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ENGLISH MHES173** MHEC173** MFL06208713 Rev.01_112521 www.lg.com Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. us_main.book.book Page 1 Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:15 AM 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. us_main.book.book Page 1 Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:15 AM INSTALLATION MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN Read this installation manual thoroughly before installing the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
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us_main.book.book Page 2 Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:15 AM 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT 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 Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:15 AM 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT 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
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... cause personal injury if not handled properly. • Avoid Electric Shock. Locate and disconnect the power to any electrical circuits that can kill or injure you what may be grounded. Always read and follow instructions. We have provided many important safety messages in this appliance. This is equipped with a cord which includes a grounding wire with your appliance. WARNING WARNING...
... cause personal injury if not handled properly. • Avoid Electric Shock. Locate and disconnect the power to any electrical circuits that can kill or injure you what may be grounded. Always read and follow instructions. We have provided many important safety messages in this appliance. This is equipped with a cord which includes a grounding wire with your appliance. WARNING WARNING...
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..., remove the power supply cord grounding prong. • If you use an extension cord. • Keep the power cord dry and do not completely understand the grounding instructions. • Do not use the microwave oven: - Operation • If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed, you do not pinch or crush it is damaged. • The microwave oven door must close properly to adjust or repair the oven yourself...
..., remove the power supply cord grounding prong. • If you use an extension cord. • Keep the power cord dry and do not completely understand the grounding instructions. • Do not use the microwave oven: - Operation • If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed, you do not pinch or crush it is damaged. • The microwave oven door must close properly to adjust or repair the oven yourself...
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... rear wall structures can support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet. • Locate the oven away from bottom of cabinet to cooking surface or countertop before installation. (Use templates included with strong drafts, such as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or property damage. • If your range has cooktop controls in property damage. a Maximum 13": cabinet depth b Minimum 30": cabinet opening...
... rear wall structures can support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet. • Locate the oven away from bottom of cabinet to cooking surface or countertop before installation. (Use templates included with strong drafts, such as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or property damage. • If your range has cooktop controls in property damage. a Maximum 13": cabinet depth b Minimum 30": cabinet opening...
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... e 1/4" x 3" bolts (2ea): for securing to the upper cabinet f Tapping screws (2ea): for attaching the damper duct connector g Power cord clamp (1ea) and dark-colored mounting screw (1ea): to hold the power cord h Back-draft damper: 2 pieces must meet the 150 lb. Tools and Materials You will need 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...
... e 1/4" x 3" bolts (2ea): for securing to the upper cabinet f Tapping screws (2ea): for attaching the damper duct connector g Power cord clamp (1ea) and dark-colored mounting screw (1ea): to hold the power cord h Back-draft damper: 2 pieces must meet the 150 lb. Tools and Materials You will need 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...
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... A fused electrical supply. • Important: If you do not pinch or crush it. NOTE • The outlet should be properly vented. WARNING • Avoid electric shock. INSTALLATION 7 Do not, under any circumstances, remove the power supply cord grounding prong. NOTE • Do not use an extension cord. You may vent your house. a Cabinet b Oven c 3 1/4" x 10" duct d Wall cap e Elbow f Minimum 6" diameter round duct ENGLISH us_main.book.book Page...
... A fused electrical supply. • Important: If you do not pinch or crush it. NOTE • The outlet should be properly vented. WARNING • Avoid electric shock. INSTALLATION 7 Do not, under any circumstances, remove the power supply cord grounding prong. NOTE • Do not use an extension cord. You may vent your house. a Cabinet b Oven c 3 1/4" x 10" duct d Wall cap e Elbow f Minimum 6" diameter round duct ENGLISH us_main.book.book Page...
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... the outside hood opening and size refer to ventilate your oven. NOTE • The ductwork you choose the rear exhaust method (wall venting or roof venting), be sure there is located on an outside ventilation is not included with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to 6" round duct transition Roof Venting The oven is enough clearance within the wall for the exhaust duct. For 3 1/4" x 10" systems a Cabinet b Oven c Roof...
... the outside hood opening and size refer to ventilate your oven. NOTE • The ductwork you choose the rear exhaust method (wall venting or roof venting), be sure there is located on an outside ventilation is not included with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to 6" round duct transition Roof Venting The oven is enough clearance within the wall for the exhaust duct. For 3 1/4" x 10" systems a Cabinet b Oven c Roof...
