Miele DA249-4 Alu, DA249-4 EXT, DA249-4 Alu EXT User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Cooker hood
DA 249-4,
DA 249-4 EXT,
DA 249-4 Alu,
DA 249-4 Alu EXT

To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to this appliance,
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 09 729 530

Contents

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Con|ctivity ......................................................13

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To switch the fan on................................................14

To select a power level .............................................14

Intensive setting ................................................14

Run-on option ....................................................15

To switch the fan off................................................15

To switch the hob lighting on.........................................16

To dim the hob lighting .............................................16

To switch the hob lighting off.........................................16

Filter operating hours counter ........................................16

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Housing .........................................................20

Stainless steel outer filter and grease filter ..............................21

Fitting and replacing the charcoal filter .................................24

Changing a halogen lamp ...........................................26

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

Safety distance between hob and cooker hood (S) .....................29

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Assembly parts ...................................................30

Installation instructions .............................................32

Protective foil .....................................................32

Dismantling ......................................................32

Connection for air extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Condensate trap ..................................................34

Silencer .........................................................35

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Operation with Control module DSM 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Potential free connection .........................................37

Connection to a light switch .......................................37

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.

Recycling packaging reduces the use
of raw materials in the manufacturing
process and also reduces the amount
of waste in landfill sites.

Packaging e.g. cling film, polystyrene
and plastic wrappings must be kept out
of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance. Please
do not therefore dispose of it with your

household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Any other usage is not supported by
This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use
can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time.
They contain important information
on the safety, installation, use and
maintenance of the appliance.

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the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.

This appliance is not intended for

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use by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience or knowledge, unless
they are supervised whilst using it or
have been shown how to use it
correctly by a person responsible for
their safety.

Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that all users are
familiar with the contents. Pass them
on to any future owner of the
appliance.

Correct application

This appliance is not designed for

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commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and for use in
similar working and residential
environments such as:

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Shops

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Offices and showrooms

and by residents in establishments
such as

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Hostels and guesthouses

It must only be used as a domestic

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appliance to extract vapours and
remove odours from cooking.

The cooker hood is not intended for

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outdoor use.

Safety with children

This appliance is only intended for

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use by adults who have read these
instructions.

This appliance is not a toy! To

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prevent the risk of injury do not let
children play with the appliance or its
controls.

Children under 8 years of age must

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be kept away from the cooker hood
unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may use

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the cooker hood only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.

Please be aware that on cooker

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hoods with halogen lighting, the lamps
will get very hot during use and remain
hot for some time after switching off. To
safeguard against burning, keep
children well away from the lamps at all
times.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before installation, check the cooker

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hood for visible signs of damage.
Under no circumstances should you
use a damaged appliance. A damaged
appliance is dangerous.

Before connecting the appliance to

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the mains supply, make sure that the
voltage and frequency details given on
the data plate correspond with the
on-site electricity supply, otherwise the
appliance could be damaged. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

The electrical safety of this

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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system which complies with current
local and national safety regulations. It
is most important that this basic safety
requirement is present and tested
regularly, and where there is any doubt,
the household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Installation, maintenance and

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repairs may only be carried out by a
Miele authorised person in accordance
with current national and local safety
regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.

A damaged connection cable must

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only be replaced by an approved and
suitably qualified technician.

Faulty components must only be

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replaced by genuine Miele original
parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.

During installation, maintenance and

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repair work, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply. It is only completely isolated
from the electricity supply.

For safety reasons, this appliance

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may only be used when it has been
fully installed.

Only open the housing as described

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in the instructions given in the
installation sheet and in the Cleaning
and care section of this booklet. 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 operational faults.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not connect the appliance to the

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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).

For appliances with an external fan

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motor fitted (...EXT models) the
connection of the two units must be
made using the connection cable and
the plug connectors.
These models may only be combined
with a Miele external motor.

This appliance must not be used in

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

In areas which may be subject to

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infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage which may be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the guarantee.

Using at the same time as other
heating appliances that depend on
the air from the room

Warning - danger of toxic fumes

Great care should be taken when

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using the cooker hood at the same time
and in the same room or area of the
house as another heating appliance
which depends on the air in the room.
Such appliances include gas, oil, wood
or coal-fired boilers and heaters,
continuous flow or other water heaters,
gas hobs, cookers or ovens which draw
air in from the room and duct exhaust
gases out through a chimney or
extraction ducting.
When used in extraction mode, with or
without an external motor fitted, the
appliance draws air in from the room in
which it is installed and from
neighbouring rooms.
If there is insufficient air, an
underpressure will occur. The heating
appliance may be starved of oxygen,
impairing combustion.

