Miele DA 396-7 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Rangehood
To prevent 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.
en-AU M.-Nr. 10 569 840

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 14
Description of the functions............................................................................... 16
Operation.............................................................................................................. 17
Switching the fan on.............................................................................................. 17
Selecting a power setting...................................................................................... 17
Fan run-on after cooking ....................................................................................... 17
Switching the fan off ............................................................................................. 17
Switching the cooktop lighting on/off ................................................................... 17
Power management .............................................................................................. 17
Switching Power management on/off .............................................................. 18
Safety switch-off ................................................................................................... 18
Energy saving tips ............................................................................................... 19
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 20
Housing ................................................................................................................. 20
Grease filters ......................................................................................................... 21
NoSmell active charcoal filter................................................................................ 23
Disposing of the charcoal filter......................................................................... 23
Changing a lamp ................................................................................................... 24
Installation............................................................................................................ 25
Before installation.................................................................................................. 25
Protective foil......................................................................................................... 25
Installation instructions.......................................................................................... 25
Dismantling............................................................................................................ 25
Assembly parts...................................................................................................... 26
Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 28
Safety distance (S) ................................................................................................ 29
Installation recommendations ............................................................................... 31
Drilling diagram for wall mounting......................................................................... 31
Connection for air extraction ............................................................................. 32
Condensate trap.................................................................................................... 33
Silencer.................................................................................................................. 33
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 35
After sales service and warranty ....................................................................... 36
Position of the data plate ...................................................................................... 36

Contents
3
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 36
Technical data...................................................................................................... 37
(special accessory for recirculation mode)............................................................ 37
Note for test institutes ........................................................................................... 37

Warning and Safety instructions
4
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 notes on the safety, installation, use and
maintenance of the appliance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-
compliance with these instructions.
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.
 The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
 It must only be used to extract vapours and remove odours from
cooking.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk. Miele cannot be held liable for
damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
 Where a recirculation rangehood is fitted above a gas cooktop,
please ensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air into the
room in which it is installed. Please seek the advice of a qualified gas
fitter if necessary.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
 Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
 Children should be supervised near the appliance. Ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
 The cooktop lighting is very intense.
Ensure, in particular, that babies/small children do not look directly
at the light.
 Danger of suffocation!
Whilst playing, children may become entangled in packaging
material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head with the
risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
 A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check it for visible signs
of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. 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.
 Reliable and safe operation of this rangehood can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate of
the rangehood must match the mains electricity supply in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the rangehood.
Compare this before connecting the appliance to the mains
electricity. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. Extension leads are a fire
hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 EXT model rangehoods are connected to their external motor
using a special connection cable and plug connectors.
These appliances may only be combined with a Miele external
motor.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 This rangehood must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
 Tampering with electrical connections or components and
mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults.
Only open the housing 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
housing be opened.
 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must only be
replaced by a Miele authorised service technician or suitably
qualified electrician in order to avoid a hazard.
 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:
– the mains circuit breaker is switched off, or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.

Warning and Safety instructions
8
Using at the same time as another heating appliance that depends on the air
from the room
Danger of toxic fumes!
Great care should be taken when using the rangehood in the same
room or the same area of the house as another heating appliance
that depends on the air from the room.
Such heating appliances draw in air from the room and duct
exhaust gases out through a chimney or extraction ducting. They
include gas, oil, wood and coal-fired boilers and heaters,
continuous flow or other water heaters, gas cooktops and ovens.
The rangehood draws in air from the kitchen and from
neighbouring rooms. This applies to the following modes of
operation:
- extraction mode,
- extraction mode with an external motor,
- recirculation mode with a recirculation box installed outside the
room.
If there is insufficient air, an underpressure will occur. The heating
appliance may be starved of oxygen. This impairs combustion.
Harmful gases could be drawn from the chimney or extraction
ducting back into the room, with potentially fatal consequences.
Risk of death!

