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Operating and installation instructions
Rangehood
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en-AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 10 566 230

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Rangehood To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 566 230...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 3 Caring for the environment ................ 12 Description of the functions ................ 13 Guide to the appliance .................. 14 Operation...................... 16 Switching the fan on....................16 Selecting a power level ..................16 Switching the fan off ..................... 16 Switching the cooktop lighting on/off ..............

  • Page 3: Warning And Safety Instructions

     It must only be used to extract vapours and remove odours from cooking. Any other usage is at the owner's risk. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.  Where a recirculation rangehood is fitted above a gas cooktop, please ensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air into the room in which it is installed.
  • Page 4 Warning and Safety instructions  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
  • Page 5  Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.  A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check it for visible signs of damage.
  • Page 6 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.  Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Using at the same time as other heating appliances that depend on the air from the room  Warning - danger of toxic fumes! Great care should be taken when using the rangehood at the same time and in the same room or area of the house as another heating appliance which depends on the air in the room.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions In order to ensure safe operation, and to prevent gases given off by the heating appliances from being drawn back into the room when the rangehood and the heater are in operation simultaneously, an underpressure in the room of 0.04 mbar (4 pa) is the maximum permissible.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  Never use an open flame beneath the rangehood. To avoid the danger of fire, do not flambé or grill over an open flame. When switched on, the rangehood could draw flames into the filter. Fat deposits could ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions  Do not use the rangehood without the filters in place. This way you will avoid the risk of grease and dirt getting into the appliance and hindering its smooth operation.  The rangehood can get very hot during cooking due to heat rising from the cooktop.
  • Page 11 Accessories  Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

  • Page 12: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packaging Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain valuable materials. They are environmentally friendly for also contain specific materials, disposal, and can normally be recycled.

  • Page 13: Description Of The Functions

    Description of the functions Depending on the model of the Recirculation mode rangehood, the following options are (can only be operated with a charcoal available: filter, available as an optional accessory: see "Technical Data") Air extraction mode The air is drawn in and cleaned first by The air is drawn in and cleaned by the the grease filters and then by a charcoal grease filters and directed outside.

  • Page 14: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance...
  • Page 15 Guide to the appliance a Recirculation grille b Exhaust connection c Bracket d Open-out vapour canopy to which a furniture panel is fitted e NoSmell active charcoal filters Optional accessory for recirculation mode f Cooktop lighting g Grease filter h Control panel...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Switching the fan on Switching the fan off  Open the vapour canopy. It is advisable to run the fan for a few minutes after cooking has finished to The fan will come on at power level 2. neutralise any lingering vapours and odours in the air.

  • Page 17: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips This rangehood operates very efficiently and economically. The following will help you to save even more energy when using it: – Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation in the kitchen when cooking. In extraction mode, if there is insufficient air flow the rangehood cannot operate efficiently and this causes increased operating noise...

  • Page 18: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care General  Before proceeding with any maintenance or cleaning task, the The surfaces and controls are rangehood must be disconnected susceptible to scratches and from the power supply (see "Warning abrasion. and Safety instructions"). Please observe the following cleaning instructions.

  • Page 19: Grease Filters

    Cleaning and care Important for the controls Grease filters The re-usable metal grease filters in the Do not leave soiling on the controls appliance remove solid particles for any length of time. (grease, dust, etc.) from the kitchen Otherwise they may suffer vapours, preventing soiling of the discolouration or damage.
  • Page 20 Cleaning and care Cleaning the grease filters by hand After cleaning  Clean the filters with a soft nylon  After cleaning, leave the filters to dry brush in a mild solution of hot water on an absorbent surface before and a small amount of washing-up refitting them.

  • Page 21: Nosmell Active Charcoal Filters

    They are fitted either side of the fan. least every 6 months. Replacement charcoal filters can be obtained from Miele or via the internet Disposing of the charcoal filters at www.miele-shop.com. See the back  The used charcoal filters can be...

  • Page 22: Changing A Lamp

    Allow the lamps to cool down for a few minutes before changing them. The lamps should be replaced with lamps of the same type. These lamps are available from Miele.  Disconnect the rangehood from the mains electrical supply before replacing the lamps (see "Warning and Safety instructions").

  • Page 23: After Sales Service And Warranty

    After sales service and warranty In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact Miele. The contact details for Miele are given at the back of these instructions. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.

  • Page 24: Installation

    Installation Before installation Appliance dimensions  Before installation, it is important to read the information given on the following pages as well as the "Warning and Safety instructions" at the beginning of this booklet. Installation recommendations – To achieve optimum vapour extraction, the rangehood must cover the cooktop.

  • Page 25: Safety Distance (S)

    Installation Safety distance (S) The minimum distances between the top of a cooktop (including trivets, dials - depending on model) and the bottom of the rangehood are as follows, unless a greater distance is specified by the manufacturer of your cooking appliance. See also "Warning and Safety instructions".

  • Page 26: Fitting The Furniture Front

    Installation Fitting the furniture front There are several holes on the appliance's vapour canopy for securing the front panel. A drilling template is supplied for correct positioning.  Cut the drilling template for the front panel to size and place it on the reverse of the panel.

  • Page 27: Depth Adjustment

    Installation Depth adjustment Wall installation There are two adjustable brackets at The rangehood is fitted to the wall the top of the unit and an adjustable between two wall units. Screws and trim at the bottom of the unit for setting plugs are supplied for this.
  • Page 28 Installation  Drill two holes into the adjacent cabinet or the side panel ( 2 mm).  Attach the vapour canopy with furniture door fitted and then close it. It is possible to adjust the movement of the vapour canopy. This may be required if a heavy furniture door is to be fitted, for example.

  • Page 29: Height Adjustment

    Installation Height adjustment Connecting to adjacent furniture units/fitting side Adjusting screws in the brackets panels located at the top of the appliance are used for aligning the appliance with The rangehood is supplied with two adjoining furniture units. screws on each side for securing it to adjacent furniture units or for fitting side panels.

  • Page 30: For Air Extraction Mode

    Installation For air extraction mode If your ducting system does not have a non-return flap, two are supplied with the rangehood. One for  150 mm and one for  120 mm ducting.  Refit the grease filters.  For  150 mm ducting, fit the non- return flap into the exhaust connection.

  • Page 31: For Recirculation Mode

    Installation For recirculation mode  Fit the charcoal filters (see "Cleaning and care"). Mains connection Refer to the notes in “Electrical connection” and “Warning and Safety instructions” before connecting to the electricity supply.  Plug the connection cable into an electrical socket.

  • Page 32: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection All electrical work must be undertaken by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety and building code regulations. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous, for which the manufacturer cannot be held liable.

  • Page 33: Connection For Air Extraction

    Connection for air extraction  Remember that any constriction of Before installation, it is important the airflow will reduce extraction to read the information given on the performance and increase operating following pages as well as the noise. "Appliance dimensions" and the "Warning and Safety instructions"...

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Technical data Fan motor 250 W Cooktop lighting 2 x 20 W Total rated load 290 W Voltage, frequency AC 230 V, 50 Hz Fuse rating 10 A Mains connection cable length 1.2 m Weight 11.8 kg Accessory required for recirculation mode: 2 x charcoal filters DKF 14-1.
  • Page 35 Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne: Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 206-210 Coventry Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Miele Experience Centre Auckland: Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney: 8 College Hill 3 Skyline Place Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Telephone:...
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