LG Smart Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave Review: A Closer Look at the MVEF1337F

If you’re looking for an over-the-range microwave that blends cleanly into your kitchen while adding practical day-to-day cooking support, the LG Smart Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave Oven stands out immediately. It combines a flush-install design, smart technology, helpful cooking presets, and powerful ventilation, all in a slim, modern package designed for today’s kitchens.

Whether you’re reheating leftovers after a long workday, cooking with sensor precision, or clearing steam after searing on the cooktop, this microwave is built to keep up. Below, we break down what makes this model a strong upgrade for many homes.

• Key Features
• Design and Build Quality
• Cooking Performance
• Ventilation & Everyday Use
• Smart Features & Connectivity
• Pros & Cons
• Why Choose This Model
• Final Thoughts
• FAQ

Zero Clearance Door

A standout detail here is the Zero Clearance Door, which allows the microwave to be installed flush against a wall or cabinet without needing extra swing space. This creates a smooth, built-in appearance and allows for more flexible kitchen layouts, especially where every inch matters.

Sensor Cooking Options

Select from a menu of sensor cooking functions that automatically determine when your food is ready using humidity-sensing technology and pre-programmed settings. Meals like reheated pasta, steamed veggies, and soups come out more evenly heated, no more guessing cook times or power levels.

Automatic, Pre-Programmed Cooking

For quick decision-making, the microwave includes pre-programmed automatic cooking settings designed to take the thinking out of everyday meals. Whether it’s melting butter for baking, heating oatmeal, or warming a mug of tea, the preset options help you get it right with one touch.

4-Speed, 550 CFM Ventilation

With a strong 550 CFM ventilation system, this model effectively pulls smoke, steam, and odours out of your kitchen, especially helpful for gas ranges, high-heat cooking, or pan-searing.

Roomy Interior Despite Slim Design

The slim profile doesn’t limit capacity. It offers one of the roomiest interiors in its class with the most usable height, fitting bowls, mugs, and dishes up to 7.7 inches tall. For a low-profile unit, the space feels surprisingly generous.

ThinQ® App Connectivity

Through the ThinQ® app, you can manage key microwave functions remotely, sync the vent and light with compatible LG ranges, or use features like scan-to-cook, which sends cooking instructions directly to the microwave after scanning a meal’s barcode.

Automatic Pairing with LG Cooktops

When paired with a compatible LG cooktop, the microwave’s vent fans and lights can automatically turn on or off depending on cooktop activity, a seamless touch for multitasking cooks.

EasyClean® Interior

Spills and splatters are easier to manage thanks to LG’s EasyClean® interior, which resists stains and buildup. A quick wipe with a damp cloth is often all that’s needed, no chemicals or heavy scrubbing required.

Cooking Performance

The LG Smart Low Profile Microwave focuses on consistency, convenience, and everyday reliability.

Sensor Cooking That Knows When Food Is Ready

Humidity-sensing technology monitors the moisture released from your food and automatically adjusts cook time. Instead of dried-out leftovers or cold spots in the middle, meals finish closer to how they’re intended, helpful when reheating lunches or warming up last night’s dinner.

Even Heating & Helpful Presets

With its automatic cooking menu, the microwave offers one-touch options for common items:

• Reheating plates

• Softening butter

• Cooking vegetables

• Heating beverages

• Defrosting ingredients

The goal is to reduce pauses, stirring, or restarting your food. The microwave handles the settings, so you spend less time fiddling with controls.

Ventilation & Everyday Use

One of the biggest advantages of this model is how well it supports real cooking.

4-Speed, 550 CFM Venting

The powerful ventilation system helps remove smoke and odours quickly, making it ideal for households that cook frequently. Tasks like:

• Searing steak on cast iron

• Pan-frying dumplings

• Stir-frying veggies

• Boiling pasta

all benefit from the strong airflow.

Convenience for Daily Routines

Everyday use feels intuitive thanks to:

• Bright LED cooktop lighting that illuminates your range

• Quiet vent operation for open-concept homes

• Turntable-free stable interior for easy cleaning

• Simple one-touch functions for quick heating

This is a microwave built not just for reheating, but for supporting real cooking habits.

Smart Features & Connectivity

Smart functionality elevates the experience in ways that feel genuinely useful.

With the ThinQ® app, you can:

• Check remaining cooking time remotely

• Receive notifications when food is done

• Start or stop key functions by voice

• Use scan-to-cook to automatically send settings for frozen meals

• Sync lighting and ventilation with a compatible LG cooktop or range

• Benefit from ThinQ UP updates that can add new enhancements over time

SmartDiagnosis™ also helps troubleshoot issues, reducing guesswork if something isn’t working quite right.

Pros & Cons

Highlights

• Seamless, flush installation thanks to the Zero Clearance Door

• Accurate, dependable Sensor Cooking

• Strong 550 CFM ventilation for real cooking needs

• Slim profile with a surprisingly roomy interior (fits items up to 7.7" tall)

• Sleek SmoothTouch® glass controls

• ThinQ® smart connectivity with scan-to-cook and automatic vent syncing

It blends visually into your kitchen while delivering the everyday performance and convenience you expect.

Final Thoughts

The LG Smart Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave brings together the features many modern kitchens need: a clean built-in appearance, smart convenience, strong ventilation, and dependable cooking performance.

Whether you're updating an older unit or completing a new kitchen setup, the LG Smart Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave offers a thoughtful mix of style, space efficiency, and smart capability, making it a compelling option for many homes.

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FAQ

What is the Zero Clearance Door?

It allows the microwave door to open fully even when installed very close to walls or cabinets, creating a built-in, space-efficient look.

How strong is the ventilation system?

The 4-speed, 550 CFM vent effectively removes smoke, steam, and odors — ideal for regular or high-heat cooking.

Can I control it from my phone?

Yes. With the ThinQ® app, you can check cooking progress, get notifications, and use voice commands via Google Assistant, Alexa, SideChef, or Innit.

Does Sensor Cooking work well?

Sensor Cooking monitors humidity to prevent overcooking or cold spots, delivering more consistent results with less guesswork.

Is it easy to clean?

Yes — the SmoothTouch® glass controls and interior surfaces wipe clean quickly.