Harmful gases could be drawn out of
the chimney or extraction ducting back
into the room, with potentially fatal
consequences.

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Warning and Safety instructions

In order to ensure safe operation, and
to prevent gases given off by the
heating appliances from being drawn
back into the room when the cooker
hood and the heater are in operation
simultaneously, an underpressure of

0.04 mbar (4 pa) is the maximum
permissible in the room.

Ventilation can be maintained by air
inlets which must not be blocked, in
windows, doors and outside wall vents,
or by other technical measures, such
as ensuring that the cooker hood can
only be switched on when the heating
appliance is switched off or vice versa.
A ventilation brick alone is not generally
sufficient to ensure safe ventilation.

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The overall ventilation condition
of the dwelling must be taken into
account. If in any doubt, the advice
of a competent builder or, for gas, a
qualified gas fitter (Corgi registered
in the UK) must be sought.

If the hood is being operated in
recirculation mode, the above
restrictions do not apply.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Never use an open flame beneath

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the cooker hood. To avoid the danger
of fire, do not flambé or grill over an
open flame.
When switched on, the cooker hood
could draw flames into the filter. Fat
particles drawn into the cooker hood
present a fire hazard.

When using the cooker hood over a

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gas hob, ensure that any burners in use
are always covered by a pan. Switch
the cooking zone off when a pan is
removed, even for a short time.
Regulate the flame so that it does not
burn up the sides of the pan.
Do not allow the pans to overheat
excessively (e.g. when using a wok).
The cooker hood can become
damaged when exposed to excessive
heat.

Always switch the cooker hood on

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when a cooking zone is in use,
otherwise condensation may collect in
the hood, which could cause corrosion.

When cooking with oil or fat, chip

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pans and deep fat fryers etc, do not
leave the pans unattended. Never leave
an open grill unattended when grilling.
Overheated oil and fat can ignite and
could set the cooker hood on fire.

Do not use the cooker hood without

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the filters in place. This way you will
avoid the risk of grease and dirt getting
into the appliance and hindering its
smooth operation.

The filters should be regularly

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cleaned or changed as appropriate.
Saturated filters are a fire hazard. See
"Cleaning and care".

The cooker hood can get very hot

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during cooking due to heat rising from
the hob.
Do not touch the housing or the grease
filters until the cooker hood has cooled
down.

Do not use a steam-cleaner to clean

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this appliance. Pressurised steam
could reach the electrical components
and cause a short circuit.

Correct installation

Refer to the cooker or hob

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manufacturer's instructions as to
whether a cooker hood may be
operated above the cooker/hob.

The minimum safety distances

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between the top of the cooker or hob
and the bottom of the cooker hood
given in the "Appliance dimensions"
section of this booklet must be
maintained, unless the hob
manufacturer states that a greater
safety distance is required.

If more than one cooking appliance is
fitted beneath the cooker hood, and
they have different minimum safety
distances to the cooker hood, select
the greater distance.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety regulations prohibit the fitting

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of a cooker hood over solid fuel stoves.

All ducting, pipework and fittings

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must be of non-flammable material.
These can be obtained from the Miele
Spare Parts department or from
builders' merchants.

The appliance must not be

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connected to a chimney or vent flue
which is in use. Neither should it be
connected to ducting which ventilates
rooms with fireplaces.

If exhaust air is to be extracted into

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a chimney or ventilation duct no longer
used for other purposes, seek
professional advice.

Accessories

Only use genuine Miele spare parts

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and accessories with this appliance. If
spare parts or accessories from other
manufacturers are used, this will
invalidate the guarantee, and Miele
cannot accept liability.

The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

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Guide to the appliance

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Guide to the appliance

a Telescopic extension piece

b Recirculation grille

(optional accessory for recirculation
mode only.)

c Tower

d Canopy

e Hob lighting

f Charcoal filter

(special accessory for recirculation
mode)

g Grease filter

h Stainless steel outer filter

i Touch control for the

hob lighting

This control switches the lighting on
and off, and is also a dimmer switch.

j On/Off touch control for the fan

k Controls to select the fan power

level

l Touch control for the run-on

option

The fan can be set to switch off
automatically after either 5 or 15
minutes.

m Touch control for the grease filter

The indicator lamp for the grease filter
touch control lights up when the grease
filter and the outer filter need to be
cleaned.

The touch control is used to reset the
operating hours counter every time the
grease filter and the outer filter are
cleaned (see "Cleaning and care").

It can also be used to check and alter
the operating hours counter.

n Touch control for the charcoal

filter

The indicator lamp for the charcoal filter
lights up when the charcoal filter used
in recirculation mode needs to be
replaced. For this to happen, the
operating hours counter needs to be
activated before the appliance is used
for the first time.

