Miele DA 5966 W User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Cooker hood
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-GB M.-Nr. 09 704 920

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 3
Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 12
Modes of operation.............................................................................................. 13
Guide to the appliance......................................................................................... 14
Operation .............................................................................................................. 16
Switching the fan on .............................................................................................. 16
Selecting the power level....................................................................................... 16
Switching the fan off .............................................................................................. 17
Switching the hob lighting on / off......................................................................... 17
Safety switch-off.................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 18
Housing.................................................................................................................. 18
Important for appliances with glass surfaces................................................... 19
Grease filter............................................................................................................ 19
Charcoal filter......................................................................................................... 21
Disposing of the charcoal filter ......................................................................... 21
Changing a halogen lamp...................................................................................... 22
Installation ............................................................................................................ 23
Before installation .................................................................................................. 23
Protective foil ......................................................................................................... 23
Installation instructions .......................................................................................... 23
Dismantling ............................................................................................................ 23
Assembly parts ...................................................................................................... 24
Appliance dimensions............................................................................................ 26
Safety distance between hob and cooker hood (S)............................................... 27
Installation recommendations................................................................................ 28
Drilling diagram for wall mounting ......................................................................... 28
Connection for air extraction.............................................................................. 29
Condensate trap .................................................................................................... 30
Silencer .................................................................................................................. 30
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 32
After Sales / Guarantee ....................................................................................... 33
Position of the data plate....................................................................................... 33
Technical data ...................................................................................................... 34

Warning and Safety instructions
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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 cooker hood is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
The cooker hood is not intended for outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance to extract vapours
and remove odours from cooking.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
The cooker hood can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.

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Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the cooker
hood unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the cooker hood
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and
recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the cooker
hood unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the cooker hood and
do not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.

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 correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match
the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These 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
cable and the plug connectors.
These models may only be combined with a Miele external motor.

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For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The cooker hood must not be used in a non-stationary location
(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.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty
components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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
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
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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 cooker hood 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 or outside wall vents, or by other
technical measures, such as ensuring that the cooker hood 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 (registered with an official gas safety
body in accordance with national safety regulations, GasSafe in
the UK) must be sought.
The cooker hood 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.

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Correct use
Never use a naked flame beneath the cooker hood. To avoid the
danger of fire, do not flambé or grill over a naked flame.
When switched on, the cooker hood could draw flames into the filter.
Fat deposits could ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
The cooker hood can become damaged when exposed to
excessive heat.
– When using the cooker hood over a gas hob, 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 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Do not use the cooker hood 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 cooker hood can get very hot during cooking due to heat
rising from the hob.
Do not touch the housing or the grease filters until the cooker hood
has cooled down.
Correct installation
Refer to the cooker or hob manufacturer's instructions as to
whether a cooker hood may be operated above the cooker/hob.
Safety regulations prohibit the fitting of a cooker hood over solid
fuel stoves.
Insufficient distance between the cooker or hob and the cooker
hood can result in damage to the hood.
The minimum safety distances between the top of the cooker or hob
and the bottom of the cooker hood given in the "Installation" section
must be maintained, unless the hob manufacturer states that a
greater distance is required.
If more than one cooking appliance is fitted beneath the cooker
hood, and they have different minimum safety distances to the
cooker hood, select the greater distance.
The distances given in "Installation" must be observed when
fitting the cooker hood.

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Exhaust ducting must be of non-inflammable material. Suitable
material is available from Miele specialist dealers or the Miele Spares
Dept.
The appliance must not be connected to a chimney or 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
circuit.
Accessories
Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.
Using accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the
guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should 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.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also 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 it with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for
advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal.

Modes of operation
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Depending on the model of the cooker
hood, the following options are
available:
Extraction mode
The air is drawn in and cleaned by the
grease filter 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 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.
If the on-site ventilation system does
not have a non-return flap, the non-
return flap supplied must be fitted in the
exhaust socket in the motor unit.
Recirculation mode
(requires purchase of conversion kit and
charcoal filter: see "Technical Data")
The air is drawn in and cleaned first by
the grease filter and then by a charcoal
filter. The cleaned air is then
recirculated back into the kitchen.
Operation with an external
motor
(...EXT model cooker hoods)
Cooker hoods 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 cooker hood is installed. The
external motor is linked to the cooker
hood via a connection cable and then
operated using the controls on the
cooker hood.

