Control Panel Features

Only English is supported on the display.LeftPress the Left button repeatedly to toggle through and change the setting for the left compartment.RightPress the Right button repeatedly to toggle through and change the setting for the right compartment.MiddlePress the Middle button repeatedly to toggle through and change the setting for the middle compartment.BottomPress the Bottom button repeatedly to toggle through and change the setting for the bottom compartment.PowerPress the Power button to turn off the middle or bottom compartment, or all compartments.Each time you press the button, the power turns off in this sequence: Middle compartment ~ Bottom compartment ~ All compartmentsFresh Air FilterPress to set the Fresh Air Filter mode.The air filter helps remove odors from the appliance.Press the Fresh Air Filter button. Deodorization begins and the LED stays lit until it is complete.Wi-FiPress and hold to connect to Wi-Fi.The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ application, allows the appliance to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to SMART FUNCTIONS for information on the initial setup of the application.Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds to connect the appliance to a Wi-Fi network.

Changing the Settings

Press the Left, Right, Middle, or Bottom button to change settings for each compartment. Select the setting based on the food items being stored. See Storing Food for detailed instructions.Available settings for Left compartment: Kimchi, Fridge, Kimchi+ or Fer.Each time you press the button, the setting changes in this sequence: Kimchi M ~ Kimchi H ~ Kimchi L ~ Fridge M ~ Fridge H ~ Fridge L ~ Kimchi+ ~ Fer.Available settings for Right compartment: Kimchi, Fridge, Kimchi+ or Fer.Each time you press the button, the setting changes in this sequence: Kimchi M ~ Kimchi H ~ Kimchi L ~ Fridge M ~ Fridge H ~ Fridge L ~ Kimchi+ ~ Fer.Available settings for Middle compartment: Kimchi, Produce, Fast Chill, Kimchi+ or Fer.Each time you press the button, the setting changes in this sequence: Kimchi M ~ Kimchi H ~ Kimchi L ~ Produce M ~ Produce H ~ Produce L ~ Fast Chill ~ Kimchi+ ~ Fer.Available settings for Bottom compartment: Kimchi, Produce, Storage, Meat/Fish, or Rice/GrainEach time you press the button, the setting changes in this sequence: Kimchi M ~ Kimchi H ~ Kimchi L ~ Produce M ~ Produce H ~ Produce L ~ Rice/Grain ~ Meat/Fish ~ StorageL=Low Cooling (cold)M=Medium Cooling (colder)H=High Cooling (coldest)Kimchi can be made with many different ingredients.The optimal storage temperature for kimchi depends on the main ingredients as well as the seasonings used. Use the Low setting for kimchi with a high water content. Use the High setting for very salty or highly seasoned kimchi.Press the desired compartment button repeatedly to select Kimchi.Select the appropriate temperature M, H, or L for the type and salinity of kimchi.Use the Fridge setting to refrigerate foods.After storing kimchi, the odor may linger inside of the appliance compartments. Clean the compartments before using them to store other food. See the Maintenance section for instructions.If kimchi is stored at the Fridge setting, it may ferment too quickly.Press the desired compartment button repeatedly to select Fridge.The appliance senses the external temperature and automatically adjusts the fermentation settings seasonally for best results.Kimchi ferments more quickly at the Fermentation setting than at the Storage setting.The fermentation time varies depending on season, room temperature, and the set temperature of the kimchi (low/medium/high).Press the desired compartment button repeatedly to select Fer. Once fermentation is complete, the Fer. Com. indicator lights up and “Kimchi M” appears in the display. Use this setting to keep vegetables and fruit fresh for a long time.Press the desired compartment button repeatedly to select Produce.Use this setting to store commercially prepared kimchi. Kimchi purchased in a store has already been fermented, so it is best to cool it as rapidly as possible.When using the Fast Chill function, be sure to separate purchased kimchi from kimchi already being stored.Using this setting with kimchi that has already been cooled may freeze the kimchi.Press the Middle button repeatedly to select Fast Chill.Allow 48 hours before resetting the Fast Chill setting. To prevent kimchi from freezing, the Fast Chill setting cannot be reset within 48 hours of first being set.Use this setting with cabbage kimchi. The rapid cooling slows fermentation and encourages lactic acid formation, which keeps kimchi fresh longer. This setting is only available in the left, right and middle compartments.Use this setting only for cabbage kimchi. Less salty types of kimchi may freeze if stored at this setting.Use this setting only for freshly prepared kimchi.Using the setting twice may over-ferment the kimchi. Use it only once.The bars light in the display to indicate the fermentation process. The kimchi is ready to eat when all the bars are lit (approximately 6 days).Press the desired compartment button repeatedly to select Kimchi+.Select the desired setting for extended food storage.Meat/FishUse to keep meat and fish fresh.If kimchi is stored at the Meat/Fish setting, it may freeze.Rice/GrainUse to keep rice and grain fresh.Press the Bottom button repeatedly to select Meat/Fish or Rice/Grain.This setting uses the Smart Cold Shock function to store kimchi at the lowest temperature and retain its taste for long periods. This setting is only available on the Bottom compartment.Vegetables may freeze if stored at this setting.Press the Bottom button repeatedly to select Storage.When Storage is selected, Kimchi is automatically turned on.Vegetables and fruit may freeze if stored at this setting.