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LG MVEL2125X Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MICROWAVE OVEN
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the
appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
ENGLISH
MVEL212**
www.lg.com
MFL56516441
Copyright © 2022-2025 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved
Rev.02_041825

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  • Page 1 Scan to see the online manual. OWNER'S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH MVEL212** www.lg.com MFL56516441 Copyright © 2022-2025 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved Rev.02_041825...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    20 OPERATION Control Panel Before Use Quick Start and Stop Manual Cooking Cooking Mode Cookware Guide Cooking Guide 35 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application Smart Diagnosis Feature 38 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Replacing Parts 40 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Before Calling for Service 44 LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. - Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook food.

  • Page 5: Microwave Oven

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The oven must only be used for heating or cooking food. The results of misuse can include safety risks such as fire, burns, or death due to electric shock. • The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

  • Page 6: Radio/Tv/Wireless Equipment Interference

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ventilation • Burn Hazard: If a range or cooktop located below the microwave is operating, use caution when operating the microwave. External components of the microwave may become very hot and cause burns or other injury if touched. •...

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Product Overview Rotating Ring WARNING Front View • Do not operate the oven when it is empty or The appearance or components of the appliance without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass may differ from model to model. of water in the oven when not in use.

  • Page 8: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION Installation Requirements Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of Installation Location an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire Make sure you have enough space and support. for the electric current.

  • Page 9: Before Installing

    INSTALLATION Before Installing • 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 is located on the oven front.

  • Page 10: Included Parts

    10 INSTALLATION Parts Tools and Materials You will need the following tools and materials for Included Parts the installation: NOTE • Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts. Power cord clamp bushing (1ea): for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet Phillips screwdriver (for the screws) 1/4"...

  • Page 11: Step 2: Prepare The Venting System

    INSTALLATION NOTE WARNING • If you have brick or masonry walls, you will need • Avoid electric shock. This appliance must be special hardware and tools. grounded. • The ductwork you need for the installation is not • Improper grounding could result in electric included.

  • Page 12: Wall Venting

    12 INSTALLATION Wall Venting • Do not install two elbows together. The oven is located on an outside wall of your • Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct system. house: 3 1/4" x 10" duct or minimum 6" •...

  • Page 13: Step 3: Prepare The Venting Blower

    INSTALLATION Installation 3 1/4" x 10" flat elbow = 10 ft Remove any shipping materials and parts To calculate the equivalent length of each duct from inside the microwave oven. Set them piece used, see the examples below. aside for later use. For 3 1/4"...
  • Page 14 14 INSTALLATION To avoid pinching the blower wire, make sure that it is channeled underneath and between the two exhaust ports when they are rotated. Rotate and reinstall the blower unit so that Wall-Venting Installation the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet and are aligned with the rear Remove one or several blower plate mounting knockouts.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Damper (hinge side up) Guides on back plate Slide exhaust adapter into guides on back plate. Room-Venting Installation Blower unit Back plate Follow steps 1 and 2 under Wall-Venting WARNING Installation. • Fire hazard! Correctly install the vent fan before use.
  • Page 16 16 INSTALLATION Measure and Attach Templates Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and mark the vertical center line on the back wall of the opening. 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.

  • Page 17: Step 5: Install The Mounting Plate

    INSTALLATION Drill holes at points A and B. Drill the third hole inside area C, through one of the bottom holes to match the location of a stud. If there is a stud, drill a 3/16 hole for lag screws. If there is no stud, drill a 5/8 hole for toggle bolts.

  • Page 18: Step 6: Attach The Oven To The Wall

    18 INSTALLATION Space more than wall thickness Bolt end Rotate the microwave oven upward so the top of the oven is against the bottom of the upper cabinet or cabinet frame. Step 6: Attach the Oven to the Wall Then insert a bolt down through each hole WARNING in the upper cabinet bottom.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Grasp the filter screen with one hand holding the ring and the other hand holding the opposite end. Insert the end of the filter screen without the ring into the opening and slide towards the side of the microwave oven. Insert the ring end of the filter screen into the opening and slide the entire screen towards the center of the microwave until the screen is...

  • Page 20: Operation

    20 OPERATION OPERATION Control Panel Wi-Fi • Press and hold Settings for 3 seconds to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Control Panel Features Number Keys • Set cooking time, power level or quantity or weight. +/- Keys • Press the +/- keys to add or subtract 10 seconds at a time while cooking.

  • Page 21: Before Use

    OPERATION Before Use when the set time runs out. It does not start or stop cooking. Setting the Clock Setting Timer for 3 Minutes Set the current time to operate the microwave oven. Press Timer On/Off. Press STOP/Clear and press Clock. Press the number keys to set the time (3, 0, and 0), and press Timer On/Off.

  • Page 22: Custom Setting

    22 OPERATION • The vent fan maintains the last setting if turned Use the number keys to select 4 and 2. off and on again. Setting the Timed Ventilation Microwave Power Levels Press Auto Timeset repeatedly to set the time This microwave oven is equipped with 10 power before the vent fan automatically turns off.

