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Operating and Installation
Instructions

Ventilation System
DA 249-4

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 07 781 040

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for DA 249

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Ventilation System DA 249 4 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 781 040 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...ighting 13 Filter timers 14 Checking the filter timers 14 Reprogramming the timers 15 Cleaning and Care 17 Cleaning the casing 17 Grease filter 18 Active charcoal filters 20 Changing the light bulbs 22 After Sales Service 23 Installation instructions 25 Caring for the environment 27 Appliance dimensions 28 Plywood backing 31 Installation 32 Installation 34 Dismantling 34 Air extraction 35 Electric...

Page 3: ...sed in a non stationary location e g on a ship WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING a Use this appliance only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact Miele b Before servicing or cleaning the appliance switch power off at the service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being swi...

Page 4: ...lectrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operation faults g Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the power supply and remove the power cord to prevent hazards Use WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE a Never leave surface units unattended at high settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ...

Page 5: ...fire department is being called 4 You can fight the fire with your back to an exit Based on Kitchen Firesafety Tips published by NAFTA Do not allow children to play with or operate the appliance or its controls Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm Always turn on the hood when using the cooktop to prevent damage from condensation Never operate gas burners without cookware Turn the burner off ...

Page 6: ...control device f Do not use an extension cord to connect the appliance to electricity Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating g Do not install this hood over cooktops that burn solid fuel h Provided a larger distance is not given by the manufacturer of the cooktop follow the minimum safety distances between a cooktop and the bottom of the hoo...

Page 7: ...essure of the exhaust fan automatically opens the flap blowing the inside air and cooking odors outside Recirculation mode Air is drawn through the decor panel grease filter and an active charcoal filter The filtered air is then recirculated back into the kitchen through a vent at the top of the hood s chimney The recirculation mode requires an install kit and charcoal filter which are optional ac...

Page 8: ...Guide to the Ventilation System 8 ...

Page 9: ...er button lights when the grease filter and decor cover need to be cleaned This button is also used to reset the grease filter timer after cleaning the grease filter see Cleaning and Care to show how long the grease filter have been in use see Operation Filter timers to change the number of hours counted by the grease filter timer see Operation Reprogramming the filter timers n Charcoal filter but...

Page 10: ...ing Intensive setting Level 4 should be used for a short period when frying or cooking food with a strong aroma Automatically switching back the Intensive power level The intensive level 4 can be programmed to automatically switch back to level 3 after 10 minutes Turn the fan and the lights off Press and hold the Delay Shut Down button for 10 secs The first indicator lights Press the following but...

Page 11: ...If the procedure is not saved within 4 minutes of programming the hood will automatically default to the old setting Fan performance 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 Level 2 operates at 60 capacity Level 3 operates at 80 capacity Level 4 operates at 100 capacity There will also be a slight...

Page 12: ...nning Press once 5 minute delay left indicator lights Press twice 15 minute delay right indicator lights To cancel the Delayed Shut Down feature press the button again Turning off the fan Press the On Off button to turn the fan off The indicator goes out Automatic Safety Shut Off The fan will turn off automatically 10 hours after the last button was activated The lighting however will remain on Pr...

Page 13: ...ing The light button indicator will go out Dimming the lighting The brightness of the lighting can be adjusted While the lighting is turned on press the light button The lighting will dim until the button is released If the button is pressed again the lighting will brighten until the button is released If the button is pressed continuously the light will cycle between bright and dark Press the lig...

Page 14: ...rcoal filter timer The charcoal filter indicator will light once the selected time has elapsed The charcoal filters must then be replaced and the charcoal filter timer must be reset To do this press the charcoal filter button for about 3 seconds The indicator will go out Checking the filter timers To check the percentage of time already used Press the On Off button to turn the fan on Press the gre...

Page 15: ...ramming the grease filter timer Press the On Off button to turn off the fan Press the Delayed Shut Down and grease filter buttons at the same time The indicator for the grease filter and one of the indicators will flash The lit indicator shows the programmed time 1st indicator from the left 20 hours 2nd indicator from the left 30 hours 3rd indicator from the left 40 hours 4th indicator from the le...

Page 16: ...d Charcoal Filter buttons at the same time The indicator for the charcoal filter and one of the indicators will flash The lit indicator shows the programmed time 1st indicator from the left 120 hours 2nd indicator from the left 180 hours 3rd indicator from the left 240 hours 4th indicator from the left deactivated Use the button to select the desired time Store the selection by pressing the charco...

Page 17: ...ntrols Water could penetrate into the electronics and cause damage Glass surfaces can be cleaned using glass cleaner Avoid cleaning agents containing soda acids solvents or chlorides abrasive cleaning agents e g powder or cream cleansers abrasive sponges e g pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents limescale removers These will damage the surface The fo...

