Miele DA 408 Operating And Installation Instructions page 6

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
mnstaHation
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To reduce the risk of fife onJy
use metal ductwork.
When installing the hood, follow the
recommended m,n,mum 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
requiremenL
For non-Miele cooking appliances
maintain the safety distances
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer.
If there is more than one appliance
beneath the hood and they have
different minimum safety distances
always select the greater distance.
Be careful not to damage hidden
or
electrical wiring plumbing when
cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling.
Do not use an extension cord to
connect the appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance, (e.g.
danger of overheating)_
oo not ,nsta,, this h ood over
cooktops burning solid fuel.
Any fittings, sealant, or materials
used toinstall the ductwork must
be made of approved non-flammable
materials.
Never connect an exhaust hood to
an active chimney, dryer vent, vent
flue, or room ventilating ductwork. Seek
professional advice before connecting
an exhaust hood vent to an existing,
inactive chimney or vent flue.
Ducted fans must always be
_,ventedoutdoors,
Make sure that the airflow in the
room is sufficient for combustion
and exhausting of all non-electric
heating appliances (water heaters, gas
cooktops, gas ovens, etc.), otherwise
backdrafts may occur. Follow the
heating manufacturer's guidelines and
safety standards or those published by
the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), or the American Society for
Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
If in doubt, consult an experienced
professional.