Miele DA 68 User manual

Operating instructions
for cooker hood
DA 68, DA 68 EXT
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before Q\}
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 035 290

Contents
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation
Notes on the switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting the power level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Switching the lighting on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Description of the functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning and care
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Grease filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Active charcoal filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the ’compact’ light or starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation
Fitting the non-return cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fitting the adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Building in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connection for air extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connection for air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connection to an external fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents

Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these ma-
terials away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which
can be reclaimed or recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your waste collec-
tion centre or scrap merchant about
potential recycling schemes.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate sec-
tion in the Warning and Safety instruc-
tions.
Caring for the environment
3

Warning and safety instructions
This appliance meets statutory
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use could, however, lead to risk of
accidents to the user and damage
to the appliance.
Read the operating instructions be-
fore using this machine for the first
time. They contain important infor-
mation about the safety, use and
maintenance of the machine. This
will avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the machine.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and ensure that new
users are familiar with the content.
Pass them on to any future owner of
the machine.
Appropriate use of the cooker
hood
The appliance is intended for do-
mestic use only.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for any damage caused by
improper use or by non-observance of
these instructions.
Technical safety
Before connecting the cooker
hood to the mains supply, make
sure that the voltage and frequency de-
tails given on the data plate corre-
spond with the on-site electricity sup-
ply. If in doubt consult a qualified
electrician.
The electrical safety of this ap-
pliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most import-
ant that this basic safety requirement is
tested by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer cannot be held respon-
sible for the consequences of an inade-
quate earthing system (eg electric
shock).
Installation work and repairs may
only be carried out by suitably
qualified and competent persons to en-
sure safety. No responsibility can be
taken by the manufacturer for repairs
and other work by unqualified persons
which could be dangerous.
Warning and safety instructions
4

The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when, depending on the type of con-
nection:
- it is switched off at the fused unit or
the fuse is withdrawn
–it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug removed
To remove the plug, pull on the plug it-
self, not the cable.
–the mains fuse is withdrawn
–or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Ensure current is not restored to the ap-
pliance while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the ap-
pliance (eg danger of overheating).
Use of the appliance
Never use an open flame beneath
the cooker hood. To avoid the
danger of fire, do not flambéor grill
dishes.
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,
otherwise flames could be drawn up by
the suction of the cooker hood, parts of
which could then be damaged.
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.
Overheated oil and fat can ignite and
could set the cooker hood on fire.
Do not use the cooker hood with-
out the grease filter in place.
This way you will avoid the risk of
grease and dirt getting into the ap-
pliance and hindering its smooth oper-
ation.
Warning and safety instructions
5

The filters should be regularly
cleaned, or changed, as appropri-
ate.
Saturated filters are a fire hazard.
Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaner to clean this ap-
pliance.
Pressurised steam could give rise to a
short circuit or cause permanent dam-
age to the surface and components, for
which the manufacturer of the cooker
hood cannot accept any responsibility.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infesta-
tion by cockroaches or other vermin,
pay particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any dam-
age which may be caused by cock-
roaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Installation
The distance between the top of
the hob and the bottom of the
cooker hood must measure at least:
–45 cm above electric hobs
–65 cm above gas hobs
The distance of 65 cm between
the cooker hood and a gas hob is
a minimum, which is only permissible if
the nominal heat ratings given in the fol-
lowing table are not exceeded:
Gas cooker maximum
nominal rating
one burner 2.7 kW
all burners 7.5 kW
oven 3.5 kW
Gas hob maximum
nominal rating
one burner 3.5 kW
all burners 10.3 kW
Gas hob with ceramic cover plate
The data given for the maximum nominal (heat)
ratings do not apply to a gas hob with a ceramic
cover plate. In this case it is essential to refer to
the hob manufacturer’s data.
Safety regulations prohibit the fit-
ting of a cooker hood over solid
fuel stoves.
All ducting, pipework and fittings
must be of non-flammable ma-
terial. These can be obtained from the
Miele Spare Parts department or from
builders’merchants.
The appliance must not be con-
nected 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, take
professional advice.
Warning and safety instructions
6

