LG MV-1541M Installation Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

MV-1500MG MV-1501MG

P/NO. 3828W5U0132

Printed in Korea

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

Model Number Label

Figure 1

Mounting

plate

(Remove from

oven to install.)

Back of oven

Figure 2

W A R N I N G

BEFORE YOU START

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Proper installation is the installer's responsibility!

– 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.

BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

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You will need TWO people to install this oven. It is heavy and could cause personal injury if not handled properly. The dimensions of the oven are as follows:

Height : 16 Width : 29 15/16 inches Depth : 15 3/8 inches Weight : 58 pounds

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Avoid Electrical Shock!

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

concealed the wall, YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK it you contact electrical wires with your drill bit.

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

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

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

13 Amps / 1500 Watts (Microwave oven + Cooktop Lamp + Ventilation Fan)

– 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.

7/16 inches

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YOUR SAFETY FIRST

PROPERLY POLARIZED AND

GROUNDED OUTLET

Three-Pronged (Grounding) plug

Figure 3

W A R N I N G

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THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED!

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

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

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Do not use an extension cord.

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

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DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE

POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG!

This appliance MUST be grounded!

If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock!

– 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.

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

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

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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:

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If the door is bent.

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If the hinges or latches are broken or loose.

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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.

If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed, you could

be exposed to excessive microwave energy.

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YOUR SAFETY FIRST

30" min. cabinet opening width

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

(Use templates included with installation instructions)

Grounded Plug (inside upper cabinet)

Power Supply Cord Hole

Figure 4

W A R N I N G

● 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.

If you do not mount the oven as instructed,

you risk personal injury and/or property damage.

C A U T I O N

● Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE APIECE 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 inproperty damage.

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PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Damper/duct connector

(for roof-venting or wall-venting installation) Not Actual Size

THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN:

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

One power cord clamp and One dark-colored mounting screw

(to hold the power cord) Actual Size

Two tapping screws - Actual Size

(for attaching the damper duct connector)

One power cord clamp bushing - Actual Size

(for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet)

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

(for wall stud holes)

Two 1/4" x 2" bolts - Actual Size

(for securing to the upper cabinet)

One lock pin and one washer-Not Actual size

Four 1/4" x 3" toggle bolts - Actual Size

(for drywall holes)

Four spring toggle heads - Actual Size

(for the toggle bolts)

Two washers - Actual Size

(for the two upper cabinet bolts)

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

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

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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.

Clear tape

(for taping the templates to the wall)

Saber saw (for cutting vent hloes for roof or wall venting)

Phillips screwdriver (for the screws)

Pencil

Flat blade screwdriver (for the bolts)

Stud finder or thin nail.

Key hole saw (for the power cord hole)

Electric drill

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

1/2" and 3/16" drill bits

Plumb line

Measuring tape (metal preferred)

Small side cutters or tin snips

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

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

damper.

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Duct Tape

Caulking gun

STEP 1: PREPARE THE

Grounded Outlet

Upper Cabinet

Power-Supply-Cord Hole

Figure 4 Detail

W A R N I N G

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED!

1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet above the oven, as shown in Figure 4 Detail.

NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the

microwave oven 120V, 60Hz., AC only, with a 20ampere fused electrical supply.

IMPORTANT: If you do not have the proper wall outlet, you

MUST have one installed by a qualified electrician.

2. You will cut the power-supply-cord hole (shown in Figure 4 Detail) later when you prepare the wall and upper cabinet in Step 4.

NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

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

Improper grounding could result in

electric shock or other personal injury.

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DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG! This appliance MUST be grounded!

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STEP 2:

Wall Venting

Wall venting

through-the-wall

wall cap

3 1/4"x10"

duct

Figure 5

cabinet

oven

PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM

NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard

ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 9, page 9.

W A R N I N G -F I R E H A Z A R D

THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED!

You may vent your oven in one of three ways:

Roof-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof, as in Figures 6 (31/4" x

10" duct) and 8 (6" round duct.)

Wall-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall on the first floor of your house, as in

Figures 5 (3 1/4" x 10" duct) and 8 (6" round duct.)

Room-venting If your oven is located on an inside wall of your house, as in Figure 7.

NOTE: If you choose the rear exhaust method (roof-or wall-venting), be sure there is enough clearance

within the wall for the exhaust duct.

REMEMBER AS YOU INSTALL THE VENTING:

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Keep the length of the ductwork and the number of elbows to a minimum to ventilate your oven efficiently. See examples on page 9.

