LG LMVH1711ST/00 Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVE OVEN

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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YOUR SAFETY FIRST

BEFORE YOU START

• Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! Proper installation by a qualified technician or installer is recommended.

– Read the entire manual before you begin. The model number label is located on the oven front.

See Figure 1. Mounting plate is located on back side of microwave oven. See Figure 2.

NOTE: Vent grille appearance varies by model.

BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Model Number Plate

Mounting Plate

Figure 1 Figure 2

WARNING

For Your Safety

•

This oven should not be installed or located by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

•

You will need TWO people to install this oven. It is heavy and could cause personal injury if not handled properly.

• Avoid Electrical Shock!

– Before you drill into the wall, note where electrical outlets are and where electrical wires might be concealed

behind the wall. YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK if you contact electrical wires with your drill bit.

– Locate and disconnect the power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven.

IF YOU DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER, YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

• ELECTRICAL RATING OF THIS OVEN : 120V AC. 60Hz.

– You need a 120V, 60Hz, AC only, 15A or 20A, fused electrical supply (located in the cabinet above the

microwave as close as possible to the microwave circuit) serving only the microwave.

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED!

– If there is an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric

shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.

• Place the plug into a properly installed and grounded outlet. See Figure 3.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it.

Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire hazard.

• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE

POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG!

This appliance MUST be grounded!

PROPERLY POLARIZED AND

GROUNDED OUTLET

Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug

Figure 3

WARNING

If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock and/or fire!

Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the oven is properly grounded or if you do not

completely understand the grounding instructions.

DO NOT USE A FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL OR GROUNDING CIRCUIT.

WARNING

Improper grounding could result in electric shock, fire or other personal injury.

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YOUR SAFETY FIRST

NOTE: Maximum cabinet depth is 13".

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY!

– DO NOT try to operate the microwave oven with the door open. – DO NOT tamper with or defeat the safety interlocks. – DO NOT place objects between the microwave oven front face and the door. – DO NOT allow soil or cleaner residue to build up on the flat surfaces around the microwave oven door. – DO NOT operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. – The microwave oven door must close properly to operate safely. – DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN:

• If the door is bent.

• If the hinges or latches are broken or loose.

• If the door seals, sealing surfaces or glass is broken. – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF!

It should be adjusted and repaired by a qualified technician who can check for microwave leakage after repairing the oven.

WARNING

If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed,

you could be exposed to excessive microwave energy.

• MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.

– Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so that it is supported by the wall. The wall should be

constructed of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.

– ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud.

– DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet. – BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures are able to support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any

items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.

– Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.

– BE SURE you have enough space. See Figure 4 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.

WARNING

If you do not mount the oven as instructed,

you risk personal injury and/or property damage.

Grounded Outlet (inside upper cabinet)

Power Supply Cord Hole

30" min. cabinet opening width

30" min. clearance from bottom of cabinet to cooking surface or countertop before installation.

CAUTION

• Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY

MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover.

Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage.

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(Use templates included with installation instructions)

Figure 4

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN:

NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts.

Damper/duct connector

(for roof venting or wall venting installation) Not Actual Size (2 pieces must be assembled as shown)

One power cord clamp bushing - Actual Size (for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet)

Two 1/4" x 2" lag screws - Actual Size

(for wall stud holes)

Two 1/4" x 3" bolts - Actual Size (for securing to the upper cabinet)

One power cord clamp and One dark-colored mounting screw

(to hold the power cord) Actual Size

Two 1/4" x 3" toggle bolts - Actual Size (for drywall holes)

Two tapping screws - Actual Size (for attaching the damper duct connector)

One upper cabinet template- Not Actual Size

Two spring toggle heads - Actual Size

(for the toggle bolts)

One rear wall template- Not Actual Size

NOTE: You need to install at least two lag screws into a 2" x 4" stud and four anchor bolts into the wall.

and the mounting area must meet the 150 lbs. weight requirement.

For your safety and for extended product life, only use authorized components.

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PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

You will need the following tools and materials for the installation:

Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top.

(for taping the templates to the wall)

Clear Tape

Saber Saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or wall venting)

Phillips Screwdriver

Pencil

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Stud Finder

Keyhole Saw (for the power cord hole)

Electric Drill

3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits

1/2" and 3/16"

drill bits

Measuring Tape

Small Side Cutters or Tin Snips

Gloves

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If you have brick or masonry walls, you will need special hardware and tools.

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The ductwork you need for the installation is not included. All wall and roof caps must have a back-draft damper.

(Shown on page 5).

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Plumb Line

Duct Tape

Caulking Gun

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