Miele DA 420V-6 EXT User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Rangehood
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essen‐
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first
time.
en-AU M.-Nr. 09 823 990

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 13
Description of the functions ............................................................................... 14
Con@ctivity 2.0 function ........................................................................................ 15
Guide to the appliance......................................................................................... 16
Operation (automatic mode) ............................................................................... 18
Cooking with Con@ctivity 2.0 (automatic mode)................................................... 18
Leaving automatic mode temporarily..................................................................... 20
Returning to automatic mode ................................................................................ 20
Operation (manual mode).................................................................................... 21
Cooking without Con@ctivity 2.0 (manual operation) ............................................ 21
Switching the fan on .............................................................................................. 21
Selecting a power level.......................................................................................... 21
Selecting the run-on time....................................................................................... 21
Switching the fan off .............................................................................................. 21
Switching the cooktop lighting on/off.................................................................... 22
Power management............................................................................................... 22
Operation (automatic and manual modes) ........................................................ 23
Operating hours counter........................................................................................ 23
Altering the operating hours counter for the grease filters ............................... 23
Activating and altering the operating hours counter for the NoSmell active char‐
coal filter ........................................................................................................... 24
Reading the filter operating hours counter ....................................................... 24
Adjusting the height of the canopy........................................................................ 25
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 26
Housing.................................................................................................................. 26
Grease filters.......................................................................................................... 27
NoSmell active charcoal filter ................................................................................ 29
Resetting the operating hours counter for the charcoal filter ........................... 30
Disposing of the charcoal filter ......................................................................... 30
Installation ............................................................................................................ 31
Before installation .................................................................................................. 31
Assembly parts ...................................................................................................... 31
Appliance dimensions............................................................................................ 32
Safety distance (S) ................................................................................................. 33
Installation recommendations................................................................................ 34
Protective foil ......................................................................................................... 34

Contents
3
Connection for air extraction.............................................................................. 47
Silencer .................................................................................................................. 48
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 49
Activating Con@ctivity 2.0................................................................................... 50
Installing the Con@ctivity 2.0 dongle..................................................................... 50
Activating Con@ctivity 2.0 ..................................................................................... 50
Activating the rangehood.................................................................................. 50
Activating the cooktop...................................................................................... 50
Activation check ............................................................................................... 51
Deactivating Con@ctivity 2.0 ................................................................................. 51
After sales service and warranty........................................................................ 52
Position of the data plate....................................................................................... 52
Technical data ...................................................................................................... 53

Warning and Safety instructions
4
This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal in‐
jury 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 simi‐
lar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & break‐
fasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include com‐
mon/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.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi‐
sion or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for
their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.

Warning and Safety instructions
5
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, rec‐
ognising 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.
 Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of suffoca‐
tion. Keep children away from any packing material.

Warning and Safety instructions
6
Technical safety
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be danger‐
ous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical applian‐
ces must only be carried out by a Miele approved service 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 electri‐
cian.
 Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in
order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a quali‐
fied electrician if in any doubt.
 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.
 For appliances with an external motor fitted (...EXT models) the
connection of the two units must be made using the connection ca‐
ble and the plug connectors.
These models may only be combined with a Miele external motor.

Warning and Safety instructions
7
 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 in‐
stallations (e.g. on a ship).
 Tampering with electrical connections or components and me‐
chanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause opera‐
tional faults.
Only open the housing as described in the instructions given in the
installation sheet and in the Cleaning and care section of this book‐
let. Under no circumstances should any other parts of the housing
be opened.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appli‐
ance 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:
– the mains fuse has been disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applica‐
ble), 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 electrici‐
ty supply.

Warning and Safety instructions
8
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 to ensure adequate ventilation 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, 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, or in recirculation mode with a recirculation box installed
outside the room, 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 will 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
9
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 rangehood and the heater are in operation simultane‐
ously, 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 or outside wall vents, or by other
technical measures, such as ensuring that the rangehood 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 or, for
gas, a qualified gas fitter must be sought.
The rangehood must not be used in recirculation mode, where the
air is directed back into the room where it is located, at the same
time as a heating appliance which depends on the room air.

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 exces‐
sive 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.
 When cooking with oil or fat, chip pans and deep fat fryers etc.,
do not leave the pans unattended. Never leave an open grill unatten‐
ded when grilling. Overheated oil and fat can ignite and could set the
rangehood on fire.

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 filters should be regularly cleaned or changed as appropriate.
Saturated filters are a fire hazard.
 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.
 Insufficient distance between the cooktop and the rangehood can
result in damage to the rangehood.
The minimum safety distances between the top of the cooktop and
the bottom of the rangehood given in the "Installation" section must
be maintained, unless the cooktop manufacturer states that a great‐
er 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 fit‐
ting the rangehood.

Warning and Safety instructions
12
 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 ma‐
terial. These can be obtained from Miele or from builders' mer‐
chants.
 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.
Cleaning and care
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short cir‐
cuit.
 There is a fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with
the instructions.
Accessories
 Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or ac‐
cessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be in‐
validated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Caring for the environment
13
Disposal of the packing mate‐
rial
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for dispos‐
al, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur‐
ing 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 appli‐
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances of‐
ten contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
tentially hazardous to human health and
to the environment. They are, however,
essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance. Therefore, please do
not dispose of your old appliance with
your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com‐
munity waste collection / recycling cen‐
tre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being stor‐
ed for disposal.

