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Miele DA 251 Operating And Installation Manual
Miele DA 251 Operating And Installation Manual

Miele DA 251 Operating And Installation Manual

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Operating and installation instructions
Ventilation System
DA 251
DA 252-3
DA 259-3
UV
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
installation or use.
M.-Nr. 05 802 960

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Summary of Contents for Miele DA 251

  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Ventilation System DA 251 DA 252-3 DA 259-3 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 802 960...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Turning on the fan ..........10 Selecting the power level.
  • Page 3 This appliance is intended for residential use only. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of the hood. This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage.
  • Page 4 However, under certain conditions it may be possible for an installation in these applications. Please contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Technical Service Department with specific requirements. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at the service...
  • Page 5 Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. Always turn the hood “ON” when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the fan or filter.
  • Page 6 When installing the hood, follow the recommended minimum safety distances between a Miele cooktop and the hood: – 22" (55 cm) above electric cooktops, – 26" (65 cm) above gas cooktops, – 26" (65 cm) above an open grill. If local building codes require a greater safety distance, follow their requirement.
  • Page 7 The ventilation hood works by air extraction. The air is drawn in and cleaned by the grease filters and directed outside. The hood comes equipped with a . This flap automatically closes when the hood is turned off so that no exchange of outside air and room air can occur.
  • Page 9: Delayed Shut Down

    Each holds up to 8 lbs. Max weight on entire surface not to exceed 17 lbs. This button turns the light on and off and also dims the light. The lighting can be used independently of the fan. Four fan speed selection. This button activates the Delayed Shut Down feature.
  • Page 10 ^ Press the On/Off button. The fan runs at power level "2". The On/Off indicator lights. ^ Use the _ controls to select the desired power level. & =increases the fan speed $ =decreases the fan speed Level "1" to "3" (green indicators) are usually sufficient for normal cooking.
  • Page 11: Indirect Lighting

    ^ Press the On/Off button to turn the fan off. The indicator goes out. The fan will be turned off automatically 10 hours after the last button was activated. The lighting however, will remain on. ^ Pressing the On/Off button will turn the fan back on.
  • Page 12: Grease Filter Timer

    A timer monitors the hours of fan operation. The indicator for the grease filter will light after 30 hours of operation. The grease filters must then be cleaned. After the grease filters have been cleaned and put in place, the grease filter timer must be reset.
  • Page 13 The grease filter timer is preset to 30 hours. This time can be lengthened or shortened to 20, 30, 40 or 50 hours. – A time of 20 hours should be programmed in kitchens with frequent pan or deep frying. –...
  • Page 14 Before cleaning or servicing the hood, disconnect it from the power supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging it from the outlet or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the hood. They will damage the surface.
  • Page 15 The reusable metal grease filters remove solid particles from the vented kitchen air (grease, dust, etc). The grease filters should be cleaned every 3 - 4 weeks or whenever the grease filter indicator lights. A dirty filter is a fire hazard. ^ To remove the grease filters press the locking clips in towards the middle of the filter.
  • Page 16: Changing The Light Bulbs

    Before changing the light bulbs, disconnect the hood from the power supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging it, or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. When in use halogen bulbs become extremely hot, and they can burn your hands. Do not attempt to change the bulbs until they have had sufficient time to cool down.
  • Page 17 In the event of a fault which you can not correct yourself please contact: – Your Miele Dealer – The Miele Technical Service Department 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
  • Page 19 Installation Instructions...
  • Page 20 The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. To prevent suffocation of children, ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of their reach. Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled.
  • Page 21 The majority of the weight of the installed ventilation system will be supported by the canopy. Its mounting bracket must be firmly attached to the stud framing behind the drywall. If studs are not located in the required locations, a plywood backing (min.
  • Page 23 prevent scratches to the chimney during installation. for securing the exhaust ducting. for use with a 5" (125 mm) exhaust ducting. for securing the chimney extension. securing the canopy. (The wall anchors included in the packaging are not for use in USA/CDN.) motor assembly.
  • Page 24: Indirect Lighting

    DA 252-3 ....4 x 20 W DA 251, DA 259-3 ..3 x 20 W Indirect lighting .
  • Page 25 Do not install this hood over any appliance that burns solid fuel stove. allowed between the top of a Miele cooking surface and the bottom of the hood - 22" (55 cm) above electric cooktops - 26"...
  • Page 26 If the standard unit height suitable to the kitchen’s ceiling height, longer optional chimney extensions are available from your Miele dealer or Miele’s Technical Service Department. Standard unit ..28 ....730 mm - 1140 mm DATK 252/259 - 850 .
  • Page 27 – Where the ductwork is horizontal, it must slope away from the hood at least " per foot (1cm per meter) to prevent condensation dripping into the appliance. – If the exhaust is ducted through an outside wall, a Miele Telescopic Wall Vent can be used.
  • Page 28: Condensate Trap

    – If the exhaust is ducted into an inactive flue, the air must be expelled parallel to the flow direction of the flue. Never connect an exhaust hood to an active chimney, dryer vent, vent flue, or room venting ductwork. Seek professional advice before connecting an exhaust hood vent to an existing, inactive chimney or vent...
  • Page 32 Alteration rights reserved / 1503 M.-Nr. 05 802 960 / 01 This bio-friendly paper was bleached without the use of chlorine.

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