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.

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Accessories and parts
 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become void.
 Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with these parts can safety of the appliance be assured as
intended by the manufacturer.
 Miele will guarantee to supply functional parts for a minimum of
10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of your
ventilation unit.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
 These devices comply with FCC Rules Part 15. This equipment
has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules of
Operation and is subject to the following conditions:
These devices may not cause harmful interference.
These devices must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 8" (20cm) between
the radiator and your body.
Industry Canada Statement
 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
Radio Noise Emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Description of functions
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The following functions are available on
your ventilation hood, depending on the
model:
Extraction mode
The air is drawn into the ventilation
hood. It is then cleaned by the edge
extraction panels and the grease filters
and directed outside.
Non-return flap
A non-return flap installed in the vent
system ensures that when the
ventilation hood is not in operation, the
duct is closed and no exchange of
room and outside air can take place.
The flap is closed when the ventilation
hood is switched off.
When the ventilation hood is switched
on, the non-return flap opens for the
cooking vapors to be blown directly
outside.
In case the on-site vent system does
not have a non-return flap, one is
supplied with the ventilation hood. It
must be installed in the exhaust socket
on the motor unit.
Recirculation mode
(Only DA 6596 D requires a
Recirculation kit and OdorFree Charcoal
Filter (available as optional
accessories); see “Technical data” for
more information.)
The air is drawn in and cleaned first by
the edge extraction panels and the
grease filters, and then by an OdorFree
Charcoal Filter. The cleaned air is then
recirculated back into the kitchen.

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Con@ctivity 2.0 function
Automatic control
This hood features a communication
function which enables the automatic
control of the hood based on the
operational status of a Miele induction
cooktop.
To enable the communication function,
the cooktop must be equipped with the
corresponding Con@ctivity 2.0 stick .
Please refer to the installation
instructions for the Con@ctivity 2.0
stick to determine whether connection
to your cooktop is possible.
There must be radio contact between
the cooktop and the hood for you to be
able to use the Con@ctivity 2.0 function
(see “Activating Con@ctivity 2.0”).
The cooktop transmits information
about its operational status to the hood
using a radio signal.
- When a burner is turned on, the
cooktop lighting on the hood turns on
automatically. After a brief delay, the
ventilation hood fan also comes on.
- During cooking, the hood
automatically selects the fan level
based on the number of burners in
operation and their power levels.
- Once you have turned off the
cooktop, the fan and the lighting will
turn off automatically after a
predetermined delay.
Detailed information about this function
can be found under “Operation.”

Guide to the appliance
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Guide to the appliance
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aTelescopic chimney
bChimney
cCanopy
dControl panel
eGrease filter
fSpacer frame
The spacer frame creates a shadow gap between the chimney and the ceiling.
The hood can be installed with or without the spacer frame.
gRecirculation vent
(only for recirculation mode, DA 6596 only)
hCooktop lighting
iOdorFree Charcoal Filter
Optional accessory for recirculation mode (DA 6596 D only)
jEdge extraction panels
Optional accessories
DRP 6590 D glass (3 elements)
DRP 6590 D stainless steel (3 elements)
DRP 6520 D glass (4 elements)
DRP 6520 D stainless steel (4 elements)
kButton for cooktop lighting
lOn/Off button for fan
mButtons for setting the fan power
nButton for delayed shut-down function
oFilter saturation indicator

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing
material
The cardboard box and packing
materials protect the appliance during
shipping. They have been designed to
be biodegradable and recyclable.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children.
Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of your old appliance
Do not dispose of this appliance with
your household waste.
Old appliances may contain materials
that can be recycled. Please contact
your local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance
ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal.
Unplug it from the outlet, cut off its
power cord and remove any doors to
prevent hazards.

Operation (Automatic mode)
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When Con@ctivity 2.0 is active, the
hood always operates in Automatic
mode (see “Activating Con@ctivity 2.0”).
See “Cooking without Con@ctivity 2.0”
for information on manually operating
the hood.
Cooking with Con@ctivity 2.0
(Automatic mode)
Turn on a burner to the desired power
setting.
Overhead cooktop lighting.
After a few seconds, the fan will come
on, briefly operating at power level 2
before immediately switching to level 1.
The hood selects the fan level
automatically during cooking.
This level is determined by the total
output of the cooktop, i.e. the number
of burners in operation and the power
settings selected.
If you select a higher power setting
on the cooktop or switch on multiple
burners, the hood will switch to a
higher fan level.
If you select a lower power setting on
the cooktop or turn off a burner, the
hood will accordingly switch to a
lower fan level.
Examples for fan levels 1 to 4
Reaction time
Changing the power setting on the
cooktop does not lead to an immediate
increase or decrease in cooking vapors.
For this reason, the hood reacts with a
slight delay.
Delays can also result from the fact that
the cooktop transmits the information to
the hood in intervals.
The reaction time can vary from a few
seconds to a couple of minutes.
Cooking process
If, for example, you switch on a
burner at the highest power setting to
heat cookware in preparation for
searing and then reduce the power
level after approx. 60 to 90 seconds,
a cooking process is recognized.
The hood turns on automatically and,
after the cooktop power level has been
reduced, switches back to fan level 3,
where it remains for approx. 5minutes.
After this, the fan level is once again
determined by the Con@ctivity function.
You can also manually select a
different fan level before then.
Switching off
Turn off all burners.
Over the next few minutes, the
ventilation hood blower setting will
decrease one level at a time until the
hood eventually turns off.
This helps to neutralize any lingering
vapors and odors in the air.
- From the Booster setting, the blower
switches immediately to level3.

