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Operating and Installation Instructions Ventilation System DA 408 DA 409 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 241 950...
Turning on the fan ..........10 Selecting the power level.
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This appliance is designed to vent This appliance is intended for cooking smoke and odors only. residential use only. Use the Be certain your appliance is appliance only for its intended properly installed and grounded by purpose. The manufacturer cannot a qualified technician.
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Supervise its use by the certain conditions it may be possible for elderly or infirm. installation in these applications. Please contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Be careful when preparing a Technical Service Department with flambé beneath the hood.
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Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. with a close Boilovers cause smoking and greasy fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal spillovers may ignite. Heat oils slowly tray, then turn off the burner. on low or medium settings. Always turn the hood on when If the flames do not go out immediately, cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods.
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When installing the hood, follow the an active chimney, dryer vent, vent recommended minimum safety flue, or room ventilating ductwork. Seek distances between a Miele cooktop and professional advice before connecting the hood: an exhaust hood vent to an existing, –...
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The hood offers two modes of operation: The air is drawn in and cleaned by the Air is drawn through the grease filters grease filters and directed outside. and an . The filtered air is then recirculated back into The hood comes equipped with a the kitchen through a vent at the top of .
The indicator next to the grease filter button lights when the grease filters need to be cleaned. This button is also used: – to reset the grease filter timer after cleaning the grease filters (see "Cleaning and Care"). – to show how long the grease filters have been in use (see "Operation/ Filter timers").
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The intensive level "4" can be programmed to automatically switch back to level "3" after 10 minutes. ^ Press the On/Off button. ^ Turn the fan and the lights off. ^ Press and hold the "Delay Shut down" button for 10 secs. The first indicator ^ Use the "...
If the power level indicators flash the automatic switch back is not activated. The maximum air flow capacity is 625 cfm. Factors such as narrow duct diameter and bends will affect this value. Level 1 operates at 40% capacity ^ To activate the automatic switch back Level 2 operates at 60% capacity press the "...
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If odors or smoke remain in the kitchen after cooking has been completed, the Delayed Shut Down feature can be selected to allow the hood to continue running for either 5 or 15 minutes. ^ Press the On/Off button to turn the fan off.
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The overhead lighting can be turned on The brightness of the lighting can be and off independently from the fan. adjusted. ^ While the lighting is turned on, press the light button. The lighting will dim until the button is released.
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To check the percentage of time already used: A timer monitors the hours of fan operation. The indicator for the grease filter will light after 30 hours of operation. The grease filters must then be cleaned. ^ Press the On/Off button to turn the fan on.
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The grease filter timer is preset to 30 hours. This time can be lengthened or shortened to 20, 30, 40, or 50 hours. The lit indicator shows the programmed – A time of 20 hours should be time: programmed in kitchens with 1st indicator from the left = 20 hours frequent pan or deep frying.
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The active charcoal filter can only be used in recirculation mode and cannot The lit indicator shows the programmed be used to exhaust fumes. time: The charcoal filter timer is 1st indicator from the left = 20 hours Before using the hood in recirculation 2nd indicator from the left = 30 hours mode, the charcoal filter timer must be 3rd indicator from the left = 40 hours...
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Before cleaning or servicing the hood, disconnect it from the power Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned supply by either removing the fuse, using a non-abrasive stainless steel unplugging it from the outlet, or cleaner. manually "tripping" the circuit To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner breaker.
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The reusable metal grease filters use a scrub brush in remove solid particles from the vented warm water with a mild detergent. kitchen air (grease, dust, etc). place the filters vertically in the lower basket, making sure that the spray arm is not blocked.
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Replacement active charcoal filters ^ Insert the charcoal filter with the flap can be ordered from Miele. facing the front. ^ Remove the grease filters to access Before using: the charcoal filter. See "Cleaning and ^ Program the charcoal filter timer, see Care".
Before changing the light bulbs, disconnect the hood from the power supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging it, or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. ^ Turn the bulb counterclockwise and When in use halogen bulbs become pull it out of its socket. extremely hot, use caution.
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In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact the Miele Technical Service Department : 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are shown on the data plate which is visible when the grease filter is removed.
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The cardboard box and packing Old appliances may contain materials materials protect the appliance during that can be recycled. Please contact shipping. They have been designed to your local recycling authority about the be biodegradable and recyclable. possibility of recycling these materials. Please recycle.
to prevent scratches to the chimney during installation. for securing the for securing the retaining plates and the ducting. canopy. (S8 wall anchors included in the for use with 5" (125 mm) exhaust packaging are not for use in USA / CDN.) ducting.
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^ Find the studs to the left and right of The majority of the weight of the the mounting location by tapping the installed ventilation system will be wall or using a stud finder. supported by the lower retaining ^ Mark a vertical cutting line along the plate.
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(located behind the grease filters), match the household electrical supply before installing the hood. If there is any question concerning the electrical connection of this appliance to your power supply, please consult a licensed electrician or call Miele’s Technical Service Department. 1-800-999-1360 1-800-565-6435...
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1) Air extraction mode 4) and 5) Installation area Wall/ceiling area respectively for vent 2) Recirculation mode hole and outlet installation. 3) Air extraction vent installed upwards only 4) and only outlet installation. Vent hole 5 " (150 mm) with reducing collar 5"...
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Recirculation ..32 - 45 " Miele cooking surface and the ....(830 - 1150 mm) bottom of the hood is: To fit the chimney, the distance - 22"...
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See the enclosed installation instruction If the hood needs to be disassembled, sheet. follow the instructions on the installation sheet in the reverse order. Please read the "Important Safety Instructions" and Installation A lever is enclosed for easier removal instructions before installing this hood. of the chimney extension.
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Follow all local building into the appliance. codes when installing the hood. – If the exhaust is ducted through an outside wall, a Miele Telescopic Wall Vent can be used.
(optional accessory) If the exhaust is ducted into an inactive flue, the air must be expelled parallel to In some cases, a condensate trap may the flow direction of the flue. also be required to collect and evaporate any condensation which may Never connect an exhaust hood to occur.