Miele DA6596DSS User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Ventilation Hood
To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read
these instructions before installing the appliance and using it for the
first time.
en-US M.-Nr. 12 253 820

Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 4
Description of functions ................................................................................... 12
Con@ctivity 2.0 function...................................................................................... 13
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 14
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 16
Operation (Automatic mode) ............................................................................ 17
Cooking with Con@ctivity 2.0 (Automatic mode) ................................................ 17
Temporarily exiting Automatic mode................................................................... 18
Resuming Automatic mode................................................................................. 18
Operation (Manual mode) ................................................................................. 19
Cooking without Con@ctivity 2.0 (Manual mode) ............................................... 19
Turning on the blower.......................................................................................... 19
Selecting the power level .................................................................................... 19
Selecting the delayed shutdown time ................................................................. 19
Turning off the blower.......................................................................................... 19
Turning the overhead lighting on/off.................................................................... 19
Power management ............................................................................................ 20
Operation (Automatic and Manual modes) ..................................................... 21
Filter saturation indicator..................................................................................... 21
Adjusting the grease filter filter saturation indicator ....................................... 21
Activating/changing the charcoal filter saturation indicator ........................... 22
Checking the filter saturation indicator........................................................... 22
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 23
Stainless steel housing........................................................................................ 23
Important information for appliances with lacquered casing......................... 23
Panels and grease filters for edge extraction ...................................................... 24
Replacing the grease filter.............................................................................. 26
OdorFree Charcoal Filter ..................................................................................... 26
Resetting the filter saturation counter for the filter......................................... 27
Disposing of charcoal filters ........................................................................... 27
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 28
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 28
Location of the data plate ................................................................................... 28
Installation.......................................................................................................... 29
Before installation................................................................................................ 29
Installation parts .................................................................................................. 29

Contents
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Appliance dimensions ......................................................................................... 30
Distance between cooktop and ventilation hood (S)........................................... 31
Installation recommendations ............................................................................. 32
Structural support ............................................................................................... 32
Removing the protective film............................................................................... 32
Air venting ........................................................................................................... 44
Non-return flap ............................................................................................... 44
Condensate .................................................................................................... 45
Reducing Collar ............................................................................................. 45
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 46
Grounding Instructions................................................................................... 46
Activating Con@ctivity 2.0 ................................................................................ 47
Installation of the Con@ctivity 2.0 stick............................................................... 47
Activating the Con@ctivity 2.0 function............................................................... 47
Activating the ventilation hood....................................................................... 47
Activating the cooktop ................................................................................... 48
Activation failed.............................................................................................. 48
Deactivating Con@ctivity 2.0............................................................................... 48
Technical data................................................................................................... 49

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance complies with current safety requirements.
Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Read all instructions before installing or using the appliance for the
first time. Only use the appliance for its intended purpose.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them
on to any future user.
Appropriate use
 CAUTION: For General Ventilating Use Only. Do Not Use To
Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive Materials And Vapors.
 This appliance is intended for residential use only. Use only as
described in these operating instructions.
 This ventilation hood is designed for domestic use and for use in
similar residential environments.
 This ventilation hood is not intended for outdoor use.
 It must only be used to extract and clean vapors produced during
cooking. Any other use occurs at the owner's own risk.
 Where a recirculation ventilation hood is installed above a gas
cooktop, please check that all local codes are observed to insure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
 This appliance is suitable for installation above gas or electric
cooking surfaces.
 Persons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or
experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision
or instruction by a responsible person.

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Safety with children
 Children must be kept away from the ventilation hood unless they
are constantly supervised.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or service the hood.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the hood and do not let
them play with it.
 The LED ClearView lighting is very intense.
Avoid looking directly into the light for prolonged periods of time.
 Danger of suffocation. While playing, children may become
entangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head, presenting the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging
material away from children.
Technical safety
 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Use this appliance only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact Miele.
- 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.
 Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.
 A damaged ventilation hood can be dangerous. Always check for
visible signs of damage. Never use a damaged ventilation hood.

