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Operating and Installation Instructions Ventilation System DA 270 U To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 907 840...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these Operating Instructions carefully before installing or using the Ventilation System. This appliance is designed to vent This appliance is intended for cooking smoke and odors only. residential use only. Use the Be certain your appliance is appliance only for its intended properly installed and grounded by purpose.
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Please Be careful when preparing a contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Technical Service Department with flambé beneath the hood. specific requirements. Flames may be drawn up into the hood...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS , WARNING - TO REDUCE , WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE: RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, Never leave surface units OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: unattended at high settings.
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When installing the hood, follow the inactive chimney or vent flue. recommended minimum safety Ducted fans must always be distances between a Miele cooktop and vented outdoors. the hood: Make sure that the airflow in the – 22" (55 cm) above electric cooktops, room is sufficient for combustion –...
Functional description This hood ventilates by recirculating the room air. Air is drawn through the grease filters and active charcoal filters. The cleaned air is then recirculated back into the kitchen through a vent in the hood’s chimney. Before using the hood in recirculation mode, ensure that the active charcoal filters are in place, see "Cleaning and Care".
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Guide to the hood a Cover plate n Grease filter button The indicator next to the grease filter b Chimney button lights when the grease filters need to be cleaned. c Canopy The button is also used: d Indirect lighting –...
Operation Turning on the fan Delayed Shut Down If odors or smoke remain in the kitchen after cooking has been completed, the Delayed Shut Down feature can be selected to allow the hood to continue running for either 5 or 15 minutes. ^ Press the On/Off button.
Operation Turning the lighting on/off Dimming the lighting The overhead lighting can be turned on The brightness of the lighting can be and off independently of the fan. adjusted. ^ While the lighting is turned on, press the light button. The lighting will dim until the button is released.
Operation Filter timers Checking the filter timers To check the percentage of time Grease filter timer already used: A timer monitors the hours of fan ^ Press the On/Off button to turn the operation. The indicator for the grease fan on. filter will light after 30 hours of operation.
Operation Reprogramming the timers The indicator for the grease filter and one of the _ indicators will flash. The grease filter timer is preset to 30 hours. This time can be lengthened or shortened to 20, 30, 40 or 50 hours. –...
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Operation Reprogramming the active charcoal The indicator for the active charcoal filter and one of the _ indicators will filter timer flash. The active charcoal filter can only be used in recirculation mode and can not be used to exhaust fumes. The active charcoal filter timer is not preset.
Cleaning and Care Stainless steel Before cleaning or servicing the Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned hood, disconnect it from the power using a non-abrasive stainless steel supply by either removing the fuse, cleaner. unplugging it from the outlet or manually "tripping"...
Cleaning and Care ^ Clean the filters Grease filter The reusable metal grease filter – by hand: use a scrub brush in removes solid particles from the vented warm water with a mild detergent. kitchen air (grease, dust, etc). – in a dishwasher: Place the grease filters vertically in the lower basket, making sure that the spray arm is not blocked.
The active charcoal filters will be placed in the canopy above the grease filters. Replacement active charcoal filters (part # 03 284 680) can be ordered from the Miele Technical Service ^ Insert the active charcoal filter. Department. Before using: USA 1-800-999-1360...
Cleaning and Care Changing the light bulb 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.
After Sales Service 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.
Caring for the environment Disposal of packing material Disposal of an old appliance The cardboard box and packing Old appliances may contain materials materials protect the appliance during that can be recycled. Please contact shipping. They have been designed to your local recycling authority about the be biodegradable and recyclable.
Structural support The ceiling mounting plate will support the weight of the hood. This ceiling plate must be attached to rigid structural framing that is supported in its entirety by the ceiling joists, or to the ceiling joists directly. Do not attach the plate directly to the ceiling by using anchors, mollies or toggle bolts.
Circuit rating....15 A If there is any question concerning the electrical connection of this appliance to your power supply, please consult a licensed electrician or call Miele’s Technical Service Department. 1-800-999-1360 1-800-565-6435...
When installing the hood, make sure that the following minimum safety distances (S) between the top of a Miele cooking surface and the bottom of the hood is: - 22" (55 cm) above electric cooktops - 26" (65 cm) above gas cooktops - 26"...
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Installation Installation ^ Drill four " (10 mm) holes in the ceiling. ^ Hold the mounting plate up to the ceiling so that the orange arrow faces The S10 wall anchors included in the the front of the hood and aligns with packaging are not for use in the line drawn on the ceiling.
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Installation ^ Screw the mounting plate through the ceiling and into the structural framing using 8 x 60 lag bolts and washers. Once tight, make sure that the ^ Insert the short edge of the two mounting plate can safely support spring clips into their slots from the weight of the hood.
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Installation ^ Bolt the flange firmly to the ceiling using the four M6 nuts. ^ Shorten the power cable as much as possible and attach it to the terminal ^ Using at least two people, lift the block inside the chimney. See hood and guide the spring clips "Electrical data".
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Installation ^ Before using the appliance remove the grease filter and remove the protective film from the filter frame. ^ Finally, being careful not to scratch ^ Insert the active charcoal filters and the chimney, push the cover plate set the active charcoal filter timer upwards until the spring fixing clips (see "Cleaning and Care").
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