Miele Ventilation Hood DA 250 User Manual

Operating and Installation

Instructions

Ventilation System

DA 250

To prevent accidents

and machine damage,

read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 05 907 810

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these Operating Instructions carefully before installing or

using the Ventilation System.

This appliance is designed to vent

cooking smoke and odors only.

This appliance is intended for

residential use only. Use the

appliance only for its intended

purpose. The manufacturer cannot

be held responsible for damages

caused by improper use of the

hood.

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. The manufacturer

can not be held responsible for

damages caused by the lack, or

inadequacy of, an effective grounding

system.

This appliance complies with current

safety requirements. Improper use of

the appliance can lead to personal

injury and material damage.

READ AND SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Before connecting the appliance to

the power supply make sure that

the voltage and frequency listed on the

data plate correspond with the

household electrical supply. This data

must correspond to prevent machine

damage. Consult a qualified electrician

if in doubt.

CAUTION

For General Ventilating Use Only.

Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous

Or Explosive Materials And Vapors.

Installation work and repairs should

only be performed by a qualified

technician in accordance with all

applicable codes and standards.

Repairs and other work by unqualified

persons could be dangerous and the

manufacturer will not be held

responsible.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment is not designed for Use

maritime use or for use in mobile

Do not allow children to play with

installations such as caravans or

aircraft. However, under certain

conditions it may be possible for an

installation in these applications. Please

contact the nearest Miele dealer or the

Technical Service Department with

specific requirements.

or operate the appliance or its

controls. Supervise its use by the

elderly or infirm.

Be careful when preparing a

flambé beneath the hood.

Flames may be drawn up into the hood

by the suction or grease filters may

catch fire.

Before servicing or cleaning the

unit, switch power off at the service

panel and lock the service

disconnecting means to prevent power

from being switched on accidentally.

When the service disconnecting means

can not be locked, securely fasten a

prominent warning device, such as a

tag, to the service panel.

Never operate gas burners without

pots.

Do not leave cooking surfaces

unattended while in use.

Overheated food, oil and grease can

catch fire.

Do not use the hood without the

grease filters in place.

Before discarding an old

appliance, unplug it from the

Clean the grease filters regularly.

Dirty filters are a fire hazard.

power supply and remove the power

cord and any doors to prevent hazards.

Do not use a steam cleaner to

clean the hood. Steam could

penetrate electrical components and

cause a short circuit.

In areas subject to infestation by

cockroaches or other pest, keep

the appliance and its surroundings

clean at all times. Any damage caused

by cockroaches or other pest will not

be covered under warranty.

Always turn on the hood when

using the cooktop to prevent

damage from condensation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

, WARNING - TO REDUCE

THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP

GREASE FIRE:

, WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY

TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A

RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Never leave surface units

unattended at high settings.

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers may ignite. Heat oils slowly

on low or medium settings.

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.

Always turn the hood “ON” when

cooking at high heat or when

cooking flaming foods.

Clean ventilating fans frequently.

Grease should not be allowed to

accumulate on the fan or filter.

NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING

PAN - You may be burned.

DO NOT USE WATER, including

wet dishcloths or towels - a violent

steam explosion will result.

Use proper pan size. Always use

cookware appropriate for the size

of the surface element.

Use an extinguisher

ONLY if:

– You know you have a Class ABC

extinguisher, and you already know

how to operate it.

– The fire is small and contained in the

area where it started.

– The fire department is being called.

– You can fight the fire with your back

to an exit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

Any fittings, sealant, or materials

used to install the ductwork must

be made of approved non-flammable

materials.

, WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire only

use metal ductwork.

Never connect an exhaust hood to

an active chimney, dryer vent, vent

flue, or room ventilating ductwork. Seek

professional advice before connecting

an exhaust hood vent to an existing,

When installing the hood, follow the

recommended minimum safety

distances between a Miele cooktop and

the hood:

– 22" (55 cm) above electric cooktops, inactive chimney or vent flue.

– 26" (65 cm) above gas cooktops,

– 26" (65 cm) above an open grill.

