Miele DAG 1000, DAG 500, DA 6490, DA 6480 User Manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions

Downdraft Ventilation System
DA 6480, DA 6490
DAG 500, DAG 1000

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

en - US, CA

M.-Nr. 09 045 140

Contents

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

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

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Raising the vent / Turning on the fan ...................................10

Selecting the power level............................................10

Delayed shut-off feature ¢

Temperature warning § ............................................11

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Grease filters .....................................................13

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Appliance dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Installation with the DAG 1000 external blower ...........................34

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

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

This appliance is intended for

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residential use only. Use the appliance
only for its intended purpose.

This appliance complies with current

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

,CAUTION
For General Ventilating Use
Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust
Hazardous Or Explosive
Materials And Vapors.

This appliance is designed to vent

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cooking smoke and odors only.

This appliance is suitable for

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installation beside gas or electric
cooking surfaces.

,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a) Use this appliance only in the

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manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, contact Miele.

b) Before servicing or cleaning the

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appliance, switch power off at the
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.

c) Be certain your appliance is

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properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
To guarantee the electrical safety of this
appliance, continuity must exist
between the appliance and an effective
grounding system. It is imperative that
this basic safety requirement be met. If
there is any doubt, have the electrical
system of the house checked by a
qualified electrician.

This appliance is not intended for

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outdoor use.

This appliance must not be used in

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

d) Before connecting the appliance

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to the power supply make sure that the
voltage and frequency listed on the
data plate correspond with the
household electrical supply.
This data must correspond to prevent
appliance damage. If in doubt consult a
qualified electrician.

e) Installation work and repairs

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should only be performed by a qualified
technician in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous.

f) Only open the housing as

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described in the "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 operational faults.

g) Before discarding an old

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appliance, disconnect it from the power
supply and remove the power cord.

Use

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

a) Never leave surface units

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unattended at high settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers
may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.

b) Always turn the ventilation system

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on when cooking at a high heat.

c) Clean the ventilation system

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

d) Use the proper pan size. Always

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use cookware appropriate for the size
of the cooking area.

e) Do not flambé or grill with an

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open flame beside the ventilation
system.
Flames could be drawn into the
ventilation system by the suction and
the grease filters may catch fire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close

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fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray
then turn off the burner.
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out immediately,

EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.

b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING

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PAN - You may be burned.

c) DO NOT USE WATER, including

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

d) Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

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

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:

Do not allow children to play with or

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operate the appliance or its controls.
Supervise its use by the elderly or
infirm.

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 beyond the
cookware. Do not overheat the
cookware, e.g. when using a wok. The
ventilation system can be damaged
due to excessive heat from the burners
and the cookware.

Do not use the ventilation system

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without the grease filters in place.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

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

2) The fire is small and contained in
the area where it started.

3) The fire department has been
called.

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

*

Based on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips"
published by NAFTA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a) Installation work and electrical

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wiring must be done by qualified
persons in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.

b) Sufficient air is needed for

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combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue. Follow all equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and safety
standards such as those published by
the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the American Society for
Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and
the local code authorities.

c) When cutting or drilling into the

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wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and/or other hidden utilities.

d) Ducted ventilation systems must

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always be vented to the outdoors.

e) Do not use this ventilation system

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with any solid-state speed control
device.

g) Do not install this ventilation

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system beside cooktops that burn solid
fuel.

h) Provided a larger distance is not

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given by the manufacturer of the
cooktop, follow the minimum safety
distances between a cooktop and the
ventilation system given in the
"Appliance dimensions" section of this
manual.

If local building codes require a greater
safety distance, follow their
requirement.

i) Never connect a ventilation

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system to an active chimney, dryer
vent, vent flue, or room ventilating
ductwork.

j) Seek professional advice before

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connecting an exhaust vent to an
existing, inactive chimney or vent flue.

k) Any fittings, sealant, or materials

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

,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE USE ONLY METAL
DUCTWORK.

f) Do not use an extension cord to

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connect the appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance,
(e.g. danger of overheating).

