Installing The Microwave Oven - LG Studio MHES173 Series Installation Manual

• 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).
• Wear proper gloves to protect your hands from
injury.
Installing the Microwave
Oven
Step 1: Prepare the Electrical
Connection
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Locate the grounded electrical outlet
this oven in the upper cabinet
NOTE
• The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the
microwave oven (120V, 60 Hz., AC only) with a 15
or 20 A fused electrical supply.
• Important: If you do not have the proper wall
outlet, you MUST have one installed by a
qualified electrician.
2
You will cut the hole
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.
for
b
.
a
for the power supply
c
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the
power supply cord grounding prong.
Step 2: Prepare the Venting System
WARNING
• This oven must be properly vented.
You may vent your ductwork in one of three ways.
Do not vent into a wall cavity, an attic, or an
unused area.
Room Venting
The oven is located on an inside wall of your
house.
Cabinet
a
Oven
b
Wall Venting
The oven is located on an outside wall of your
house: 3 1/4" x 10" duct
diameter round duct
f
Cabinet
a
Oven
b
3 1/4" x 10" duct
c
Wall cap
d
Elbow
e
Minimum 6" diameter round duct
f
INSTALLATION
or minimum 6"
c
.
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