Miele 270-4 User Manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions

Ventilation System
DA 270-4

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

en - US, CA

M.-Nr. 07 260 851

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guide to the Ventilation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning on the fan .................................................10

Selecting the power level............................................10

Delayed Shut Down ................................................12

Turning off the fan .................................................12

Turning the lighting on/off ...........................................13

Dimming the lighting ...............................................13

Indirect lighting ...................................................13

Grease filter timer .................................................14

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning the casing................................................16

Grease filter ......................................................17

Changing the light bulbs ............................................19

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Appliance dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Distance between cooktop and hood (S) ...............................25

Structural support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installation instructions .............................................27

Air extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future
user.

Read these instructions carefully
before installing or using the
Ventilation System.

This appliance is intended for

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residential use only. Use the appliance
only for its intended purpose.

This appliance complies with current

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safety requirements. Improper use of
the appliance can lead to personal
injury and material damage.

,CAUTION
For General Ventilating Use
Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust
Hazardous Or Explosive
Materials And Vapors.

This appliance is designed to vent

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cooking smoke and odors only.

This appliance is suitable for

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installation above gas or electric
cooking surfaces.

,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a) Use this appliance only in the

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manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, contact Miele.

b) Before servicing or cleaning the

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appliance, switch power off at the
service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally. If
the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.

c) Be certain your appliance is

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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. If
there is any doubt, have the electrical
system of the house checked by a
qualified electrician.

This appliance is not designed for

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maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as recreational
vehicles or aircraft. However, under
certain conditions installation in these
applications may be possible. Please
contact your Miele dealer or the Miele
Technical Service Department with
specific requirements.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

d) Before connecting the appliance

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to the power supply make sure that the
voltage and frequency listed on the
data plate correspond with the
household electrical supply.
This data must correspond to prevent
appliance damage. If in doubt consult a
qualified electrician.

e) Installation work and repairs

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should only be performed by a qualified
technician in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous.

f) Only open the housing as

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described in the enclosed "Installation
diagram" and in the "Cleaning and care"
section of this manual. Under no
circumstances should any other parts
of the housing be opened. Tampering
with electrical connections or
components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operation faults.

g) Before discarding an old

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appliance, disconnect it from the power
supply and remove the power cord to
prevent hazards.

Use

,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:

a) Never leave surface units

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unattended at high settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers
may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.

b) Always turn the hood on when

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cooking at a high heat.

c) Clean the ventilation hood

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frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on the fan or
filter.

d) Use the proper pan size. Always

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use cookware appropriate for the size
of the cooking area.

e) Do not flambé or grill with an

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open flame beneath the hood.
Flames could be drawn up into the
hood by the suction and the grease
filters may catch fire.

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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

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fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray
then turn off the burner.
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out immediately,

EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.

b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING

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PAN - You may be burned.

c) DO NOT USE WATER, including

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wet dishcloths or towels - a violent
steam explosion will result.

d) Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

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1) You have a class ABC
extinguisher, and you know how to
operate it.

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:

Do not allow children to play with or

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operate the appliance or its controls.
Supervise its use by the elderly or
infirm.

Always turn on the hood when using

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the cooktop to prevent damage from
condensation.

Never operate gas burners without

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cookware. Turn the burner off when not
in use. Adjust the burner so that the
flames do not extend beneath the
cookware. Do not overheat the
cookware, e.g. when using a wok. The
hood can be damaged due to
excessive heat from the burners and
the cookware.

Do not use the hood without the

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grease filters in place.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

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the hood. Steam could penetrate
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.

2) The fire is small and contained in
the area where it started.

3) The fire department is being
called.

4)You can fight the fire with your
back to an exit.

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Based on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips"
published by NAFTA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a) Installation work and electrical

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wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.

b) Sufficient air is needed for

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combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back
drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and safety
standards such as those published by
the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the American Society for
Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and
the local code authorities.

c) When cutting or drilling into the

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wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.

g) Do not install this hood over

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cooktops that burn solid fuel.

h) Provided a larger distance is not

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given by the manufacturer of the
cooktop, follow the minimum safety
distances between a cooktop and the
bottom of the hood given in the
"Appliance dimensions" section of this
manual.

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.

i) Never connect an exhaust hood to

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an active chimney, dryer vent, vent flue,
or room ventilating ductwork.

j) Seek professional advice before

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connecting an exhaust hood vent to an
existing, inactive chimney or vent flue.

k) Any fittings, sealant, or materials

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used to install the ductwork must be
made of approved non-flammable
materials.

d) Ducted hoods must always be

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vented to the outdoors.

e) Do not use this hood with any

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solid-state speed control device.

f) Do not use an extension cord to

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connect the appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance,
(e.g. danger of overheating).

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,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE USE ONLY METAL
DUCTWORK.

The ventilation hood works by air
extraction. The air is drawn in and

cleaned by the grease filter and
directed outside.

The hood comes equipped with a
non-return flap. This flap automatically
closes when the hood is turned off so
that no exchange of outside air and
room air can occur. When the hood is
turned on, the air pressure of the
exhaust fan automatically opens the
flap blowing the inside air and cooking
odors outside.

Functional description

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Guide to the Ventilation System

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Guide to the Ventilation System

a Cover frame

b Chimney

c Control panel

d Indirect lighting

e Overhead lighting

f Grease filter

g Indirect light button

h Light button

This button turns the light on and off
and also dims the light.

The lighting can be used independently
of the fan.

i On/Off button

l Grease filter button

The indicator next to the grease filter
button lights when the grease filter
needs to be cleaned.

This button is also used:

to reset the grease filter timer after

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cleaning the grease filter (see
"Cleaning and Care").

to show how long the grease filter

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has been in use (see "Operation /
Grease filter timer").

to change the number of hours

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counted by the grease filter timer
(see "Operation / Reprogramming the
grease filter timer").

j Fan power level buttons

Four fan speed selection.

k Delayed Shut Down

This button activates the Delayed Shut
Down feature. The fan can be set to
turn off automatically after either 5 or
15 minutes.

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Operation

Turning on the fan

Press the On/Off button.

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The hood turns on to level 2 and the
indicator lights.

Selecting the power level

^ Use the "–/+" controls to select the

desired power level.

+ = increases the fan speed
– = decreases the fan speed

Levels "1" to "3" (green indicators) are
usually sufficient for normal cooking.

Intensive setting

Automatically switching back the
intensive power level

The intensive level "4" can be
programmed to automatically switch
back to level "3" after 10 minutes.

Turn the fan and the lights off.

^

Press and hold the "Delay Shut down"

^

button for 10 secs. The first indicator
lights.

^ Press the following buttons one after

another,

– the right light button

Level "4" (yellow indicator) should be
used for a short period when frying or
cooking food with a strong aroma.

10

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the "–" button, and

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the right light button again.