Distance Between Cooktop And Hood (S) - Miele DA3460 Installation Instructions Manual

1) Air extraction mode; consider accessories when measuring cabinet height and
cut-outs (e.g. muffler).
2) Recirculation mode with Installation kit DUU 151

Distance between cooktop and hood (S)

Do not install this exhaust hood over cooktops burning solid fuel.
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
hood:
Electric Cooktops
Electric Barbeques and Fryers
Multiburner Gas cooktops
< 43,000 BTU (12.6 KW)
and no burner > 15,000 BTU (4.5 KW)
Single burner (Wok) < 20,500 BTU (6 KW)
All other gas cooktops
– If several gas surfaces are installed under the hood, the total output must be
considered when determining the minimum safety distance.
– If installing the exhaust hood in an overhead cabinet or if using a front panel
made of wood or plastic, observe the instructions of the manufacturer of the
gas cooktop regarding the use of flammable materials above the cooktop. If not
otherwise specified in the instructions, ensure a distance of at least 30"
(760 mm) from the gas cooktop.
– If local building codes require a greater safety distance, follow their requirement.
– If there is more than one appliance beneath the hood and they have different
minimum safety distances always select the greater distance.
See "Important Safety Instructions" for further information.
Appliance dimensions
Miele Cooktops
24" (610 mm)
26" (660 mm)
26" (660 mm)
26" (660 mm)
30" (760 mm)
Non-Miele
Cooktops
30" (760 mm)
30" (760 mm)
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