The touch control is used to reset the
operating hours counter every time the
charcoal filter is replaced (see
"Cleaning and care").

It can also be used to check and alter
the operating hours counter.

For information about using the
appliance, see "Operation".

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Modes of operation

The cooker hood works with

. . . air extraction:

The air is drawn in and cleaned by the
stainless steel outer filter and the
grease filter, and then directed outside.

If the on-site ventilation system does
not have a non-return flap, then the
non-return flap supplied with the
appliance must be fitted

Having a non-return flap fitted in the
ducting ensures that air, once ducted
to the outside, cannot get back into the
room again.

The flap is closed when the cooker
hood is switched off.

When the cooker hood is switched on,
the non-return flap opens for the
cooking vapours to be blown directly
outside.

. . . air recirculation:

(available as an optional extra with a
conversion kit and charcoal filter: see
"Technical Data")

The air is drawn in and cleaned first by
the stainless steel outer filter and the
grease filter and then by a charcoal
filter. The cleaned air is then
recirculated back into the kitchen
through grilles in the top of the cooker
hood extension piece.

Charcoal filters are available to order
through your Dealer / Chartered Agent
or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
(See back cover for contact details and
"Technical Data" for model number).

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

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...anexternal motor:

(EXT models only)

EXT models are designed to be
connected to an external motor located
outside the room.

The external motor is connected to the
cooker hood by means of a control
cable, and is operated by the controls
on the cooker hood.

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Con|ctivity

This cooker hood is communication
enabled.

Communication module XKM 2000 DA
a, available as an optional extra,
enables the operation of the cooker
hood to be automatically controlled by
the operating status of a Miele electric
hob with onset controls.

For communication to take place, the
hob must be fitted with the appropriate
communication module b.

When the hob is switched on the

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cooker hood hob lighting also comes
on and then after a short time the fan
switches on.

During cooking the cooker hood

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automatically sets its power level
according to the number of cooking
zones in operation and their power
levels.

After switching the hob off the fan

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and the hob lighting will switch off
automatically after a period of time.

For detailed information about this
function please read the separate
instruction booklet supplied with the
XKM 2000 DA communication module.

The communication module is fitted to
the cooker hood in the area of the
motor and is connected to the controls
of the cooker hood.

This module must be installed by a
Miele service technician or suitably
qualified electrician.

The hob transmits information about its
operating status to the cooker hood via
the household power supply
(Powerline) c.

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Operation

To switch the fan on

Press the On/Off control.

^

The fan will come on at power level "II".

The indicator lamp will come on.

To select a power level

^ Use the – / + controls to select the

power level required.

+ control = higher setting
– control = lower setting

Depending on the intensity of the
cooking vapours, levels I to III are
usually sufficient for normal cooking.

Automatic switch-off of the Intensive
setting

You can set the Intensive setting so that
it only runs for 10 minutes before
reverting automatically to level III.

To set this option, both the fan and

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the hob lighting must be switched off.

Press the run-on option control for

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approximately 10 seconds. The first
fan setting indicator will light up.

^ Then press in turn,

– the hob lighting control,

Intensive setting

When frying or cooking food with a
strong aroma, you may wish to select
the Intensive setting, level IV for a short
period.

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the – control, and

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finally the hob lighting control again.

The indicator lamps for fan power levels
I and IV will flash if the automatic
switch-off for the Intensive setting is not
activated.

Press the + control to activate auto

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matic switch-off.
The indicator lamps for fan power
levels I and IV will now light up
constantly.
Press the – control to deactivate the
automatic switch-off function.

^ Press the run-on option control to

confirm.

If you do not confirm your selection
within 4 minutes, the cooker hood will
automatically revert to the original
setting.

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Operation

Run-on option

It is advisable to run the fan for a few
minutes after cooking is finished to
neutralise any lingering odours in the
air, whether you are using air extraction
or recirculation mode.

The fan can be set to switch off
automatically after either 5 or 15
minutes:

^ After cooking is finished, press the

run-on option control whilst the fan is
still running.

– Press once = The fan will switch off

after 5 minutes
(left-hand indicator lamp).

– Press twice = The fan will switch off

after 15 minutes
(right-hand indicator lamp).

To switch off the run-on option, press
the run-on option control again. The
appliance will then not switch off
automatically.

To switch the fan off

^

Press the On/Off control to switch the
fan off.

The indicator lamp will go out.

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Operation

To switch the hob lighting on

The hob lighting can be switched on
and off independently of the fan.