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 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.
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power
supply system or a power supply system that is not synchronized
with the grid power supply (e.g., island networks, back-up systems)
is possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply
system complies with national and local codes.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be
replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.
 To avoid damaging the ventilation hood, make sure that the
connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate
correspond to the building's power supply before connecting the
appliance.
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
 Do not use a power bar or extension cord to connect the
ventilation hood to electricity. These are a fire hazard and do not
guarantee the required level of appliance safety.
 To ensure safe operation, only use the ventilation hood after it has
been properly installed.
 This ventilation hood may not be used in non-stationary locations
(e.g. on a ship).
 Adequate ventilation must be provided when the hood is operated
simultaneously with devices that burn gas or other fuels.

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 Only open the housing as described in the enclosed “Installation
diagram” and 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
operation faults.
 During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the ventilation
hood must be disconnected from the electrical supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply if one of the following
applies:
- The circuit breakers on the electrical service panel are tripped.
- The screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been
removed.
- The power cord (if present) has been unplugged from the socket
(pull the plug not the cord).
Correct 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 hood on when cooking at a high heat.
- c) Clean the ventilation hood 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.
 Open flames are a fire hazard.
The use of an open flame under the ventilation hood is not permitted.
To avoid the danger of fire, do not flambé or grill over an open flame.
When switched on, the ventilation hood could draw flames into the
filter. Fat deposits could ignite, presenting a fire hazard.

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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 is being called.
– 4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
*Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.
 The ventilation hood may become damaged if exposed to
excessive heat from a gas cooktop.
- When using the ventilation hood over a gas cooktop, ensure that any
burners in use are always covered by cookware. Turn burners off
when removing the cookware, even if doing so for just a short time.
- Select cookware that is suitable for the size of the burner.
- Adjust the flame so that it never extends up the sides of the
cookware.
- Avoid overheating the cookware (e.g., when cooking with a wok).
 Always turn the ventilation hood on whenever a burner is in use to
prevent damage from condensation.
 Overheated oil and fat can ignite, causing fire damage to the
ventilation hood.
Do not leave cookware, pans, and deep-fat fryers unattended when
cooking with oil or fat. Similarly, never leave an open flame
unattended when grilling.

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 Fat and debris deposits impair the proper functioning of the
ventilation hood.
To ensure that cooking vapors are properly cleaned, never use the
ventilation hood without the grease filters in place.
 Please note that the heat rising from the stovetop during cooking
can cause the ventilation hood to become very hot.
Do not touch the housing or the grease filters until the ventilation
hood has cooled down.
Proper 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
person(s) 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 (chimney of fuel burning equipment to prevent
back drafting. Follow the heating 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 other hidden utilities.
- d) Ducted hoods must always be vented to the outdoors.
- e) Do not use this hood with any solid-state speed control device.
 To determine whether a ventilation hood may be operated above
your cooking appliance, please refer to the information provided by
the appliance’s manufacturer.
 Safety regulations prohibit the installation of a ventilation hood
over solid fuel stoves.

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 An insufficient safety distance between the cooktop and the
ventilation hood can result in damage to the ventilation hood.
The minimum safety distances between the top of the cooktop and
the bottom of the ventilation hood given in the “Installation” section
of this manual must be observed, unless the cooktop manufacturer
states that a greater safety distance is required.
If more than one cooking appliance is installed beneath the
ventilation hood, and they have different minimum safety distances
to the ventilation hood, select the greater distance.
 The information provided in “Installation” must be observed when
installing the ventilation hood.
 Components can have sharp edges which may cause injury.
Wear gloves to protect your hands.
 When installing the exhaust duct, only use pipes or tubes made of
non-flammable material. These can be obtained from your Miele
dealer or from Miele Technical Service. Always observe local building
code requirements when selecting duct material.
 Exhaust air should not be vented into a chimney or vent flue which
is otherwise in use and should not be channeled into ducting which
ventilates rooms with fuel-burning installations.
 If exhaust air is to be extracted into a chimney or ventilation duct
no longer used for other purposes, seek professional advice.
 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY METAL
DUCTWORK.
Cleaning and maintenance
 There is a risk of fire if cleaning is not completed according to the
instructions in this manual.
 Never use a steam cleaner to clean the ventilation hood.
The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.