us_main.book.book Page 1 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM INSTALLATION MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN Read this installation manual thoroughly before installing the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH MVEL213** MVEL212** MVEL203** MFL06206517 Rev.00_021122 www.lg.com Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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us_main.book.book Page 3 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.
us_main.book.book Page 4 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Place the plug into a properly installed and grounded outlet a Three-pronged (grounding) plug b Properly polarized and grounded outlet • Do not use an extension cord. • Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire hazard. • Do not, under any circumstances, remove the power supply cord grounding prong.
us_main.book.book Page 5 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM INSTALLATION 5 INSTALLATION • Be sure you have enough space (minimum vertical and horizontal clearance). Before You Start Be sure to read the following safety instructions Read the entire manual before you begin. The model number plate a is located on the oven front. The mounting plate b is located in the upper packing material.
us_main.book.book Page 6 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM 6 INSTALLATION Parts Tools and Materials Included Parts You will need the following tools and materials for the installation: NOTE • Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts.
us_main.book.book Page 7 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM INSTALLATION NOTE WARNING • Avoid electric shock. This appliance must be grounded. • The ductwork you need for the installation is not included. All wall and roof caps must have a back-draft damper (shown in Parts section). • Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury. • Wear proper gloves to protect your hands from injury. Do not, under any circumstances, remove the power supply cord grounding prong.
us_main.book.book Page 8 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM 8 INSTALLATION Wall Venting • Do not install two elbows together. The oven is located on an outside wall of your house: 3 1/4" x 10" duct c or minimum 6" diameter round duct f. • Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct system. • Use caulking to seal the exterior wall or roof opening around the cap. • After installation, check the outside hood opening and operation.
us_main.book.book Page 9 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM INSTALLATION 3 1/4" x 10" flat elbow = 10 ft Installation Remove any shipping materials and parts from inside the microwave oven. Set them aside for later use. 2 Cover the countertop or cooktop with a thick, protective covering to protect it from damage and dirt.
us_main.book.book Page 10 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM 10 INSTALLATION Wall-Venting Installation 1 4 To avoid pinching the blower wire, make sure that it is channeled underneath and between the two exhaust ports when they are rotated. 5 Rotate and reinstall the blower unit a so that the exhaust ports b face the rear of the cabinet and are aligned with the rear knockouts. When you insert the blower unit, the blower wire c must be routed as shown.
us_main.book.book Page 11 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM INSTALLATION 11 e Blower unit f Back plate When changing the vent fan position for wall venting or room venting: b Damper (hinge side up) c Guides e Slide exhaust adapter into guides on rear panel. Room-Venting Installation 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under Wall-Venting Installation. 2 Rotate and reinstall the blower unit a so that the exhaust ports b face the front of the cabinet.
us_main.book.book Page 12 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM 12 INSTALLATION inches apart.) Then measure and mark the stud locations. If you cannot find any wall studs, consult a local building contractor. 3 1 Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3/16" hole for lag screws. If there is no stud, drill a 3/4" hole for toggle bolts. Make sure to use at least 1 lag screw in a stud, and 2 toggle screws in the drywall or the plaster.
us_main.book.book Page 13 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM INSTALLATION 13 5 Complete whichever venting system you have chosen. Use caulking compound to seal the exterior wall or roof opening around the wall cap or roof cap. The oven must be connected to at least one wall stud. 1 Center the rear wall template in the space by lining up the plumb line on the wall with the centerline on the template. Then securely tape or tack the rear wall template in place.
us_main.book.book Page 14 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM 14 INSTALLATION NOTE • Do not remove the packing tape on the slide-out vent during installation. Once the product is fully installed, remove the tape and check that the vent easily slides open and closed with a push. a Damper 5 1 Carefully lift the microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.
us_main.book.book Page 15 Friday, February 11, 2022 8:16 AM APPENDIX 15 APPENDIX 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.
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