Briefly press the lighting control to

^

switch on the hob lighting.

The indicator lamp will come on.

The hob lighting will switch on at
maximum brightness.

To dim the hob lighting

The brightness of the lighting can be
adjusted.

^ With the lighting switched on, press

and hold the hob lighting control in.
The brightness will gradually dim until
you release the control.

^ Press the control in again to increase

the brightness to the level required,
and then release it.

If you keep the control pressed in, the
light will continually change between
bright and dim.

To switch the hob lighting off

^

Press the hob lighting control briefly
to switch the lighting off.

The indicator lamp will go out.

Safety cut-out

Should the cooker hood be left on, the
fan will switch off automatically after 10
hours. The lighting will remain on.

Pressing the On/Off control will

^

switch the fan back on again.

Filter operating hours counter

The number of hours the appliance has
been in operation is stored in memory.

The operating hours counter tells you
when the grease filters or charcoal filter
need to be cleaned or replaced.

Resetting the operating hours
counter for the grease filter

After 30 hours of operation (or another
time if the operating hours counter has
been altered), the grease filter indicator
lamp will light up. The grease filter and
the stainless steel outer filter must then
be cleaned.

Afterwards, the filter operating hours
counter must be reset.

^

To do this, press and hold the grease
filter control in for approximately
3 seconds while the fan is switched
on.

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The indicator lamp for the control will
go out.

Operation

Reading the filter operating hours
counter

To check the percentage of time set
already used:

Press the On/Off control to switch the

^

fan on.

^ Press and hold the grease filter

control.

One or more of the indicator lamps for
the – / + controls will flash.

The number of flashing lamps shows
the percentage of the operating time
which has already been used up.

Altering the filter operating hours
counter

The filter operating hours counter is set
at 30 hours. This can be lengthened or
shortened to suit the type of cooking
you do. You can choose 20, 30, 40 or
50 hours

Select a short time if you roast or fry

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a lot.

If you use very little fat for cooking,

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select a longer time.

If you only cook occasionally we

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recommend that you still select a
short time, because grease which
has built up gradually over a long
period of time will harden on the
grease filters and make cleaning
more difficult.

^ Press the On/Off control to switch the

fan off.

1 lamp = 25 %
2 lamps = 50 %
3 lamps = 75 %
4 lamps = 100 %

The number of operating hours used
remains in the memory, even when the
appliance is switched off or there is a
power cut.

^

Press the run-on option control and
the grease filter control at the same
time.

The indicator lamp for the grease filter
control and one of the – / + indicator
lamps will flash.

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Operation

Activating and altering the operating
hours counter for the charcoal filter

(in recirculation mode)

The – / + indicator lamps show the time
which has been set:
1st lamp from the left = 20 hours
2nd lamp from the left = 30 hours
3rd lamp from the left = 40 hours
4th lamp from the left = 50 hours

Use the – / + controls to select the

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desired time.

^ Confirm the selection by pressing the

grease filter control.

All the indicator lamps will go out.

If you do not confirm your selection
within 4 minutes, the cooker hood
will automatically revert to the
original setting.

The charcoal filter is needed for
recirculation mode.

On delivery, the operating hours counter
for the charcoal filter is switched off,

For recirculation mode, the operating
hours counter needs to be set to suit
the type of cooking you do:

^ Press the On/Off control to switch the

fan off.

^ Press the run-on option and the

charcoal filter controls at the same
time.

The indicator lamp for the charcoal filter
control and one of the lamps above the
– / + controls will flash.

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The – / + control lamps show the time
which has been set:
1st lamp from the left = 120 hours
2nd lamp from the left = 180 hours
3rd lamp from the left = 240 hours
4th lamp from the left = deactivated

Operation

Use the – / + controls to select the

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desired time.

Confirm the selection by pressing the

^

charcoal filter control.

All the indicator lamps will go out.

If you do not confirm your selection
within 4 minutes, the cooker hood
will automatically revert to the
original setting.

Resetting the operating hours
counter for the charcoal filter

Reading the operating hours counter
for the charcoal filter

To check the percentage of time set
already used:

Press the On/Off control to switch the

^

fan on.

^ Press and hold the charcoal filter

control.

One or more of the indicator lamps for
the – / + controls will flash.

The indicator lamp for the charcoal filter
control will light up after the cooker
hood has operated for the number of
hours set. The charcoal filter must then
be replaced with a new one.

Afterwards, the filter operating hours
counter must be reset.

^

Press and hold the charcoal filter
control for about 3 seconds while the
fan is switched on.

The indicator lamp for the control will
go out.

The number of flashing lamps shows
the percentage of the operating time
which has already been used up.

