Miele DA 449-4 Specification sheet

Operating and installation instructions
Cooker hood
DA 446-4,
DA 447-4,
DA 447-4 EXT,
DA 449-4,
DA 449-4 EXT
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to this appliance
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
GiWOZ
M.-Nr. 06 783 630

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To switch the fan on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To select a power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Intensive setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Run-on option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To switch the fan off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To switch the hob lighting on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To dim the hob lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To switch the hob lighting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Filter operating hours counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stainless steel outer filter and grease filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fitting and replacing the charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing a halogen lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appliance dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Safety distance between hob and cooker hood (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Protective foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dismantling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connection for air extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Condensate trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Operation with Control module SM 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connection to a window contact switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Potential free connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connection to a light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Contents
2

isposal 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.
Packaging e.g. cling film, polystyrene
and plastic wrappings must be kept out
of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Dispose of or recycle all packaging
materials safely as soon as possible.
isposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
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.
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 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. If connected by a
plug, the plug must be rendered
useless and the cable cut off directly
behind the appliance to prevent
misuse. See the "Warning and Safety"
section of this booklet for further details.
Caring for the environment
3

This appliance complies with all
relevant legal 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 usage
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage caused by improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
Technical safety
Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that
the connection details given on the
data plate correspond with the on-site
electricity supply; otherwise the
appliance could get 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 local and
national safety regulations. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is present and regularly
tested, and where there is in 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).
Installation, maintenance and
repair work may only be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
A damaged connection cable must
only be replaced by an approved
and suitably qualified technician.
Warning and Safety instructions
4

The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug withdrawn,
–the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit is withdrawn,
–the mains fuse is withdrawn, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
For appliances with an external
motor fitted (EXT models) the
connection of the two units must be
made using the connection cable and
the plug connectors.
These models may only be combined
with a Miele external motor.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
appliance guarantee.
Use
Never use an open flame beneath
the cooker hood. To avoid the
danger of fire, do not flambé or grill
over an open flame under the cooker
hood. When switched on, the cooker
hood could draw flames into the filter.
Fat particles drawn into the cooker
hood present a fire hazard.
When using the cooker hood over
a gas hob, ensure that any burners
in use are always covered by a pan.
The burner should be switched off
before taking a pan off the hob, even
for brief periods.
Regulate the flames so that they do not
extend beyond the base of the pan.
If flames are not covered by a pan,
excessive heat can build up in the
cooker hood with the risk of damage.
Always switch the cooker hood 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 cooker hood on
fire.
Do not use the cooker hood without
the grease 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
5

The grease 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.
Safety with children
The 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 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
appliance only when its operation
has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Please be aware that on
appliances 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.
Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene
and plastic wrappings, must be kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation.
Dispose of or recycle all packaging
safely as soon as possible.
Installation
The minimum safety distance
between the top of a cooker or hob
and the bottom of the cooker hood is as
follows, unless a greater distance is
specified by the manufacturer of your
cooking appliance:
–450 mm above electric hobs
and cookers,
–650 mm above gas hobs and
cookers,
–650 mm above an open grill or deep
fat fryer.
If more than one appliance is fitted
beneath the cooker hood and they have
different minimum safety distances to
the cooker hood, select the greater
distance.
Safety regulations prohibit the
fitting of a cooker hood over solid
fuel stoves.
All ducting, pipework and fittings
must be of non-flammable material.
These can be obtained from the Miele
Spare Parts department 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

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 cooker hood 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 hobs, 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, 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.
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 or, for gas, a
"Corgi" installer, must be sought.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

One of the following technical
measures may be necessary to ensure
safe operation.
–If the only way of ensuring adequate
ventilation is via an open window, a
window contact switch should be
fitted to ensure that the cooker hood
can only operate when the window is
opened sufficiently. A window
contact switch kit is available from
good builders' merchants.
Take care when ventilating the room
through an open window that
ventilation is not impaired by a
closed blind or curtain.
– The cooker hood can be set up to
automatically switch on an air intake
fan or open a motorised inlet flap
when it is switched on.
– The cooker hood can be set up to
automatically switch off a heating
appliance which also depends on
the air from the room when it is
switched on.
The Miele DSM 400 control module
offers the possibility of combining other
components with the cooker hood (see
"Operation with Control module DSM
400").
It is available to purchase as an
optional extra.
If in any doubt, the advice of a
competent builder or, for gas, a
"Corgi" installer, must be sought.
If the hood is being operated in
recirculation mode, the above
restrictions do not apply.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