Warning and Safety instructions
9
In order to ensure safe operation and to prevent gases given off by
a heating appliance from being drawn back into the room, when
the rangehood and the heater are both operated simultaneously,
an underpressure in the room of 0.04mbar (4Pa) is the maximum
permissible.
Sufficient ventilation can be maintained by air inlets which cannot
be blocked, e.g. in windows, doors and outside wall vents. The
diameter of the inlet openings must enable sufficient ventilation. 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 qualified gas fitter should be sought.
If the rangehood is being operated in recirculation mode, whereby
the air is redirected into the room in which it is installed, the above
restrictions do not apply.

Warning and Safety instructions
10
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 deposits could ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
 The rangehood can become damaged when exposed to excessive
heat.
– 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.
– Select a pan which is suitable for the size of the burner.
– Regulate the flame so that it does not burn up the sides of the
pan.
– Avoid overheating the pan (e.g. when cooking with a wok).
 Always switch the rangehood on when a cooking zone is in use,
otherwise condensation may collect in the rangehood, which could
cause corrosion.
 Overheated oil and fat can ignite, causing fire damage to the
rangehood.
When cooking with oil or fat, chip pans and deep fat fryers etc., do
not leave the pans unattended. Similarly, never leave an open grill
unattended when grilling.

Warning and Safety instructions
11
 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.
 The rangehood can get very hot during cooking due to heat rising
from the cooktop.
Do not touch the housing or the grease filters until the rangehood
has cooled down.
Correct installation
 Refer to the cooktop manufacturer's instructions as to whether a
rangehood may be operated above the cooktop.
 Safety regulations prohibit the fitting of a rangehood over solid
fuel stoves.
 An insufficient safety distance between the stovetop and the
rangehood can result in damage to the rangehood.
The minimum safety distances between the top of the stovetop and
the bottom of the rangehood given in the “Installation” section of this
booklet must be observed, unless the stovetop 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.
 The distances given in “Installation” must be observed when
fitting the rangehood.
 Metal parts can have sharp edges which may cause injury.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from being cut.
 All ducting, pipework and fittings must be of non-flammable
material. These can be obtained from builders' merchants.
 The appliance must not be connected to a chimney or vent flue
which is in current use for exhausting fumes from appliances burning
gas or other fuels. Neither should it be connected to ducting which
ventilates rooms with fireplaces.

Warning and Safety instructions
12
 If exhaust air is to be extracted into a chimney or ventilation duct
no longer used for other purposes, seek professional advice.
Cleaning and care
 There is a risk of fire if cleaning is not carried out as described in
these operating instructions.
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the machine 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 machine warranty.
Accessories
 Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Caring for the environment
13
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. 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.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. 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 for electrical and electronic
appliances. You are also responsible for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance prior to
disposal. Please ensure that your old
appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored prior to disposal.

Guide to the appliance
14

Guide to the appliance
15
aTelescopic extension piece
bTower
cCanopy
dControls
eGrease filters
fRecirculation grilles
(only for recirculation mode)
gCooktop lighting
hNoSmell active charcoal filter
(special accessory for recirculation mode)
iOn/Off touch control for the fan
jTouch controls to select the fan power setting
kOn/Off touch control for the cooktop lighting

Description of the functions
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Depending on the model of the
rangehood, the following options are
available:
Air extraction mode
The air is drawn in and cleaned by the
grease filters and directed outside.
Non-return flap
The non-return flap is designed to
prevent the exchange of room and
outside air taking place.
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.
If the on-site ventilation system does
not have a non-return flap, the non-
return flap supplied must be fitted.
Recirculation mode
(available as an optional extra with a
conversion kit and charcoal filter: 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.
Operation with an external
motor
(...EXT model rangehoods.
...EXT models are only available in
selected countries. )
Rangehoods set up for operation with
an external motor have to be connected
to a Miele external motor located in a
suitable position outside the room in
which the rangehood is installed. The
external motor is linked to the
rangehood via a control cable and then
operated using the controls on the
rangehood.

