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Operating and Installation Instructions Ventilation hood To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read these instructions before installing the appliance and using it for the first time. en-US M.-Nr. 12 254 630...
Description of functions ................... 16 Before using for the first time ................17 Selecting extraction mode or recirculation mode..........17 Setting up Miele@home ..................17 Connecting via the app .................. 18 Connecting via WPS ..................19 Signing out of WiFi (reset to factory settings) ..........20 Setting up Con@ctivity ..................
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Contents Cleaning and care ..................... 33 Stainless steel housing..................33 Important information for appliances with lacquered casing ......33 Grease filters ....................... 34 OdorFree Charcoal Filter ..................37 Resetting the filter saturation indicator for the charcoal filters....... 37 Disposing of charcoal filters ................37 Changing a light bulb ..................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage. Read all instructions before installing or using the appliance for the first time. Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.
Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician. A damaged ventilation hood can be dangerous. Always check for visible signs of damage. Never use a damaged ventilation hood.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only. Only with these parts can safety of the appliance be assured as intended by the manufacturer. If the power cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a qualified service technician.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*: - a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Overheated oil and fat can ignite, causing fire damage to the ventilation hood. Do not leave cookware, pans, and deep-fat fryers unattended when cooking with oil or fat. Similarly, never leave an open flame unattended when grilling. ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper installation WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: - a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the ventilation hood. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Accessories Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become void.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC Declaration of Conformity These devices comply with FCC Rules Part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules of Operation and is subject to the following conditions: These devices may not cause harmful interference.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
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Guide to the appliance a Telescopic extension piece b Recirculation vents (only for recirculation mode) c Chimney d Control panel e Canopy f Overhead lighting g Charcoal filters Optional accessories for recirculation mode h Grease filter i Button for switching the lighting on and off j Blower on/off button k Buttons for setting the blower power l Delayed shutdown button...
Description of functions The following functions are available on your ventilation hood, depending on the model: Extraction mode The air is drawn in and cleaned by the grease filters and directed outside. Recirculation mode The recirculation mode requires a recirculation kit and OdorFree Charcoal Filter (available as optional accessories, see “Technical Data”...
Miele app. Switch off the blower and the lighting. If your Miele cooktop is connected to a home WiFi network, you can control the Press the control and the ventilation hood automatically via the operating-hours control ...
Before using for the first time Miele App Connecting via the app The Miele App is available to download The Miele app can be used to connect free of charge from the Apple App to your network. ® Store or from the Google Play Store™.
Before using for the first time Switch the ventilation hood off. Connecting via WPS Your WiFi router must support WPS (WiFi Protected Setup). Press and hold the control. Switch the ventilation hood off. Press the lighting control at the ...
WPS to your The ventilation hood will be ready for router quickly enough. Repeat the steps disconnection in the next 2 minutes. above. Tip: If your WiFi router does not support WPS, please connect via the Miele app.
Con@ctivity is the direct communication Touch the control. system between an induction Miele cooktop and a Miele ventilation hood. It enables the ventilation hood to operate automatically depending on the 2 will light up constantly, 3 will flash on operational state of a Miele cooktop and off.
(Con@ctivity 3.0) connection (Con@ctivity 3.0) Prerequisite: Prerequisite: - Home WiFi network - WiFi enabled Miele cooktop - WiFi-enabled Miele cooktop If you do not have a home network, you can establish a direct connection Connect the ventilation hood and...
Before using for the first time Start the WiFi connection on the cooktop. For more details, see the cooktop operating instructions. When successfully connected, 2 and 3 will light up constantly. Quit connection mode on the ventilation hood by pressing the delayed shutdown control .
Operation (Automatic mode) When Con@ctivity is active, the ventilation hood always operates in automatic mode (see “Before using for the first time – Setting up Con@ctivity”). If you wish to operate the ventilation hood manually; see “Operation (Manual mode) – Cooking without Examples for power levels 1 to B Con@ctivity”.
Operation (Automatic mode) Cooking process Switching off For example, you switch on a burner Turn off all burners. at the highest power level to heat Over the next few minutes, the cookware for frying. After approx. ventilation hood blower setting will 10 seconds to 4 minutes, you then decrease one level at a time until the reduce the power level (60 seconds...
Operation (Automatic mode) You can also operate the ventilation Temporarily exiting Automatic hood manually for a complete cooking mode process. To temporarily exit Automatic mode To do so, switch the ventilation hood when cooking: blower on before the cooktop. ...
Operation (Manual mode) Cooking without Con@ctivity Selecting the delayed (Manual mode) shutdown time The ventilation hood can be operated It is advisable to run the blower for a manually if: few minutes after cooking has finished. This helps to neutralize any lingering - The Con@ctivity function is not vapors and odors in the air.
Operation (Manual mode) Turning the overhead lighting Power management on/off The ventilation hood is equipped with a power management system. Power The overhead lighting can be turned on management helps to save energy. It and off separately from the blower. ensures that the blower power level is ...
