INSTALLATION MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN Read this installation manual thoroughly before installing the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH MHES173** MHEC173** MFL06208713 Rev.01_112521 www.lg.com Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 5 INSTALLATION 5 7 Before Installing Installing the Microwave Oven 15 APPENDIX 15 Checking Operation
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. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.
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. • If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock and/or fire.
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 on back side of microwave oven. 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.
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.
INSTALLATION • 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). Do not, under any circumstances, remove the power supply cord grounding prong. Step 2: Prepare the Venting System WARNING Installing the Microwave Oven Step 1: Prepare the Electrical Connection 1 Locate the grounded electrical outlet b for this oven in the upper cabinet a. • This oven must be properly vented.
INSTALLATION g 3 1/4" x 10" to 6" round duct transition Roof Venting The oven is located on an outside wall near the roof: 3 1/4" x 10" duct d or minimum 6" diameter round duct e. NOTE • The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. See the standard ductwork fittings.
INSTALLATION the front, unplug the range before covering the cooktop to prevent risk of fire and damage if the knobs are accidentally activated while installing the OTR.
INSTALLATION and one or two blower unit mounting screw(s) i. f Blower unit g Knockouts h Back plate 2 Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven. 3 Use side cutters or tin snips to cut out and remove the knockouts b from the back plate a. Be careful not to distort the back plate. Discard the knockouts. 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.
INSTALLATION 11 Roof-Venting Installation 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 top of the cabinet. When you insert the blower unit, the blower wire c must be routed as shown. ENGLISH 1 provided. Make sure that the damper c swings freely. WARNING • Fire hazard! Correctly install the vent fan before use. 3 Attach one or two blower unit mounting screw(s) a. Attach the cover plate b on the back.
INSTALLATION WARNING • To avoid risk of personal injury, electric shock or death: - Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall. - Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven. 2 3 Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on the wall. (Studs are normally 16 inches apart.) Then measure and mark the stud locations. If you cannot find any wall studs, consult a local building contractor.
INSTALLATION 13 hole with the power supply cord bushing (supplied) to prevent damage to the cord from the rough metal edge. ENGLISH 4 Cut out the venting areas (with the saber saw) • Roof-venting: cut out the shaded area marked L on the upper cabinet template. A B • Wall-venting: cut out the shaded area marked F on the rear wall template. • Room-venting: go to Step 5: Install the Mounting Plate. B A C 5 Complete whichever venting system you have chosen.
INSTALLATION Step 6: Attach the Oven to the Wall supply cord clamp to the inside of the cabinet using a screw. WARNING • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven. 1 2 3 Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate. Reaching through the upper cabinet, thread the power supply cord a through the power supply cord hole b in the bottom of the upper cabinet.
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.
