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

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

If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed,

you could be exposed to excessive microwave energy.

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Summary of Contents for LMV1683ST

Page 1: ...Website http www lg com MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS P NO MFL06206504 ...

Page 2: ...s 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 ...

Page 3: ...perate 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 MIC...

Page 4: ...aft 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 surfaces could result in property damage 30 ...

Page 5: ...E Printed in China NOTE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE 1 Place the template flat against the rear wall aligning the 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 t...

Page 6: ... 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 such as a blanket 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 will need special hardware and tools The ductwork you need for...

Page 7: ... not have the proper wall outlet you MUST have one installed by a qualified electrician 2 You will cut the hole for the power supply cord shown in Figure 5 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 appliance MUST b...

Page 8: ...n Figure 8 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 elbows together Use duct tape to...

Page 9: ...ee elbows and keep the length as short as possible 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 10 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 2...

Page 10: ...damage and dirt See Figure 11 NOTE If you have a free standing range disconnect it move it onto a piece of cardboard or hardboard and pull it away from the wall so that you can get closer to the upper cabinet and back wall for easier measuring and drilling 3 Locate exhaust adaptor grease filters and hardware packet 4 At this point remove any adhesive tape if there is any on the exhaust adaptor the...

Page 11: ...lower plate opening are aligned Attach with one blower unit mounting screw and then one or several blower plate mounting screw s See Figure 17 Figure 12 Blower Plate Mounting Screw Blower Plate Back Plate Blower Unit Mounting Screw Blower Unit Parts B Figure 13 Parts B Knockouts Parts B Blower Unit Exhaust Ports Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 17 Blower Plate Mounting Screw Blower Plate Back Plate Blow...

Page 12: ...ort the plate See Figure 21 6 Reattach blower plate to microwave oven Attach with the one blower unit mounting screw and then the one or several blower plate mounting screw s See Figure 22 Figure 19 Figure 20 Blower Unit blower plate mounting screws blower unit mounting screw blower plate blower plate Knockouts A Figure 21 blower unit mounting screws blower unit blower plate blower plate mounting ...

Page 13: ...AUTION Figure 24 Figure 25 4 Center rear wall template in operating by lining up the plumb line on wall with centerline on template Then securely tape or tack the rear war template in place Make sure the minimum width is 30 inches and that the top of the rear wall template is located a minimum of 30 inches above the cooking surface See Figure 24 NOTE If the cabinets are not plumb adjust the rear w...

Page 14: ...If the upper cabinet is metal you will need to cover the edge of the hole with the power supply cord bushing supplied to prevent damage to the cord from the rough metal edge 4 Cut out the venting areas with the saber saw Roof Vented cut out the shaded area marked L on the upper cabinet template Room Vented go to STEP 5 INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE located on page 15 5 Complete whichever venting syst...

Page 15: ...mplate Then securely tape or tack the rear wall template in place Make sure the minimum width is 30 inches and that the top of the rear wall template is located a minimum of 30 inches above the cooking surface See Figure 24 NOTE If the cabinets are not plumb adjust the rear wall template to the cabinets If the front edge of the cabinet is lower than the back edge adjust the template to be level wi...

Page 16: ...ven upward so the top of oven is against the bottom of the upper cabinet or cabinet frame 3 Then insert a bolt down through each hole in the upper cabinet bottom See Figure 31 Tighten the bolts until the gap between the upper cabinet and microwave oven is closed 4 If wall vented or room vented installation is used go to No 7 on the next page Figure 30 Figure 31 Power Cord Power Cord Hole To avoid ...

Page 17: ...ly cord Install the power supply cord clamp using a screw as shown in Figure 33 to inside of the cabinet 7 Grasp filter screen with one hand holding the ring and the other hand holding the opposite end Insert the end of the filter screen without ring into the opening and slide towards the side of the microwave oven Insert ring end of filter screen into the opening and slide entire screen towards t...

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