When using the cooker hood at the
same time as another heating ap-
pliance which depends on the air in the
room (eg gas, oil or coal fired heaters,
continuous flow or other water heaters,
gas cooker, gas hob or gas oven), spe-
cial care must be taken as the action of
the cooker hood extracts air from the
room, which these type of heaters need
for combustion.
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 (4pa) is the maximum permissible.
Ventilation can be maintained by air in-
lets which cannot be blocked, in win-
dows, doors and outside wall vents, or
by other technical measures, such as en-
suring that the extractor can only be
switched on when the heating appliance
is switched off or vice-versa.
NB: The overall ventilation condition of
the dwelling must be taken into ac-
count. If in any doubt, the advice of a
competent builder or, for gas, a “Corgi”
installer must be sought.
If the cooker hood is operated in recir-
culation mode only, with active char-
coal filters, these restrictions do not
apply.
Only for appliances with external
fans
For appliances with an external fan
motor fitted (EXT models) the connec-
tion of the two units must be made
using the connection cable and the
plug connectors. Make sure the cor-
rect combination of the two appliances
has been selected.
Disposal of your old appliance
Ensure that disconnection from the
mains supply is carried out by a
competent person. Render any plug
useless. Cut off the cable directly be-
hind the appliance to prevent misuse.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for damage caused by
non-observance of these instructions.
Warning and safety instructions
7

Description of the appliance
bSliding switch for hob
lighting
cSliding switch for the fan
dSliding switch for the
power setting
eGrease filter
fGrease filter retaining clip
gLighting for hob
Description of the appliance
8

Operation
Notes on the switches
The sliding switch bturns the hob
lighting on and off.
The sliding switch cturns the fan on
and off.
The sliding switch dselects one of the
four power settings available (1 = low).
Selecting the power level
The sliding switch dcan be used to
select one of four power levels avail-
able depending on how much the air
needs to be filtered. For normal cook-
ing a low to medium level is usually
enough. For frying or cooking food with
a strong aroma the “IS”intensive level
is recommended.
To operate
Set the sliding switch for the fan at
”1“.
After cooking
If the air still needs to be cleared after
cooking, we recommend letting the
cooker hood continue to run for a fur-
ther ten minutes.
To switch off:
Set the sliding switch for the fan at
”0“.
Switching the lighting on and
off
The hob lighting can be switched on
and off independently of the fan.
Set the sliding switch for the hob
lighting at:
–”0“to switch the lighting off
–”1“to switch the lighting on.
Operation
9

Description of the functions
Before installation choose whether the
cooker hood is to work in extraction or
recirculation mode.
Air extraction
In air extraction mode the air is drawn
in and cleaned by the grease filter and
directed outside.
The cooker hood is fitted with a non-re-
turn flap (see section on "Installation").
This flap is closed when the cooker
hood is switched off. No exchange of
room air and outside air can take
place. When the cooker hood is
switched on the non-return flap opens
for the cooking smells to be blown di-
rectly outside.
Air recirculation
The air is drawn in and cleaned first by
the grease filter. In addition it is then
cleaned by the two active charcoal fil-
ters. The cleaned air is then recircu-
lated back into the kitchen through a
vent in the top of the cooker hood.
Before using the cooker hood for
the first time, ensure that the active
charcoal filters are in place, see sec-
tion on “Cleaning and care”.
External fan
The ...EXT models of cooker hoods are
designed to be connected with an ex-
ternal fan.
The external fan is connected to the
cooker hood by means of a control
cable and is operated by the control
panel on the cooker hood.
Description of the functions
10

