LG LMV1371TB Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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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!

– 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.

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.

PROPERLY POLARIZED AND

GROUNDED OUTLET

Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug

Figure 3

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

be exposed to excessive microwave energy.

W A R N I N G

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

W A R N I N G

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

W A R N I N G

Summary of Contents for LMV1371TB

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE OVEN LMV1371TB LMV1371TW PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS P No MFL06210502 www lg com ...

Page 2: ...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 ELECTRICAL RATING OF TH...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ... 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 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 ...

Page 5: ... wall stud holes Two 1 4 x 2 bolts Actual Size for securing to the upper cabinet Two washers Actual Size for the two upper cabinet bolts Four 1 4 x 3 toggle bolts Actual Size for drywall holes Four spring toggle heads Actual Size for the toggle bolts 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 ca...

Page 6: ... Nail Saber Saw for cutting vent holes for roof or wall vending Keyhole Saw for the power cord hole YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top 3 8 and 3 4 wood drill bits 1 2 and 3 16 drill bits Electric Drill If you have brick or masonry walls you need special hardware and tools The ductwork you need for the ins...

Page 7: ...NT 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 DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG This appli...

Page 8: ...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 Keep the length of the ductwork and the number of elbows to a minimum to ventilate your oven efficiently See examples on page 9 Keep the size of the ductwork the same Do not install two el...

Page 9: ...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 Figure 9 6ft 2ft 2ft wall cap 6ft transition wall cap For 3 1 4 x 10 SYSTEMS 1 3 1 4 x 10 90 elbow 25 ft 1 Wall Cap 40 ft 8 feet straight duct 8 ft TOTAL LENGTH 73 ft 1 transition 5 ft 2 90 elbows 20 ft 1 Wall Cap...

Page 10: ...figure 10 3 Detach mount all from out case by removing two mount all mounting screws and one motor mounting screw See figure 11 4 Keep the motor wire being connected lift up rotate and reattach the motor so that the exhaust ports face the upper of the cabinet See figure 12 5 Use side cutters or tin snips to cut and remove knockouts from mount all Be careful not to distort the plate See figure 13 6...

Page 11: ...ew and two mount all mounting screws Take off the mount all from the oven See Figure 14 2 Carefully lift the vent motor of the microwave oven 3 Rotate the vent motor 180 so the exhaust ports face the back of the cabinet See Figure 15 4 Place the motor back into microwave oven 5 Reattach mount all to microwave oven Attach motor mounting screw and then two mount all mount screws See Figure 14 Figure...

Page 12: ...AVE OVEN IF YOU CANNOT FIND A WALL STUD NOTE Be sure the minimum width is 22 inches and the distance from the top of the microwave oven to the cooking surface is at least 30 inches See Figure 4 on page 4 3 Securely tape or tack the upper cabinet template to the upper cabinet See Figure 21 NOTE If the cabinets are not plumb adjust the mounting plate position to the cabinets Remember the oven must h...

Page 13: ...ate If the upper cabinet is metal you will need to cover the edge of the hole with the power supply cord bushing not included to prevent damage to the cord from the rough metal edge BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING HOLES INTO THE WALL Electrical wires could be concealed behind the wall covering and if the drill hits them you could get an electric shock W A R N I N G YOU MUST COVER THE EDGE OF THE POW...

Page 14: ... holes See Figure 22 NOTE Be sure to leave at least one wall thickness of space between the head of the toggle bolt and the spring toggle head so that the spring toggle can open on the inside of the wall as shown in Figure 24 You may have to pull out slightly on the bracket to put tension on the toggles 4 Locate the stud holes 3 16 and insert the lag screws through the mounting plate and into the ...

Page 15: ... oven is installed 4 ROOF VENTED INSTALLATION Install ductwork through the vent opening in the upper cabinet Complete the venting system through the roof according to the method needed See Figure 29 See PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM STEP 2 on the page 8 Use caulking to seal the exterior roof opening around the exhaust cap See Figure 5 on page 8 5 Use the power supply cord clamp to bundle the power su...

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