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Functional description

The ventilation system offers two installation options:

with the internal DAG 500
exhaust blower
(not included)

The air is drawn through and cleaned
by the grease filters and then directed
outside.

with the DAG 1000 external
blower
(not included)

The air is drawn through and cleaned
by the grease filters and then directed
outside.

The external blower is designed to be
installed in a different location than the
ventilation system.

The external blower is connected to the
ventilation system by a control cable,
and exhaust ductwork and is operated
via the ventilation system's control
panel.

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Description of the appliance

8

a On/Off button for the retractable

vent and fan

b Control panel

c Retractable vent

d Grease filter

e Exhaust blower DAG 500

(not included)

The exhaust blower can also be
installed behind the appliance.

f Vent collar

The vent collar can be installed so that
the exhaust vents to either side,
downwards, or to the rear.

g Temperature warning light

The warning light will flash if the
temperature of the vent exceeds 113 °F
(45°C).

h Power level settings

Description of the appliance

The button 0/1 can also be used to turn
off the fan without retracting the vent.

i Delayed shut down feature

When pressed, the power will be
reduced to level 1 and the fan will
automatically shut down after
15 minutes.

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Operation

Raising the vent / Turning on
the fan

Press the On/Off button on the top of

^

the ventilation system.

The vent will rise.
The fan will start at power level 2.

The fan will automatically turn off if it
is blocked while rising or retracting.

When the obstruction is removed, press
the On/Off button on the top of the
appliance to restart it.

Selecting the power level

^ Use buttons 1 to 4 to select the

desired power level.

Typically, levels 1 to 3 are sufficient for
regular cooking needs.

Intensive level

^ To remove intensive vapors or odors,

such as when pan-frying, select
power level 4.

Delayed shut-off feature ¢

We recommend that you let the fan run
for several minutes after you have
finished cooking.
This will help remove any remaining
vapors or odors from the kitchen.

The Delayed shut down feature lets you
set the fan to shut off automatically after
15 minutes.

With the fan on press the Delayed

^

shut down button ¢
The fan will turn off in 15 minutes.
The vent will remain up.

^ To lower the vent, press the On/Off

button on the top of the appliance.

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Turning the fan off / Lowering
the vent

^ Press the On/Off button on the top of

the appliance.

The fan turns off.
The vent retracts.

^

If you wish to turn off the fan but
leave the vent up for cleaning, press
and hold the 0/1 button until the fan
turns off.

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^

To turn the fan back on, press the 0/1
button again.

Operation

Temperature warning §

The ventilation system can become
very hot during operation. It can
cause burns, particularly when
cooking with gas.

The ventilation system is equipped
with a temperature sensor.

The warning light § above the
control panel will flash when the
temperature of the housing exceeds
113 °F (45°C).

When this happens, do not touch the
housing or the grease filters (e.g. to
clean).

The ventilation system can still be
used.

Please note:

Turn off the appliance immediately if
a pot boils over and liquid flows over
the burner towards the ventilation
system. The liquid could damage
the ventilation system.

– Turn off the ventilation system

by pressing the 0/1 button.

– Disconnect the ventilation

system from the power supply,
see "Important Safety
Instructions".

– Leave the ventilation system off

for an extended period of time
so that any liquid that may have
entered can evaporate.

Do not open the housing to remove
the liquid.

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Cleaning and Care

Before cleaning or servicing the
ventilation system, disconnect it
from the power supply, see
"Important Safety Instructions".

Cleaning the casing

Never use abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads, steel wool or caustic
(oven) cleaners on the ventilation
system. They will damage the
surface.

^ All external surfaces and controls can

be cleaned with a mild solution of
warm water and liquid dish soap
applied with a soft sponge.

^ Wipe dry using a soft cloth.

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

Avoid:

cleaning agents containing lye, acids

–

or chlorides,

abrasive cleaning agents,

–

e.g. powder or cream cleansers,

abrasive sponges, i.e. pot scourers

–

or sponges which have been
previously used with abrasive
cleaning agents.