1 lamp = 25 %
2 lamps = 50 %
3 lamps = 75 %
4 lamps = 100 %

The number of operating hours used
remains in the memory, even when the
appliance is switched off or there is a
power cut.

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Cleaning and care

A range of Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning agents are available to
order through your Miele Dealer /
Chartered Agent, the Miele Spare Parts
Department, or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.

Before any cleaning or

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maintenance work is carried out,
disconnect the cooker hood from
the mains supply.

Halogen lamps get very hot

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during use and remain hot for some
time after being switched off. The
hot lamps are also susceptible to
damage from damp cleaning. Wait a
few minutes after switching off
before commencing cleaning.

E-Cloth

^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from

the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department, which is suitable for
cleaning surfaces such as stainless
steel, glass, plastic and chrome
without the use of chemicals. It can
be washed 300 times.

Housing

General notes

The surfaces and controls are
susceptible to scratches and
abrasions. Please observe the
following cleaning instructions.

All external surfaces and controls can

^

be cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth, or
with warm water and a small amount
of washing-up liquid applied with a
well wrung-out soft sponge or cloth.

^ Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft

cloth.

Do not use too much water when
cleaning the controls. Water could
penetrate into the electronics and
cause damage.

Do not use any of the following to clean
any surfaces:

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cleaning agents containing soda,
acids, chlorides or solvents,

–

abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners.

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–

abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers,
or sponges which have been
previously used with abrasive
cleaning agents.

Please note the following advice for
cleaning different surfaces.

Cleaning and care

Important for appliances with
stainless steel housing

(This infomation does not apply to the
controls).

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned
using the Miele E-Cloth, or with a
proprietary non-abrasive cleaning
agent designed specifically for use on
stainless steel.

To help prevent re-soiling, a
conditioning agent for stainless steel
can also be used.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions
and apply sparingly with an even
pressure following the direction of the
grain.

Important for appliances with
aluminium housing:

Aluminium is affected by the way that
light falls on it, by the surrounding
environment and by the angle you
observe it from.

Aluminium surfaces and controls
may suffer discolouration or damage
if soiling is left on for too long.
Remove any soiling straight away.

Controls

The controls may suffer
discolouration or damage if soiling is
left on them for too long.
Remove any soiling straight away.

Observe the General notes on cleaning
earlier in this section.

Do not use stainless steel cleaning
agents on the controls.

Glass surfaces

Glass surfaces can be cleaned using a
proprietary non-abrasive cleaning
agent designed specifically for use on
glass.
Avoid oven sprays.

Stainless steel outer filter and
grease filter

The stainless steel outer filter and the
re-usable metal grease filter remove
solid particles from the kitchen vapours
(grease, dust, etc), preventing soiling of
the cooker hood.

Observe the General notes on cleaning
earlier in this section.

Do not use:

–

stainless steel cleaning agents,

–

cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,

–

dishwasher cleaner,

–

oven sprays.

The stainless steel outer filter and
grease filter should be cleaned
regularly (at least every 3-4 weeks) to
avoid a built-up of grease, but always
clean them immediately if the grease
filter indicator light comes on.
Both the outer filter and the grease filter
should be cleaned.

,

An oversaturated filter is a fire

hazard.

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Cleaning and care

To remove the stainless steel outer
filter

^ To remove the outer filter pull down

on the quick-release catches. When
doing this, hold the filter securely so
that it does not fall on the hob surface
below.

To remove the grease filter

Cleaning the grease filter and the
outer filter by hand

Clean the grease filter and the outer

^

filter with a soft nylon brush in a mild
solution of hot water and a small
amount of washing-up liquid.
Do not use undiluted washing up
liquid.

Do not use:

cleaning agents containing

–

descaling agents,

powder cleaners, cream cleaners or

–

abrasive all-purpose cleaning
agents,

– oven sprays.

Cleaning the grease filter and the
outer filter in the dishwasher

^ Place the filters as upright as

possible in the lower basket, with the
short sides upright. Make sure that
the spray arm can move freely.

^

Hold the grease filter by the grip, and
pull it downwards to remove it.
Take care not to let the grease filter
fall onto the hob.

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^

Do not wash at more than 65° C. If a
Miele dishwasher is being used,
select the Sensor wash programme.

^

Use a mild dishwasher detergent.

Depending on the cleaning agent
used, cleaning the filters in a
dishwasher can cause permanent
discolouration to the surface.
However, this will not affect the
functioning of the filters in any way.

Cleaning and care

After cleaning, leave the filters to dry

^

for a while on an absorbent surface
before putting them back in place.

