Miele DA 6480 User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Downdraft Ventilation System
DA 6480, DA 6490
DAG 500, DAG 1000
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 045 140
en - US, CA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Raising the vent / Turning on the fan ...................................10
Selecting the power level............................................10
Delayed shut-off feature ¢15 ........................................10
Temperature warning §............................................11
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grease filters .....................................................13
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appliance dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation with the DAG 1000 external blower ...........................34
Air extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contents
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READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Keep these operating 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 beside 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 "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 operational faults.
~g) Before discarding an old
appliance, disconnect it from the power
supply and remove the power cord.
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 ventilation system
on when cooking at a high heat.
~c) Clean the ventilation system
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 beside the ventilation
system.
Flames could be drawn into the
ventilation system 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 has been
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.
~Never operate gas burners without
cookware. Turn the burner off when not
in use. Adjust the burner so that the
flames do not extend beyond the
cookware. Do not overheat the
cookware, e.g. when using a wok. The
ventilation system can be damaged
due to excessive heat from the burners
and the cookware.
~Do not use the ventilation system
without the grease filters in place.
~Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the ventilation system. 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
persons 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. Follow all 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/or other hidden utilities.
~d) Ducted ventilation systems must
always be vented to the outdoors.
~e) Do not use this ventilation system
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 ventilation
system beside 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
ventilation system given in the
"Appliance dimensions" section of this
manual.
If local building codes require a greater
safety distance, follow their
requirement.
~i) Never connect a ventilation
system to an active chimney, dryer
vent, vent flue, or room ventilating
ductwork.
~j) Seek professional advice before
connecting an exhaust 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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The ventilation system offers two installation options:
with the internal DAG 500
exhaust blower
(not included)
The air is drawn through and cleaned
by the grease filters and then directed
outside.
with the DAG 1000 external
blower
(not included)
The air is drawn through and cleaned
by the grease filters and then directed
outside.
The external blower is designed to be
installed in a different location than the
ventilation system.
The external blower is connected to the
ventilation system by a control cable,
and exhaust ductwork and is operated
via the ventilation system's control
panel.
Functional description
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Description of the appliance
8

aOn/Off button for the retractable
vent and fan
bControl panel
cRetractable vent
dGrease filter
eExhaust blower DAG 500
(not included)
The exhaust blower can also be
installed behind the appliance.
fVent collar
The vent collar can be installed so that
the exhaust vents to either side,
downwards, or to the rear.
gTemperature warning light
The warning light will flash if the
temperature of the vent exceeds 113 °F
(45°C).
hPower level settings
The button 0/1 can also be used to turn
off the fan without retracting the vent.
iDelayed shut down feature
When pressed, the power will be
reduced to level 1 and the fan will
automatically shut down after
15 minutes.
Description of the appliance
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Raising the vent / Turning on
the fan
^Press the On/Off button on the top of
the ventilation system.
The vent will rise.
The fan will start at power level 2.
The fan will automatically turn off if it
is blocked while rising or retracting.
When the obstruction is removed, press
the On/Off button on the top of the
appliance to restart it.
Selecting the power level
^Use buttons 1to 4to select the
desired power level.
Typically, levels 1to 3are sufficient for
regular cooking needs.
Intensive level
^To remove intensive vapors or odors,
such as when pan-frying, select
power level 4.
Delayed shut-off feature ¢15
We recommend that you let the fan run
for several minutes after you have
finished cooking.
This will help remove any remaining
vapors or odors from the kitchen.
The Delayed shut down feature lets you
set the fan to shut off automatically after
15 minutes.
^With the fan on press the Delayed
shut down button ¢15.
The fan will turn off in 15 minutes.
The vent will remain up.
^To lower the vent, press the On/Off
button on the top of the appliance.
Turning the fan off / Lowering
the vent
^Press the On/Off button on the top of
the appliance.
The fan turns off.
The vent retracts.
^If you wish to turn off the fan but
leave the vent up for cleaning, press
and hold the 0/1 button until the fan
turns off.
^To turn the fan back on, press the 0/1
button again.
Operation
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