These will damage the surface.

The following instructions for cleaning
"Stainless steel" surfaces should be
followed in addition to the general
"Cleaning the casing" instructions.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned
using a non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner.

To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner
for stainless steel can be applied.

Cleaners are available from Miele.

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Cleaning and Care

Special instructions for control
buttons

The controls may change or become
discolored if not cleaned regularly,
clean soiled areas immediately.

Do not use a stainless steel cleaner
on the controls.

Grease filters

The reusable metal grease filters
remove solid particles from the vented
kitchen air (grease, dust, etc). This
helps keep the ventilation system clean.

The grease filters should be cleaned
every3-4weeks, otherwise cleaning
will become more difficult.

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A dirty filter is a fire hazard.

Press the On/Off button on the top of

^

the ventilation system.

The vent will rise.
The fan will start at power level 2.

Press and hold the 0/1 button until

^

the fan turns off.

^ At the upper edge, push the grease

filter down until you can pull it
forward, then up and out.

Hold the filter securely to prevent it
from falling and damaging the
cooktop.

The ventilation system cannot be
operated when the filters are removed.

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Cleaning and Care

Cleaning the grease filters

By hand: use a scrub brush with a

^

solution of warm water and mild dish
soap.
Do not use the pure detergent,
aggressive all purpose cleaners,
oven sprays, abrasive cleaning
agents or limescale removers. They
could damage the filter.

In a dishwasher: place the filter

^

vertically in the lower basket, making
sure that the spray arm is not
blocked.
Use a hot temperature program,
e.g. "Heavy Soil" or "Pots and pans".
Use the recommended amount of
dishwasher detergent. Overuse of
detergent could damage the filter.

Depending on the detergent,
cleaning the grease filters in a
dishwasher may cause permanent
discoloration of the filter surface.
Filter performance will not be
affected by this discoloration.

^

After cleaning, place the filters on a
towel to air dry.

While the filters are removed, clean

^

any dirt or grease from the filter
casing.

^ Place the filters in the bottom of the

vent. Press them downwards at the
edge so that they clip into the frame
at the top.

^ Press the 0/1 button to turn the

appliance on.

If the retractable vent does not work after
the cleaned filters have been replaced:

^

Press the grease filters firmly into
position again.
There is a switch at the top, behind
the grease filters. It prevents the
ventilation system from being turned
on when the grease filters are not in
place.

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Repairs

In the event of a fault which you cannot
easily fix yourself, please contact the
Miele Technical Service Department.

When contacting the Technical

^

Service Department, please have the
model and serial number of your
appliance available.

These can be found on the data plate
located on the housing above the
connection box.

After Sales Service

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Installation Instructions

Read these instructions and the "Important Safety Instructions" before installing
this ventilation system.

The installation steps are described in the enclosed "Installation Diagram".

Leave these instructions with the appliance for the consumer/user.

Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most
current product specification, technical & warranty information.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of packing material

The cardboard box and packing
materials protect the appliance during
shipping. They have been designed to
be biodegradable and recyclable.
Please recycle.

DANGER

,

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc., are disposed of safely
and kept out of the reach of babies
and young children. Danger of
suffocation!

Disposal of an old appliance

Old appliances may contain materials
that can be recycled. Please contact
your local recycling center about the
possibility of recycling these materials.

Before discarding an old appliance,
disconnect it from the electrical
supply and cut off the power cord to
prevent it from becoming a hazard.

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Appliance dimensions

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a DAG 500 Internal blower

The blower box can be mounted in
such a way that the vent collar is
aligned to the left, the right, downwards
or towards the rear, as desired.

b Connection plate when using the
DAG 1000 external blower

The blower or the connection plate can
also be mounted in the same position
on the rear of the appliance.

x = Distance to the rear of the cabinet
or wall. Must be a minimum of ½"
(13 mm).