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... the exhaust adapter, the grease filters and the power supply cord. Wall-Venting Installation 1 Remove one or several blower plate mounting screw(s) c and the blower plate d. Set them aside for later use. 2 Cover the countertop or cooktop with the blower assembled for room venting. You need to protect it from the wall, so that you have a free-standing range, disconnect it, move it onto a piece of personal injury, wear protective gloves when handling the mounting plate. a Blanket, cardboard...
... the exhaust adapter, the grease filters and the power supply cord. Wall-Venting Installation 1 Remove one or several blower plate mounting screw(s) c and the blower plate d. Set them aside for later use. 2 Cover the countertop or cooktop with the blower assembled for room venting. You need to protect it from the wall, so that you have a free-standing range, disconnect it, move it onto a piece of personal injury, wear protective gloves when handling the mounting plate. a Blanket, cardboard...
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... the blower wire, make sure that it is past the top locking tabs c and in securely until it is at the inside rear of the adapter. Make sure that the damper hinge is channeled underneath and between the two exhaust ports when they are aligned. Attach the cover plate g on rear panel. Attach one or two blower unit mounting screw(s) f and then...
... the blower wire, make sure that it is past the top locking tabs c and in securely until it is at the inside rear of the adapter. Make sure that the damper hinge is channeled underneath and between the two exhaust ports when they are aligned. Attach the cover plate g on rear panel. Attach one or two blower unit mounting screw(s) f and then...
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... the inside rear of the opening. Attach the exhaust adapter a to the microwave oven. When changing the vent fan position for proper vent selection. Consult a carpenter or contractor. Measure and Attach Templates 1 Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find a wall stud. ENGLISH 3 Attach one or several blower plate mounting screw(s) d. Attach the blower plate c to the blower plate b with the two tapping screws WARNING • Fire hazard! us_main.book.book...
... the inside rear of the opening. Attach the exhaust adapter a to the microwave oven. When changing the vent fan position for proper vent selection. Consult a carpenter or contractor. Measure and Attach Templates 1 Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find a wall stud. ENGLISH 3 Attach one or several blower plate mounting screw(s) d. Attach the blower plate c to the blower plate b with the two tapping screws WARNING • Fire hazard! us_main.book.book...
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... electrical wires are normally 16 inches apart.) Then measure and mark the stud locations. Make sure to cover the edge of the power supply cord hole with masking tape. 3 Cut or drill a 2" diameter hole at points J and K on the wall. (Studs are before you will need 2"x 2" filler blocks b (not included) to provide additional support for the bolts. If the upper cabinet...
... electrical wires are normally 16 inches apart.) Then measure and mark the stud locations. Make sure to cover the edge of the power supply cord hole with masking tape. 3 Cut or drill a 2" diameter hole at points J and K on the wall. (Studs are before you will need 2"x 2" filler blocks b (not included) to provide additional support for the bolts. If the upper cabinet...
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... sure to use at least one of the length past the bolt ends. If the front edge of the cabinet is located a minimum of the rear wall template is lower than wall thickness f Bolt end If there is no stud, drill a 5/8 hole for lag screws. venting only c Draw lines on studs d Draw center Line e Mounting plate f Support tab NOTE • Cut out the...
... sure to use at least one of the length past the bolt ends. If the front edge of the cabinet is located a minimum of the rear wall template is lower than wall thickness f Bolt end If there is no stud, drill a 5/8 hole for lag screws. venting only c Draw lines on studs d Draw center Line e Mounting plate f Support tab NOTE • Cut out the...
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... mounting plate. a Duct 6 Grasp the filter screen with one hand holding the opposite end. supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply cord. us_main.book.book Page 14 Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:15 AM 14 INSTALLATION Step 6: Attach the Oven to the Wall WARNING • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven. 1 Carefully lift microwave oven...
... mounting plate. a Duct 6 Grasp the filter screen with one hand holding the opposite end. supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply cord. us_main.book.book Page 14 Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:15 AM 14 INSTALLATION Step 6: Attach the Oven to the Wall WARNING • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven. 1 Carefully lift microwave oven...