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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Ventilation Hood
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. 12 039 200

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Ventilation Hood 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. 12 039 200...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Description of functions ................... 17 Before using for the first time ................18 Selecting extraction mode or recirculation mode..........18 Setting up Miele@home ..................18 Connecting via the app .................. 19 Connecting via WPS ..................20 Signing out of WiFi (reset to factory settings) ..........21 Setting up Con@ctivity ..................
  • Page 3 Contents Filter saturation indicator..................35 Checking the filter saturation indicator............35 Grease filters ....................... 36 Replacing the grease filter................37 OdorFree Charcoal Filter ..................37 Resetting the filter saturation indicator for the charcoal filters....... 38 Disposing of charcoal filters ................38 Reactivatable charcoal filters .................

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage. Read all instructions before installing or using the appliance for the first time. Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children  Children must be kept away from the ventilation hood unless they are constantly supervised.  Children must not be allowed to clean or service the hood.  Please supervise children in the vicinity of the hood and do not let them play with it.
  • Page 6  Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician in accordance with national and local safety regulations and the provided installation instructions. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment.
  • Page 7 The function and operation of the protective measures provided in the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  If the power cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a qualified service technician.  During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the ventilation hood must be disconnected from the electrical supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply if one of the following applies: - The circuit breakers on the electrical service panel are tripped.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct 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 ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. - b) Always turn the hood on when cooking at a high heat.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Always turn the ventilation hood on whenever a burner is in use to prevent damage from condensation.  Overheated oil and fat can ignite, causing fire damage to the ventilation hood. Do not leave cookware, pans, and deep-fat fryers unattended when cooking with oil or fat.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper installation  WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: - a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
  • Page 12  When installing the exhaust duct, only use pipes or tubes made of non-flammable material. These can be obtained from your Miele dealer or from Miele Technical Service. Always observe local building code requirements when selecting duct material.  Exhaust air should not be vented into a chimney or vent flue which is otherwise in use and should not be channeled into ducting which ventilates rooms with fuel-burning installations.
  • Page 13 The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Accessories and parts  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become void.  Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only.

  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

  • Page 15: Guide To The Ventilation Hood

    Guide to the ventilation hood...
  • Page 16 Guide to the ventilation hood a Pull-out canopy b Grease filter c Controls d Overhead lighting e Vent collar f Charcoal filters Optional accessories for recirculation mode g Control for switching the lighting on and off and for dimming the lighting h Control for switching the blower on and off i Controls for setting the blower power j Control for the delayed shutdown function...

  • Page 17: Description Of Functions

    Description of functions The following functions are available on Recirculation mode your ventilation hood, depending on the Recirculation mode hoods require a model: recirculation kit and OdorFree Charcoal Filters (available as optional Extraction mode accessories), see “Technical Data” for more information. The air is drawn in and cleaned by the grease filters and directed outside.

  • Page 18: Before Using For The First Time

    Miele app.  Switch off the blower and the lighting. If your Miele cooktop is connected to a home WiFi network, you can control the  Press the  control and the ventilation hood automatically via the operating-hours control ...

  • Page 19: Connecting Via The App

    Connecting via the app  Start signing the appliance on in the The Miele app can be used to connect app. Follow the signing in to your network. instructions.  Install the Miele app on your mobile If requested to activate WiFi on the device.

  • Page 20: Connecting Via Wps

    Before using for the first time  Switch the ventilation hood off. Connecting via WPS Your WiFi router must support WPS (WiFi Protected Setup).  Press and hold the  control.  Switch the ventilation hood off.  Press the lighting control  at the ...

  • Page 21: Signing Out Of Wifi (Reset To Factory Settings)

    WPS to your The ventilation hood will be ready for router quickly enough. Repeat the steps disconnection in the next 2 minutes. above. Tip: If your WiFi router does not support WPS, please connect via the Miele app.

  • Page 22: Setting Up Con@Ctivity

    Con@ctivity is the direct communication  Touch the  control. system between an induction Miele cooktop and a Miele ventilation hood. It enables the ventilation hood to operate automatically depending on the 2 will light up constantly, 3 will flash on operational state of a Miele cooktop and off.

