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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. 10 545 850

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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. 10 545 850...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 4 Caring for the environment ................ 13 Description of functions .................. 14 Con@ctivity 2.0 function..................15 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Operation (Automatic mode) ................ 18 Cooking with Con@ctivity 2.0 (Automatic mode) ..........18 Temporarily exiting Automatic mode ..............
  • Page 3 Contents Installation recommendations ................36 Drilling diagram for wall mounting................. 36 Plywood backing .................... 37 To install a plywood backing ................ 37 Air venting ...................... 38 Condensate trap....................39 Reducing Collar ....................39 Electrical connection .................. 40 Activating Con@ctivity 2.0 ..................  41 Installation of the Con@ctivity 2.0 stick..............
  • 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: Technical Safety

     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 6 Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operation faults.  Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
  • Page 7: Proper Use

    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: –...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*: – a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Overheated oils and fats can ignite and set the ventilation hood on fire. When cooking with oils or fats, do not leave pots, pans or fryers unattended. Never leave an electric grill unattended when grilling.  Fat and debris deposits impair the proper functioning of the ventilation hood.
  • Page 10 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 11 Never use a steam cleaner to clean the ventilation hood. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Accessories  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will become void.
  • Page 12: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC Declaration of Conformity  These devices comply with FCC Rules Part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules of Operation and is subject to the following conditions: These devices may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Do not dispose of this appliance with your household waste. The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during Old appliances may contain materials shipping. They have been designed to that can be recycled.
  • Page 14: Description Of Functions

    Description of functions The following functions are available on Recirculation mode your ventilation hood, depending on the (Recirculation mode ventilation hoods model: require charcoal filters. These are available as optional accessories: see Vented mode "Technical Data") Air entering through the intake is Air entering through the intake is first cleaned by the grease filters and cleaned by the grease filters and then...
  • Page 15: Con@Ctivity 2.0 Function

    After a brief delay, the operational status of a Miele induction ventilation hood fan also comes on. cooktop. – During cooking, the hood...
  • Page 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance...
  • Page 17 Guide to the appliance a Canopy b DADC 6000 canopy Available as an optional accessory for concealing ducting to the ceiling. c Charcoal filter Optional accessory for recirculation mode d Glass feature lighting (dimmable) e Overhead cooktop lighting f Grease collecting tray g Grease filter h Edge extraction panel i Exhaust air connection...
  • Page 18: Operation (Automatic Mode)

    Operation (Automatic mode) When Con@ctivity 2.0 is active, the Reaction time hood always operates in Automatic Changing the power setting on the mode (see "Activating Con@ctivity cooktop does not lead to an immediate 2.0"). increase or decrease in cooking vapors. See "Cooking without Con@ctivity 2.0"...
  • Page 19 Operation (Automatic mode) Cooking process Deactivation  If, for example, you switch on a  Turn off all burners. burner at the highest power setting to Over the next few minutes, the heat cookware in preparation for ventilation hood fan setting will searing and then reduce the power decrease one level at a time until the level after approx.
  • Page 20: Temporarily Exiting Automatic Mode

    Operation (Automatic mode) Temporarily exiting Automatic Resuming Automatic mode mode The ventilation hood resumes Automatic mode: To temporarily exit the Automatic mode when cooking:  If the ventilation hood has not been used for a period of approx. 5  Manually select a different fan level, minutes after the manual selection of a fan level, or ...
  • Page 21: Operation (Manual Mode)

    Operation (Manual mode) Cooking without Con@ctivity Selecting the Delayed shut 2.0 (Manual mode) down time The hood can be operated manually if: It is a good idea to let the fan run for a few more minutes after cooking in order –...
  • Page 22: Power Management

    Operation (Manual mode) Turning power management on/off Power management You can deactivate the power The ventilation hood features a power management. management system to help save This can result in increased energy energy. The blower power level is consumption. reduced and the lighting is turned off automatically.
  • Page 23: Operation (Automatic And Manual Modes)

    Operation (Automatic and Manual modes) Adjusting the filter saturation Glass feature lighting: indicator for the grease filter switching on, off and dimming You can set the filter saturation The glass feature lighting can be indicator to suit your cooking habits. switched on and off or dimmed independently of the blower.
  • Page 24: Activating/Changing The Charcoal Filter Saturation Indicator

    Operation (Automatic and Manual modes) Checking the filter saturation All the indicator lights will go out. indicator If the new setting is not confirmed Before the set operating time has run within 4 minutes, the hood reverts to out, you can check what percentage of the previous setting.
  • Page 25: 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 at the optimum power more energy when using it: level for the cooking you are doing, which ensures low energy –...
  • Page 26: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Special instructions for RAL color WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK finish housing OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE  Observe the general cleaning THE FOLLOWING: instructions contained in this chapter.  Before cleaning or servicing the It is very difficult to clean this type of surface without causing minor marks hood, disconnect it from the power...
  • Page 27: Grease Filters And Edge Extraction Panel