Cleaning and care
Before carrying out maintenance
work, the cooker hood must be dis-
connected from the mains supply.
Ensure that, depending on the con-
nection:
- it is switched off at the fused unit
or the fuse is withdrawn, or
- it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug removed (do not pull
on the cable, only on the plug), or
- the mains fuse is withdrawn; or
- the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Ensure curent is not restored to the
appliance while maintenance or re-
pair work is being carried out.
Housing
The cooker hood housing can be
cleaned using warm water to which a
little mild detergent has been added.
Dry using a soft cloth.
Never use cleaning agents contain-
ing soda, acids, chlorides or ab-
rasive substances, as these can
damage the surface material.
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.
Clean the grease filter when it looks
dirty, and avoid letting it become so
dirty that the filtering effect is inefficient.
The grease filters should be cleaned
regularly, at least every 3 or 4 weeks. to
avoid a build-up of fat.
An oversaturated filter is a fire ha-
zard.
To remove the grease filter, push the
filter retention clip in towards the
middle.
Remove the filter downwards, taking
care not to let it fall on to the hob
below.
Cleaning and care
11

Clean the filter –
–By hand: with a scrubbing brush in
hot water with detergent.
–in a dishwasher: Place the grease fil-
ter with the short side upright in the
lower basket, ensuring the spray
arm is not obstructed.
Depending on the cleaning agent
used, cleaning the grease filter in a
dishwasher can cause permanent
discoloration of the surface of the fil-
ter.
However, this will not affect the func-
tioning of the grease filter in any
way.
After cleaning leave the filter to dry
for a while on an absorbent surface
before putting it back in place.
When removing the filters for clean-
ing also clean off any residues of oil
or fat from the now accessible hous-
ing to prevent the risk of these catch-
ing fire.
When putting the grease filter back
ensure that the retention clip faces to-
wards the hob.
Should the filter be replaced upside
down, insert a small screwdriver
blade into the slits to disengage the
clip. Do not let the filter fall on to the
hob below.
Active charcoal filters
If the cooker hood is connected for air
recirculation, two active charcoal filters
must be installed in addition to the
grease filter. These filters absorb
odours from the kitchen.
Remove the grease filter.
Remove the packaging of the active
charcoal filters.
Secure the active charcoal filters
using the screws enclosed.
The active charcoal filters should be re-
placed when they are no longer func-
tioning efficiently, or at least every six
months
Put the grease filter back in place.
Cleaning and care
12

Changing the ’compact’ light
or starter
If the lighting is not working the ’com-
pact’light and/or starter may need to
be changed.
Disconnect the cooker hood from
the mains supply. Ensure that, de-
pending on the connection:
- it is switched off at the fused unit
or the fuse is withdrawn, or
- it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug removed (do not pull
on the cable, only on the plug), or
- the mains fuse is withdrawn; or
- the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Ensure curent is not restored to the
appliance while maintenance or re-
pair work is being carried out.
Unscrew the fixing screws on the
glass cover holders.
When doing this, push the glass
cover upwards so that it does not fall
on the hob surface.
Take off the glass cover holders.
Take out the glass cover, guiding it
downwards at an angle.
Carefully swivel the light tube out of
the bracket downwards and pull out
to the left from its retainer.
Change the ’compact’light (18 W) or
the starter.
Clip the new ’compact’light into the
bracket and then carefully slide side-
ways into the retainer.
Put the glass cover back into place
and secure with the glass cover
holders.
Cleaning and care
13

After sales service
In the event of any faults which you can-
not easily remedy, please contact:
–Your Dealer
or
–Your nearest Service Dept,
(see address on the back page).
When contacting the Service Depart-
ment, please quote the Model and Ser-
ial number of your machine / appliance,
both of which are given on the data
plate which is visible on removing the
grease filter(s).
After sales service
14

Electrical connection
Electrical connection
All electrical work should only be under-
taken by a suitably competent person
in strict accordance with national and
local safety regulations.
The data plate gives the necessary
data for connection. This is visible
when the rear grease filter has been
removed.
The cooker hood is supplied for con-
nection to a 220-230 V single phase
50 Hz supply.
Connection should be made either by a
double pole fused spur connection
unit, or a fused plug and switched
socket. The On-Off switch should be
easily accessible after the appliance
has been built in. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a residual current
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30
mA.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in accordance with the following
code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live.
If the appliance is to be connected via
a plug and socket, please note the fol-
lowing:
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not corre-
spond with the coloured markings ident-
ifying the terminals in your plug, pro-
ceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the termi-
nal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol zor col-
oured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 (UK)
If this machine or appliance is fitted
with a non-rewireable plug, the follow-
ing information applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with this product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted. The plug cut from the flex-
ible cord should be disposed of, and
on no account be inserted into any
socket elsewhere in the house (electric
shock hazard).
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
changing the fuse and if the fuse cover
is lost the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained.
The colour of the correct replacement
cover is that of the coloured insert in
the base of the plug (as applicable to
the design of plug fitted).
The correct fuse rating of the replace-
ment fuses that are ASTA approved to
BS 1362 should be fitted. Replacement
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical suppliers or Ser-
vice agent.
Electrical connection
15

