Korean Bidet Toilet Guide
Almost every Korean apartment has a bidet toilet seat. Here's what all those buttons mean.
Button Translations
μ μ§ / εζ’
Stop
μΈμ / λΉλ°
Rear wash
μ¬μ±μΈμ
Front wash (women)
건쑰
Dry (warm air)
μμ (κ°/μ½)
Water pressure (strong/weak)
μ¨λ (μμ¨/λ³μ’)
Temperature (water/seat)
λ Έμ¦μ²μ
Nozzle cleaning
μ μ
Power saving mode
How to Use
- 1
Sit down β The seat sensor activates when you sit. Some features won't work if you're standing.
- 2
Press μΈμ (wash) β Water sprays from below. Start with low pressure if it's your first time.
- 3
Adjust pressure/position β Use μμ buttons. Some models have a nozzle position adjuster.
- 4
Press 건쑰 (dry) or use toilet paper β Air dry takes 1-2 minutes. Most people use paper too.
- 5
Press μ μ§ (stop) β Always stop before standing up.
Settings You Should Know
Seat temperature (λ³μ’μ¨λ)
Set to low in summer, medium in winter. Turn off completely in summer to save electricity.
Water temperature (μμ¨)
Start at medium. Cold water in winter is... surprising.
Power saving (μ μ )
Turns off seat heating when not in use. Saves β©3,000~5,000/month on electricity.
Troubleshooting
Water won't spray?
Check if you're sitting on the seat (sensor). Check if the power plug is connected behind the toilet.
Seat not warm?
Check μ μ mode. Also check the temperature dial on the side of the seat.
Bad smell?
Run λ Έμ¦μ²μ (nozzle clean) weekly. Some models have a deodorizer filter that needs replacing yearly.
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