Miele DA 252-4 U, DA 259-4 U Operating instructions

Operating and Installation
Instructions

Ventilation System
DA 252-4 U
DA 259-4 U

To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

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M.-Nr. 06 937 210

Contents

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

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

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 filters .....................................................17

Active charcoal filters ..............................................18

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

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

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

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

Installation accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Plywood backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Electrical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appliance dimensions and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

Installation instructions .............................................30

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these Operating Instructions carefully before installing or
using the Ventilation System.

This appliance is designed to vent
This appliance is intended for
residential use only. Use the
appliance only for its intended
purpose. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for damages
caused by improper use of the
hood.

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

READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION
Use only for general ventilation.
Do not use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors.

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cooking smoke and odors only.

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. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for
damages caused by the lack, or
inadequacy, of an effective grounding
system.

Before connecting the appliance to

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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 machine
damage. If in doubt consult a qualified
electrician.

Installation work and repairs should

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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 and the
manufacturer will not be held
responsible.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment 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 it may be possible for
installation in these applications. Please
contact the nearest Miele dealer or the
Technical Service Department with
specific requirements.

Before servicing or cleaning the unit,

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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.

Before discarding an old appliance,

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unplug it from the power supply and
remove the power cord and any doors
to prevent hazards.

Use

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.

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.

Clean the grease filters regularly.

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Dirty filters are a fire hazard.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

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

Always turn on the hood when using

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the cooktop to prevent damage from
condensation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

Always turn the hood on when

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cooking at high heat.

Clean ventilation fans frequently.

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

Use the proper pan size. Always use

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cookware appropriate for the size of the
surface element.

, WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:

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.

NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN

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- You may be burned.

DO NOT USE WATER, including

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

Use a fire extinguisher

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ONLY if:

– You have a Class ABC extinguisher

and know how to operate it.

– The fire is small and contained in the

area where it started.

–

The fire department has been called.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

, WARNING

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To reduce the risk of fire only use
metal ductwork.

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:

22" (550 mm) above electric

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cooktops,

30" (762 mm) above gas cooktops,

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– 26" (650 mm) above an open electric

grill or an open electric boiler/fryer.

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.

Be careful not to damage hidden

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electrical wiring or plumbing when
cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling.

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).

Do not install this hood over

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cooktops burning solid fuel.

Any fittings, sealant, or materials

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

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This hood ventilates by recirculating the
room air.

Air is drawn through the grease filters
and active charcoal filters. The cleaned
air is then recirculated back into the
kitchen through a vent in the hood’s
chimney.

Before using the hood make sure
the active charcoal filters are in
place, see "Cleaning and Care".

Functional description

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Guide to the appliance

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Guide to the appliance

a Chimney extension

b Chimney

c Canopy

d Grease filter

e Overhead lighting

f Recirculation vent

g Indirect lighting

h Glass shelves

Each holds up to 8 lbs.

i Canopy storage surface

Max weight on entire surface not to
exceed 17 lbs.

j Control panel

k Indirect light button

l Overhead light button

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

The lighting can be used independently
of the fan.

m On/Off button

n Fan power level buttons

Four fan speed selection.

o 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.

p Grease filter button

The indicator next to the grease filter
button lights when the grease filters
need to be cleaned. This button is also
used:

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to reset the grease filter timer after
cleaning the grease filters (see
"Cleaning and Care").

–

to show how long the grease filters
have been in use (see "Operation /
Grease filter timer").

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

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Operation

Turning on the fan

Press the On/Off button.

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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" (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.

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Press and hold the Delay Shut Down

^

button for 10 secs. The first indicator
of the fan power levels 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.