Miele DA 1160 Operating And Installation Instructions page 20

Appliance dimensions
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.
– Be sure to follow the minimum safety distances given by the gas cooktop
manufacturer to easily flammable materials e.g. upper cabinets.
– 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.Also see the "Important
Safety Instructions" section.
– To ensure free access to work under the ventilation hood, a distance of a
minimum of 26" (660 mm) above the electric cooktop is also recommended.
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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)