Miele DA6596D User Manual

Operating and Installation Instructions Ventilation Hood

To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must these instructions before installing the appliance and using it for the first time.

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................. 4

FCC Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................. 12

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement...................................................................... 12

Industry Canada Statement................................................................................... 12

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

Description of functions......................................................................................

Con@ctivity 2.0 function ........................................................................................ 15

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

Operation (Automatic mode)...............................................................................

Cooking with Con@ctivity 2.0 (Automatic mode)................................................... 18

Temporarily exiting Automatic mode ..................................................................... 20

Resuming Automatic mode ................................................................................... 20

Operation (Manual mode)....................................................................................

Cooking without Con@ctivity 2.0 (Manual mode).................................................. 21

Turning on the fan .................................................................................................. 21

Selecting the power level....................................................................................... 21

Selecting the Delayed shut down time .................................................................. 21

Turning off the fan.................................................................................................. 21

Turning cooktop lighting On/Off............................................................................. 22

Power management............................................................................................... 22

Operation (Automatic and Manual modes)........................................................

Filter saturation indicator ....................................................................................... 23

Adjusting the filter saturation indicator for grease filters .................................. 23

Activating/changing the grease filter saturation counter.................................. 24

Checking the elapsed operating time............................................................... 24

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

Stainless steel housing .......................................................................................... 25

Panels and grease filters for edge extraction......................................................... 26

OdorFree Charcoal Filter........................................................................................ 29

Resetting the filter saturation counter for the filter ........................................... 30

Disposing of the OdorFree Charcoal Filter........................................................ 30

Installation ............................................................................................................

Before installation .................................................................................................. 31

Installation parts..................................................................................................... 31

Appliance dimensions............................................................................................ 32

Distance between cooktop and ventilation hood (S) ............................................. 33

Installation recommendations................................................................................ 34

Contents

Structural support.................................................................................................. 34

Removing the protective film ................................................................................. 34

Exhaust duct.........................................................................................................

Condensate trap .................................................................................................... 47

Electrical connection...........................................................................................

Grounding Instructions .......................................................................................... 48

Activating Con@ctivity 2.0................................................................................... 49

Installation of the Con@ctivity 2.0 stick ................................................................. 49

Activating the Con@ctivity 2.0 function ................................................................. 49

Activating the ventilation hood ......................................................................... 49

Activating the cooktop...................................................................................... 50

Activation failed ................................................................................................ 50

Deactivating Con@ctivity 2.0 ................................................................................. 50

Service and warranty...........................................................................................

Location of the data plate...................................................................................... 51

Technical data ..................................................................................................... 52

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Impr

oper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and

material damage.

Read all instructions before installing or using the appliance for the first time. Only use the appliance for its intended purpose.

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

Use

AUTION: For General Ventilating Use Only. Do Not Use To

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Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive Materials And Vapors.

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described in these operating instructions.

e is intended for residential use only. Use only as

 This ventilation hood is designed for domestic use and for use in

ar residential environments.

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must only be used to extract and clean vapors produced during

cooking. Any other use occurs at the owner's own risk.

lation hood is not intended for outdoor use.

 This appliance is suitable for installation above gas or electric

king surfaces.

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ersons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

Children

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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by children.

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them play with it.

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etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.

ith any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used

vise children in the vicinity of the hood and do not let

r of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,

Technical safety

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ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,

OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

– Use this appliance only in the manner intended by the

man

ufacturer. If you have questions, contact Miele.

– Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, switch power off at

the ser 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.

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a Miele authorized service technician in accordance with national and local safety regulations and the provided installation instructions. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment. Repairs and other work by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

vice panel and lock the service disconnecting means to

n, repair and maintenance work should be performed by

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check for visible signs of damage. Never use a damaged ventilation hood.

amaged ventilation hood oven can be dangerous. Always

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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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connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate correspond to the building's power supply before connecting the appliance. When in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

 Do not use a power bar or e

ventilation hood to electricity. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required level of appliance safety.

