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The control panel on the LG 1.8 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with EasyClean®, Model # LMV1831ST does not light up. Only the clock illuminates in green in the display...^IFV

NO it does not and even with the brightest light in your kitchen, the panel is VERY HARD to see. Seems LG could have covered the panel with a clear (not dark) cover and made the letters and numbers in BRIGHT WHITE.

No. It does not light up and is unreadable. The photos LG provides show a nice visible illuminated display but that is not what they provide. If you do not plan on memorizing the location and function of each button location, this is not the microwave for you. Had I known how bad the keypad was before I purchased and installed this microwave, I never would have bought it. Also note that photo and LG spec sheet say the clock uses green digits. It does not. It uses harsh white digits.

Ditto on all the above! We replaced an older LG with this model, in which the panel had all writing in white. No backlighting either, but not necessary with the white, high-contrast letters. This one is SOOO bad, that I initially thought, 'Oh, they're using backlighting now to illuminate the keys!' Surely they wouldn't make a control panel black, with the font a dark gray just a few shades lighter! It's stealth! And it's come to your kitchen! Get out your printer and make labels to tape over these well-hidden keys! The upside is that you will find this microwave no more difficult to operate in the dark, than in ideal conditions. LG, if the idea was to create a clean look, you have succeeded. But please provide a paper template to map out the approximate locations and functions of the keys, otherwise it's no more than a piece of contemporary art. Lighting and viewing angles vary, and you have created a best-case scenario with this control panel. By the way, do you sell an external light kit accessory to illuminate the face of this appliance?

I just bought one and can't read anything on it! I was sure it would have to turn on, but it doesn't?!? VERY disappointed!!!

No, the control panel does not light up. However, the Microwave does have an 'awesome' power saving feature that turns off the LED clock - So .... when I have to use my kitchen lights to work the oven it makes one wonder who came up with the power saver idea? I would not have purchased this product if I knew the control panel did not light up!

We have no light on the display panel, we now have to use a flashlight. Didn’t know this before we purchased it. As far as we are concerned this makes it a piece of garbage. We thought LG would be smarter than this. We are so mad, we will probably be replacing it! To make matters worse, it’s only a year old. The new one certainly won’t be another LG product

i agree its hard to see the display of the control panel if you don't turn on the lights in the kitchen. Its a basic feature that would make the oven a fully perfect one

Impossible to see! Who designed this??? The oven panel is even worse. Shame on LG for this design.

It seems none of the present day microwave ovens, regardless of brand, have a backlit control panel/keypad. I would not have bought my LG a few years ago, if I had known that. My Quasar microwave lasted me 30+ yrs and illuminated like a night light so I could sneak in to the kitchen undercover of surrounding darkness. Then go about raiding the fridge for yummy leftovers from dinner and smack some down w/ a cold brew. Gosh, I miss that night light feature. Now, heck I’ve got to turn on the kitchen lights and get caught w/ goodies in my hands.

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The control panel on the LG 1.8 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with EasyClean®, Model # LMV1831ST does not light up. Only the clock illuminates in green in the display...^IFV
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care 5 years ago
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NO it does not and even with the brightest light in your kitchen, the panel is VERY HARD to see. Seems LG could have covered the panel with a clear (not dark) cover and made the letters and numbers in BRIGHT WHITE.
Answered by Rome 3 years ago
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No. It does not light up and is unreadable. The photos LG provides show a nice visible illuminated display but that is not what they provide. If you do not plan on memorizing the location and function of each button location, this is not the microwave for you. Had I known how bad the keypad was before I purchased and installed this microwave, I never would have bought it. Also note that photo and LG spec sheet say the clock uses green digits. It does not. It uses harsh white digits.
Answered by OffLineMark 3 years ago
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Ditto on all the above! We replaced an older LG with this model, in which the panel had all writing in white. No backlighting either, but not necessary with the white, high-contrast letters. This one is SOOO bad, that I initially thought, 'Oh, they're using backlighting now to illuminate the keys!' Surely they wouldn't make a control panel black, with the font a dark gray just a few shades lighter! It's stealth! And it's come to your kitchen! Get out your printer and make labels to tape over these well-hidden keys! The upside is that you will find this microwave no more difficult to operate in the dark, than in ideal conditions. LG, if the idea was to create a clean look, you have succeeded. But please provide a paper template to map out the approximate locations and functions of the keys, otherwise it's no more than a piece of contemporary art. Lighting and viewing angles vary, and you have created a best-case scenario with this control panel. By the way, do you sell an external light kit accessory to illuminate the face of this appliance?
Answered by ThomasTy 2 years ago
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I just bought one and can't read anything on it! I was sure it would have to turn on, but it doesn't?!? VERY disappointed!!!
Answered by Anonymous 2 years ago
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No, the control panel does not light up. However, the Microwave does have an 'awesome' power saving feature that turns off the LED clock - So .... when I have to use my kitchen lights to work the oven it makes one wonder who came up with the power saver idea? I would not have purchased this product if I knew the control panel did not light up!
Answered by Anonymous 3 years ago
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We have no light on the display panel, we now have to use a flashlight. Didn’t know this before we purchased it. As far as we are concerned this makes it a piece of garbage. We thought LG would be smarter than this. We are so mad, we will probably be replacing it! To make matters worse, it’s only a year old. The new one certainly won’t be another LG product
Answered by Anonymous 2 years ago
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i agree its hard to see the display of the control panel if you don't turn on the lights in the kitchen. Its a basic feature that would make the oven a fully perfect one
Answered by Anonymous 3 years ago
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NO
Answered by Kman 5 years ago
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Impossible to see! Who designed this??? The oven panel is even worse. Shame on LG for this design.
Answered by Kg4721 2 years ago
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