Exhaust duct connection diameters

DA 6480, 6490 with internal blower

DAG 500:............ 6"C (150 mm)

DA 6480, 6490 with external blower

DAG 1000: ..........10"C (254 mm)

Appliance dimensions

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Appliance dimensions

Cabinet dimensions

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Exhaust air ducting using the DAG 500
internal blower, installed on the front of
the appliance [vent duct 6" C
(150 mm)]: a to the left or right, b
downwards, c to the rear.

If the blower is being installed at the
rear of the appliance, a cut-out must be
made in the rear of the cabinet or wall
where it will be mounted and the
appropriate clearances must be
maintained behind the cabinet.

d Feed the power cord and control
cable when using an external blower
downwards or to the rear.

e Using the DAG 1000 external
blower, install exhaust ducting to the
rear (vent duct 10" C (254 mm)).
If installing the exhaust ducting to the
front, appropriate clearances must be
maintained in the cabinet.

a) Cooktop overhang

b) Minimum width of the cooktop:
DA 6480: 28" (711 mm)
DA 6490: 34" (864 mm)

Appliance dimensions

– The specified dimensions minimum

cut-out dimensions must be
observed.

– If an oven or stove is installed before

the ventilation system, read the
associated installation instructions.
Note all installation dimensions and
guidelines regarding ventilation
systems.

–

Be aware of kitchen cabinets, back
splashes and/or racks in the area of
the ventilation system and the
cooktop. Ensure that the area where
the vent rises is free of obstacles.

–

Make sure that any required
minimum distance between the front
edge of the countertop and the front
edge of the cooktop is maintained.

–

If there is a drawer in the way, it must
be shortened or removed. The front
panel of the drawer could also be
installed to permanently cover the
drawer cut-out.

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Appliance dimensions

Installation using the DAG 500 internal blower

DAG 500 mounted in front of the
exhaust system.

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DAG 500 mounted behind the exhaust
system.

Note that the blower must be
accessible to install the venting
ductwork.

Appliance dimensions

Installation using the DAG 1000 external blower connection plate

Exhaust air ducting to the front. Exhaust air ducting to the rear.

Note that the back must be accessible
for the installation of the vent duct.

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Installation

The ventilation system is installed
directly behind the cooktop.
For easiest installation, install the
ventilation system first, then the
cooktop.

The ventilation system must not be
installed in an area where there are
strong drafts, for instance near
windows, doors, etc.

Before installation, please read the
"Appliance dimensions" and
"Important safety instructions".

^

Remove the connection plate from
the front of the appliance.

Installation preparation

^ Remove the side screws at the top of

the housing, put the top mounting
brackets in place and screw them
into place.

^ Screw the bottom mounting brackets

to the side of the housing using 2
screws each. Do not tighten the
screws. The brackets are different for
the right and the left side. Attach
them with mounting clip "A" pointing
up.

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^

Alternatively the bracket can be
attached to the front of the appliance.
Use the housing screws which were
initially removed.

^ With the assistance of another

person, lift the appliance into the
prepared cutout. The top mounting
brackets should rest on the
countertop.

Installation

Alternatively, or additionally, the
appliance can also be attached
underneath the countertop with the
angle brackets provided.

First, loosely screw the brackets into

^

the sliding nuts in the housing, then
push them up under the countertop.

Now tighten the brackets on the

^

housing.

Carefully pre-drill the mounting holes

^

into the countertop from underneath.
Using screws of the appropriate
length.

^

Secure the appliance to the
countertop with 2 screws.

^

Level and align the appliance.

^

Push the bottom mounting bracket on
each side down against the cabinet
floor.
Mark the top edge of the mounting
bracket on the housing and the
mounting holes on the cabinet floor.

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Installation

Remove the screws from the

^

countertop.

Lift the appliance back out of the

^

cabinet.

Pre-drill the marked mounting holes

^

on the cabinet floor.

Tighten the mounting brackets on the

^

appliance at the marked position.

Lay the vent housing on the floor on a

^

blanket or other suitable protection in
order to mount the DAG 500 blower
or DAG 1000 blower adapter.

Decide on the venting direction.
If the ventilation system is installed in a
cabinet, the vent duct can go through
the floor, the right or left side, or to the
rear of the cabinet.

