do
not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
•Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator.
•Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. They may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
8PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.
Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz
Model LKIM08121V
Description Refrigerator
Net weight 137 lb (62 kg)
Model GKIM08121V
Description Refrigerator
Net weight 137 lb (62 kg)
9PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to
change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
Exterior & Interior
1
Left Compartments
2
Kimchi Container
Place food in the kimchi container and close
securely before storing.
3
Control Panel
Set controls using temperature or food type.
4
Right Compartments
5
Leveling Leg
Extend or retract the legs to level the appliance.
1
4
2
5
3
10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Model Kimchi Container Part NO Capacity
LKIM08121V AKC67576723 : 8 EA 4 1/2 gal (16.9 L)
GKIM08121V AKC67576724 : 8 EA 4 1/2 gal (16.9 L)
Kimchi Containers
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