The cooker hood works with
. . . air extraction:
The air is drawn in and cleaned by the
stainless steel outer filter and the
grease filter, and then directed outside.
If the on-site ventilation system does
not have a non-return flap, then the
non-return flap supplied with the
appliance must be fitted
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 cooker
hood is switched off.
When the cooker hood is switched on,
the non-return flap opens for the
cooking vapours to be blown directly
outside.
. . . air recirculation:
(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 stainless steel outer filter and the
grease filter and then by a charcoal
filter. The cleaned air is then
recirculated back into the kitchen
through grilles in the top of the cooker
hood extension piece.
Charcoal filters are available to order
through your Dealer or the Miele Spare
Parts Department. (See back cover for
contact details and "Technical Data" for
model number).
Before using the cooker hood in
recirculation mode, ensure that the
charcoal filter is in place. See
"Cleaning and care".
. . . an external motor:
(EXT models only)
EXT models are designed to be
connected to an external motor located
outside the room.
The external motor is connected to the
cooker hood by means of a control
cable, and is operated by the controls
on the cooker hood.
Modes of operation
9

Guide to the appliance
10

aExtension piece
bRecirculation grille
(special accessory for recirculation
mode only)
cTower
dSide rails
each with maximum carrying capacity
of 1 kg
eCanopy
fHob lighting
gCharcoal filter
(special accessory for recirculation
mode)
hGrease filter
iStainless steel filter
jTouch control for the
hob lighting
This control switches the lighting on
and off, and is also a dimmer switch.
kOn/Off touch control for the fan
lTouch controls to select fan power
level
mTouch control for the run-on
option
The fan can be set to switch off
automatically after either 5 or 15
minutes.
nTouch control for the grease filter
The indicator lamp for the grease filter
touch control lights up when the grease
filter and the outer filter need to be
cleaned.
The touch control is used to reset the
operating hours counter every time the
grease filter and the outer filter are
cleaned (see "Cleaning and care").
It can also be used to check and alter
the operating hours counter.
oTouch control for the charcoal
filter
The indicator lamp for the charcoal filter
lights up when the charcoal filter used
in recirculation mode needs to be
replaced. For this to happen, the
operating hours counter needs to be
activated before the appliance is used
for the first time.
The touch control is used to reset the
operating hours counter every time the
charcoal filter is replaced (see
"Cleaning and care").
It can also be used to check and alter
the operating hours counter.
For information about using the
appliance, see "Operation".
Guide to the appliance
11

To switch the fan on
^Press the On/Off control.
The fan will come on at power level "II".
The indicator lamp will come on.
If the cooker hood has been
connected to a window contact
switch via the Miele Control module
DSM 400, then the fan cannot be
switched on if the window is shut.
The indicator lamp will flash.
To select a power level
^Use the –/+controls to select the
power level required.
+control = higher setting
–control = lower setting
Depending on the intensity of the
cooking vapours, levels I to III (green
indicator lamps) are usually sufficient
for normal cooking.
Intensive setting
When frying or cooking food with a
strong aroma, you may wish to select
the Intensive setting, level IV (yellow
indicator lamp) for a short period.
Automatic switch-off of the Intensive
setting
You can set the Intensive setting so that
it only runs for 10 minutes before
reverting automatically to level III.
^To set this option, both the fan and
the hob lighting must be switched off.
^Press the run-on option control for
approx. 10 seconds. The first fan
setting indicator will light up.
^Then press in turn,
– the hob lighting control,
–the –control, and
–finally the hob lighting control again.
Operation
12

The indicator lamps for fan power levels
I and IV will flash if the automatic
switch-off for the Intensive setting is not
activated.
^Press the +control to activate auto-
matic switch-off.
The indicator lamps for fan power
levels I and IV will now light up
constantly.
Press the –control to deactivate the
automatic switch-off function.
^Press the run-on option control to
confirm.
If you do not confirm your selection
within 4 minutes, the cooker hood will
automatically revert to the "old" setting.
Run-on option
It is advisable to run the fan for a few
minutes after cooking is finished to
neutralise any lingering odours in the
air, whether you are using air extraction
or recirculation mode.
The fan can be set to switch off
automatically after either 5 or 15
minutes:
^After cooking is finished, press the
run-on option control whilst the fan is
still running.
– Press once = The fan will switch off
after 5 minutes
(left-hand indicator lamp).
– Press twice = The fan will switch off
after 15 minutes
(right-hand indicator lamp).
To switch off the run-on option, press
the run-on option control again. The
appliance will then not switch off
automatically.
To switch the fan off
^Press the On/Off control to switch the
fan off.
The indicator lamp will go out.
Operation
13

