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Operating and installation instructions Cooker hood DA 270-4, DA 270-4 EXT DA 270-4 U DA 270-4 Alu, DA 270-4 EXT Alu DA 270-4 U Alu en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this 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 Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
Warning and Safety instructions This appliance is not intended for This appliance complies with all use by persons (including children) relevant local and national safety with reduced physical, sensory or requirements. Inappropriate use mental capabilities, or lack of can, however, lead to personal injury experience or knowledge, unless they and damage to property.
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Miele authorised person in accordance the data plate correspond with the with current national and local safety on-site electricity supply, otherwise the regulations.
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These models may only be combined with a Miele external motor. This appliance may only be used in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk...
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The Miele DSM 400 control module appliance is switched off or vice versa. offers the possibility of combining other A ventilation brick alone is not generally components with the cooker hood (see sufficient to ensure safe ventilation.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not use the cooker hood without the filters in place. This way you will Never use an open flame beneath avoid the risk of grease and dirt getting the cooker hood. To avoid the danger into the appliance and hindering its of fire, do not flambé...
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Safety regulations prohibit the fitting of a cooker hood over solid fuel stoves. All ducting, pipework and fittings must be of non-flammable material. These can be obtained from the Miele Spare Parts department or from builders' merchants. The appliance must not be connected to a chimney or vent flue which is in use.
Guide to the appliance a Cover n Touch control for the grease filter b Tower The indicator lamp for the grease filters lights up when the grease filters need c Control panel to be cleaned. d Glass edge feature lighting The touch control is used to reset the e Hob lighting operating hours counter every time the...
Modes of operation . . . air recirculation: The cooker hood works with (...U models only) . . . air extraction: (excluding ...U models) The air is drawn in and cleaned first by the grease filters and then by a charcoal filter.
If the cooker hood has been connected to a window contact switch via the Miele DSM 400 control ^ Press the run-on option control for module, then the fan cannot be approx. 10 seconds. The first fan switched on if the window is shut.
Operation Run-on option It is advisable to run the fan for a few minutes after cooking has 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 hob lighting on Glass edge feature lighting The hob lighting can be switched on and off independently of the fan. The glass edge feature lighting can be turned on or off indepedently of the fan, using the left hand lighting control. ^ Briefly press the right hand lighting control to switch on the hob lighting.
Operation Filter operating hours counter Reading the operating hours counter for the grease filters The number of hours the appliance has been in operation is stored in memory. To check the percentage of time set already used: The operating hours counter tells you when the grease filters or charcoal filter need to be cleaned or replaced.
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Operation Altering the operating hours counter for the grease filters The operating hours counter for the grease filters is set at the factory for 30 The - / + indicator lamps show the time hours. This can be lengthened or which has been set: shortened to suit the type of cooking 1st lamp from the left = 20 hours...
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Operation ^ Use the - /+ controls to select the Activating and altering the operating desired time. hours counter for the charcoal filter (...U models only) The charcoal filter is needed for recirculation mode. On delivery, the operating hours counter ^ Confirm the selection by pressing the for the charcoal filter is deactivated.
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Operation Reading the operating hours counter for the charcoal filter To check the percentage of time set already used: ^ Press the On/Off control to switch the fan on. ^ Press and hold the charcoal filter control. One or more of the indicator lamps for the - /+ controls will flash.
It can Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned be washed 300 times. using the Miele E-Cloth, or with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning Housing agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel.
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Cleaning and care Important for appliances with Controls lacquered housing The controls may suffer (special order finish) discolouration or damage if soiling is left on them for too long. It is very difficult to clean this type of surface without causing minor marks to Remove soiling straight away.
Cleaning and care Grease filters Cleaning the grease filters by hand ^ Clean the filters with a soft nylon The re-usable metal grease filters in the appliance remove solid particles brush in a mild solution of hot water (grease, dust, etc.) from the kitchen and a little washing-up liquid.
It is fitted in the canopy above the grease filters. New filters can be purchased from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. See back cover for contact details, and "Technical data" for the model number of the filter.
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Cleaning and care Always replace the charcoal filter im- mediately if – the indicator lamp for the charcoal filter lights up, – if it is no longer effective in absorbing kitchen odours. It should, however, be replaced at least every 6 months. Used charcoal filters can be disposed of with the normal household waste.
Cleaning and care Changing a halogen lamp Before any cleaning or maintenance work, the cooker hood must be disconnected from the mains supply. Ensure that: – it is switched off at the isolator, or – the fuse is withdrawn from the fused spur connection unit, or –...
Installation Before installation, it is important to read the information given on the following pages as well as the "Appliance dimensions" and the "Warning and Safety instructions" at 2 screws M4 x 8 mm the beginning of this booklet. for securing the tower. This is particularly crucial when using the cooker hood at the same time as a heating appliance that...
Connection for air extraction – Where ducting is horizontal, it must Important: To avoid the danger of be laid to slope away at at least 1 cm toxic fumes, please observe the per metre. Warning and Safety instructions. This is to ensure that condensate This is especially crucial when using cannot drain back into the cooker the cooker hood at the same time as...
Connection for air extraction Important! Cooker hoods designed for use with an external motor (...EXT models) have an If the exhaust ducting is to run through integrated condensate trap. rooms, ceiling space etc. where there may be great variations in temperature Silencer between the different areas, the problem of condensation will need to...
Electrical connection If the switch is not accessible after All electrical work should be installation (depending on country), an undertaken by a suitably qualified additional means of disconnection must and competent person in strict be provided for all poles. accordance with current national For extra safety it is advisable to install and local safety regulations a residual current device (RCD) with a...
Operation with DSM 400 control module The Miele DSM 400 control module can If the control module is be used to combine the cooker hood disconnected in order to operate the with other components. cooker hood without the window It enables the following: contact switch (e.g.
Operation with DSM 400 control module Connection to a light switch The control module can be used to switch on the cooker hood lighting and also to dim it (depending on model) via a light switch in the house. Installation The control module is fitted in the tower after the cover plate has been unscrewed from the ceiling.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – Your Miele Dealer – The Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Contact Centre, please quote the mo- del and serial number of your appliance.