Description of the functions
14
Depending on the model of the range‐
hood, the following options are availa‐
ble:
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 pre‐
vent 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 cook‐
ing vapours to be blown directly out‐
side.
If the on-site ventilation system does
not have a non-return flap, the non-re‐
turn flap supplied must be fitted.
Recirculation mode
(Applies to the DA 420V-6 only. A con‐
version kit and charcoal filter are re‐
quired, which are available as optional
accessories: see "Technical Data")
The air is drawn in and cleaned first by
the grease filters and then by a char‐
coal filter. The cleaned air is then recir‐
culated back into the kitchen.
Operation with an external mo‐
tor
(...EXT model rangehoods)
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 range‐
hood via a connection cable and then
operated via Con@ctivity 2.0 or using
the controls on the rangehood.

Description of the functions
15
Con@ctivity 2.0 function
Automatic control
The rangehood has a communication
facility which enables the automatic op‐
eration of the rangehood depending on
the operational state of a Miele electric
cooktop.
For communication to take place, the
cooktop must be fitted with an appro‐
priate Con@ctivity 2.0 dongle .
Please consult the installation instruc‐
tions for the Con@ctivity 2.0 dongle to
see if connection to your cooktop is
possible.
In order to be able to use the Con@ctiv‐
ity 2.0 function, radio contact between
the cooktop and the rangehood must
be established (see "Activating
Con@ctivity 2.0").
The cooktop transmits information
about its operational status via a radio
signal to the rangehood.
– When the cooktop is switched on,
the cooktop lighting on the range‐
hood comes on independently and,
then after a short time, the fan also
comes on.
– During cooking the rangehood auto‐
matically sets the power level ac‐
cording to the number of cooking
zones in operation and their power
levels.
– After switching the cooktop off, the
fan and the cooktop lighting will
switch off automatically after a speci‐
fied period of time.
See "Operation" for detailed informa‐
tion about this function.

Guide to the appliance
16

Guide to the appliance
17
aTelescopic extension piece
bTower
cHeight-adjustable canopy
dTouch controls
eGrease filters
fSpacer frame
The spacer frame creates a shadow gap between the tower and the ceiling.
The rangehood can be installed with or without the spacer frame.
gRecirculation grilles
(only for recirculation mode, DA 420V-6 only)
hCooktop lighting
iNoSmell active charcoal filter
Available as an optional accessory for recirculation mode (DA 420V only)
jTouch control for the cooktop lighting
kOn/Off touch control for the fan
lTouch controls to select the fan power setting
mTouch control for the run-on option
nOperating hours control
oControls for raising and lowering the canopy

Operation (automatic mode)
18
If Con@ctivity 2.0 is activated, the ran‐
gehood always operates in automatic
mode (see "Activating Con@ctivity
2.0").
To operate the rangehood manually,
see "Cooking without Con@ctivity 2.0".
Cooking with Con@ctivity 2.0
(automatic mode)
Switch a cooking zone on at the
power setting you want.
The rangehood lighting will come on.
After a few seconds the fan will come
on, first at power setting 2, then it will
switch immediately to power setting 1.
The rangehood selects the power set‐
ting automatically during cooking.
This is determined by the total output of
the cooktop, i.e. the number of cooking
zones in operation and the power set‐
tings selected.
If you select a higher power setting or
are using several cooking zones, the
rangehood will switch to a higher
power setting.
When you reduce the power setting
or the number of cooking zones on
the cooktop, the rangehood power
setting will also be reduced.
Examples for power levels 1to 4
Reaction time
The rangehood reacts with a slight de‐
lay because altering the power setting
on the cooktop does not immediately
result in a reduction or increase in
cooking vapours.
Because the cooktop transmits the in‐
formation to the rangehood at intervals,
this can also cause delays.
The reaction can vary from a few sec‐
onds to a couple of minutes.

Operation (automatic mode)
19
Cooking process
If, for example, you switch on a cook‐
ing zone at the highest power setting
to heat a pan for frying and reduce
the power level after approx. 60 to 90
seconds*, a cooking process is rec‐
ognised (*60 seconds to 5 minutes
for a HiLight cooktop).
The rangehood switches itself on and
when the cooktop power level has been
reduced, the rangehood switches to
power setting 3 and remains at that lev‐
el for approx. 5 minutes.
After that the rangehood power setting
is determined automatically by the
Con@ctivity function.
You can select another power setting
manually before then.
Switching off
Switch off all cooking zones.
The rangehood fan will reduce its pow‐
er level over the next few minutes and
will eventually switch itself off.
This helps to neutralise any lingering
vapours and odours in the air.
– From the intensive setting IS the fan
switches immediately to setting 3.
– From setting 3 the fan switches to
setting 2 after approx. one minute.
– From setting 2 the fan switches to
setting 1 after two minutes.
– After 2 minutes at setting 1, the fan
switches itself off.
– After another 30 seconds, the lighting
switches off.
The cooking process is then finished.

Operation (automatic mode)
20
Leaving automatic mode tem‐
porarily
To leave automatic mode temporarily
during cooking:
Manually select a different power set‐
ting, or
Manually switch the rangehood off, or
Activate the run-on option on the
rangehood. The fan will switch off af‐
ter the selected time and the lighting
remains switched on.
The rangehood functions can now be
operated manually (see "Cooking with‐
out Con@ctivity 2.0").
Returning to automatic mode
The rangehood returns to automatic
mode:
if the rangehood has not been used
for approx. 5 minutes after selecting
a power setting manually, or
if the manually selected power set‐
ting corresponds to the automatic
one again, or
if the rangehood fan and the cooktop
have been switched off for at least 30
seconds.
Automatic mode will resume next
time the cooktop is switched on.
If you wish to operate the rangehood
manually for a complete cooking
process, switch on the rangehood fan
before switching on the cooktop.
If the rangehood and the cooktop
have been switched off for at least 30
seconds after cooking, automatic
mode will resume the next time the
cooktop is switched on.