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Operating and Installation instructions Rangehood DA 249-4, DA 249-4 EXT, DA 249-4 Alu, DA 249-4 Alu EXT en - AU, NZ To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk. requirements. Inappropriate use Miele cannot be held liable for damage can, however, lead to personal resulting from incorrect or improper use injury and damage to property.
Technical safety Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a Before installation, check the Miele authorised person in accordance rangehood for visible signs of damage. with current national and local safety Under no circumstances should you regulations.
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These models may only be combined with a Miele external motor. This rangehood must not be installed and operated in mobile installations (e.g. on a ship).
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Warning and Safety instructions In order to ensure safe operation, and to prevent gases given off by the heating appliances from being drawn back into the room when the rangehood and the heater are in operation simultaneously, an underpressure of 0.04 mbar (4 pa) is the maximum permissible in the room.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not use the rangehood without the filters in place. This way you will Never use an open flame beneath avoid the risk of grease and dirt getting the rangehood. To avoid the danger of into the appliance and hindering its fire, do not flambé...
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Safety regulations prohibit the fitting of a rangehood over solid fuel stoves. All ducting, pipework and fittings must be of non-flammable material. These can be obtained from Miele or from builders' merchants. The appliance must not be connected to a chimney or vent flue which is in use.
Charcoal filters are available to order room again. through your Chartered Agent or from Miele. (See back cover for contact The flap is closed when the rangehood details and "Technical Data" for model is switched off.
Guide to the appliance a Telescopic extension piece m Touch control for the grease filter b Recirculation grille The indicator lamp for the grease filter touch control lights up when the grease (optional accessory for recirculation filter and the outer filter need to be mode only) cleaned.
Operation To switch the fan on Automatic switch-off of the Intensive setting You can set the Intensive setting so that it only runs for 10 minutes before reverting automatically to level III. ^ Press the On/Off control. ^ To set this option, both the fan and The fan will come on at power level "II".
Operation Run-on option It is advisable to run the fan for a few minutes after cooking is finished to neutralise any lingering odours in the The indicator lamps for fan power levels air, whether you are using air extraction I and IV will flash if the automatic or recirculation mode.
Operation To switch the cooktop lighting Safety cut-out Should the rangehood be left on, the fan will switch off automatically after 10 The cooktop lighting can be switched hours. The lighting will remain on. on and off independently of the fan. ^ Pressing the On/Off control will ^ Briefly press the lighting control to switch the fan back on again.
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Operation Reading the filter operating hours Altering the filter operating hours counter counter To check the percentage of time set The filter operating hours counter is set already used: at 30 hours. This can be lengthened or shortened to suit the type of cooking you do.
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Operation Activating and altering the operating hours counter for the charcoal filter (in recirculation mode) The charcoal filter is needed for The – / + indicator lamps show the time recirculation mode. which has been set: 1st lamp from the left = 20 hours On delivery, the operating hours counter 2nd lamp from the left = 30 hours for the charcoal filter is switched off.
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Operation ^ Use the – / + controls to select the Reading the operating hours counter desired time. for the charcoal filter To check the percentage of time set already used: ^ Confirm the selection by pressing the charcoal filter control. ^ Press the On/Off control to switch the All the indicator lamps will go out.
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. order through your Miele Chartered powder cleaners and cream Agent, from Miele, or via the internet at cleaners. www.miele-shop.com. – abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers, or sponges which have been...
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned Remove any soiling straight away. using the Original Miele all purpose Observe the "General notes" on microfibre cloth, or with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed cleaning earlier in this section.
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Ensure the spray arm is not obstructed. ^ Do not wash at more than 65 °C. If a Miele dishwasher is being used, select the Sensor wash programme. ^ Use a mild dishwasher detergent. Depending on the cleaning agent...
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Cleaning and care ^ After cleaning, leave the filters to dry To replace the stainless steel outer for a while on an absorbent surface filter before putting them back in place. ^ When removing the filters for cleaning, also clean off any residues of oil or fat from the now accessible housing to prevent the risk of these catching fire.
Replacement charcoal filters can be filter. obtained from your Chartered Agent ^ Take the new filter out of its or Miele. See back cover for contact details, packaging. and "Technical data" for type and reference number.
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Cleaning and care Always replace the filter immediately if the lamp for the charcoal filter touch control comes on, or if it is no longer effective in absorbing kitchen odours. It should be replaced at least every 6 months. Used charcoal filters can be disposed of with the normal household waste.
Cleaning and care ^ Remove the stainless steel outer filter Changing a halogen lamp (see "Cleaning and care"). ^ Before any cleaning or maintenance ^ Pull the halogen lamp out of its work, disconnect the rangehood from the mains supply. Ensure that: socket.
Appliance dimensions ceiling area for the vent cut-out, for fitting The diagram is not drawn to scale. the connection socket and on EXT 1) Extraction models for feeding the connection cable 2) Recirculation through to the external motor. For recirculation mode, only a connection 3) Ventilation grille positioned at the top socket needs to be fitted.
Appliance dimensions Safety distances between cooktop – When deciding on the safety distance between the cooktop and and rangehood (S) rangehood, please note that a The minimum safety distances distance of 650 mm above electric cooktops may be preferable to give between the top of a cooktop and the bottom of the rangehood are more working space under the...
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Installation a 2 protective sheets for use when fitting the tower. b 1 exhaust connection for exhaust 2 x M 6 self-tapping nuts ducting C 150 mm. for securing the appliance. c 1 reducing collar for exhaust ducting C 125 mm. d 1 non-return valve 2 screws 3.9 x 7.5 mm for fitting into the exhaust connection...
Installation Dismantling Before installation, it is important to Should the appliance need to be read the information given on the dismantled, follow the installation following pages as well as the instructions in reverse order as "Appliance dimensions" and the described on the Installation sheet. "Warning and Safety instructions"...
Connection for air extraction – Only use smooth pipes or flexible Important: To avoid the danger of hoses made from non-flammable toxic fumes, please observe the materials for extraction connection. Warning and Safety instructions. – When using an external motor, make This is especially crucial when using sure that the extraction ducting is the rangehood at the same time as...
Connection for air extraction Condensate trap – If the exhaust air is to be ducted into the open air, the installation of a (optional extra) telescopic wall vent or roof vent is recommended. – If the exhaust air is to be ducted into a vent flue, the ducting must be directed in the flow direction of the flue.
Connection for air extraction Silencer (DASD 150) . . . With air extraction: (optional extra) The silencer not only reduces noise from the motor outside the house, but also sounds from outside (e.g. traffic noise). For this reason, the silencer must be positioned as close as possible to the ducting exit a.
Electrical connection If the switch is not accessible after All electrical work should be installation, an additional means of undertaken by a suitably qualified disconnection must be provided for all and competent person in strict poles. accordance with current national For extra safety, it is advisable to install and local safety regulations.
Operation with control module DSM 400 The Miele DSM 400 can be used to The components of the central combine the rangehood with other extraction system are not supplied as components. standard by Miele. It enables the following: If in any doubt, the advice of a competent builder must be sought.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, please contact: – Miele You will find the telephone number and address of Miele on the back cover of the manual. Please quote the model and serial number when contacting Miele. These...