Miele DA 6890 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Downdraft rangehood
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-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 219 640

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 3
Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 12
Description of the functions ............................................................................... 13
Guide to the appliance......................................................................................... 14
Operation .............................................................................................................. 16
Extending/Retracting the deflector plate, switching the fan on/off ....................... 16
Selecting a power setting ...................................................................................... 16
Selecting the run-on time....................................................................................... 16
Switching the cooktop lighting on/off.................................................................... 16
Energy saving tips................................................................................................ 17
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 18
Housing.................................................................................................................. 18
Important for appliances with glass surfaces................................................... 18
Grease filters and edge extraction panel ............................................................... 19
NoSmell active charcoal filter ................................................................................ 21
Disposing of the charcoal filters ....................................................................... 21
After sales service and warranty........................................................................ 22
Position of the data plate....................................................................................... 22
Installation ............................................................................................................ 23
Before installation .................................................................................................. 23
Assembly parts ...................................................................................................... 23
Appliance dimensions............................................................................................ 24
Air extraction mode................................................................................................ 30
Recirculation mode................................................................................................ 30
Connection for air extraction.............................................................................. 31
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 32
Technical data ...................................................................................................... 33

Warning and Safety instructions
3
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 rangehood is designed for domestic use and for use in
similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed &
breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/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.
 Where a recirculation rangehood is fitted above a gas cooktop,
please ensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air into the
room in which it is installed. Please seek the advice of a qualified
gas fitter if necessary.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision 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
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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,
recognising 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
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances 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
electrician.
 Reliable and safe operation of this rangehood can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 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
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. Extension leads are a fire
hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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
installations (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 installation and cleaning
and care instructions. 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.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must only be
replaced by a Miele authorised service technician in order to avoid a
hazard.
 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 circuit breaker is switched off, 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
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 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
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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 rangehood 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 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 (registered with an official gas safety
body in accordance with national safety regulations), must be
sought.
If the rangehood is used in recirculation mode, where the air is
directed back into the room in which it is located, operating a
heating appliance which depends on the room air at the same
time is not hazardous.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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
excessive 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
unattended when grilling. Overheated oil and fat can ignite and
could set the rangehood on fire.
 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 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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 cooktop and the
rangehood given in the "Installation" section must be maintained,
unless the cooktop manufacturer states that a greater distance is
required.
If more than one cooking appliance is fitted adjacent to the
downdraft rangehood, and they have different minimum safety
distances to the rangehood, select the greater distance.
 The distances given in "Installation" must be observed when
fitting the rangehood.
 All ducting, pipework and fittings must be of non-flammable
material. These can be obtained 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.
Cleaning and care
 There is a risk of fire if the rangehood is not cleaned as described
in these operating instructions.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the machine and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which
may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered
by the machine warranty.
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Accessories
 Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Caring for the environment
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Disposal 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.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing 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
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.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.

Description of the functions
13
Depending on the model of the
rangehood, the following options are
available:
Air extraction mode
The cooking vapours are drawn in by
the rangehood. The air is then passed
via the edge extraction panel through
the grease filters, cleaned and then
directed outside.
Recirculation mode
(requires a conversion kit and charcoal
filters, available as optional extras)
The air is drawn in and passed via the
edge extraction panel through the
grease filters and then through the
charcoal filters. The cleaned air is then
recirculated back into the kitchen.

Guide to the appliance
14

Guide to the appliance
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aTouch controls
bRetractable deflector plate
cCooktop lighting
dEdge extraction panel
eGrease filters
fNoSmell active charcoal filters
(special accessory for recirculation mode)
gMotor unit
hExhaust connection
iOn/Off control for the retractable deflector plate and the fan
jTouch control for the cooktop lighting
kTouch controls to select the fan power setting
lTouch control for the run-on option
mOperating hours control

Operation
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Extending/Retracting the
deflector plate, switching the
fan on/off
Touch the On/Off touch control 
The deflector plate comes up. The fan
switches on at power level 2, the
cooktop lighting switches on at 70%
brightness.
Touch the On/Off control briefly to
switch the fan off.
The fan can be switched on again by
briefly touching one of the fan power
level controls.
Press the On/Off control for longer
to retract the deflector plate.
Selecting a power setting
For light to heavy cooking vapours and
odours, select from power settings 1to
3.
When frying or cooking food with a
strong aroma, select the Intensive
setting IS.
Select the power setting required by
touching a control from 1to IS.
Reducing power on the
Intensive setting
The fan automatically switches back to
power level 3after 5 minutes.
Selecting the run-on time
It is advisable to run the fan for a few
minutes after cooking has finished to
neutralise any lingering vapours and
odours in the air.
With the run-on option the fan switches
itself off automatically after 15 minutes.
After cooking has finished, press the
run-on option control 15 whilst the
fan is still running.
The fan will switch itself off after
15 minutes. The deflector plate stays
up.
If you touch the run-on option control
15 again, the fan will remain on.
Switching the cooktop lighting
on/off
The rangehood lighting is switched
on and off when the deflector plate is
extended and retracted.
The cooktop lighting switches on at
70% brightness.
Touch the cooktop lighting control 
to switch the lighting to 100%
brightness.
Touch the cooktop lighting control
again to switch the lighting off.

