Clean your Samsung kimchi refrigerator

The deodorizers in your 4-Door kimchi Refrigerator can be removed and replaced if needed. Depending on your model, your fridge may have a deodorizer in the top compartment near the Crisper drawer and in the bottom compartment. You can pull out the drawers in both compartments to find the deodorizer.

Top compartment deodorizer

Bottom compartment deodorizer

The two deodorizers in your Kimchi and Specialty 2-Door Chest Refrigerator are semi-permanent and do not need to be replaced. Instead, you can remove and clean them.

Note: The color and smell of kimchi in the container may not go away after using it for a long time.

Your refrigerator's kimchi containers can develop an odor after storing your kimchi for a while or if the kimchi has leaked. The containers may also have a strong plastic smell when you first receive your fridge. The following are some tips for keeping the containers clean:

Note: Kimchi containers and their lids are not dishwasher-safe or microwave-safe. Do not boil them or put them in hot water (over 122 °F).

Note: Place used coffee grounds inside the refrigerator to effectively remove foul odors.

Due to the fermenting process required to store kimchi, your refrigerator may develop an odor over time. Although the deodorizers will eliminate most odors, and used coffee grounds can get the rest, it's still helpful to deep-clean your fridge from time to time. Make sure to unplug the power cord and remove the kimchi containers before you start cleaning. The following are some tips for maintaining your fridge: