Brand: ELECTROLUX
Category: Microwave Oven
Document Type: Installation Guide
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Installation Guide for LFmv1846vfa
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:07 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2020-01-01
Warranty Information
The manual does not contain explicit warranty period information, but emphasizes that product failure due to improper installation is not covered under warranty.
The manual provides comprehensive instructions for installing an over-the-range microwave oven. It covers safety precautions, electrical requirements, parts included, tools needed, and mounting space considerations. The guide details step-by-step installation for three ventilation types: Recirculating, Outside Back Exhaust, and Outside Top Exhaust. It also includes instructions for preparing the mounting plate, locating wall studs, determining wall plate location, aligning the wall plate, and finally mounting the microwave oven. Specific sections address adapting the blower for different exhaust types and connecting ductwork. The manual concludes with pre-operation checks and advice on keeping the installation instructions for future reference.
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| IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
| This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to ensure that the outlet box is properly grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet electrical requirements noted (under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies. |
| CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation to avoid severe or fatal shock injury. |
| You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. |
| Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is very important to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician. |
| DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT, DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. |
| CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this 63–85 pound (28.5-38.5 kg) product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) or a total weight of 113-135 pounds (51.3–61.2 kg). |
| CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND a wall. |
| NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is recommended that two people install this product. |
| IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK. |
| ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps and 1.6 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a seperate and dedicated supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency. Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt rating. |
| The power supply cord and plug should be brought to a seperate and dedicated 15- to 20-ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code. |