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Keep the size of the ductwork the same.

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Do not install two elbows together.

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Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct system.

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Use caulking to seal the exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

cabinet

oven

cabinet

oven

Roof venting

Room Venting

Figure 7

Roof Venting

roof cap

3 1/4"x10"

duct

Figure 6

roof cap

6" min.

diameter

round duct

elbow

3 1/4" to round duct transition

Figure 8

through-the-roof

wall cap

3 1/4" to round

ductwork transition

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STEP 2:

Figure 9

4567

3 1/4"x10"

to 6"=5ft.

90˚ elbow

=10ft.

45˚ elbow

=5ft.

3 1/4"x10"

wall cap

=40ft.

3 1/4"x10"

flat elbow

=10ft.

3 1/4"x10" roof

cap=24ft.

3 1/4"x10" 90˚

elbow=25ft.

Examples

For 3 1/4"x10" SYSTEMS

1-3 1/4" x 10" 90˚ elbow 1-Wall Cap 8 feet straight duct TOTAL LENGTH

1-transition 2-90˚ elbows 1-Wall Cap 8 feet straight TOTAL LENGTH

For 6" ROUND SYSTEMS

6ft.

2ft.

3 1/4"x10"

90˚ elbow

wall cap

6ft.

90˚ elbows

transition

wall cap

= 25 ft. = 40 ft. = 8 ft. = 73 ft.

= 5 ft. = 20 ft. = 40 ft. = 8 ft. = 73 ft.

PREPARE THE VENTING SYSYTEM

STANDARD FITTINGS

NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3"

extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper sticking.

DUCT LENGTH

The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 feet.

For best performance, do not use more than three 90 degree elbows.

Below are the standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet.

To calculate the equivalent length of each duct piece used, see the examples below.

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STEP 3:

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 12

Figure 14

Figure 13

Mounting plate

Mounting plate screws

Control panel side

blower plate mounting screw

blower unit

Parts "B"

back plate

blower plate

blower unit mounting screw

Knockouts Parts "B"

Parts "B"

back Plate

blower unit

exhaust ports

back plate

Damper

Exhaust adaptor

Tapping screw (Bright color)

W A R N I N G

PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER

Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roof venting. You need to adjust the blower if you want wall-venting or room-vented (recirculating) installation.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!

UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE WORKING ON IT.

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DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock.

Remove two screws that attach mounting plate to microwave oven cabinet. See Figure 10. Remove mounting plate and set aside. Replace the screws.

ROOF-VENTED INSTALLATION:

1. Insert one side of exhaust adaptor and attach with the one tapping screw on the other side of exhaust adaptor to the blower plate. See Figure 11. Go to STEP 4 on page 12.

WALL-VENTED INSTALLATION:

1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two blower

plate screws. Remove the blower plate from cabinet. See Figure 12.

2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven.

3. Use side cutters or tin snips to cut and remove knockouts

parts “B” from Back plate. Discard knockouts. Be careful not to distort the plate. See Figure 13.

4. Rotate the unit so that the exhaust ports face the rear of

the cabinet. See Figure 14. When you insert blower unit, blower wire must be like figure 14.

5. Place blower unit back into cabinet. Check that the

exhaust ports face towards the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 15.

6. Reattach the blower plate to cabinet so the

exhaust ports and blower plate opening are aligned. Attach with one blower unit mounting screw and then two blower plate mounting screws. See Figure 16.

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STEP 3:

Figure 16Figure 15

exhaust

ports

blower unit

back plate

blower unit exhaust ports

blower plate mounting screw

blower unit

blower plate

back plate

blower unit mounting screw

Figure 17

blower plate mounting screw

blower unit

Parts "B"

back plate

blower plate

blower unit mounting screw

Figure 18 Figure 19

exhaust

ports

blower plate mounting screw

blower unit

Parts "B"

back plate

blower plate

blower unit mounting screw

PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER

ROOM-VENTED (Recirculating) INSTALLATION:

1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two blower plate screws. Remove the blower plate from cabinet. See Figure 17.

2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave

3. Rotate blower unit so that the exhaust ports face

4. Place blower unit back into microwave oven.

5. Reattach blower plate to microwave oven.

oven.

the front of the cabinet. See Figure 18.

Attach with the one blower unit mounting screw and then the two blower plate mounting screws. See Figure 19.

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