Installing the DAG 500 blower box on
the front

Venting to the side or downwards:

Plug the connection cable from the

^

ventilation system into the blower
motor.

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^

Turn the blower box so that the vent
collar faces in the desired direction –
left, right or downwards.

^

Mount the blower box to the housing
with 4 screws.

Venting direction towards the rear:

In this case, the DAG 500 blower box
must be modified.

Loosen the two screws holding the

^

blower in the box.

^ Take the blower out of the box.

Installation

Remove the small cover on the rear

^

of the ventilation system.

^ Mount the blower on the front of the

ventilation system housing using the
2 screws while positioning the vent
collar in the opening of the cover.

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Installation

Plug the connection cable from the

^

ventilation system into the blower
motor.

^ Remove the vent collar of the blower

box.

Mount the vent collar on the rear of

^

the ventilation system.

^ Mount the blower box to the housing

with 4 screws.

^

Close the opening in the blower box
with the cover you removed from the
rear of the ventilation system
housing. Fasten it with 4 screws.

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Installing the DAG 500 blower box
on the rear

The blower box can also be installed on
the back of the ventilation system:

^ Remove the large cover on the rear.

Mounting is the same as if installing
on the front.

Installation

When finished, mount the previously

^

removed cover on the front.

^

Mount the blower on the rear the
same way as described for mounting
on the front.

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Installation

Preparing the electrical connection

Remove the cover of the terminal box.

^

^ Decide whether you would like the

power cable to enter the ventilation
system from below or from the rear.
Remove the respective knock-out.

With the assistance of at least one other

^

person, lift the ventilation system into the
prepared cutout. The top mounting
angles should rest on the countertop.

Align the ventilation system.

^

^

Secure the appliance to the floor and
the countertop.

^

If the system is connected to an external
blower, remove the knock-out for the
control cable.

^

Install a suitable UL listed cable clamp
or conduit fitting (not included) in the
knock-out.

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Remove the protective plastic from

^

the side cover.

Push the side covers in place on the

^

mounting brackets and engage them.

Connect the appliance to the electric

^

power supply.

Observe the "Important safety
instructions" and "Electrical
connection" warnings.

^ Press the On/Off button on the top of

the ventilation system.

The vent will rise and the fan will turn on.

Installation

Secure the cover with 2 nuts.

^

Remove the backing from the grease

^

filters.

^ Press and hold the 0/1 button until

the fan turns off.

^

Remove the protective plastic from
the housing.

^

Place the cover panel onto the vent
and push until it clicks in place.

^ Place the filters in the bottom of the

vent. Press them downwards at the
edge so that they clip into the frame
at the top.

^

Press the 0/1 button to restart the
ventilation system.

^

Connect the vent duct.

When connecting the vent duct,
observe the "Important safety
instructions" and "Air extraction"
warnings.

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Installation

Installation with the DAG 1000
external blower

If using DAG 1000 external blower, a
connection plate much be installed on
the ventilation system instead of the
blower box.

It can be mounted on either on the front
or the rear of the appliance.

If the connection plate is mounted on
the front, the exhaust can only be
vented to the front.

If the connection plate is mounted on
the rear, the exhaust can only be
vented to the rear.

The connection plate is installed the

^

same way as described for the
blower box.

^

Plug the connector for the blower into
the socket in the housing as shown.

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^

The cover is installed on the housing
on the opposite side of the
connection plate.

^

The ventilation system is connected
to the external blower by an
additional control cable. Please
follow the Operating and Installation
Instructions for the DAG 1000.
The control cable will be connected
in the terminal box of the ventilation
system (see "Electrical connection").

^

The ventilation system and the
external blower are connected by a
C 10" (254 mm) vent duct.

WARNING

,

Danger of toxic fumes.

Air extraction

Exhaust ducting and connections

The ducting should be as short and

–

straight as possible, and the number
of sharp bends should be minimized.

