Miele DA 186 User manual

Operating and Installation instructions
Rangehood
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 10 074 580en-AU

Caring for the environment..........................................3
Warning and safety instructions .....................................4
Description of the functions .........................................9
Description of the appliance / Operation..............................10
Operation ........................................................11
Cleaning and care ................................................12
Housing .........................................................12
Grease filters .....................................................12
Charcoal filters....................................................14
Changing a halogen lamp ...........................................15
After sales service ................................................16
Appliance dimensions.............................................17
Safety distance between cooktop and rangehood......................17
Installation ......................................................18
Electrical connection..............................................23
Connection for air extraction .......................................24
Technical data ...................................................25
Contents
2

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.
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.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines 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 or machine. Therefore,
please do not dispose of your old
machine or 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.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance or the machine to prevent
misuse.
Caring for the environment
3

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 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 rangehood is designed for
domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel
rooms, bed & breakfasts and other
typical living quarters. This does not
include common/shared facilities or
commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
~It must only be used to extract
vapours and remove odours from
cooking.
~This appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage
resulting from incorrect or improper use
or operation.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~This appliance is only intended for
use by adults who have read these
instructions. This appliance is not a toy!
To avoid the risk of injury, keep children
well away and do not allow them to play
with it or to use the controls. They will
not understand the potential dangers
posed by it. They should be supervised
whenever you are working in the
kitchen.
~Older children may use the
rangehood only when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely. They must
be aware of the potential dangers
caused by incorrect operation.
~Please be aware that on
rangehoods 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.
Warning and safety instructions
4

Technical safety
~Before installation, check the
rangehood for visible signs of damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance. A damaged appliance is
dangerous.
~Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that the
voltage and frequency details given on
the data plate correspond to the on-site
electricity supply, otherwise the
appliance could be damaged. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~The electrical safety of this
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).
~For safety reasons, this appliance
may only be used when it has been
fully installed.
~Only open the casing as described
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 casing be opened.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user, and can
cause operational faults.
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict 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
only be replaced by an approved and
suitably qualified technician.
~Faulty components must only be
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
repair work, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply. It is only completely isolated
from the electricity supply when:
–it is switched off at the isolator,
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable),
–the mains fuse is disconnected. Do
not pull the mains connection cable
but the mains plug to disconnect
your appliance from the mains
electricity supply.
Warning and safety instructions
5

~Do not connect the appliance to the
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).
~This rangehood must not be
installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
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 rangehood 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 cooktops, 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.
Warning and safety instructions
6

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 must be
sought.
If the rangehood is being operated in
recirculation mode, the above
restrictions do not apply.
Correct use
~Never use an open flame beneath
the rangehood. To avoid the danger of
fire, do not flambé or grill over an open
flame.
When switched on, the rangehood
could draw flames into the filter. Fat
particles drawn into the rangehood
present a fire hazard.
~When using the rangehood over a
gas cooktop, 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 rangehood can become damaged
when exposed to excessive heat.
~Always switch the rangehood 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 rangehood on fire.
~Do not use the rangehood without
the filters in place. This way you will
avoid the risk of grease and dirt getting
into the appliance and hindering its
smooth operation.
Warning and safety instructions
7

~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.
Correct installation
~Refer to the rangehood or cooktop
manufacturer's instructions as to
whether a rangehood may be operated
above the cooktop.
~The minimum safety distances
between the top of the cooktop and the
bottom of the rangehood given in the
"Appliance dimensions" section of this
booklet must be maintained, unless the
cooktop manufacturer states that a
greater safety distance is required.
If more than one cooking appliance is
fitted beneath the rangehood, and they
have different minimum safety
distances to the rangehood, select the
greater distance.
Follow the cooker or cooktop
manufacturer's instructions on the use
of flammable materials over the
cooker/cooktop when installing a wood
or laminate decor panel onto the
rangehood.
~Safety regulations prohibit the fitting
of a rangehood over solid fuel stoves.
~All ducting, pipework and fittings
must be of non-flammable material.
These can be obtained from Miele 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.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele spare parts
and accessories with this rangehood. If
spare parts or accessories from other
manufacturers are used, this will
invalidate the warranty, and Miele
cannot accept liability.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and safety instructions
8

