LG MV-1645FQS Installation Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

LMV1651SW

LMV1651SB
LMV1651SS

P/NO.: 3828W5U0475

Printed in China

Your Safety First

BEFORE YOU START

• 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. The mounting plate is located on back side of microwave oven. See Figure 2.

BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Model Number Plate

Figure 1 Figure 2

Mounting Plate

WARNING

For Your Safety

• 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 DEDICATED 120V, 60Hz, AC only, 15 or 20A, fused electrical supply (located in the cabinet

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

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Your Safety First

• 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.

• 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.

• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG!

This appliance MUST be grounded!

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.

PROPERLY POLARIZED AND

GROUNDED OUTLET

Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug

Figure 3

WARNING

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

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.

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Your Safety First

• 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 can 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.

(Use templates included
with installation instructions)

Figure 4

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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Parts, Tools, Materials

Four spring toggle heads - Actual Size

(for the toggle bolts)

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 and
One dark-colored mounting screw

(to hold the power cord)
Actual Size

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 3" bolts - Actual Size
(for securing to the upper cabinet)

Four 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

One rear wall template- Not Actual Size

(3 pieces mounting plate only)

NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO
READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS
REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

This template is for locating the wall venting
cutout. Do not use this template for roof
or room venting.

1.Place the template flat against the rear
wall, aligning circles A and B with the
corresponding holes previously drilled in the
rear wall for holes A and B of the wall plate.

2.With the template aligned to the holes, tape the
template to the rear wall.

3.Use a saber or keyhole saw to cut out the shaded
area F through the rear wall.

A.

4.Remove the template from the rear wall.

RETURN TO AND PROCEED WITH THE

5.

LINE UP WITH

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
PREVIOUSLY
DRILLED HOLE

Printed in Korea

P/N. 4922W5A060A

1/4

12

F. CUT OUT FOR WALL

4

VENTED ONLY

CUT HOLE THROUGH REAR WALL FOR EXHAUST ADAPTOR

CAUTION — IF EXHAUST ADAPTOR IS POSITIONED OUTSIDE
RECOMMENDED DIMENSION, GREASE LADEN AIR WILL

DISCHARGE INTO HOUSE STRUCTURE.

REAR WALL TEMPLATE

B.

LINE UP WITH
PREVIOUSLY
DRILLED HOLE

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.

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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 holes for roof
or wall vending)

Phillips Screwdriver

(for the screws)

Pencil

Stud Finder or Thin Nail

Keyhole Saw (for the power cord hole)

Electric Drill

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

1/2" and 3/16"
drill bits

Flat Blade Screwdriver

(for the toggle bolts)

Measuring Tape

(metal preferred)

Small Side Cutters or Tin Snips

●

If you have brick or masonry walls, you will 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.

(Shown on page 4).

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Plumb Line

Duct Tape

Caulking Gun