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6

INSTALLATION

Parts

Included Parts

NOTE

• Depending on your ventilation requirements, 

you may not use all of these parts.

a

Power cord clamp bushing (1ea): for the cord 

hole in a metal upper cabinet

b

1/4" x 2" lag screw (2ea): for wall stud holes

c

1/4" x 3" toggle bolts (2ea): for drywall holes
Spring toggle heads (2ea): for the toggle bolts

d

1/4" x 3" bolts (2ea): for securing to the upper 

cabinet

e

Tapping screws (2ea): for attaching the damper 

duct connector

f

Power cord clamp (1ea) and dark-colored 

mounting screw (1ea): to hold the power cord

g

Mounting plate (1ea): for supporting the 

microwave oven

h

Back-draft damper: 2 pieces must be 

assembled as shown. (for roof venting or wall 

venting installation, not for room venting 

installation)

i

Upper cabinet template (1ea)

j

Rear wall template (1ea): 1 piece mounting 

plate only

NOTE

• You need to install at least one lag screw into a 

2" x 4" stud and three anchor bolts into the wall. 

The mounting area must meet the 150 lb. weight 

requirement.

Tools and Materials

You will need the following tools and materials for 

the installation:

a

Phillips screwdriver (for the screws)

b

Flat blade screwdriver (for the toggle bolts)

c

Small side cutters (nipper) or tin snips

d

Measuring tape (metal preferred)

e

Stud finder

f

Plumb line

g

Pencil

h

Clear tape (for taping the templates to the wall)

i

Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or 

wall venting)

j

Electric drill

k

3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits

l

1/2" and 3/16" drill bits

m

Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole)

n

Duct tape

o

Caulking gun and caulk

p

Gloves

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Summary of Contents for MVEM1825 Series

Page 1: ...n manual thoroughly before installing the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times ENGLISH MVEM1825 MFL06206516 Rev 00_050422 www lg com Copyright 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved us_main book book Page 1 Wednesday May 4 2022 1 09 PM ...

Page 2: ...ORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 3 WARNING 5 INSTALLATION 5 Before Installing 7 Installing the Microwave Oven 15 APPENDIX 15 Checking Operation us_main book book Page 2 Wednesday May 4 2022 1 09 PM ...

Page 3: ...lectrical wires with your drill bit Locate and disconnect the power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this appliance If you do not disconnect the power you could get an electric shock 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 i...

Page 4: ... electric shock fire or other personal injury Operation If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed you could be exposed 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 fla...

Page 5: ...s doors and strong heating vents Be sure you have enough space minimum vertical and horizontal clearance a Maximum 13 cabinet depth b Minimum 30 cabinet opening width c Minimum 30 clearance from bottom of cabinet to cooking surface or countertop before installation Use templates included with installation instructions d Grounded Outlet inside upper cabinet e Power Supply Cord Hole WARNING If you d...

Page 6: ... not for room venting installation i Upper cabinet template 1ea j Rear wall template 1ea 1 piece mounting plate only NOTE You need to install at least one lag screw into a 2 x 4 stud and three anchor bolts into the wall The mounting area must meet the 150 lb weight requirement Tools and Materials You will need the following tools and materials for the installation a Phillips screwdriver for the sc...

Page 7: ...ctrician 2 You will cut the hole c for the power supply cord 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 WARNING Avoid electric shock This appliance must be grounded Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury Do not under any circumstances remove the power supply c...

Page 8: ...ide hood opening and operation For the outside hood opening and size refer to the upper cabinet template or rear wall template NOTE The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven See the standard ductwork fittings Standard Ductwork Fittings If the existing duct is round you must use a rectangular to round adapter with a rectangular 3 extension duct installed between t...

Page 9: ...OTE 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 the exhaust adapter grease filters and hardware packet 4 At this point remove any adhesive tape if there is any on the exhaust adapter the grease filters and the pow...

Page 10: ...Attach one or two blower unit mounting screw s f and then one or several blower plate mounting screw s a b Blower unit e Back plate 7 Insert the tabs on each side of the damper into the holes at the inside rear of the adapter Attach the exhaust adapter a to the back plate wall side Push in securely until it is past the top locking tabs c and in the lower locking tabs c Make sure that the damper hi...

Page 11: ...id personal injury or property damage do not attempt to install this microwave oven if you cannot find a wall stud Consult a carpenter or contractor Measure and Attach Templates 1 Using a plumb line and metal measuring tape find and mark the vertical center line on the back wall of the opening 2 Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on the wall Studs are normally 16 inches apart Then...

Page 12: ...ller blocks b over the two openings in the top of the microwave oven cabinet and attach to the cabinet with masking tape 3 Cut or drill a 2 diameter hole at the area marked M power supply cord hole on the upper cabinet template 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 edg...

Page 13: ...m the bolts Insert the bolts into the mounting plate a and replace the spring toggle head to 3 4 of the length past the bolt ends Insert the spring toggle head into the holes in the wall to mount the plate You may pull forward on the plate to help in tightening the toggle bolts Tighten all bolts b Space more than wall thickness f Bolt end Step 6 Attach the Oven to the Wall WARNING To avoid risk of...

Page 14: ...he filter screen with one hand holding the ring and the other hand holding the opposite end Insert the end of the filter screen without the ring into the opening and slide towards the side of the microwave oven Insert the ring end of the filter screen into the opening and slide the entire screen towards the center of the microwave until the screen is securely in position Repeat for the other filte...

Page 15: ...ENGLISH APPENDIX Checking Operation Before Using the Oven 1 Plug in the power supply cord 2 Read your Owner s Manual and then check the operation of your oven us_main book book Page 15 Wednesday May 4 2022 1 09 PM ...

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