    Cleaning and care Removing the panel and grease Grease filters and edge filters extraction panel The panel and grease filter can fall The edge extraction panel and the re- out when you are handling them. usable metal grease filter in the appliance remove solid particles This can result in damage.
  • Page 28 Cleaning and care Removing the drip tray Unsuitable cleaning agents Condensate collects in the drip tray Unsuitable cleaners can cause damage underneath the grease filter. This tray to the filter surfaces if used regularly. can be removed for cleaning. Do not use any of the following: –...
  • Page 29 Cleaning and care After cleaning  After cleaning, leave the filters on an absorbent surface to dry.  When removing the panel and grease filter for cleaning, also clean off any residues of oil or fat from the now accessible parts of the casing to prevent the risk of these catching fire.
  • Page 30: Odorfree Charcoal Filter

    Charcoal Filter Charcoal filters are available to order via  Always replace the OdorFree the Miele website or from your Miele Charcoal Filter whenever it no longer dealer. absorbs kitchen odors effectively. The charcoal filters are listed under Replace the filter at least once every "Technical data"...
  • Page 31: Installation

    Installation Before installation  Before installing the appliance, read all of the information contained in this chapter and also in the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" section. Installation Instructions Please refer to the accompanying installation sheet for instructions on how to install the appliance.
  • Page 32: Installation Parts

    Installation Installation parts...
  • Page 33 Installation a 1 vent collar for an exhaust duct  6 " (150 mm). b 1 reducing collar 5 screws ³/₁₆" x 2 ³/₈" (5 x 60 mm) for an exhaust duct  5 " (125 mm). 5 plugs ⁵/₁₆" x 2" (8 x 50 mm) c 1 non-return flap 3 washers ¹/₄"...
  • Page 34: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions The drawing is not to scale. a Extraction ducting upwards or to the rear. b Cut-out for ventilation hoods with hard-wired connection rather than a plug. c 7 7/8" (200 mm)  cut-out ensures sufficient space through the wall for the extraction ducting to flex.
  • Page 35: Distance Between Cooktop And Ventilation Hood (S)

    Please also observe the information contained in the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" section. Minimum distance S Cooking appliance Miele Non-Miele appliance appliance Electric Cooktops 24" (610 mm) Electric Barbeques and Fryers 26"...
  • Page 36: Installation Recommendations

    Installation Installation recommendations Drilling diagram for wall mounting – When selecting an installation height, always take the user height into  When drilling, please follow the consideration. Users should have directions contained on the ample space to work comfortably on accompanying installation sheet.
  • Page 37: Plywood Backing

    Plywood backing  Mark a vertical cutting line along the The majority of the weight of the center of each stud. installed ventilation system will be supported by the lower retaining CAUTION: When cutting or drilling plate. It must be firmly attached to into the wall or ceiling, do not the stud framing behind the drywall.
  • Page 38: Air Venting

    Air venting – Make sure that all connections are WARNING: Danger of toxic fumes. secure and airtight. Gas cooking appliances release carbon monoxide that can be Remember that any constriction of harmful or fatal if inhaled. the airflow will reduce extraction To reduce the risk of fire and to performance and increase operating properly exhaust air, the exhaust...
  • Page 39: Condensate Trap

    Air venting Condensate trap Reducing Collar (optional accessory) If you would like to reduce the In addition to insulating the exhaust environmental impact of your ventilation duct, we recommend installing a system by limiting the CFM output the condensate trap to collect and Reducing Collar can be installed.
  • Page 40: Electrical Connection

    CSA C22.1-12, please consult a licensed electrician Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. or call Miele’s Technical Service Department.  Alternatively, the hood can be hard- wired accordingly: WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST...
  • Page 41: Activating Con@Ctivity 2.0

    Activating Con@ctivity 2.0 Activating the ventilation hood Installation of the Con@ctivity 2.0 stick  The cooktop and ventilation hood must be turned off. In order for you to be able to use the Con@ctivity 2.0 function, the cooktop  Press and hold the delayed shutdown must be equipped with a Con@ctivity button 515 for approx.
  • Page 42: Activating The Cooktop

    Activating Con@ctivity 2.0 Activating the cooktop Activation failed  While the ventilation hood is  If a wireless connection cannot be searching for a wireless connection, established despite activation of the start activation on the cooktop. Con@ctivity function on the More information can be found in the ventilation hood and cooktop, the operating instructions for the...
  • Page 43: Service And Warranty

    Miele This service is available in USA only. dealer or Miele Technical Service. The telephone number for Miele is listed MieleCare, our Extended Service at the back of these instructions. Contract program, gives you the...
  • Page 44: Technical Data

    Technical data Blower motor 350 W Overhead cooktop lighting 9.7 W Glass feature lighting 12.8 W Total connected load 372.5 W Supply voltage, frequency 120 V AC, 60 Hz Fuse 15 A Power cord length 2.5 ft (0.75 m) Weight 61.6 lbs (28 kg) Optional accessory for recirculation mode Charcoal filter DKF 25-900.
  • Page 47 Technical 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 Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
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