Miele DA 398-5 User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Ventilation System
DA 398-5
DA 399-5
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 759 400
en-US

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the Ventilation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning on the fan s...............................................11
Selecting the power level -/+.......................................11
Overhead lighting I...............................................12
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the casing................................................13
Grease filters .....................................................14
Active charcoal filter ...............................................15
Changing the light bulb .............................................16
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appliance dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Plywood backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation instructions .............................................27
Protective film ....................................................27
Dismantling ......................................................27
Installation materials ...............................................28
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Air extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Contents
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READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Keep these 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
residential use only. Use the appliance
only for its intended purpose.
~This appliance complies with current
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
cooking smoke and odors only.
~This appliance is suitable for
installation above gas or electric
cooking surfaces.
~This appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
~This appliance must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
~a) Use this appliance only in the
manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, contact Miele.
~b) Before servicing or cleaning the
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
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.
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~d) Before connecting the appliance
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
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
described in the enclosed "Installation
diagram" 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.
~g) Before discarding an old
appliance, disconnect it from the power
supply and remove the power cord to
prevent hazards.
Use
,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:
~a) Never leave surface units
unattended at high settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers
may ignite. Heat 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
allowed to accumulate on the fan or
filter.
~d) Use the proper pan size. Always
use cookware appropriate for the size
of the cooking area.
~e) Do not flambé or grill with an
open flame beneath the hood.
Flames could be drawn up into the
hood by the suction and the grease
filters may catch fire.
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,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
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 NAFTA
~Do not allow children to play with or
operate the appliance or its controls.
Supervise its use by the elderly or
infirm.
~Always turn on the hood when using
the cooktop to prevent damage from
condensation.
~Never operate gas burners without
cookware. Turn the burner off when not
in use. Adjust the burner so that the
flames do not extend beneath the
cookware. Do not overheat the
cookware, e.g. when using a wok. The
hood can be damaged due to
excessive heat from the burners and
the cookware.
~Do not use the hood without the
grease filters in place.
~Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the hood. Steam could penetrate
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
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Installation
,WARNING
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 qualified
person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.
~b) Sufficient air is needed for
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney of fuel
burning equipment to 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.
~f) Do not use an extension cord to
connect the appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance,
(e.g. danger of overheating).
~g) Do not install this hood over
cooktops that burn solid fuel.
~h) Provided a larger distance is not
given by the manufacturer of the
cooktop, follow the minimum safety
distances between a cooktop and the
bottom of the hood given in the
"Appliance dimensions" section of this
manual.
If local building codes require a greater
safety distance, follow their
requirement.
If there is more than one appliance
beneath the hood and they have
different minimum safety distances
always select the greater distance.
~i) Never connect an exhaust hood to
an active chimney, dryer vent, vent flue,
or room ventilating ductwork.
~j) Seek professional advice before
connecting an exhaust hood vent to an
existing, inactive chimney or vent flue.
~k) Any fittings, sealant, or materials
used to install the ductwork must be
made of approved non-flammable
materials.
,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE USE ONLY METAL
DUCTWORK.
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Guide to the Ventilation System
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aTelescopic extension piece
bChimney
cCanopy
dControl panel
eGrease filter
fRecirculation vent
(recirculation mode only)
gOverhead lighting
hCharcoal filter
(optional accessory for recirculation
mode)
iOn/Off button
jFan power selection
kOn/Off button for the overhead
lighing
Guide to the Ventilation System
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The hood offers two modes of
operation:
Air extraction
The air is drawn in and cleaned by the
grease filters and directed outside.
The hood comes equipped with a
non-return flap. This flap automatically
closes when the hood is turned off so
that no exchange of outside air and
room air can occur. When the hood is
turned on, the air pressure of the
exhaust fan automatically opens the
flap blowing the inside air and cooking
odors outside.
Recirculation mode
Air is drawn through the grease filters
and an active charcoal filter. The
filtered air is then recirculated back into
the kitchen through a vent at the top of
the hood’s chimney.
The recirculation mode requires an
install kit and charcoal filter which are
optional accessories.
Before using the hood in
recirculation mode, ensure that the
active charcoal filter is in place, see
"Cleaning and care".
Functional description
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Turning on the fan s
^Press the On/Off button s.
The fan turns on to Level "II".
Selecting the power level -/+
^Press the "–" symbol to select a lower
power level or the "+" symbol for a
higher power level.
Depending on the amount of cooking
odors, levels 1to 3are usually sufficient
for normal cooking.
Intensive setting
Level "4" should only be used for short
periods of time when frying or cooking
food with a strong aroma.
Automatically switching back the
intensive power level
The intensive level can be programmed
to automatically switch back to level 3
after 10 minutes.
^Turn the fan and the overhead
lighting off.
^Press and hold the -and +buttons
for approx. 10 seconds until power
level indicator 1lights up.
^Then press the following buttons one
after another :
– light I,
– the "–" button, and
– the light button Iagain.
If the indicators 1and 4flash, the
automatic switch back is not activated.
^To activate the automatic switch
back, press the "+" button.
The power level indicators 1and 4
light continuously.
To deactivate, press the "–" button.
^Press the On/Off sbutton to confirm
the setting.
If the procedure is not stored within 4
minutes, the hood will automatically
default to the original setting
Operation
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Turning off the fan s
^Press the On/Off button to turn the
fan off K.
The Kindicator goes out.
Overhead lighting I
The overhead lighting can be turned on
and off independently of the fan.
