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Guide to the appliance

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a

Control panel

b

Retractable canopy

c

Cooktop lighting

d

Edge extraction panel

e

Grease filter

f

Charcoal filter
Optional accessory for recirculation mode

g

DAG 600 blower unit
Optional accessories

h

Exhaust connection

i

On/Off control for the retractable canopy and the blower

j

Overhead lighting button

k

Buttons for setting the blower power

l

Delayed shutdown button

m

Filter saturation indicator

Summary of Contents for DA 6881

Page 1: ...g and Installation Instructions Downdraft To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance you must read these instructions before installing the appliance and using it for the first time en US M Nr 10 651 741 ...

Page 2: ...re 17 Stainless steel housing 17 Grease filters and edge extraction panel 18 OdorFree Charcoal Filter 20 Disposing of charcoal filters 20 Installation 21 Before installation 21 Installation parts 21 Appliance dimensions 22 Cabinet dimensions 24 Cutout for flush fit installation 25 Support bracket 26 Vented mode 32 Recirculating mode 32 Air venting 33 Electrical connection 34 Grounding Instructions...

Page 3: ...ON For General Ventilating Use Only Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive Materials And Vapors This appliance is intended for residential use only Use only as described in these operating instructions This ventilation hood is not intended for outdoor use It must only be used to extract and clean vapors produced during cooking Any other use occurs at the owner s own risk This appliance is su...

Page 4: ...connecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally If the service disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel CAUTION To Reduce The Risk Of Fire And Electric Shock Install This Rangehood Only With Internal Blower Miele DAG 600 Or External Blower Miele DAG 1000 Installation repair and maintenance work should b...

Page 5: ...ly before connecting the appliance If in doubt consult a qualified electrician Do not use a power bar or extension cord to connect the ventilation hood to electricity These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required level of appliance safety To ensure safe operation only use the ventilation hood after it has been properly installed This ventilation hood may not be used in non stationary l...

Page 6: ...l are tripped The screw type fuses on the electrical service panel have been removed The power cable if present has been unplugged from the socket pull the plug not the cord Proper use Danger Do not reach into the motion range of the canopy while it is extending retracting WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE a Never leave surface units unattended at high settings Boilovers cause sm...

Page 7: ...it 2 The fire is small and contained in the area where it started 3 The fire department is being called 4 You can fight the fire with your back to an exit Based on Kitchen Fire Safety Tips published by NFPA The ventilation hood may become damaged if exposed to excessive heat from a gas cooktop When using the ventilation hood over a gas cooktop ensure that any burners in use are always covered by c...

Page 8: ...ll unattended when grilling Fat and debris deposits impair the proper functioning of the ventilation hood To ensure that cooking vapors are properly cleaned never use the ventilation hood without the grease filters in place Please note that the heat rising from the stovetop during cooking can cause the ventilation hood to become very hot Do not touch the housing or the grease filters until the ven...

Page 9: ...do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities d Ducted hoods must always be vented to the outdoors e Do not use this hood with any solid state speed control device To determine whether a ventilation hood may be operated above your cooking appliance please refer to the information provided by the appliance s manufacturer Safety regulations prohibit the installation of a ventilation hoo...

Page 10: ... otherwise in use and should not be channeled into ducting which ventilates rooms with fuel burning installations If exhaust air is to be extracted into a chimney or ventilation duct no longer used for other purposes seek professional advice WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK Cleaning and care There is a risk of fire if cleaning is not completed according to the instruction...

Page 11: ...or the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment Handling these materials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment Therefore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle...

Page 12: ...Guide to the appliance 12 ...

Page 13: ...se filter f Charcoal filter Optional accessory for recirculation mode g DAG 600 blower unit Optional accessories h Exhaust connection i On Off control for the retractable canopy and the blower j Overhead lighting button k Buttons for setting the blower power l Delayed shutdown button m Filter saturation indicator ...

Page 14: ...ing mode requires DAG 600 internal blower conversion kit and charcoal filter available as optional accessories The air is drawn in and passed via the edge extraction panel through the grease filters and then through the charcoal filters The cleaned air is then recirculated back into the kitchen Operation with an external blower requires DAG 1000 external blower as optional accessory The external b...

Page 15: ...when cooking e g during searing select the B booster level Select the power level required by tapping a button from 1 to B Reducing power of the booster level The blower automatically switches back to power level 3 after 5 minutes Selecting the delayed shut down time It is advisable to run the blower for a few minutes after cooking has finished to remove any lingering vapors and odors in the air W...

Page 16: ...r hood power level and therefore benefit from reduced energy consumption Check the power level selected on the hood A lower power level is generally sufficient for the majority of cooking Only use the booster level when necessary When a large volume of cooking vapors are being produced switch to a high power level in good time This is more efficient than operating the hood for longer to try to cap...

Page 17: ...nly use a damp cloth to clean the hood especially in the control panel area After cleaning dry the surfaces with a soft cloth Avoid the following Cleaners containing soda acid or chloride or cleaners containing solvents Abrasive sponges e g pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents Special instructions for stainless steel surfaces Stainless steel surface...

Page 18: ... which has collected in the ventilation hood hardens over time and makes cleaning more difficult It is therefore recommended that the edge extraction panel and the grease filters should be cleaned regularly at least every 3 4 weeks to avoid a build up of grease After 30 operating hours the grease filter symbol will light up when the deflector plate is out to remind you to clean the edge extraction...

