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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Ventilation System
DA 6290 W
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 851 420
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Guide to the Ventilation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning on the fan ............................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND SAVE THESE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INSTRUCTIONS FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, Keep these instructions in a safe OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: place and pass them on to any future user. a) Use this appliance only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. Read these instructions carefully If you have questions, contact Miele. before installing or using the b) Before servicing or cleaning the Ventilation System. appliance, switch power off
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS d) Before connecting the appliance Use to the power supply make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the WARNING data plate correspond with the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A household electrical supply. COOKTOP GREASE FIRE: This data must correspond to prevent appliance damage. If in doubt consult a a) Never leave surface units qualified electrician. unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers e) Installation work and repairs
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not allow children to play with or operate the appliance or its controls. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF Supervise its use by the elderly or INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE infirm. EVENT OF A COOKTOP Always turn on the hood when using GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE the cooktop to prevent damage from * FOLLOWING : condensation. a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close Never operate gas burners without fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray cookware. Turn the burner off when no
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation g) Do not install this hood over cooktops that burn solid fuel. WARNING h) Provided a larger distance is not TO REDUCE THE RISK OF given by the manufacturer of the cooktop, follow the minimum safety FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR distances between a cooktop and the INJURY TO PERSONS, bottom of the hood given in the OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: "Appliance dimensions" section of this a) Installation work and electrical manual. wiring must be done by qualified
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Functional description The hood offers two modes of operation: Air extraction Recirculation mode The air is drawn in and cleaned by the Air is drawn through the grease filters grease filters and directed outside. and an active charcoal filter. The filtered air is then recirculated back into The hood comes equipped with a the kitchen through a vent at the top of non-return flap. This flap automatically the hood’s chimney. closes when the hood is turned off so that no exchange of outside air and T
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Guide to the Ventilation System 8
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Guide to the Ventilation System Chimney extension Filter button Chimney The indicator of the grease filter button lights when the grease filters Canopy need to be cleaned. Control panel The indicator next to the charcoal Grease filter filter button lights when the charcoal filter needs to be replaced. When first Recirculation vent using the system, the operating hours (recirculation mode only) timer must be activated. Glass edge lighting This button can be used at any time to
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Operation Automatically switching back the The two sides of the hood can be intensive power level operated independently of one The intensive level "4" can be another. programmed to automatically switch back to level "3" after 10 minutes. Turning on the fan Turn the fan and the lights off. Press the On/Off button. Press and hold the "Delay Shut down" The fan turns on to level 2 and the button for 10 secs. The first indicator indicator lights up. lights. Press the following buttons one af
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Operation If the power level indicators "1" and "4" Fan performance flash, the automatic switch back is not The maximum air flow capacity is activated. 625 cfm. Factors such as narrow duct To activate the automatic switch back diameter and bends will affect this press the "+" button. value. The power level indicators "1" and "4" Level 1 operates at 40% capacity light continuously. Level 2 operates at 60% capacity Level 3 operates at 80% capacity To deactivate press the "–" button. Level 4 op
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Operation Delayed Shut Down 5 15 Overhead lighting For both air extraction and recirculation, The overhead lighting can be turned on it is recommended that run the fan for and off independently of the fan. several minutes after cooking is Press the light button briefly to completed. turn on the lighting. This helps clear the kitchen air of any remaining vapors and odors. The light button indicator illuminates. The Delayed Shut Down feature can be The overhead lighting comes on at select
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Operation Glass edge lighting A selected light color can be saved. Press the button for the glass edge To select the color: lighting to have the glass edge lit Select the rapid or slow color from behind. It can be turned on and sequence (color setting or ). off independently of the fan and overhead lighting. The continuous color changes start. When the desired color is reached, Changing the color of the press and hold the color change glass edge lighting button until the glass e
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Operation Filter timer Press the On/Off button to turn off the fan. A timer records the hours of fan operation. Press the Delayed Shut Down 5 15 and filter button at the same The filter timer will signal that the time. grease filter or the charcoal filter needs to be cleaned or changed. The indicator for the grease filter timer and one of the power level indicators See the "Cleaning and care " chapter will flash. for information on cleaning filters and resetting the timer. The
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Operation Activating and reprogramming the Reading the filter operating hours Charcoal filter timer counter (in recirculation mode) To check the percentage of time set already used The charcoal filter is needed for recirculation mode. Press the On/Off control to switch the fan on. The charcoal filter timer is not preset. Press and hold the filter button : Before using the hood in recirculation mode, the charcoal filter timer must be – Once, to read the Grease filter programmed. operat
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Cleaning and Care WARNING Avoid: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF – cleaning agents containing soda, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR acids or chlorides, INJURY TO PERSONS, – abrasive cleaning agents OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: e.g. powder or cream cleansers, – abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers Before cleaning or servicing the or sponges which have been hood, disconnect it from the power previously used with abrasive supply, see "Important Safety cleaning agents. Instructions". These will damage the surface. The fol
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Cleaning and Care Stainless steel colored controls Grease filter The reusable metal grease filters in the These controls may become dis- hood remove solid particles from the colored or damaged if not cleaned vented kitchen air (grease, dust, etc) regularly. and prevent soiling of the ventilation Do not use a stainless steel cleaner system. on these controls. The grease filters should be cleaned every3-4 weeks or when the grease filter indicator lights. Glass edge A dirty filter is a fire hazard
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Cleaning and Care Cleaning the grease filters When putting the grease filters back make sure that the locking clips are By hand: use a scrub brush with a visibly facing the cooking surface solution of warm water and mild dish soap. Do not use the pure detergent, aggressive all purpose cleaners, oven sprays, abrasive cleaning agents or limescale removers. They could damage the filter. In a dishwasher: place the filter vertically in the lower basket, making sure that the spray arm is not I
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Cleaning and Care Active charcoal filter Replace the active charcoal filter when the charcoal filter indicator lights, at In recirculation mode an active least every 6 months or when they no charcoal filter must be used in addition longer absorb odors efficiently. to the grease filters. It is designed to absorb cooking odors. Used charcoal filters may be discarded The active charcoal filter will be in household trash. replaced in the canopy above the grease filters. Resetting the charcoal filter
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Cleaning and Care Changing the light bulbs WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: Before changing the light bulbs, disconnect the hood from the power supply, see "Important Safety Instructions". When in use halogen bulbs become extremely hot, and can burn your hands. Do not attempt to change the bulbs until they have had sufficient time to cool. To change the halogen bulb, first gently press the light cover. The cover will open and can