To switch the hob lighting on
The hob lighting can be switched on
and off independently of the fan.
^Briefly press the lighting control to
switch on the hob lighting.
The indicator lamp will come on.
The hob lighting will switch on at
maximum brightness.
To dim the hob lighting
The brightness of the lighting can be
adjusted.
^With the lighting switched on, press
and hold the hob lighting control in.
The brightness will gradually dim until
you release the control.
^Press the control in again to increase
the brightness to the level required,
and then release it.
If you keep the control pressed in, the
light will continually change between
bright and dim.
To switch the hob lighting off
^Press the hob lighting control briefly
to switch the lighting off.
The indicator lamp will go out.
Safety cut-out
Should the cooker hood be left on, the
fan will switch off automatically after 10
hours. The lighting will remain on.
^Pressing the On/Off control will switch
the fan back on again.
Filter operating hours counter
The number of hours the appliance has
been in operation is stored in memory.
The operating hours counter tells you
when the grease filters or charcoal filter
need to be cleaned or replaced.
Resetting the operating hours
counter for the grease filter
After 30 hours of operation (or another
time if the operating hours counter has
been altered), the grease filter indicator
lamp will light up. The grease filter and
the stainless steel outer filter must then
be cleaned.
Afterwards, the filter operating hours
counter must be reset.
^To do this, press and hold the grease
filter control in for approx. 3 seconds
while the fan is switched on.
The indicator lamp for the control will
go out.
Operation
14

Reading the filter operating hours
counter
To check the percentage of time set
already used:
^Press the On/Off control to switch the
fan on.
^Press and hold the grease filter
control.
One or more of the indicator lamps for
the –/+controls will flash.
The number of flashing lamps shows
the percentage of the operating time
which has already been used up.
1 lamp = 25 %
2 lamps = 50 %
3 lamps = 75 %
4 lamps = 100 %
The number of operating hours used
remains in the memory, even when the
appliance is switched off or there is a
power cut.
Altering the filter operating hours
counter
The filter operating hours counter is set
at 30 hours. This can be lengthened or
shortened to suit the type of cooking
you do. You can choose 20, 30, 40 or
50 hours
–Select a short time if you roast or fry
a lot.
–If you use very little fat for cooking,
select a longer time.
–If you only cook occasionally we
recommend that you still select a
short time, because grease which
has built up gradually over a long
period of time will harden on the
grease filters and make cleaning
more difficult.
^Press the On/Off control to switch the
fan off.
^Press the run-on option control and
the grease filter control at the same
time.
The indicator lamp for the grease filter
control and one of the –/+indicator
lamps will flash.
Operation
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The –/+indicator lamps show the time
which has been set:
1st lamp from the left = 20 hours
2nd lamp from the left = 30 hours
3rd lamp from the left = 40 hours
4th lamp from the left = 50 hours
^Use the –/+controls to select the
desired time.
^Confirm the selection by pressing the
grease filter control.
All the indicator lamps will go out.
If you do not confirm your selection
within 4 minutes, the cooker hood
will automatically revert to the "old"
data.
Activating and altering the operating
hours counter for the charcoal filter
(in recirculation mode)
The charcoal filter is needed for
recirculation mode.
On delivery, the operating hours counter
for the charcoal filter is switched off,
For recirculation mode, the operating
hours counter needs to be set to suit
the type of cooking you do:
^Press the On/Off control to switch the
fan off.
^Press the run-on option and the
charcoal filter controls at the same
time.
The indicator lamp for the charcoal filter
control and one of the lamps above the
–/+controls will flash.
The –/+control lamps show the time
which has been set:
1st lamp from the left = 120 hours
2nd lamp from the left = 180 hours
3rd lamp from the left = 240 hours
4th lamp from the left = deactivated
Operation
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^Use the –/+controls to select the
desired time.
^Confirm the selection by pressing the
charcoal filter control.
All the indicator lamps will go out.
If you do not confirm your selection
within 4 minutes, the cooker hood
will automatically revert to the "old"
data.
Resetting the operating hours
counter for the charcoal filter
The indicator lamp for the charcoal filter
control will light up after the cooker
hood has operated for the number of
hours set. The charcoal filter must then
be replaced with a new one.
Afterwards, the filter operating hours
counter must be reset.
^Press and hold the charcoal filter
control for about 3 seconds while the
fan is switched on.
The indicator lamp for the control will
go out.
Reading the operating hours counter
for the charcoal filter
To check the percentage of time set
already used:
^Press the On/Off control to switch the
fan on.
^Press and hold the charcoal filter
control.
One or more of the indicator lamps for
the –/+controls will flash.
The number of flashing lamps shows
the percentage of the operating time
which has already been used up.
1 lamp = 25 %
2 lamps = 50 %
3 lamps = 75 %
4 lamps = 100 %
The number of operating hours used
remains in the memory, even when the
appliance is switched off or there is a
power cut.
Operation
17