Page 19: ...d in the lower basket Ensure the spray arm is not obstructed Use a commonly available household dishwashing detergent In a Miele dishwasher use the Normal program Depending on the detergent used cleaning the filters in a dishwasher may cause the inside filter surfaces to become discolored However this will not affect the functioning of the grease filters in any way After cleaning After cleaning le...

Page 20: ...How to install replace the charcoal filter Before installing or replacing the charcoal filters the panel and the grease filters must first be taken out see previous section for instructions on how to do this Remove the charcoal filter from its packaging Secure the charcoal filters to the back of the grease filters with the retainers provided Replace the grease filters and the panel When to change ...

Page 21: ...ll of the information contained in this chapter and also in the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section Installation parts 2 lower brackets 2 upper brackets 2 support brackets 18 self tapping screws x 3 5 x 9 5 mm 6 screws x M4 x 8 mm 10 screws x 4 x 15 mm 4 screws x 4 x 15 mm ...

Page 22: ...Installation 22 Appliance dimensions 4 3 4 120mm ...

Page 23: ...al DAG 1000 blower 10 254 mm Please refer to the cooktop manufacturer s instructions when installing in combination with a cooktop The installation and safety distance requirements must be maintained The total output of a multi burner gas cooktop must not exceed 21 6 kW with no single burner exceeding 4 8 kW Gas cooktops with a greater output cannot be used in combination with this downdraft If yo...

Page 24: ...Installation 24 Cabinet dimensions Exhaust or recirculation mode with DAG 600 blower installed at the front of the downdraft Exhaust ducting 6 150 mm ...

Page 25: ... ensure adequate stability of the strip in between If the blower is to be installed at the back of the downdraft ensure that there is adequate space for installation Cutout for flush fit installation a Stepped cut out for flush fit installation in stone worktops granite marble b If the downdraft and cooktop are installed in separate cutouts ensure adequate stability of the strip in between ...

Page 26: ... cutout In the following situations the support bracket should be replaced with two small angle brackets The downdraft and cooktop are installed in a common cutout but the cutout for the cooktop is narrower The downdraft and cooktop are installed in two separate cutouts Unscrew the screws on either side remove the support bracket and replace it with the two small angle brackets supplied ...

Page 27: ...arefully into the prepared cutout see Appliance dimensions Secure each of the lower brackets with two screws on the casing so that the feet rest on the floor of the housing unit To do this you can also rotate the brackets when fitting them ...

Page 28: ...h the brackets upwards and screw them into place under the counter Tighten the screws on the casing Alternatively the brackets can also be rotated when fitting them so that the downdraft can be secured to the sides of the housing unit Align the downdraft vertically and screw the brackets securely to the base of the housing unit ...

Page 29: ... required direction and secure it to the downdraft If an external blower is being used the appropriate vent connector is fitted instead Alternatively the motor can be fitted onto the downdraft from behind To do this remove the back cover from the casing and fit it onto the front ...

Page 30: ...m the blower unit into the appropriate socket on the connection box When using an external blower the connection box of the external blower is plugged into the appropriate socket on the connection box Loosen the screws of the cord feed through a little Place the cover in position and secure it with the screws supplied Tighten the cord feed through screws again ...

Page 31: ...king catches on the middle plug Fasten the connection box at a suitable location e g a cabinet wall With a DA 6891 it can be mounted on the downdraft at the indicated position to the left or right of the blower or on the back If moisture gets into the unit this can cause an electric shock Therefore the connection box must not be in contact with the floor Position and secure the cord and other conn...

Page 32: ...for recirculation There are several options for this connect a DUU 151 recirculation conversion kit to the exhaust socket The downdraft grease filters must be fitted with DKF 22 1 charcoal filters see Cleaning and care or Connect the recirculation box DUU 2900 to the exhaust socket The charcoal filters are integrated in the recirculation box Therefore charcoal filters do not have to be fitted in t...

Page 33: ... following The cross section of the exhaust duct must not be smaller than the cross section of the vent collar see appliance dimensions The exhaust duct should be as short and straight as possible If elbows are needed make sure they have a large radius The exhaust duct must not be kinked or compressed When selecting the exhaust duct ensure that it is rigid enough to retain its shape during operati...

Page 34: ...hat have been investigated and found acceptable for use with this model 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 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED Grounding Instructions WARNING Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock This appli...

Page 35: ...eutral Green yellow GND ground Secure the connection box to a suitable place e g a cabinet wall If moisture gets into the unit this can cause an electric shock Therefore the connection box must not be in contact with the floor Position and secure the cord and other connection leads in a suitable place Refit the cover ...

Page 36: ...er on the connection box Remove the cover from the cord entry e g with the aid of a screwdriver Install an approved cable clamp or connector Guide the connection cord from the external blower into the connection box Connect the power cord Please check the enclosed wiring diagram Secure the connection box to a suitable place e g a cabinet wall If moisture gets into the unit this can cause an electr...

Page 37: ...iance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approve...

Page 38: ...Technical data 38 Total connected load with internal DAG 600 blower 346 W with external DAG 1000 blower 216 W Supply voltage frequency 120 V AC 60 Hz Fuse rating 15 A ...

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Page 40: ...M Nr 10 651 741 00 en US DA 6881 DA 6891 DAG 600 ...

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