  • Page 23: Con@Ctivity Via The Home Wifi Network (Con@Ctivity 3.0)

    (Con@ctivity 3.0) connection (Con@ctivity 3.0) Prerequisite: Prerequisite: - Home WiFi network - WiFi enabled Miele cooktop - WiFi-enabled Miele cooktop If you do not have a home network, you can establish a direct connection  Connect the ventilation hood and...

  • Page 24: Reattempting The Connection

    Before using for the first time  Start the WiFi connection on the cooktop. For more details, see the cooktop operating instructions. When successfully connected, 2 and 3 will light up constantly.  Quit connection mode on the ventilation hood by pressing the delayed shutdown control .

  • Page 25: Operation (Automatic Mode)

    Operation (Automatic mode) When Con@ctivity is active, the ventilation hood always operates in automatic mode (see “Before using for the first time – Setting up Con@ctivity”). If you wish to operate the ventilation hood manually; see “Operation (Manual mode) – Cooking without Examples for fan levels 1 to B Con@ctivity”.

  • Page 26: Cooking Process

    Operation (Automatic mode) Cooking process Switching off  For example, you switch on a burner  Turn off all burners. at the highest power level to heat Over the next few minutes, the cookware for frying. After approx. ventilation hood blower setting will 10 seconds to 4 minutes, you then decrease one level at a time until the reduce the power level (60 seconds...

  • Page 27: Temporarily Exiting Automatic Mode

    Operation (Automatic mode) You can also operate the ventilation Temporarily exiting Automatic hood manually for a complete cooking mode process. To temporarily exit Automatic mode  To do so, switch the ventilation hood when cooking: blower on before the cooktop. ...

  • Page 28: Operation (Manual Mode)

    Operation (Manual mode) Cooking without Con@ctivity Selecting the power level (Manual mode) Power levels 1 to 3 are available for light to heavy cooking vapors and odors. The ventilation hood can be operated manually if: For strong vapors and odors that are temporarily produced when cooking, - The Con@ctivity function is not e.g., during searing, select the B...

  • Page 29: Turning Off The Fan

    Operation (Manual mode) - If you touch the delayed shutdown Power management control  again, the blower will The ventilation hood is equipped with a remain switched on ( will go out). power management system. Power management helps to save energy. It Turning off the fan ensures that the blower power level is ...

  • Page 30: Safety Shut-Off

    Operation (Manual mode) Activating/deactivating power Safety shut-off management If power management has been  Switch off the blower and the lighting. deactivated, the ventilation hood will switch itself off automatically after  Press the delayed shutdown 12 hours if it has been left on (blower control ...

  • Page 31: Energy-Saving Tips

    Energy-saving tips This hood operates in a very efficient - Use the Con@ctivity function. The and energy-saving manner. The ventilation hood will switch on and off following will help you to save even automatically. The ventilation hood more energy when using it: will select the optimum power level for the cooking you are doing, which - Ensure that there is sufficient...

  • Page 32: Changing Settings

    Changing settings  Switch off the blower and the lighting. Adjusting the grease filter filter saturation indicator  Press the delayed shutdown control  and the filter saturation The filter saturation indicator can be set control  at the same time. to suit the customer’s cooking habits. The grease filter symbol ...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Or Deactivating The Filter Saturation Indicator For The Charcoal Filter

    Changing settings Adjusting or deactivating the Deactivating power filter saturation indicator for management the charcoal filter Keep in mind that this may increase energy consumption. Charcoal filters are needed for recirculation mode. Activating/deactivating power The filter saturation indicator can be set management to suit the customer’s cooking habits.

  • Page 34: Cleaning And Care

    Unsuitable cleaning agents can treating them with a stainless steel care damage the surfaces and control product (available from Miele). elements. Do not use any cleaning agents Important information for the containing soda, acid, chloride, or controls solvent.

  • Page 35: Filter Saturation Indicator

    Cleaning and care Special instructions for glass Filter saturation indicator surfaces The ventilation hood registers the length  Glass surfaces can be cleaned using of time it has been operated. a cleaner specifically for use on glass. Filter saturation indicators show when the filters need to be cleaned or changed by lighting up the grease filter symbol ...