  • Page 23: Quick Start And Stop

    80% Power seconds. The Wi-Fi icon appears at the top of the display when Wi-Fi is turned on. Press Cook Time. Follow the instructions in the LG ThinQ Press the number keys to set the cook time application. (5:30). NOTE •...
  • Page 24 24 OPERATION The Sensor system works by detecting built up • 2 Soup / Sauce (1 - 4 cups) steam so there is no need to set cook times or - Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl power levels. - Food temperature: Refrigerated •...
  • Page 25 OPERATION • 1 Rice (0.5 - 2 cups) delayed eruptive boiling. Therefore, care must be taken when handling the container. - Cookware: Deep and large microwave-safe bowl - Food temperature: Room Sensor Popcorn Mode - Instructions: Put the rice and water in the bowl as below.
  • Page 26 26 OPERATION Sensor Vegetable Mode Sensor Beverage Mode Setting the Vegetable Function Setting the Sensor Beverage Function • Press Beverage. Press Vegetable. - Cooking will start about 4 seconds later. - When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display. Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Sensor Vegetable Sensor Beverage Menu...
  • Page 27 OPERATION Using Time Defrost - Shellfish: Crab meat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops This feature defaults to microwave power level 3. When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 5-10 minutes. Press Auto Defrost twice. • 4 Bread (0.1 - 1.0 lbs) - Muffins, rolls, cake Press the number keys to set the defrost time.

  • Page 28: More Modes

    28 OPERATION More Modes - Instructions: Remove top. Frozen juice will be soft enough to mix easily with water. The product firmware may be updated to include additional functions through More Modes. The modes currently include the Kids Meal, Steam Melt Mode Cook and Simmer functions.
  • Page 29 OPERATION • 5 Chicken Breast (1 - 2 pieces, 6 - 8 oz/piece) Press 2 to select Steam Cook mode. - Cookware: Microwavable steamer (not provided) Use the number keys to enter the desired - Food temperature: Refrigerated menu code from the Steam Cook Menu. - Instructions: Wash the food and season as desired (under 1 in.
  • Page 30 30 OPERATION oven. Press More Modes and 3 to select Press START/Enter. Simmer. Press 2 to select Farfalle. Then press • At the beep, carefully remove the bowl from numbers to enter the weight. Press START/ the oven and add the rice or pasta. Loosely Enter to start cooking.

  • Page 31: Cookware Guide

    OPERATION 2 servings (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, penne 6 oz/ • Plastic 170 g) - Plastic Storage Containers: Use plastic 3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, penne 9 oz/ dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers and 255 g) plastic bags only for short cooking times. Do not use them when cooking food for long 4 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, penne 12 periods or at high power levels, as the hot food...

  • Page 32: Cooking Guide

    32 OPERATION Microwave-Unsafe Cookware suitable for microwave use. Follow the steps below to find out if cookware can be used in the • Metal Containers/Metal Decoration microwave. - Never use metal or metal-rimmed cookware in the microwave oven. Place the container in question and a glass - Microwaves cannot penetrate metal.
  • Page 33 OPERATION - Bones and Fat: Bones conduct heat, and fat - As food begins to defrost, separate the food cooks more quickly than meat. Take care with into pieces so that they can defrost more bony or fatty cuts of meat. easily.
  • Page 34 34 OPERATION correctly, a beep sounds and the oven is activated. Do not press several buttons at once. • Do not strike the control panel with silverware, utensils, etc. It may be damaged or broken. • Always be careful when taking cookware out of the oven.

  • Page 35: Smart Functions

    - This function helps you check the current status, remaining time, cook settings and end time in one place. Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with • Product Notifications your existing account or create an LG account - Turn on the Push Alerts to receive appliance to sign in.

  • Page 36: Open Source Software Notice

    (2) This device must accept any interference Installing the LG ThinQ Application received, including interference that may cause Search for the LG ThinQ application from the undesired operation. Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a Any changes or modifications in construction of smartphone.

  • Page 37: Smart Diagnosis Tm Feature

    If you experience a problem with your Wi-Fi equipped appliance, it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    38 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Cleaning the Interior Press STOP/Clear after cleaning. Use a damp cloth to clean the surfaces of the door and wipe out crumbs between the door and the frame.

  • Page 39: Replacing Parts

    6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact an LG Customer Information Center or visit the lg.com website. Unplug the power cord and wear gloves.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    40 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Will the oven be damaged if it operates while empty? Yes. Never operate the oven while it is empty or without the glass tray. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? No.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes. Can I pop popcorn in my oven? How do I get the best results? Yes.

  • Page 42: Before Calling For Service

    42 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. For detailed information or videos, visit www.lg.com for the troubleshooting page. Operation Problem Possible Cause & Solution Microwave oven Power cord is unplugged, door is open, or cooking time has not been set.
  • Page 43 During Wi-Fi setup, the app is requesting a password to connect to the product (on certain phones). • Locate the network name which starts with "LG" under Settings > Networks. Note the last part of the network name. - If the network name looks like LGE_Appliance_XX-XX-XX, enter lge12345.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    Should your LG Microwave Oven ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the Product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product ("You") and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States...
  • Page 45 • Damage or failure of the Product resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance. Improper repair includes the use of parts not authorized by LG. Improper installation or maintenance includes installation or maintenance contrary to the Product owner’s manual.
  • Page 46 46 LIMITED WARRANTY Problem Cause Solution Spark / Arcing Aluminum foil or metal utensil used in microwave • Check user mode. instructions. • DO NOT use aluminum foil or metal utensils in microwave mode. • Mounting bracket screw not fixed completely. Microwave oven Check with installer first.
  • Page 47 Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
  • Page 48 AAA in the manner described in the AAA Rules. You must also send a copy of your written demand to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc.
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  • Page 52 LG Customer Information Center Centro de Información al Cliente LG Centre de Service à la Clientèle de LG For inquiries or comments, Para consultas o comentarios, visite Pour des questions ou des commentaires, visit www.lg.com or call: www.lg.com o llame por teléfono: visitez www.lg.com/ca_fr ou appelez :...

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