Operation (Manual mode) Activating/deactivating power Safety shut-off management If power management has been Switch off the blower and the lighting. deactivated, the ventilation hood will switch itself off automatically after Press the delayed shutdown 12 hours if it has been left on (blower control ...
Operation (Automatic and Manual modes) Switch off the blower and the lighting. Filter saturation indicator Press the delayed shutdown The ventilation hood registers the length control and the filter saturation of time it has been operated. control at the same time. The filter saturation indicators show The grease filter symbol ...
Operation (Automatic and Manual modes) Adjusting or deactivating the filter Checking the filter saturation saturation indicator for the charcoal indicator filter Before the set operating time has run The charcoal filter is needed for out, you can check what percentage of recirculation mode.
Energy-saving tips This hood operates in a very efficient - Use the Con@ctivity function. The and energy-saving manner. The ventilation hood will switch on and off following will help you to save even automatically. The ventilation hood more energy when using it: will select the optimum power level for the cooking you are doing, which - Ensure that there is sufficient...
Unsuitable cleaning agents can treating them with a stainless steel care damage the surfaces and control product (available from Miele). elements. Do not use any cleaning agents Important information for appliances containing soda, acid, chloride, or with lacquered casing solvent.
Cleaning and care Important information for the Grease filters controls Risk of fire If soiling is not removed promptly, it Oversaturated grease filters are a fire could cause the control elements to hazard. alter or discolor. Clean the grease filters at regular Remove soiling immediately.
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Use a commonly available household dishwashing detergent. To remove a grease filter, release the locking clip. Then, open the filter to a In a Miele dishwasher use the 45° angle, unhook it, and remove it “Normal” program. from the hood.
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Cleaning and care After cleaning Resetting the filter saturation indicator for the grease filters After cleaning, leave the filters on an absorbent surface to dry. Once cleaning is complete, the filter saturation indicator must be reset. When removing the filters for cleaning, also clean off any ...
Cleaning and care When to change the OdorFree OdorFree Charcoal Filter Charcoal Filter With recirculation mode, a charcoal Replace the charcoal filter when it no filter must be fitted in addition to the longer absorbs kitchen odors grease filters. The charcoal filter is effectively.
Cleaning and care Turn off the blower and the lighting. Charcoal filters are available to order via the Miele Web Store (see end of this The light bulbs can get very hot booklet for contact details), or from when in use.
In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call online at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Customer Service can be found at the end of this document.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Before installation Installation materials Before installation, it is important to read the information contained in this chapter and in the “IMPORTANT 1 non-return flap SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” chapter. for installation in the exhaust vent on the motor (not needed for recirculation Removing the protective film mode) The housing components are covered...
*INSTALLATION* Installation 2 M6 locknuts for mounting the appliance unit 2 screws 3.9 x 7.5 mm for securing the duct cover Installation Instructions Please refer to the accompanying installation sheet for instructions on how to install the appliance. Leave these instructions with the appliance for the consumer/user. Information is subject to change.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Appliance dimensions The drawing is not to scale a Extraction mode b Recirculation c Air vent positioned at the top for recirculation...
Please also observe the information contained in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” section. Minimum distance S Cooking appliance Miele Non-Miele appliance appliance Electric Cooktops 24" (610 mm) Electric Barbeques and Fryers 26"...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation recommendations Drilling diagram for wall mounting - A distance of at least 26" (660 mm) is recommended above electric Please follow the directions given in cooktops to provide more workspace the installation instructions supplied and easier cooking under the hood. for drilling.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Make a cutting line 3“ (76 mm) above Plywood backing and 3” (76 mm) below the outline of The majority of the weight of the the retaining plate. installed ventilation system will be Find the studs to the left and right supported by the lower retaining of the mounting location by tapping plate.
“Appliance dimensions”). This applies in particular when using flat ducting. If the exhaust is ducted through an outside wall, a Miele wall vent or roof - The ducting should be as short and vent (available as an optional straight as possible.
If the ducting is to run through cool the direction of airflow. rooms or ceiling space, for example, the significant variations in temperature Miele will not accept warranty claims between the different areas can cause for any functional defects or damage condensate to form. Insulate the caused by inadequate ducting.
CSA C22.1-12, please consult a licensed electrician Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. or call Miele’s Technical Service Department. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED...
Technical data Blower motor 350 W Overhead lighting 4 x 3 W Total connected load 362 W Supply voltage, frequency 120 V AC, 60 Hz Fuse 15 A Power cord length 2.5 ft (0.75 m) Weight 82.5 lbs (37.5 kg) WiFi module Frequency range 2.400–2.4835 GHz Maximum transmission power < 100 mW Optional accessories for recirculation mode DUW 20 conversion kit and DKF 12-900 charcoal filter WiFi module EK037 FCC ID: 2ACUWEK037...
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Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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