^Press the light button Ibriefly to
turn on the lighting.
Automatic Safety Shut-Off
The fan will turn automatically off 10
hours of use. The lighting however will
remain on.
^Press the On/Off button Kto turn the
fan back on again.
Operation
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,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Before cleaning or servicing the
hood, disconnect it from the power
supply, see "Important Safety
Instructions".
,The halogen bulbs are very hot
when in use. They stay hot for some
time after turned off. Use caution,
danger of burns.
Wet cleaning the hot bulbs will
cause damage.
Wait a few minutes after turning
them off before cleaning.
Cleaning the casing
Never use abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads, steel wool or caustic
(oven) cleaners on the hood. 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.
Do not use too much water when
cleaning the controls. Water could
penetrate the electronics and cause
damage.
^Wipe dry using a soft cloth.
Avoid:
–cleaning agents containing soda,
acids or chlorides,
–abrasive cleaning agents
e.g. powder or cream cleansers,
–abrasive sponges, e.g. 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 and "Stainless
steel colored controls" should be
followed in addition to the general
"Cleaning the casing" instructions.
Special instructions for stainless steel
surfaces (not applicable to the controls)
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.
Special instructions for colored
casings (Special order)
It is very difficult to clean this type of
surface without causing minor marks to
the surface material. This can become
particularly noticeable with darker
colors and if there is halogen lighting in
the kitchen.
Stainless steel colored controls
These controls may become dis-
colored or damaged if not cleaned
regularly. Do not use a stainless
steel cleaner on these controls.
Cleaning and Care
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Grease filters
The reusable metal grease filters in the
hood remove solid particles from the
vented kitchen air (grease, dust, etc)
and prevent soiling of the ventilation
system.
The grease filters should be cleaned
every3-4weeks.
,A dirty filter is a fire hazard.
^To remove the grease filter pull the
locking clips forward, lower the filter
down 45°, unhook it at the rear, and
take it out.
Support the grease filter so that it
does not fall and damage the
cooktop.
Cleaning the grease filter
^By hand: use a scrub brush with a
solution of warm water and mild
detergent.
Do not use the pure detergent,
aggressive all purpose cleaners,
oven sprays, abrasive cleaning
agents or limescale removers. They
could destroy the filter.
^In a dishwasher: place the filter
vertically in the lower basket, making
sure that the spray arm is not
blocked.
Use a wash program with a max.
temperature of 150°F (65°C). In a
Miele dishwasher use the "Normal"
program.
Use the recommended amount of
dishwasher detergent. Overuse could
destroy the filter.
Depending on the detergent,
cleaning the grease filter in a
dishwasher may cause permanent
discoloration of the filter surface.
Performance of the filter will not be
affected by this discoloration.
^After cleaning, the filter can be
placed on a towel to air dry.
^While the filters are removed, clean
any dirt or grease from the filter
casing.
Cleaning and Care
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When putting the grease filters back
make sure that the locking clips are
visibly facing the cooking surface
^If the filters are incorrectly installed,
insert a small screwdriver into the slit
along its edge to disengage it from
the casing.
Active charcoal filter
In recirculation mode an active
charcoal filter must be used in addition
to the grease filters. It is designed to
absorb cooking odors.
The active charcoal filter will be
replaced in the canopy above the
grease filters.
Replacement active charcoal filters
can be ordered from Miele.
^To install or replace the charcoal
filter, the grease filters must first be
removed as described in the
previous section.
^Remove the charcoal filter from the
packaging.
^Slide the charcoal filter into the rear
of the filter frame, then raise the front
up and push it into the frame.
^Replace the grease filters.
Replace the active charcoal filter at
least every 6 months or when they no
longer absorb odors efficiently.
^Used charcoal filters may be
discarded in household trash.
Cleaning and Care
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Changing the light bulb
,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Before changing the light bulbs,
disconnect the hood from the power
supply, see "Important Safety
Instructions".
When in use halogen bulbs become
extremely hot, use caution. Do not
attempt to change the bulbs until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
Do not touch the bulb surface.
Fingerprints or body oils deposited
on the bulb will decrease its life.
Follow the bulb manufacturer’s
instructions.
^Remove the grease filters.
^Turn the knurled screw
counterclockwise. The halogen lamp
will swivel down.
^Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
pull it out of its socket.
Use the same bulb type as a
replacement: GU/GZ10, 120V, 50W.
^Replace the bulb with a new one in
the reverse order.
^Replace the grease filters.
Cleaning and Care
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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 quote
the model and serial number of your
appliance.
These are shown on the data plate
which is visible when the grease filters
are removed.
MieleCare
(USA only)
MieleCare, our Extended Service
Contract program, gives you the
assurance of knowing that your
appliance investment is covered by
5 years of worry free ownership.
MieleCare is the only Extended Service
Contract in the industry that guarantees
repairs by a Miele Authorized Service
Provider using genuine Miele parts.
Only genuine Miele parts installed by
factory trained professionals can
guarantee the safety, reliability, and
longevity of your Miele appliance.
Please note that unless expressly
approved in writing by Miele’s Service
department, Extended Service
Contracts offered by other providers for
Miele products will not be recognized
by Miele. Our goal is to prevent
unauthorized (and untrained) service
personnel from working on your Miele
products, possibly doing further
damage to them, you and/or your
home.
To learn more about MieleCare
Extended Service Contracts, please
contact your appliance dealer or visit
us online at:
http://mieleusa.com/mielecare
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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