Before any cleaning or maintenance
work is carried out, disconnect the
cooker hood from the mains supply.
Ensure that:
– 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).
E-Cloth
^A microfibre E-Cloth is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department, which is suitable for
cleaning surfaces such as stainless
steel, glass, plastic and chrome
without the use of chemicals. It can
be washed 300 times.
Housing
General notes
The surfaces and controls are
susceptible to scratches and
abrasions. Please observe the
following cleaning instructions.
^All external surfaces and controls can
be cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth, or
with warm water and a little
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 any of the following to clean
any surfaces:
–cleaning agents containing soda,
acids, chlorides or solvents,
–abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners.
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers,
or sponges which have been
previously used with abrasive
cleaning agents.
Please note the following advice for
cleaning different surfaces.
Important for appliances with
stainless steel housing
(This infomation does not apply to the
controls).
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned
using the Miele E-Cloth, or with a
proprietary non-abrasive cleaning
agent designed specifically for use on
stainless steel.
To help prevent re-soiling, a
conditioning agent for stainless steel
such as Neoblank (available from the
Miele UK Spare Parts Department) can
also be used.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions
and apply sparingly with an even
pressure following the direction of the
grain.
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Important for appliances with
aluminium housing:
Aluminium is affected by the way that
light falls on it, by the surrounding
environment and by the angle you
observe it from.
Aluminium surfaces and controls
may suffer discolouration or damage
if soiling is left on for too long.
Remove any soiling straight away.
Observe the General notes on cleaning
earlier in this section.
Do not use:
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays.
Controls
The controls may suffer
discolouration or damage if soiling is
left on them for too long.
Remove any soiling straight away.
Observe the General notes on cleaning
earlier in this section.
Do not use stainless steel cleaning
agents on the controls.
Glass surfaces
Glass surfaces can be cleaned using a
proprietary non-abrasive cleaning
agent designed specifically for use on
glass.
Avoid oven sprays.
Stainless steel outer filter and
grease filter
The stainless steel outer filter and the
re-usable metal grease filter remove
solid particles from the kitchen vapours
(grease, dust, etc), preventing soiling of
the cooker hood.
The stainless steel outer filter and
grease filter should be cleaned
regularly (at least every 3-4 weeks) to
avoid a built-up of grease, but always
clean them immediately if the grease
filter indicator light comes on.
Both the outer filter and the grease filter
should be cleaned.
An oversaturated filter is a fire
hazard.
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To remove the stainless steel outer
filter
^To remove the outer filter pull down
on the quick-release catches. When
doing this, hold the filter securely so
that it does not fall on the hob surface
below.
To remove the grease filter
^Hold the grease filter by the grip, and
pull it downwards to remove it.
Take care not to let the grease filter
fall onto the hob.
Cleaning the grease filter and the
outer filter by hand
^Clean the grease filter and the outer
filter with a soft nylon brush in a mild
solution of hot water and a little
washing-up liquid.
Do not use "neat" washing up liquid.
Do not use:
–cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
–alkaline cleaning agents (with a pH
value higher than 7), such as powder
cleaners, cream cleaners or abrasive
all-purpose cleaning agents,
– oven sprays.
Cleaning the grease filter and the
outer filter in the dishwasher
^Place the filters with the short side
upright in the lower basket, and wash
on a 65° programme using a mild
dishwasher detergent, ensuring the
spray arm is not obstructed.
Avoid alkaline dishwasher detergents
(with a pH value higher than 7).
Depending on the cleaning agent
used, cleaning the grease filter in a
dishwasher can cause permanent
discolouration to the surface.
However, this will not affect the
functioning of the filter in any way.
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