Operation
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Switching the fan on
Switch the fan on as soon as you start
cooking. This is to ensure that vapours
are captured right from the start.
Press the On/Off touch control .
The fan will switch on at setting 2. The
 symbol and 2 will light up in the
power setting display.
Selecting a power setting
For light to heavy cooking vapours and
odours, select from power settings 1 to
3.
For short periods of cooking food with
intensive vapours and a strong aroma,
e.g. when searing meat, select Booster
settingB.
Select the power level you want by
pressing the  or  controls.
Reducing power down from the
Booster setting
If Power management is activated
(default setting), the fan automatically
switches back to level 3 after 5 minutes.
Fan run-on after cooking
It is advisable to run the fan for a few
minutes after cooking has finished to
neutralise any lingering vapours and
odours in the air.
Switching the fan off
Press the On/Off touch control to
switch the fan off.
The  symbol will go out.
Switching the cooktop lighting
on/off
The cooktop lighting can be switched
on and off independently of the fan.
To do so press the lighting control .
The  symbol will light up when the
cooktop lighting is switched on.
Power management
The rangehood features a Power
management system to help save
energy. The fan power setting is
reduced and the lighting is switched off
automatically.
– If the Booster setting has been
selected, the fan will automatically
switch to setting 3 after 5minutes.
– From settings 3, 2 or 1 the power will
be reduced by one setting after
2hours and then in 30-minute stages
until the fan finally switches off.
– The cooktop lighting will switch off
automatically after 12hours.

Operation
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Switching Power management on/off
You can deactivate the Power
management.
Keep in mind that this may increase
energy consumption.
To set this option, both the fan and
the cooktop lighting must be
switched off.
Press the  and  controls at the
same time for approx. 10 seconds,
until the 1 lights up.
Then press in turn:
– the lighting control ,
– then the  touch control, and
– the lighting control  again.
If Power management is switched on,
the 1 and B indicators light up
constantly.
When it is switched off, the 1 and B
indicators flash.
Press  to switch Power
management off.
The 1 and B indicators will flash.
To switch it on, press .
The 1 and B indicators will light up
constantly.
Confirm your choice with the On/Off
control .
All the indicator lights will go out.
If you don't confirm your selection
within 4minutes, the rangehood will
automatically revert to the previous
setting.
Safety switch-off
If Power management has been
deactivated, the rangehood will switch
itself off automatically after 12hours if it
has been left on (fan and cooktop
lighting).
To switch it back on press the On/
Off control or the lighting
control.

Energy saving tips
19
This rangehood operates very efficiently
and economically. The following will
help you to save even more energy
when using it:
– Ensure that there is sufficient
ventilation in the kitchen when
cooking. In extraction mode, if there
is insufficient air flow the rangehood
cannot operate efficiently and this
causes increased operating noise
levels.
– Always cook with the lowest possible
setting. This produces fewer cooking
vapours, so you can use a lower
rangehood power level and therefore
benefit from reduced energy
consumption.
– Check the power level selected on
the rangehood. A lower power level is
generally sufficient for the majority of
cooking. Only use the Booster setting
when necessary.
– When a large volume of cooking
vapours are being produced, switch
to a high power level in good time.
This is more efficient than operating
the rangehood for longer to try to
capture cooking vapours which have
already been distributed throughout
the kitchen.
– Make sure that you switch the
rangehood off after use.
– Clean or change the filters at regular
intervals. Heavily soiled filters reduce
performance, increase the risk of fire
and are unhygienic.

Cleaning and care
20
Before proceeding with any
maintenance or cleaning task, the
rangehood must be disconnected
from the power supply (see “Warning
and Safety instructions”).
Housing
General
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.
Do not use too much water when
cleaning the controls.
Water could penetrate into the
electronics and cause damage.
After cleaning, wipe the surfaces dry
using a soft cloth.
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.
Important for appliances with
stainless steel surfaces
(This information does not apply to the
controls)
Stainless steel surfaces can be
cleaned with a proprietary non-
abrasive cleaning agent designed
specifically for use on stainless steel,
e.g. Original Miele ceramic and
stainless steel cooktop cleaner.
To help prevent re-soiling, a
proprietary conditioning agent for
stainless steel (Original Miele Care
product for stainless steel) can also
be used.
Apply sparingly with a soft cloth
following the instructions on the
packaging.
Important for appliances with
lacquered housing
(special order finish)
Observe the general notes on
cleaning earlier in this section.
Minor scratches on the surface are
inevitable when cleaning the housing.
Depending on the lighting in the
kitchen, this may negatively affect the
appliance's appearance.