Page 18: ...hey are visibly dirty whichever comes first Always clean both the decor panel and the grease filter A dirty filter is a fire hazard Removing the decor cover To remove the decor cover pull on the release knobs Hold the decor cover when doing this so that it does not fall on to the cooktop Remove the decor cover Removing the grease filter To remove the grease filter pull on the release knob Hold the...

Page 19: ... discoloration After cleaning the filter can be placed on a towel to air dry For cleaning the decor cover see Cleaning the casing While the filter is removed clean any dirt or grease from the filter casing to prevent the risk of fire After returning the grease filter press the grease filter button for 3 seconds to reset the timer The indicator light will go out If the grease filter is cleaned befo...

Page 20: ...active charcoal filter for the first time remove the connector for use in air extraction mode Loosen the screw in the connector and remove To remove the active charcoal filter pull down on the tab at the back of the filter Insert the new charcoal filter on an angle toward the front of the hood and then firmly press the rear in place Return the grease filter and decor cover When the active charcoal...

Page 21: ...an be disposed of in the household waste After replacing the charcoal filters press and hold the charcoal filter button for about 3 seconds to reset the charcoal filter timer The indicator light will go out If the charcoal filters are replaced before the timer has reached its maximum the charcoal filter button should be pressed for 6 seconds to reset the counter to zero Cleaning and Care 21 ...

Page 22: ...n burn your hands Do not attempt to change the bulbs until they have had sufficient time to cool down Do not touch the bulb surface Fingerprints or body oils deposited on the bulb will decrease the life of the bulb Please follow the bulb manufacturer s instructions Remove the decor cover see Cleaning and Care Removing the decor cover Pull the old bulb out of its socket and replace it with a new on...

Page 23: ...ustry 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 approved in writing by Miele s Service department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will ...

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Page 25: ...g this ventilation system The installation steps are described in the enclosed Installation Diagram Leave these instructions with the appliance for the consumer user Information is subject to change Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification technical warranty information ...

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Page 27: ...sed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becomi...

Page 28: ...Appliance dimensions 28 ...

Page 29: ...i e a comfortable height for the user However the greater the distance the less effectively cooking odors are drawn in If the hood is fitted flush to the ceiling regard the possible unit height when selecting the installation height Standard unit height H Air Extraction 28 3 16 38 716 966 mm Recirculation 33 42 836 1066 mm If the standard unit height H is not suitable to the kitchen s ceiling heig...

Page 30: ... Single burner Wok 20 500 BTU 6 KW 26 660 mm 30 760 mm All other gas cooktops 30 760 mm If several gas surfaces are installed under the hood the total output must be considered when determining the minimum safety distance Be sure to follow the minimum safety distances given by the gas cooktop manufacturer to easily flammable materials e g upper cabinets If local building codes require a greater sa...

Page 31: ...nstall a plywood backing Determine and mark the location of the retaining plate for the canopy as outlined on the Installation diagram Make a cutting line 3 76 mm above and 3 76 mm below the outline of the retaining plate Find the studs to the left and right of the mounting location by tapping the wall or using a stud finder Mark a vertical cutting line along the center of each stud CAUTION When c...

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Page 33: ...tains diverter 2 grilles a hose and hose clips optional accessory CAUTION To avoid risk of hand or other injury avoid contact with sharp edges during the assembly and installation process Installation instruction diagram 8 large headed screws 5 x 40 mm for securing the retaining plates and the canopy S8 wall anchors included in the packaging are not for use in USA CDN 2 M 6 locking nuts for securi...

Page 34: ...tling If the hood needs to be disassembled follow the instructions on the Installation diagram in the reverse order A lever is enclosed for easier removal of the chimney extension After removing the screws from the chimney slide the lever between the chimney and the chimney extension and gently apply pressure to ease the chimney from its hooks Installation 34 ...

Page 35: ... Use smooth or flexible pipework made from approved non flammable materials for exhaust ducting To achieve the most efficient air extraction and quietest noise levels consider the following The diameter of the ductwork should not be less than 6 150 mm If flat ducting is used the cross section must not be smaller than the cross section of the ventilation exhaust The ducting should be as short and s...

Page 36: ...Important If the ductwork runs through rooms ceilings garages etc where temperature variations exist it may need to be insulated to reduce condensation Condensate trap optional accessory In some cases a condensate trap may also be required to collect and evaporate any condensate which may occur This optional accessory is available for ducts 5 125 mm and 6 150 mm in diameter When installing a conde...

Page 37: ...l 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 This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance This appliance is equipped with a cord ha...

Page 38: ...Maximum load 390 W Lighting 2 x 20 W Voltage 120 V Frequency 60 Hz Circuit rating 15 A Weight 49 6 lb 22 5 kg Technical data 38 ...

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Page 40: ...M Nr 07 781 040 02 Alteration rights reserved 2011 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL WARRANTY INFORMATION ...

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