When removing the filters for

^

cleaning, also clean off any residues
of oil or fat from the now accessible
housing to prevent the risk of these
catching fire.

After cleaning the filters, press the

^

grease filter control for approximately
3 seconds to reset the operating
hours counter.
The indicator lamp will go out.

If the stainless steel outer filter and the
grease filter are cleaned before the
operating hours counter has reached
its maximum, the grease filter control
should be pressed for approximately 6
seconds to reset the counter to zero.

To replace the grease filter

To replace the stainless steel outer
filter

Fit the outer filter into the appliance

^

so that it hooks into the retainers at
the back, then push it upwards at the
front and make sure it engages in the
quick-release mechanism.

^

Holding the grease filter at an angle,
fit it into the front of the chimney and
then push it into position along the
front edge.

^

Then push it up into position at the
back, making sure it clicks into
position on both sides.

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Cleaning and care

Fitting and replacing the
charcoal filter

If the cooker hood is connected for
recirculation, a charcoal filter must be
inserted in addition to the grease filter.
This is designed to absorb cooking
odours.
It is fitted in the chimney above the
grease filter.

Replacement charcoal filters can be
obtained from your Dealer /
Chartered Agent or the Miele Spare
Parts department.
See back cover for contact details,
and "Technical data" for type and
reference number.

^ Before fitting or replacing the

charcoal filter, the outer filter and the
grease filter must first be taken out.
See previous section for instructions
on how to do this.

To remove the charcoal filter, pull

^

down on the tab at the back of the
filter.

Take the new filter out of its

^

packaging.

^

When fitting for the first time:
A guide is installed for extraction
mode which has to be removed for
recirculation mode.
Loosen the screws on it, and remove
it.

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^

Fit the filter into the front of the
chimney; push it upwards at the
back, and press it firmly into position.

^

Replace the grease filter and then the
outer filter.

When fitting for the first time:

^

Activate the operating hours counter
(see "Use").

Always replace the filter immediately if
the lamp for the charcoal filter touch
control comes on, or if it is no longer
effective in absorbing kitchen odours.
It should be replaced at least every 6
months.

Used charcoal filters can be disposed
of with the normal household waste.

After fitting a new charcoal filter,

^

press the charcoal filter touch control
for approximately 3 seconds to re-set
the operating hours counter.
The indicator lamp will go out.

If a charcoal filter is replaced before the
operating hours counter has reached
its maximum, the charcoal filter touch
control should be pressed for
approximately 6 seconds to reset the
counter.

Cleaning and care

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Cleaning and care

Changing a halogen lamp

Before any cleaning or maintenance

^

work, disconnect the cooker hood
from the mains supply.

Exercise caution when changing

,

halogen lamps. They get very hot
during use and remain hot for some
time after being switched off. Let
them cool down before you change
them.

Remove the stainless steel outer filter

^

(see "Cleaning and care").

Pull the halogen lamp out of its

^

socket. Take care not to let the lamp
fall onto the hob below.

Insert the new halogen lamp into its

^

socket and carefully push into
position.

When replacing a defective lamp it
is suggested that you use exactly
the same type of lamp (see
"Technical data" for lamp
specification).

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After Sales Service

In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:

Your Miele Dealer / Chartered Agent

–

or

The Miele Service Department (see

–

back cover for address).

When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance. These are
shown on the data plate which is visible
when the grease filter is removed.

For the U.K.: Please note that
telephone calls may be monitored
and recorded for training purposes.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied
for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as described
in these instructions.

Guarantee

For information on the appliance
guarantee specific to your country
please contact Miele. See back cover
for contact details.

In the U.K. your appliance is
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
purchase. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or
registering online at www.miele.co.uk

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Appliance dimensions

The diagram is not drawn to scale.

1) Extraction

2) Recirculation

3) Ventilation grille positioned at the top
for recirculation

4) and 5):
(5 is not required for recirculation mode
cooker hoods)
The shaded area represents the wall or

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ceiling area for the vent cut-out, for
fitting the connection socket and on
EXT models for feeding the connection
cable through to the external motor.
For recirculation mode, only a
connection socket needs to be fitted.

Connection for air extraction

C 150 mm, or C 125 mm with reducing
collar.

Appliance dimensions

Safety distance between hob and
cooker hood (S)

The following minimum safety
distance must be maintained
between the top of the cooker/hob
and the bottom of the cooker hood
unless a greater distance is
specified by the manufacturer of the
cooker or hob:

Cooking appliance Distance

S

Electric hob 450 mm

Open Grill 650 mm

Deep fat fryer (electric) 650 mm

Multi-burner gas hob with
a maximum total output of

12.6 kW, no burner
exceeding 4.5 kW.