  • Page 36: Grease Filters

    Cleaning and care Removing the grease filters The number of elapsed operating hours remains stored in memory when  When handling the grease filter, the ventilation hood is turned off or if be careful not to drop it. there is a power outage. This can result in damage to the filter and the cooktop below.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Grease Filter

     After cleaning, leave the filters on an Charcoal filters are available to order via absorbent surface to dry. the Miele Web Store (see end of this  When removing the filters for booklet for contact details), or from cleaning, also clean off any your Miele dealer.

  • Page 38: Resetting The Filter Saturation Indicator For The Charcoal Filters

    Cleaning and care Installing/replacing the charcoal Resetting the filter saturation filters indicator for the charcoal filters The slots for the charcoal filters are After changing the charcoal filters, the located above the grease filters. filter saturation indicator must be reset. ...

  • Page 39: Reactivatable Charcoal Filters

    Cleaning and care Reactivatable charcoal filters Reactivatable charcoal filters are available for this ventilation hood. They can be used several times after being reactivated in the oven. Please follow the operating instructions supplied with the filters.  Open the tab using a tool such as a screwdriver.

  • Page 40: Customer Service

    In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call online at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Customer Service can be found at the end of this document.

  • Page 41: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installation Installation materials  Before installation, it is important to read the information contained in this chapter and in the “IMPORTANT 1 non-return flap SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” chapter. for installation in the exhaust vent on the motor (not needed for recirculation Information is subject to change.

  • Page 42: Installation Materials For Recirculation Mode

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Further installation materials (optional accessories) 6 screws, 4 x 15 mm 4 M4 x 16 mm screws DASL 38 trims Installation plan You will need the trims if you wish to See the installation plan for details of replace an appliance from the DA 35xx the individual steps involved in the or DA 36xx series with this ventilation installation of this appliance.

  • Page 43: Appliance Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Appliance dimensions DAS 4940 in a 35 ⁷/₁₆" (900 mm) wide cabinet. The drawing is not to scale a The mounting brackets are designed for cabinets with sides that are between ⁵/₈" and ³/₄" (16 and 19 mm) thick. b The exhaust duct can also be connected at the back. c Cut-out for vented mode or recirculation mode with DUU 150 conversion kit d The upper cabinet can be fitted with a partition after installation.

  • Page 44: Safety Distance (S) Between Cooktop And Ventilation Hood

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Safety distance (S) between cooktop and ventilation hood  Risk of heat damage. The rising heat generated by a gas cooktop may damage the ventilation hood. Installing this ventilation hood over a gas cooktop is not permitted. When planning the installation distance between the cooking appliance and the bottom of the ventilation hood, the information provided by the cooking appliance manufacturer must be taken into account.

  • Page 45: Air Venting

    “Appliance dimensions”). This applies If the exhaust is ducted through an in particular when using flat ducting. outside wall, a Miele wall vent or roof vent (available as an optional - The ducting should be as short and accessory) is recommended. Both of straight as possible.

  • Page 46: Condensate

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Condensate Miele will not accept warranty claims for any functional defects or damage If the ducting is to run through cool caused by inadequate ducting. rooms or ceiling space, for example, the significant variations in temperature Reducing Collar between the different areas can cause condensate to form.

  • Page 47: Electrical Connection

    CSA C22.1-12, appliance to your power supply, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. please consult a licensed electrician or call Miele’s Technical Service Department. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED...

  • Page 48: Technical Data

    Technical data Blower motor 350 W Overhead lighting 3 W Total rated load 353 W Supply voltage, frequency 120 V AC, 60 Hz Fuse rating 15 A Power-cord length 2.5 ft (0.75 m) Weight 39.7 lbs (18 kg) WiFi module Frequency range 2.400–2.4835 GHz Maximum transmission power < 100 mW Optional accessories for recirculation mode For recirculation mode, installation kit DUU 150 or DUU 151 and charcoal filters DKF 31-900 P or DFK 31-R (reactivatable) must be purchased as optional accessories.
  • Page 51 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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