Energy saving tips
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This rangehood operates very efficiently
and economically. The following will
help you to save even more energy
when using it:
– Ensure that there is sufficient
ventilation in the kitchen when
cooking. In extraction mode, if there
is insufficient air flow the rangehood
cannot operate efficiently and this
causes increased operating noise
levels.
– Always cook with the lowest possible
setting. This produces fewer cooking
vapours, so you can use a lower
rangehood power level and therefore
benefit from reduced energy
consumption.
– Check the power level selected on
the rangehood. A lower power level is
generally sufficient for the majority of
cooking. Only use the intensive
setting when necessary.
– When a large volume of cooking
vapours are being produced, switch
to a high power level in good time.
This is more efficient than operating
the rangehood for longer to try to
capture cooking vapours which have
already been distributed throughout
the kitchen.
– Make sure that you switch the
rangehood off after use.
If cooking vapours and odours still
need to be removed from the kitchen
air after cooking, use the run-on
function. The fan will switch off
automatically after the selected run-
on time.
– Clean or change the filters at regular
intervals. Heavily soiled filters reduce
performance, increase the risk of fire
and are unhygienic.

Cleaning and care
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Housing
General
The surfaces and controls are
susceptible to scratches and
abrasion.
Please observe the following
cleaning instructions.
Switch the fan off before any cleaning
or maintenance work is carried out.
All external surfaces and controls can
be cleaned using warm water with a
small amount of washing-up liquid
applied with a well wrung-out soft
sponge or cloth.
Do not use too much water when
cleaning the controls.
Water could penetrate into the
electronics and cause damage.
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
Stainless steel surfaces can be
cleaned with a proprietary non-
abrasive cleaning agent designed
specifically for use on stainless steel,
e.g. Original Miele ceramic and
stainless steel cooktop cleaner.
To help prevent re-soiling, a
proprietary conditioning agent for
stainless steel (Original Miele Care
product for stainless steel) can also
be used. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the packaging.
Apply sparingly with a soft cloth
following the instructions on the
packaging.
Important for appliances with glass
surfaces
Glass surfaces can be cleaned using
a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning
agent designed specifically for use
on glass.

Cleaning and care
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Grease filters and edge
extraction panel
The edge extraction panel and the re-
usable metal grease filters in the
appliance remove solid particles
(grease, dust, etc.) from the kitchen
vapours, preventing soiling of the
rangehood.
An oversaturated filter is a fire
hazard.
When to clean the grease filters
Grease which has collected in the
rangehood hardens over time and
makes cleaning more difficult. It is
therefore recommended that the edge
extraction panel and the grease filters
should be cleaned regularly (at least
every 3–4 weeks) to avoid a build-up of
grease.
After 30 operating hours, the grease
filter symbol will light up when the
deflector plate is out to remind you to
clean the edge extraction panel and the
grease filters.
Removing the panel and grease
filters
The panel is held in place by magnets
at the top. Pull the panel forwards by
the upper edge, unhook it at the
bottom and remove it.
Open the grease filter retainer catch
and remove them.
If charcoal filters are fitted to the back
of the grease filters, they must be
removed before cleaning (see
"Charcoal filters").

Cleaning and care
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Cleaning the panel
Follow the instructions under
"Housing".
The panel is not suitable for cleaning
in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the grease filters by hand
Clean the filters with a soft nylon
brush in a mild solution of hot water
and a small amount of washing-up
liquid. Do not use undiluted washing
up liquid.
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Unsuitable cleaning agents can cause
damage to the surface of the filters if
used regularly.
Do not use:
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents,
– powder cleaners or cream cleaners,
– aggressive all-purpose cleaning
agents or spray cleaners for grease,
– oven sprays.
Cleaning the grease filters in a
dishwasher
Place the filters as upright as
possible in the lower basket, with the
short sides upright, 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 the filters in a
dishwasher can cause permanent
discolouration to the surface.
However, this will not affect the
functioning of the filters in any way.
After cleaning
After cleaning, leave the filters to dry
on an absorbent surface before
refitting them.
When removing the filters and panel
for cleaning, also clean off any
residues of oil or fat from the now
accessible housing to prevent the risk
of these catching fire.
Resetting the operating hours
counter for the grease filters
After cleaning, the operating hours
counter needs to be reset.
With the deflector plate out, touch
the grease filter control for approx.
3 seconds until the grease filter
symbol goes out.