Multi-burner gas hob with
a total output of more than

12.6 kW, or a multi-burner
gas hob where one burner
exceeds 4.5 kW.

650 mm

760 mm

When deciding on the safety

–

distance between the hob and
cooker hood, please note that a
distance of 650 mm above electric
cookers/hobs may be preferable to
give more working space under the
hood.

Account should also be taken of the

–

height of the person who will be
using the hood most often. The
person should have sufficient space
to work comfortably at the hob, and
also be able to reach the hood
controls with ease.

– If positioned too high, extraction will

be inefficient.

– The height of the cooking appliance

must be taken into account when
planning the installation height of the
cooker hood.

Single gas burner with a
maximum output of 6 kW.

Single gas burner with
output exceeding 6 kW.

See "Warning and Safety"
instructions for further information.

650 mm

760 mm

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Installation

Assembly parts

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a 2 protective sheets

for use when fitting the tower.

Installation

b 1 exhaust connection for exhaust

ducting C 150 mm.

c 1 reducing collar

for exhaust ducting C 125 mm.

d 1 non-return valve

for fitting into the exhaust connection
on the motor unit (not needed for
recirculation mode).

e Upper retaining plate

for securing the extension piece.

f Middle retaining plate

for securing the extension piece.

g Lower retaining plate

for securing the appliance unit.

h Conversion kit for recirculation

mode

including directional unit and flexible
aluminium hose with clips (this is not
included, but is available as an
optional extra - see Technical Data).

2xM6self-tapping nuts

for securing the appliance.

2 screws 3.9 x 7.5 mm

for securing the tower.

2 x M4 screws with nuts and plastic
washers

for securing the glass canopy

1 cover cap

1 lever for removing the tower.

8 screws5x60mmand
8 x 50 mm plugs

for securing the retaining plates.

,

The screws and plugs are
designed for use in solid walls only.
For other types of wall construction,
alternative fixings will be required.
Make sure that the wall is able to
take the weight of the cooker hood.

Installation sheet DIN A3

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Installation

Before installation, it is important to
read the information given on the
following pages as well as the
"Appliance dimensions" and the
"Warning and Safety instructions" at
the beginning of this booklet.
This is particularly crucial when
using the cooker hood at the same
time as a heating appliance that
relies on oxygen from the same
room to avoid the danger of toxic
fumes building up.

Installation instructions

See enclosed Installation sheet for
instructions on how to install this
appliance.

Dismantling

Should the appliance need to be
dismantled, follow the installation
instructions in reverse order as
described on the Installation sheet.

A lever is supplied to assist with the
removal of the tower.

Protective foil

(on stainless steel appliances)

The tower and extension piece have
protective foil around them to prevent
them being damaged during transport.

Please remove this foil before fitting
them. It can be peeled off easily.

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^ After loosening the fixing screws on

the tower, push the lever between the
tower and the extension piece to
lever the tower out of its fixings.

Important: To avoid the danger of
toxic fumes, please observe the
Warning and Safety instructions.
This is especially crucial when using
the cooker hood at the same time as
another heating appliance which
relies on air from the same room.
The cooker hood should be installed
according to local and national
building regulations. Seek approval
from the building inspector where
necessary.

Connection for air extraction

Only use smooth pipes or flexible

–

hoses made from non-flammable
materials for the extraction ducting.

When using an external motor, make

–

sure that the exhaust ducting is
sufficiently rigid. The external motor
can cause an underpressure which
could result in the exhaust ducting
distorting.

To achieve the greatest possible air
extraction with the lowest noise level,
please note the following:

To ensure efficient air extraction, the

–

diameter of the exhaust ducting
should not be less than 150 mm.

– If flat ducting is being used, the

cross-sectional area must not be
smaller than the cross-sectional area
of the exhaust connection.

– The exhaust ducting should be as

short and straight as possible.

– Only use wide radius bends.

–

The exhaust ducting should not be
kinked or compressed.

–

Ensure that all connections are
strong and airtight.

–

Where ducting is horizontal, it must
be laid to slope away at at least 1 cm
per metre. This is to ensure that
condensate cannot drain back into
the cooker hood.

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Connection for air extraction

If the exhaust air is to be ducted into

–

the open air, the installation of a
telescopic wall vent or roof vent is
recommended.

If the exhaust air is to be ducted into

–

a vent flue, the ducting must be
directed in the flow direction of the
flue.

Important.

If the exhaust ducting is to run through
rooms, ceiling space etc. where there
may be great variations in temperature
between the different areas, the
problem of condensation will need to
be addressed. The exhaust ducting will
need to be suitably insulated.