The rangehood works with
. . . air extraction:
The air is drawn in and cleaned by the
grease filters and directed outside.
If the on-site ventilation system does
not have a non-return flap, a
non-return flap is supplied with the
appliance.
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 rangehood
is switched off.
When the rangehood is switched on,
the non-return flap opens for the
cooking vapours to be blown directly
outside.
. . . air recirculation:
The air is drawn in and cleaned first by
the grease filters and then by two
charcoal filters.
The cleaned air is then recirculated
back into the kitchen through grilles in
the top of the rangehood extension
piece.
Charcoal filters are available to order
through your Chartered Agent, from
Miele or via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com. (See back cover
for contact details and "Technical Data"
for model number).
Before using the rangehood in
recirculation mode, ensure that the
charcoal filters are in place. See
"Cleaning and care".
Description of the functions
9

Description of the appliance / Operation
10

aRecirculation grille
(only for recirculation mode)
bExhaust connection
cAdjustable bracket
dVapour canopy
to which a furniture door front is fitted
eCharcoal filter
(optional accessory available to
order for recirculation mode)
fCooktop lighting
gGrease filters
hControl panel
Operation
To switch the fan on
^Open the vapour canopy.
The fan will come on at power level 2.
^Press the appropriate buttons to
select the power level required.
Depending on the intensity of the
cooking vapours, levels 1-3 are usually
sufficient for normal cooking.
Intensive setting
For short periods of cooking food with
intensive vapours and a strong aroma,
e.g. when searing meat, you may wish
to select the Intensive Setting "IS".
The rangehood will automatically revert
to the previously selected power level
after 10 minutes.
It is advisable to run the fan for a few
minutes after cooking has finished to
neutralise any lingering odours in the
air, whether you are using air extraction
or recirculation mode.
^To switch the fan off
– close the canopy, or
– press the OFF button for longer.
To switch on the lighting
^The lighting comes on when the
vapour canopy is opened up and
switches off when the canopy is
closed.
In the event of a power cut, the fan
and the lighting will switch off
automatically.
Once power has been restored to
the appliance, the fan will come on
at power level 2 and the lighting will
switch on again when the vapour
canopy is opened.
Description of the appliance / Operation
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,Before any cleaning or
maintenance work is carried out,
disconnect the rangehood from the
mains supply. Ensure that:
– it is switched off at the isolator,
or
– it is switched off at the wall
socket and the plug removed, or
– the fuse is withdrawn from the
fused spur connection unit, or
– the mains fuse is withdrawn, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed
(in countries where this is
applicable).
,Exercise caution when changing
halogen lamps. They get very hot
during use, and remain hot for some
time after being switched off. Do not
touch the surface directly when
changing a lamp, as grease particles
from your fingers will adhere to the
surface and damage it.
The halogen lamps can also be
damaged if water is used to clean
them.
Wait several minutes after switching
off before beginning cleaning.
Housing
The surfaces and controls are
susceptible to scratches and
abrasion. Please observe the
following cleaning instructions.
All external surfaces and controls can
be cleaned using warm water with 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:
–cleaning agents containing soda,
acids, chlorides or solvents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners or cream cleaners
and abrasive sponges, as well as pot
scourers or sponges which have
been used previously with abrasive
cleaning agents. These will damage
the surface material.
Grease filters
The re-usable metal grease filters in the
appliance remove solid particles
(grease, dust, etc.) from the kitchen
vapours, preventing soiling of the
rangehood.
To avoid a build-up of fat, it should be
cleaned every 3-4 weeks on average,
but sooner if necessary.
,An oversaturated filter is a fire
hazard.
Cleaning and care
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^Release the locking clips on the
grease filters, and carefully lower and
remove the filters.
To avoid damaging the filter or the
cooktop below, make sure you hold
the filter securely at all times when
handling it.
Cleaning the grease filters by hand
^Clean the filters with a soft nylon
brush in a mild solution of hot water
and a little 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 filters in the
dishwasher
^Place the filters as upright as
possible in the lower basket. Ensure
the spray arm is not obstructed.
^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.
^After cleaning, leave the filters to dry
on an absorbent surface before
replacing them.
^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.
Cleaning and care
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Charcoal filters
If the cooker hood is being used on
recirculation mode, two DKF 14-1
charcoal filters must be fitted behind
the grease filters.
^Open the vapour canopy.
^Remove the grease filters.
^Unwrap the charcoal filters.
^Position the charcoal filters on either
side of the fan as shown, and twist
securely into place.
^Replace the grease filters.
The charcoal filters should be replaced
when they are no longer functioning
efficiently, or at least every six months.
Note:
For better access, the vapour canopy
can be removed completely.
^Open the vapour canopy.
^Push down on the sliding catch to
release the vapour canopy, and lift it
out.
^To replace the vapour canopy, re-fit it
into the guides at the top and lower it
into place.
Cleaning and care
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Changing a halogen lamp
,Disconnect the rangehood from
the mains supply. Ensure that:
– it is switched off at the isolator,
or
– the mains fuse is withdrawn, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed
(in countries where this is
applicable).
,Exercise caution when changing
halogen lamps. They get very hot
during use, and remain hot for some
time after being switched off.
Do not touch the surface directly
when changing a lamp, as grease
particles from your fingers will adhere
to the surface and damage it.
^Unscrew the two fixing screws on the
lamp holder.
^Remove the lamp unit.
^Push the halogen lamp out of its
mounting from the back. Take care
not to let the halogen lamp fall onto
the cooktop.
^Fit a new halogen lamp (20 W) into
the socket, and refit the lamp unit
and the screws.
Cleaning and care
15