Technical data
Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 W
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wt
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220-230 V
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 50 Hz
Fuse rating (GB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A
Fuse rating (IRL,ZA). . . . . . . . . . . 10 A
Connection cable. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 m
Fan power
–Air extraction system ø125 mm:
Air extraction according to DIN
44971
Extraction, Level 1–3 . . . 190–390 m3/h
Level IS . . . . . . . . 500 m3/h
Recirculation, Level 1–3. 160–255 m3/h
Level IS . . . . . . 300 m3/h
unrestricted, Level 1–3. . 230–410 m3/h
Level IS . . . . . . . 540 m3/h
Electrical connection
16

Appliance dimensions
Appliance dimensions
17

Installation
Safety regulations prohibit the fitting
of this cooker hood over a solid fuel
stove.
The following minimum distances
must be maintained between the
cooker hood and the hob:
–45 cm for electric hobs
–65 cm for gas hobs (see also
Warning and Safety section).
A distance of 65 cm above electric
hobs may be preferable to give more
working space.
Fitting the non-return flap
(for air extraction mode only;
not for ...EXT models)
Locate the non-return flap in the ex-
haust socket so that you can open
the flaps upwards.
Turn the non-return flap slightly anti-
clockwise to secure it.
Fitting the adaptor
(not for ...EXT models)
Take the largest adaptor possible.
The larger the diameter - the higher
the exhaust suction and the quieter
the running noise.
Put one of the adaptors supplied
(ø100 mm or ø120/125 mm) on the
exhaust socket and turn anti-clock-
wise to connect the adaptor firmly
with the exhaust socket.
Installation
18

Building in
The cooker hood is intended to be built-
into a cooker hood housing unit.
Cut-out size: 500 x 340 mm.
Place the appliance in the cut-out
from below and align.
Secure the cooker hood to the hous-
ing unit with the fixing screws.
Carry out the further connection for
air extraction or for recirculation.
Finally insert the plug into the elec-
tricity supply socket.
Removing the appliance
Disconnect the cooker hood from the
electricity supply by removing the
plug and with EXT models, removing
the connector for the lead to the ex-
ternal fan.
Remove the extraction ducting from
the exhaust stub.
Unscrew the fixing screws and
remove the cooker hood from be-
neath.
Installation
19

Connection for air extraction
Extraction connection should only
be carried out in accordance with
building regulations.
Danger of toxic fumes
Please heed the “Warning and
Safety”instructions to avoid the
danger of toxic fumes. Follow the
advice in the section ,,Warning and
Safety instructions“very carefully.
The cooker hood should be in-
stalled acording to local regulations.
Seek approval from the buildings in-
spector where necessary.
Air extraction ducting
–The extraction ducting should be as
short and straight as possible.
–To ensure efficient air extraction the
diameter of the exhaust ducting
should not be less than 100 mm.
The use of flat ducting also reduces the
air extraction efficiency.
The use of extraction ducting with a
diameter of less than 100 mm and of
flat ducting increases the noise level
of the cooker hood.
–Only use wide radius bends. Tight
bends reduce the air throughput of
the cooker hood.
–Only use smooth pipes or flexible
hoses made from non-flammable ma-
terials for extraction connection.
–When ducting is horizontal it must be
laid to slope away at a minimum of 1
cm per metre, to ensure no conden-
sate drains into the appliance.
–If the exhaust air is to be ducted into
the open air the installation of a tele-
scopic wall vent is recommended.
–If the exhaust air is to be ducted into
a vent flue the ducting must be di-
rected in the flow direction of the flue.
Connection for air extraction
20