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been properly installed.

tain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a

o avoid damaging the ventilation hood, make sure that the

xtension cord to connect the

o ensure safe operation, only use the ventilation hood after it has

 This ventilation hood may not be used in non-stationary locations

(e.g. on a ship).

 Only open the housing as described in the enclosed "Installation

diagr

am" 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.

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hood must be disconnected from the electrical supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply if one of the following applies:

– The circuit breakers on the electrical service panel are tripped. – The screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been

– The power cable (if present) has been unplugged from the socket

(pull the plug no

installation, maintenance, and repair work, the ventilation

emoved.

mponents should be replaced by Miele original parts

t the cord).

Proper use

ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A COOKTOP GREASE

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FIRE:

– a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.

lovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Heat

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oils slowly on low or medium settings. – b) Always turn the hood on when cooking at a high heat. – c) Clean the ventilation hood frequently. Grease should not be

owed to accumulate on the fan or filter.

all – d) Use the proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for

the siz

e of the cooking area.

 Never use an open flame beneath the ventilation hood.

o avoid the risk of fire, do not flambé or grill over an open flame.

T When turned on, the ventilation hood will draw any flames into the filter. Fat deposits may ignite.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN

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THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:

– a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close 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 PAN - You may be burned. – c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a

violent steam explosion will result.

– d) Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

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

*Based on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips" published by NFPA.

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lation hood may become damaged if exposed to

excessive heat from a gas cooktop.

– When using the ventilation hood over a gas cooktop, ensure that

any burne

rs in use are always covered by cookware. Turn burners off when removing the cookware, even if doing so for just a short time.

– Select cookware that is suitable for the size of the burner. – Adjust the flame so that it never extends up the sides of the

okware.

– Avoid overheating the cookware (e.g., when cooking with a wok).

 Always turn the ventila

tion hood on whenever a burner is in use to

prevent damage from condensation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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on fire. When cooking with oils or fats, do not leave pots, pans or fryers unattended. Never leave an electric grill unattended when grilling.

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at and debris deposits impair the proper functioning of the ventilation hood. To ensure that cooking vapors are properly cleaned, never use the ventilation hood without the grease filters in place.

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The filters should be cleaned or replaced at regular intervals.

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can cause the ventilation hood to become very hot. Do not touch the housing or the grease filters until the ventilation hood has cooled down.

ed oils and fats can ignite and set the ventilation hood

er containing too much grease is a fire hazard!

te that the heat rising from the stovetop during cooking

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Proper installation

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ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,

OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

– a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by

quali

fied person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and

standards, including fire-rated construction.

– b) Sufficient air is needed for combustion and exhausting of

ses through the flue (chimney of fuel burning equipment to

ga 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 wall or ceiling, do not damage

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. – d) Ducted hoods must always be vented to the outdoors. – e) Do not use this hood with any solid-state speed control device.

o determine whether a ventilation hood may be operated above

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your cooking appliance, please refer to the information provided by the appliance's manufacturer.

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above solid fuel stoves.

egulations prohibit the installation of a ventilation hood

 Insufficient distance between the cooking appliance and the

ventil

ation hood can result in damage to the hood. The minimum safety distances between the appliance and the bottom of the ventilation hood specified in the "Installation" section must be maintained, unless the appliance's manufacturer has indicated that a greater distance is required. If more than one cooking appliance is used beneath the ventilation hood, and if different minimum safety distances apply for these appliances, you should use the greater distance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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section when mounting the ventilation hood.

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Wear gloves to protect your hands from being cut.

e to observe the information contained in the "Installation"

ts can have sharp edges which may cause injury.

 When installing the exhaust duct, only use pipes or tubes made of

non-flammable material. These can be obtained from your Miele dealer or from Miele Technical Service.