Guide to the appliance
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Guide to the appliance
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aTelescopic extension piece
bTower
cCanopy
dControls
eGrease filter
fRecirculation grilles
(only for recirculation mode)
gHob lighting
hCharcoal filter
(special accessory for recirculation mode)
iOn/Off control for the fan
jControls to select the fan power level
kOn/Off control for the hob lighting

Operation
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Switching the fan on
Press the On/Off control .
The fan will switch on at level 2. The 
symbol and 2will light up in the power
level display.
Selecting the power level
For light to heavy cooking vapours and
odours, select from power levels 1to 3.
When frying or cooking food with a very
strong aroma, select the Intensive
setting IS.
For a lower power level, press the
"" control, or "" for a higher level.
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 3.
To set this option, both the fan and
the hob lighting must be switched off.
Press the "" and "" controls at
the same time for approx. 10
seconds, until the 1lights up.
Then press in turn,
– the lighting control ,
– the "" control and then
– the lighting control again.
If 1and IS flash Automatic switch-off is
not activated.
To activate it press the "" control.
If 1and IS are lit up Automatic switch-
off is activated.
To deactivate it press the "" control.
Use the On/Off control to confirm
your choice of setting.
If you do not confirm within 4
minutes, the cooker hood will revert
to the old setting.

Operation
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Switching the fan off
Use the On/Off control to switch
the fan off.
The symbol will go out.
Switching the hob lighting on /
off
The hob lighting can be switched on
and off independently of the fan.
To do this, press .
The symbol will light up when the
hob lighting is switched on.
Safety switch-off
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.

Cleaning and care
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Housing
General information
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 hot water with a
small amount of washing-up liquid
applied with a well wrung-out soft
sponge or cloth.
Do not let moisture get into the
cooker hood.
Only use a damp cloth when
cleaning. This is particularly
important around the controls.
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.
To help prevent re-soiling, a
proprietary conditioning agent for
stainless steel (available from Miele)
can also be used. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on the
packaging.
Important for RAL coloured housing
(Special order finish)
Please observe the general notes on
cleaning earlier in this section.
It is very difficult to clean this type of
surface without causing minor marks
to the surface material. This can
become particularly noticeable
depending on the type of lighting in
the kitchen.

Cleaning and care
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Important for the controls
Do not leave soiling on the controls
for any length of time.
Otherwise they may suffer
discolouration or damage.
Remove soiling straight away.
Please observe the general notes on
cleaning earlier in this section.
Do not use stainless steel cleaning
agents on the controls.
Important for appliances with glass
surfaces
Glass surfaces can be cleaned using
a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning
agent designed specifically for use
on glass.
Grease filter
The re-usable metal grease filter in the
appliance removes solid particles from
the kitchen vapours (grease, dust, etc)
preventing soiling of the cooker hood.
An oversaturated filter is a fire
hazard.
Cleaning interval
Grease which is left to accumulate over
time will harden and become difficult to
remove. The grease filter should
therefore be cleaned at least every 3 - 4
weeks.
Removing a grease filter
The area around the grease filter will
get very hot due to heat from the
hob lighting.
Danger of burning.
Switch the hob lighting off and wait a
few minutes after cooking for the
cooker hood to cool down before
removing the filter.
The grease filter can fall out when
you are handling it.
This can result in damage to the filter
and the hob below.
Make sure you hold the filter
securely at all times when handling
it.

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To take out a grease filter, release the
locking clip on the filter, lower the
filter approx. 45°, unhook it at the
back and remove it.
Cleaning the grease filter by hand
Clean the filter with a soft nylon brush
in a mild solution of hot water and a
small amount of washing-up liquid.
Do not use "neat" washing up liquid.
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Unsuitable cleaning agents can cause
damage to the surface of the filter if
used regularly.
Do not use:
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents
– powder cleaners, cream cleaners
– aggressive all-purpose cleaning
agents or spray cleaners for grease
– oven sprays
Cleaning the grease filter in a
dishwasher
Place the filter as upright as possible
in the lower basket, or at an angle,
ensuring the spray arm is not
obstructed.
Use a proprietary household
dishwasher detergent.
Select a dishwasher programme with
a wash temperature between 50°C
and 65°C.
Depending on the cleaning agent
used, cleaning a filter in a dishwasher
can cause permanent discolouration
to internal surfaces. However, this will
not affect the functioning of the filter
in any way.
After cleaning
After cleaning, leave the filter to dry
on an absorbent surface before
replacing it.
When removing the filter for cleaning,
also clean off any residues of oil or
fat from the now accessible casing to
prevent the risk of these catching fire.
Replace the grease filter, making sure
that the locking clip faces down
towards the hob.
If the grease filter is inadvertently
replaced upside down, insert a small
screwdriver blade into the slit to
disengage the clip.