Condensate trap

(optional accessory)

In addition to insulating the exhaust
ducting, we recommend that a suitable
condensate trap is also installed to
collect and evaporate any condensate
which may occur. Condensate traps
are available for C 125 mm or
C 150 mm ducting.

When installing a condensate trap,
ensure that it is positioned vertically
and if possible directly above the
exhaust connection. The arrow on the
housing indicates the direction of
air-flow.

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Cooker hoods designed for use with an
external motor (...EXT models) have an
integrated condensate trap.

Connection for air extraction

Silencer

(optional accessory)

To achieve even further reductions in
noise levels, a special silencer can be
fitted in the ducting system...

...with air extraction:

The silencer not only reduces noise
from the fan, but also sounds from
outside (e.g. traffic noise).
For this reason the silencer must be
positioned as close as possible to where
the ducting leaves the building a.

...air extraction with external motor:

To minimise noise from the motor in
the kitchen, the silencer should be
positioned in front of the external
motor b if possible, or if the ducting is
long, then in the ducting above the
cooker hood itself c.

In the case of an external motor placed
inside the house, fitting a silencer
behind the external motor d reduces
the noise of the motor outside the
house.

In all modes of operation, the most
effective noise reductions are
achieved if two silencers are fitted
one behind the other in the system.

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Electrical connection

All electrical work should be
undertaken by a suitably qualified
and competent person in strict
accordance with current national
and local safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).

Installation, repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous, for which the
manufacturer cannot be held liable.

Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation or
repair work has been carried out.

Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. These do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance.

The connection data is given on the
data plate. This is visible when the

grease filters have been removed.
Ensure that this data matches the
household mains supply.

If the switch is not accessible after
installation (depending on country), an
additional means of disconnection must
be provided for all poles.

For extra safety it is advisable to protect
the appliance with a suitable residual
current device (RCD). Contact a
qualified electrician for advice.

Important

This appliance is supplied for
connection to an a.c. 230 V single
phase 50 Hz supply.

The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live

WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

Connection of this appliance should be
made via a suitable isolator or a double
pole fused spur connection unit which
complies with national and local safety
regulations and the On-Off switch
should be easily accessible after the
appliance has been built in.
When switched off there must be an
all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the
switch (including switch, fuses and
relays according to EN 60335).

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Operation with Control module DSM 400

The Miele DSM 400 control module can
be used to combine the cooker hood
with other components.

It enables the following:

Potential free connection

This can be used to operate a further
appliance via the On/Off button s on
the cooker hood.

Components used in the central
ducting system are not supplied by
Miele.

If in any doubt, the advice of a
competent builder or, for gas, a Gas
Safe installer must be sought.

Connection to a light switch

The control module can be used to
switch on the cooker hood lighting and
also to dim it, via a pushbutton light
switch in the house.

Installation

The potential free contact on the
DSM 400 a can, for example, be used
in a cooker hood with an external motor
...EXT, which is connected to a central
ducting system.
The contact can then be used to
operate an electrically driven non-return
flap b which is connected to the
central extraction unit c.

The tower needs to be removed before
the control module can be fitted to the
fan unit.

The electrical connection of
components to the control module
must be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person.

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Technical data

Total connected load* .........240W

– Fan motor* ................200W

– Hob lighting .............2x20W

Halogen lamps
Osram type 44890 WFL, 20 W

Voltage ....................230V

Frequency ..................50Hz

Fuse rating GB .................3A

AUS, NZ:

Plug rating ...................10A

Test marks ..........Electrical safety

......................C-Tick Mark

Electrically suppressed
according to AS/NZS 1044

Electrical cable length .........1.5m

Weight

DA 249-4 ..................22.5 kg

DA 249-4 EXT ..............19.5 kg

DA 249-4 Alu ...............22.5 kg

DA 249-4 Alu EXT ...........19.5 kg

Fan performance*

Extraction power according to
EN 61591

Extraction system C 150 mm:

Level I ...................200m

Level II...................300m

Level III ..................400m

Level IV Intensive Setting ....640m

Extraction system C 125 mm:

Level I ...................180m

Level II...................280m

Level III ..................380m

Level IV Intensive Setting ....580m

Recirculation with charcoal filter:

Level I ...................150m

Level II...................210m

Level III ..................330m

Level IV Intensive Setting ....490m

Special accessory for recirculation
mode:

– Conversion kit DUW 10

–

Miele charcoal filter DKF 9-1

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3

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3

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3

/h

3

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3

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* For EXT models, the connected load
and extraction power will depend on
the type of external motor fitted.

EXT models:
Length of connection cable to external

motor.......................1.9m

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