In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
–your Miele Chartered Agent
or
–Miele
You will find the telephone number
of Miele on the back cover of the
manual.
Please quote the model and serial
number when contacting Miele. These
are shown on the data plate which is
visible when the grease filter is
removed.
Warranty
The warranty for this appliance is
2 years.
For further information, please refer to
your warranty booklet.
After sales service
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* Furniture panel dimensions
Connection for air extraction
C150 mm, or C120 mm with reducing
collar.
Safety distances between cooktop
and rangehood (S)
The minimum safety distances
between the top of a cooktop and
the bottom of the rangehood are
as follows, unless a greater
distance is specified by the
manufacturer of your cooking
appliance:
Cooking appliance Distance
S
Electric cooktop 650 mm
Open electric grill 650 mm
Deep fat fryer (electric) 650 mm
Multi-burner gas cooktop
with maximum 45.4 MJ/h
total output, with no burner
having a greater output
than 16.2 MJ/h.
650 mm
Multi-burner gas cooktop
with total output greater
than 45.4 MJ/h, or a gas
cooktop including a single
burner with an output
greater than 16.2 MJ/h.
760 mm
Single gas cooktop with a
maximum output of
21.6 MJ/h
650 mm
Single gas cooktop with a
maximum output greater
than 21.6 MJ/h
760 mm
See "Warning and Safety"
instructions for further information.
Appliance dimensions
17

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 manual.
This is particularly crucial when
using the rangehood at the same
time as a heating appliance that
relies on oxygen from the same
room, which could result in the
build-up of toxic fumes.
Fitting a furniture door front
^Open the vapour canopy.
^Pull forward the sliding catch to
release the vapour canopy, and lift it
out.
^Take the filter out and then remove
the protective foil from around the
filter frame.
^Cut the drilling template for the
furniture door front to size, place it on
the inside of the door, and drill the
holes as marked.
^Screw the furniture door front onto
the vapour canopy.
Installation
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Depth adjustment
^The depth of the unit "T" can be
adjusted from 275 to 360 mm by
means of the adjustable brackets.
^Slightly loosen the screws on the
brackets.
^Then pull the brackets out until you
achieve the required depth "T".
^Tighten the screws up again.
^To align the depth on the underside
of the appliance, loosen the screws
on the angle plate and move it to the
position required.
^If this does not provide enough
adjustment, unscrew the angle plate
completely, turn it around and use
the longer side.
^Tighten the screws up again.
Fitting the rangehood to the wall
^Cut the drilling template for the wall
fixings to size, and position against
the wall.
The top edge of the template indicates
the top edge of the appliance. It must
be at least H = 1100 mm in order to
comply with the safety height required
above a cooktop or cooker.
^Mark and drill the four drill holes for
the mounting plates (C8 mm).
^Fix the mounting plates to the wall
using the S 8 rawlplugs and
4.5 x 45 mm screws supplied.
A drilling template is provided if you
wish to secure the rangehood to
adjoining wall units, or to fit side panels.
^Using the template, drill two fixing
holes in the side of the wall unit or the
side panel (C2 mm).
Installation
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^The recirculation grille must be
removed when the hood is used in
extraction mode.
^Hang the rangehood in position using
the adjustable brackets.
^Position the vapour canopy with the
furniture door front fitted, and close it.
The movement of the vapour canopy
can be adjusted if necessary, for
instance where a heavy furniture door is
fitted. The adjusting screws are
accessed through openings on either
side of the appliance.
^Remove both cover caps.
^Using a cross-slotted screwdriver,
adjust both sides evenly:
- turn clockwise to tighten the
mechanism,
- turn anti-clockwise to loosen the
mechanism.
^Then refit the cover caps.
Installation
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