Operation (Automatic mode)
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- From level 3, it will switch to level 2
after approx. 1minute.
- From level 2, it will switch to level 1
after 2minutes.
- After 2minutes at level 1, the blower
automatically turns off.
- After another 30seconds, the
overhead lighting turns off.
The cooking process is then finished.
Temporarily exiting Automatic
mode
To temporarily exit the Automatic mode
when cooking:
Manually select a different fan level,
or
Manually turn the hood off, or
Activate the Delayed shut down
function  on the ventilation hood.
The fan turns off after the delay time
selected, and the lighting will remain
on.
The ventilation hood functions can now
be operated manually (see “Cooking
without Con@ctivity 2.0”).
Resuming Automatic mode
The ventilation hood resumes
Automatic mode:
If the ventilation hood has not been
used for a period of approx.
5minutes after the manual selection
of a fan level, or
If the manually selected fan level
once again matches the automatic
setting, or
If the ventilation hood fan and the
cooktop have been turned off for at
least 30 seconds.
Automatic mode will resume the next
time the cooktop is turned on.
If you wish to manually operate the
ventilation hood for a complete
cooking process, turn on the
ventilation hood fan before turning
on the cooktop.
If the ventilation hood and the
cooktop have been turned off for at
least 30 seconds after you have
finished cooking, Automatic mode
will resume the next time the cooktop
is turned on.

Operation (Manual mode)
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Cooking without Con@ctivity
2.0 (Manual mode)
The hood can be operated manually if:
- The Con@ctivity 2.0 function is not
activated.
- You have temporarily deactivated the
Con@ctivity 2.0 function (see
“Temporarily exiting Automatic
mode”).
Turning on the blower
Switch the blower on as soon as you
start cooking. This is to ensure that
vapors are captured right from the start.
Press the On/Off control.
The blower turns on at level 2. The 
symbol and 2 will light up in the blower
level display.
Selecting the power level
Power levels 1 to 3 are available for light
to heavy cooking vapors and odors.
For strong vapors and odors that are
temporarily produced when cooking,
e.g., during searing, select the B
Booster setting.
Select the power level you want by
pressing the  or  control.
Reducing power down from the
Booster setting
If power management is activated
(default setting), the blower
automatically switches back to level 3
after 5minutes.
Selecting the delayed
shutdown time
It is advisable to run the blower for a
few minutes after cooking has finished.
This helps to neutralize any lingering
vapors and odors in the air.
It also reduces the risk of odors and
residues accumulating in the ventilation
hood.
The delayed shutdown function enables
the blower to continue running for a
pre-determined time before switching
itself off automatically.
After you have finished cooking,
press the delayed shutdown
control while the blower is still
running.
- Once: blower turns off after
5minutes (5 lights up).
- Twice: blower turns off after
15minutes (15 lights up).
- If you touch the delayed shutdown
control again, the blower will
remain switched on ( will go out).
Turning off the blower
Press the On/Off control to turn
the blower off.
The  symbol will go out.
Turning the overhead lighting
on/off
The overhead lighting can be turned on
and off separately from the blower.
To do this, press the lighting
control.

Operation (Manual mode)
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The symbol will light up when the
overhead lighting is turned on.
Power management
The ventilation hood is equipped with a
power management system. Power
management helps to save energy. It
ensures that the blower power level is
reduced automatically and that the
lighting is switched off.
- If the booster level is selected, the
blower automatically switches to
level 3 after 5 minutes.
- If the blower is set to level 3, 2, or 1,
it switches back one blower setting
after 2 hours and then in 30-minute
intervals until the blower eventually
switches off.
- The overhead lighting will switch off
automatically after 12hours.
Turning power management on/off
You can deactivate power
management.
Keep in mind that this may increase
energy consumption.
Switch off the blower and the lighting.
Press the delayed shutdown
control for approx. 10seconds
until the 1 indicator appears in the
blower level display.
Then press in order:
- the lighting control,
- the control, and then
- the lighting control.
If power management is turned on, the
1 and B indicators will be continuously
lit.
If it is turned off, the 1 and B indicators
will flash.
Press the  control to turn power
management off.
The 1 and B indicators will flash.
To turn it on, press the  control.
The 1 and B indicators will be
continuously lit.
Confirm the setting by pressing the
delayed shutdown control.
All the indicator lights will go out.
If the new setting is not confirmed
within 4minutes, the ventilation hood
will revert to the previous setting.