Miele DA 249-4 Operating instructions

Operating and Installation Instructions
Ventilation System

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.

M.-Nr. 10 296 120en - US, CA

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

Filter timers ......................................................14

Checking the filter timers ............................................14

Reprogramming the timers ..........................................15

Cleaning and Care ................................................17

Cleaning the casing................................................17

Grease filter ......................................................18

Active charcoal filters ..............................................20

Changing the light bulbs ............................................22

After Sales Service ...............................................23

Installation instructions ...........................................25

Caring for the environment.........................................27

Appliance dimensions.............................................28

Plywood backing .................................................31

Installation ......................................................32

Dismantling ......................................................34

Air extraction ....................................................35

Reducing Collar ...................................................36

Condensate trap ..................................................37

Electrical connection..............................................38

Technical data ...................................................39

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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 ser
vice 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.

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This appliance is not intended for

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outdoor use.

This appliance must not be used in

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a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).

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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 hood offers two modes of
operation:

Functional description

Air extraction

The air is drawn in and cleaned by the
decor panel and 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.

Recirculation mode

Air is drawn through the decor panel,
grease filter and an active charcoal
filter. The filtered air is then
recirculated back into the kitchen
through a vent at the top of the hood’s
chimney.

The recirculation mode requires an
install kit and charcoal filter which are
optional accessories.

Before using the hood in
recirculation mode, ensure that the
active charcoal filter is in place, see
"Cleaning and care".

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Guide to the Ventilation System

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Guide to the Ventilation System

a Chimney extension

b Recirculation vent

For recirculation use with optional
accessories

c Chimney

d Canopy

e Overhead lighting

f Active Charcoal Filter

Available to purchase, for use in the
recirculation mode.

g Grease filter

h Decor cover

i Light button

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

The lighting can be used independently
of the fan.

j On/Off button

m Grease filter button

The indicator next to the grease filter
button lights when the grease filter and
decor cover need 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

–

have been in use (see "Operation /
Filter timers").

to change the number of hours

–

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

n Charcoal filter button

The indicator next to the charcoal filter
button lights when the charcoal filters
need to be replaced.

This button is also used:

–

to reset the charcoal filter timer after
changing the filters (see "Cleaning
and care").

–

to show how long the charcoal filters
have been in use (see "Operation /
Filter timers").

k Fan power selection

Four fan speed selection

l 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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to change the number of hours
counted by the charcoal filter timer
(see "Operation / Reprogramming the
timers").

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Operation

Turning on the fan

Press the On/Off button.

^

The fan runs at power level "2".
The On/Off indicator lights.

Selecting the power level

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

desired power level.

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

Level "1" to "3" 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,

– light,

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

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the "-" button, and

–

the light button again.

If the power level indicators "1" and "4"
flash, the automatic switch back is not
activated.

To activate the automatic switch back

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press the "+" button.

The power level indicators "1" and "4"
light continuously.

To deactivate the automatic switch

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back press the "–" button.

^ To save the setting press the Delay

Shut Down button.

If the procedure is not saved within
4 minutes of programming, the hood
will automatically default to the "old"
setting.

Operation

Fan performance

The maximum air flow capacity is
625 cfm. Factors such as narrow duct
diameter and bends will affect this
value.

Level 1 operates at 40% capacity
Level 2 operates at 60% capacity
Level 3 operates at 80% capacity
Level 4 operates at 100% capacity

There will also be a slight decrease in
airflow for hoods operated in
recirculation mode due to the active
charcoal filter.

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Operation

Delayed Shut Down

If odors or smoke remain in the kitchen
after cooking has been completed, the
Delayed Shut Down feature can be
selected to allow the hood to continue
running for either 5 or 15 minutes.

Press the Delayed Shut Down button

^

while the fan is still running.

Press once = 5 minute delay

(left indicator lights)

Press twice = 15 minute delay

(right indicator lights)

To cancel the Delayed Shut Down
feature press the button again.

Turning off the fan

Press the On/Off button to turn the

^

fan off.

The indicator goes out.

Automatic Safety Shut Off

The fan will turn off automatically
10 hours after the last button was
activated. The lighting however will
remain on.

^ Press the On/Off button to turn the

fan back on again.

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Operation

Turning the lighting on/off

The overhead lighting can be turned
on and off independently of the fan.

Press the light button briefly to turn

^

on the lighting.

The light button indicator illuminates.

Press the light button briefly again to

^

turn off the lighting.

The light button indicator will go out.

Dimming the lighting

The brightness of the lighting can be
adjusted.

While the lighting is turned on, press

^

the light button.
The lighting will dim until the button is
released.

If the button is pressed again, the

^

lighting will brighten until the button is
released.

If the button is pressed continuously,
the light will cycle between bright and
dark.

^ Press the light button again to turn off

the lighting.

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Operation

Filter timers

Grease filter

A timer monitors the hours of fan
operation. The indicator for the grease
filter will light after 30 hours of
operation. The grease filter must then
be cleaned.

After the grease filter have been
cleaned and put in place, the grease
filter timer must be reset.

^ To do this, press the grease filter

button for about 3 seconds.

The indicator will go out.

Charcoal filters

Recirculation mode

The timer for the charcoal filter is not
preset. Please program this timer, see
"Operation/Reprogramming the
charcoal filter timer".

The charcoal filter indicator will light
once the selected time has elapsed.
The charcoal filters must then be
replaced and the charcoal filter timer
must be reset.

Checking the filter timers

To check the percentage of time
already used:

Press the On/Off button to turn the

^

fan on.

^ Press the grease or charcoal filter

button.

The number of flashing "–/+" indicators
show the percentage of programmed
hours that have been used.

1 indicator = less than 25 %
2 indicators = less than 50 %
3 indicators = less than 75 %
4 indicators = less than 100 %

This information will remain stored in
memory in the event of a power failure.

^

To do this, press the charcoal filter
button for about 3 seconds.

The indicator will go out.

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