Gas cooking appliances release
carbon monoxide that can be
harmful or fatal if inhaled.
To reduce the risk of fire and to
properly exhaust air, the exhaust
gases extracted by the ventilation
system should be only vented to
the outside of the building.

Do not vent exhaust air into
spaces within walls or ceilings or
in attics, crawl spaces or garages.

To reduce the risk of fire, only use
metal ductwork.

Please read and follow the

"IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" to reduce the risk of

personal injury. Follow all local building
codes when installing the ventilation
system.

For most efficient air extraction, the

–

diameter of the ductwork should not
be less than 6" (150 mm)*. Use of flat
ducts also reduces the air extraction
efficiency.

Noise levels of the ventilation system

–

will increase if flat ducts or round
ducts of less than 6" (150 mm)* in
diameter are used.

– Use smooth or flexible pipes made

from approved non-flammable
materials for exhaust ducting.

– Where the ductwork is horizontal, it

must slope away from the ventilation
system at least
meter) to prevent condensation
dripping into the appliance.

1

/8" per foot (1 cm per

–

If the exhaust is ducted into an
unused flue, the air must be expelled
parallel to the flow direction of the
flue.

*10" (254 mm) with exterior-mounted
vent motor.

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Air extraction

Never connect a ventilation system
to an active chimney, dryer vent,
flue, or room venting ductwork. Seek
professional advice before
connecting the ventilation system to
an existing, inactive chimney or vent
flue.

Important

If the ductwork runs through rooms,
ceilings, garages, etc. where
temperature variations exist, it may
need to be insulated to reduce
condensation.

Only for Canada with the DAG 500
Internal blower:

Condensate trap

(optional accessory for interior-mounted
vent motor)

If the installation should meet the
construction standard "R2000", then
installing the enclosed Reducing Collar
is required. It reduces the air flow to a
maximum of 300 cfm.

^

Push the Reducing Collar on the
exhaust port of the fan.

^

Push the exhaust hose over it.

^

Fix both with a hose clamp.

In some cases, a condensate trap may
also be required to collect and
evaporate any condensate which may
occur. This optional accessory is
available for ducts 5" (125 mm) and
6" (150 mm) in diameter.

^

When installing a condensate trap,
ensure that it is positioned vertically
and if possible directly above the
exhaust outlet.

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Electrical connection

,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

All electrical work should be
performed by a qualified electrician
in strict accordance with national
regulations and local safety
regulations.
Installation, repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous.
Ensure that power to the appliance
is off while installation or repair work
is performed.

The ventilation system may only be
used with Miele DAG 500 or
DAG 1000 blowers.

^ Verify that the voltage, load and

circuit rating information found on the
data plate, match the household
electrical supply before installing the
ventilation system.

If you have not yet done so, remove

^

the cover of the terminal box.

Install a suitable UL listed cable

^

clamp or conduit fitting at the cable
knock-out.

Pass the power supply cable through

^

the knock-out of the housing into the
terminal box.

Important

The ventilation system must be hard
wired as follows:

If there is any question concerning the
electrical connection of this appliance
to your power supply, please consult a
licensed electrician or contact Miele’s
Technical Service Department. See
back cover for contact information.

WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED

Black wire: .......connect to L1 (live)

White wire: .....connect to N (neutral)

Green-yellow wire: . . . connect to GND

.........................(ground)

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Electrical connection

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Electrical connection if using an
external blower

If using the external blower, install a
connection cable between the
ventilation system and the external
blower.

Please follow the Operating and
Installation Instructions for the
DAG 1000.

Connect to the power supply as

^

described previously.

The external blower will be

^

connected to the additional control
cable.

Close the terminal box.

^

^ Turn the power supply back on.

Maximum load

with interior-mounted

DAG 500 vent motor ..........420W

with exterior-mounted

DAG 1000 vent motor .........210W

^

Additional housing knock-outs should
be used for the external blower
housing.

^

Install a suitable UL listed cable
clamp or conduit fitting into the
knock-out.

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Voltage .....................120V

Frequency ..................60Hz

Circuit Rating .................15A

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