Miele DA 424 V, DA 420 V User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Cooker hoods
DA 420 V, DA 420 V EXT
DA 424 V, DA 424 V EXT

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

GWOZHr

M.-Nr. 06 740 240

Contents

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

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

Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To switch the fan on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To select a power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Intensive setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Run-on option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To switch the fan off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To switch the lighting on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Dimming the lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To switch the lighting off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Filter operating hours counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the height of the canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Grease filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fitting and replacing the charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing a halogen lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Safety distance between hob and cooker hood (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Special installation instructions for recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operation with Control module DSM 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connection to a window contact switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Potential free connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connection to a light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connection for air extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Condensate trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
material

The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recycled.

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

Dispose of or recycle all packaging
materials safely as soon as possible.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often 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 your
old appliance with your household
waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. If connected by a
plug, the plug must be rendered
useless and the cable cut off directly
behind the appliance to prevent
misuse. See the "Warning and Safety"
section of this booklet for further details.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

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.

Keep these operating 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 usage

This appliance is intended for

domestic use only.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage caused by improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.

the voltage and frequency details given
on the data plate correspond with the
on-site electricity supply; otherwise the
appliance could get damaged. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national safety regulations. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is present and regularly
tested, and where there is in 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).

by a suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with national and
local safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.

Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that

The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed

Installation, maintenance and
repair work may only be carried out

Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.

This equipment may only be used

in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply

when:

it is switched off at the isolator,

–

it is switched off at the wall socket

–

and the plug withdrawn,
the fuse from the fused spur

–

connection unit is withdrawn,
the mains fuse is withdrawn, or

–

the screw-out fuse is removed (in

–

countries where this is applicable).

Do not connect the appliance to

the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).

For appliances with an external fan

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.

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to 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.

Use

Never use an open flame beneath

the cooker hood. To avoid the
danger of fire, do not flambé or grill
over an open flame under the cooker
hood. 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 gas hob, ensure that any burners
in use are always covered by a pan;
otherwise flames could be drawn up by
the suction of the cooker hood, parts of
which could then be damaged.

Always switch the cooker hood on

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

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

the grease 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

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

Do not use a steam-cleaner to

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

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

The appliance is only intended for

use by adults who have read these
instructions. Keep children well away
from the appliance at all times and
supervise them when you are using it.

Older children may use the

appliance only when its operation
has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.

Please be aware that on

appliances 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.

Packaging (e.g. cling film,

polystyrene) and plastic wrappings
must be kept out of the reach of babies
and young children. Danger of
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all
packaging safely as soon as possible.

The minimum safety distances

between the top of a cooker or hob
and the bottom of the cooker hood are
as follows, unless a greater distance is
specified by the manufacturer of your
cooking appliance:

– 550 mm above electric hobs and

cookers,

– 650 mm above gas hobs and

cookers,

– 650 mm above an open grill or deep

fat fryer.

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

If the distance falls below the
recommended safety distance when
the canopy is lowered, the max. interval
it is allowed to be lowered must be
re-set during installation. See the
installation instructions for further
advice.

Installation

Safety regulations prohibit the
fitting of a cooker hood over solid

fuel stoves.

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All ducting, pipework and fittings

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

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

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

Warning and Safety instructions

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

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, 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 such as carbon
monoxide could be drawn out of the
chimney or extraction ducting back
into the room, with potentially fatal
consequences.

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 extractor
and the heater are in operation
simultaneously, an underpressure in the
room of 0.04 mbar (4 pa) is the
maximum permissible.

Ventilation can be maintained by air
inlets which cannot be blocked, in
windows, doors and outside wall vents,
or by other technical measures, such
as ensuring that the extractor 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.

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
"Corgi" installer, must be sought.

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Warning and Safety instructions

One of the following technical
measures may be necessary to ensure
safe operation.

If the only way of ensuring adequate

–

ventilation is via an open window, a
window contact switch should be
fitted to ensure that the cooker hood
can only operate when the window is
opened sufficiently. A window
contact switch kit is available from
good builders’ merchants.
Take care when ventilating the room
through an open window that
ventilation is not impaired by a
closed blind or curtain.

– The cooker hood can be set up to

automatically switch on an air intake
fan or open a motorised inlet flap
when it is switched on.

– The cooker hood can be set up to

automatically switch off a heating
appliance which also depends on
the air from the room when it is
switched on.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of your old

appliance, first make it unusable.
This should be done by a competent
person.

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

The Miele control module DSM 400
offers the possibility of combining such
components with the cooker hood (see
"Operation with a control module").
This is available to purchase as an
optional extra.

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

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

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Modes of operation

The cooker hood works with

. . . air extraction:

The air is drawn in, cleaned by the
grease filters and directed outside.

The cooker hood is fitted with a
non-return flap, which is closed when
the cooker hood is switched off. No
exchange of room air and outside air
can take place. When the cooker hood
is switched on, the non-return flap
opens for the cooking vapours to be
blown directly outside.

. . . air recirculation:

(Applies to the DA 420 V only. A
conversion kit and charcoal filter are
required, which are available as
optional accessories: see "Technical
Data")

The air is drawn in and cleaned first by
the grease filters 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 telescopic tower.

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

. . . an external 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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Guide to the appliance

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Guide to the appliance

a Cover plate
b Telescopic tower
c Canopy

The canopy is not designed to be
used as a shelf.

d Grease filters
e Charcoal filter

Available as an optional accessory for
recirculation mode (DA 420 V only)

f Recirculation grille

(only for recirculation mode on the DA
420 V)

g Controls
h Hob lighting
i Touch control for 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 filters

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

This control is used to reset the
operating hours counter after cleaning
the grease filters (see "Cleaning and
care").

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

n Touch control for the charcoal filter

(DA 420 V only)
The indicator lamp for the charcoal filter

touch control 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 set before the appliance is
used for the first time.

This control is used to reset the
operating hours counter after replacing
the charcoal filter (see "Cleaning and
care").

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

o Control for raising and lowering

the canopy

The height of the canopy can be
adjusted by up to 300 mm in air
extraction mode, and by up to 250 mm
in recirculation mode.

For further details about the functions
of the appliance, see "Use".

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