 Exhaust air shou

which is otherwise in use and should not be channeled into ducting which ventilates rooms with fuel-burning installations.

exhaust air is to be extracted into a chimney or vent flue no

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longer used for other purposes, be sure to comply with all applicable regulations.

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DUCTWORK.

ld not be vented into a chimney or vent flue

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning and care

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The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

eam cleaner to clean the ventilation hood.

Accessories

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other manufacturers are used, the warranty will become void.

nuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from

FCC Declaration of Conformity

 These device

has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules of Operation and is subject to the following conditions: These devices may not cause harmful interference. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

s comply with FCC Rules Part 15. This equipment

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

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forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 8" (20 cm) between the radiator and your body.

mplies with FCC radiation exposure limits set

Industry Canada Statement

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Radio Noise Emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

tal apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mat

erial

The cardboard box and packing

erials protect the appliance during

mat shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bag

s, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old appliance

Do not dispose of this appliance with your ho

Old appliances may contain materials that can be r your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials.

Before discarding an old appliance ensur children while being stored for disposal. Unplug it from the outlet, cut off its power cord and remove any doors to prevent hazards.

usehold waste.

ecycled. Please contact

e that it presents no danger to

Description of functions

The following functions are available on your ventilation hood, depending on the model:

Vented mode

The air is drawn into the ventilation hood. It is then cleaned by the edge e

xtraction panels and the grease filters

and directed outside.

Non-return flap

A non-return flap in the ducting

events the exchange of inside and

pr outside air from occurring when the ventilation hood is not in use. The flap is closed when the ventilation hood is turned off. When the ventilation hood is turned on, the non-return flap opens so that the exhaust air can be transported outside without any obstruction.

Recirculation mode

(Only DA 6596 D requires a

culation kit and OdorFree Charcoal

Recir Filter (available as optional accessories); see "Technical data" for more information.)

The air is drawn in and cleaned first by the edge e grease filters, and then by an OdorFree Charcoal Filter. The cleaned air is then recirculated back into the kitchen.

xtraction panels and the

A non-return flap has been provided with the hood in case your ducting does not have o the outlet duct collar of the fan.

ne. It is inserted into

Description of functions

Con@ctivity 2.0 function

Automatic control This hood features a communication

fun

ction which enables the automatic control of the hood based on the operational status of a Miele cooktop.

To enable the communication function,

e cooktop must be equipped with the

th corresponding Con@ctivity 2.0 stick .

Please refer to the installation instructions for the Con@ctivity 2.0 stick t

o determine whether connection

to your cooktop is possible.

The cooktop transmits information about its oper using a radio signal.

– When a burner is turned on, the

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ktop lighting on the hood turns on automatically. After a brief delay, the ventilation hood fan also comes on.

– During cooking, the hood

automatically selects the fan level based on the number of burners in operation and their power levels.

– Once you have turned off the

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ktop, the fan and the lighting will turn off automatically after a predetermined delay.

Detailed information about this function can be found under "Operation."

ational status to the hood

There must be radio contact between the cooktop and the hood for you to be able to use the Con@ctivity 2.0 function (see "Activating Con@ctivity 2.0").

Guide to the appliance

Telescopic chimney

Chimney

Canopy

Control panel

Grease filter

Spacer frame The spacer frame creates a shadow gap between the chimney and the ceiling. The hood can be installed with or without the spacer frame.

Recirculation vent (only for recirculation mode, DA 6596 only)

Cooktop lighting

OdorFree Charcoal Filter Optional accessory for recirculation mode (DA 6596 D only)

Edge extraction panels Optional accessories DRP 6590 D glass (3 elements) DRP 6590 DRP 6520 D glass (4 elements) DRP 6520 D stainless steel (4 elements)

Button for cooktop lighting

On/Off button for fan

Buttons for setting the fan power

Button for delayed shut-down function

Filter saturation indicator

D stainless steel (3 elements)

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