LG LMV1683ST Installation Instructions Manual

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

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– 2 – Your Safety First BEFORE YOU START • Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! – Read the entire manual before you begin. The model number label is located on the oven front. See Figure 1. The mounting plate is locate...

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– 3 – 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...

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– 4 – Your Safety First • MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT. – Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thi...

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– 5 – Parts, Tools, Materials THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN: NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts. Damper/duct connector (for roof venting or wall venting installation) Not Actual S...

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– 6 – Parts, Tools, Materials Clear Tape (for taping the templates to the wall) Phillips Screwdriver (for the screws) Pencil Flat Blade Screwdriver (for the toggle bolts) Plumb Line Measuring Tape (metal preferred) Duct Tape Small Side Cutters or...

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– 7 – STEP 1: Prepare The Electrical Connection Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury. 1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet above the oven, as shown in Figure 5. NOTE: The outlet...

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– 8 – STEP 2: Prepare The Venting System THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED! NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 10, page 9. You may vent...

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– 9 – STEP 2: Prepare The Venting System Standard Fittings NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to preven...

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– 10 – STEP 3: Prepare The Venting Blower Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for room-vented. You need to adjust the blower if you want wall-vented or roof-vented installation. • DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! P...

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STEP 3: Prepare The Venting Blower WALL-VENTED INSTALLATION: 1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and one or several blower plate mounting screw(s). Remove the blower plate from cabinet. See Figure 12. 2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the...

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STEP 3: Prepare The Venting Blower ROOF-VENTED INSTALLATION: 1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and one or several blower plate mounting screw(s). Remove the blower plate from cabinet. See Figure 19. 2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the...

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– 13 – STEP 4: Prepare The Wall & Upper Cabinet To avoid 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. Upper Cabinet Template Mounting Plat...

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– 14 – STEP 4: Prepare The Wall & Upper Cabinet Drill The Holes In The Wall And Upper Cabinet. 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...

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– 15 – STEP 5: Install The Mounting Plate 3/16 Hole on Studs 5/8 Hole on Drywall Only D C For Wall- Vented Only Minimum 66 " From the Floor Center Line Draw Center Line Draw Lines on Studs Support Tab Support Tab Mounting Plate B A The Oven...

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– 16 – STEP 6: Attach The Oven To The Wall 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See Figure 28) at the bottom of the mounting plate.Reaching through upper cabinet, thread power supply cord through the power supply cord h...

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– 17 – STEP 6: Attach The Oven To The Wall Damper Power supply Cord Clamp 5. Roof venting installation: See Figure 32. Install ductwork through the vent opening in the upper cabinet. Complete the venting system through the roof according to ...

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