Ducted fans must always be

vented outdoors.

Make sure that the airflow in the

room is sufficient for combustion

and exhausting of all non-electric

heating appliances (water heaters, gas

cooktops, gas ovens, etc.), otherwise

backdrafts may occur. Follow the

heating manufacturer’s guidelines and

safety standards or those published by

the National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA), or the American Society for

Heating, Refrigeration and Air

If local building codes require a greater

safety distance, follow their

requirement.

For non-Miele cooking appliances

maintain the safety distances

recommended by the appliance

manufacturer in their instructions.

If there is more than one appliance

beneath the hood and they have

different minimum safety distances

always select the greater distance.

Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

If in doubt, consult an experienced

professional.

Be careful not to damage hidden

electrical wiring or plumbing when

cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling.

Do not use an extension cord to

connect the appliance to electricity.

Extension cords do not guarantee the

required safety of the appliance, (e.g.

danger of overheating).

Do not install this hood over

cooktops burning solid fuel.

Functional description

The ventilation hood works by air

extraction. The air is drawn in and

cleaned by the grease filters and

directed outside.

The hood comes equipped with a

non-return flap. This flap automatically

closes when the hood is turned off so

that no exchange of outside air and

room air can occur. When the hood is

turned on, the air pressure of the

exhaust fan automatically opens the

flap blowing the inside air and cooking

odors outside.

Guide to the hood

a Cover plate

b Chimney

j Delayed shut down

This button activates the Delayed Shut

Down feature. The fan can be set to

turn off automatically after either 5 or

15 minutes.

c Canopy

d Grease filter

e Control panel

f Overhead lighting

g Light button

k Grease filter button

The indicator next to the grease filter

button lights when the grease filters

need to be cleaned.

The button is also used:

– to reset the grease filter timer after

cleaning the grease filters (see

"Cleaning and Care").

The button turns the light on and off

and also dims the light.

– to show how long the grease filters

have been in use (see "Operation /

Filter timers").

The lighting can be used independently

of the fan.

– to change the number of hours

counted by the grease filter timer

(see "Operation / Reprogramming the

filter timers").

h On/Off button

i Fan power selection

Four fan speed selection.

Operation

Turning on the fan

Delayed Shut Down

If odors or smoke remain in the kitchen

after cooking has been completed, the

Delayed Shut Down feature can be

selected to allow the hood to continue

running for either 5 or 15 minutes.

^ Press the On/Off button.

The fan runs at power level “lI”. The

On/Off indicator lights.

Selecting the power level

^ Press the Delayed Shut Down button

while the fan is still running:

Press once = 5 minutes delay

(left indicator lights)

Press twice = 15 minute delay

(right indicator lights)

^ Use the _ buttons to select the

desired power level.

& = increases the fan speed

$ = decreases the fan speed

To cancel the Delayed Shut Down

feature press the button again.

Level "1" to "3" (green indicators) are

usually sufficient for normal cooking.

Intensive setting

Level "4" (yellow indicator) should be

used for a short period when frying or

cooking food with a strong aroma.

Fan performance

The maximum air flow capacity is

625 cfm. Factors such as narrow duct

diameter and bends will affect this

value.

Level 1 operates at 40% capacity

Level 2 operates at 60% capacity

Level 3 operates at 80% capacity

Level 4 operates at 100% capacity

Operation

Turning off the fan

Turning the lighting on/off

The overhead lighting can be turned on

and off independently of the fan.

^ Press the On/Off button to turn off the

fan.

^ Press the light button briefly to turn

on the lighting.

The indicator goes out.

Automatic Safety Shut Off

The light button indicator illuminates.

The fan will turn off automatically

10 hours after the last button was

activated. The lighting however will

remain on.

^ Press the light button briefly again to

turn off the lighting.

The light button indicator will go out.

^ Press the On/Off button to turn the

fan back on again.

Dimming the lighting

The brightness of the lighting can be

adjusted.

^ While the lighting is turned on, press

the light button.

The lighting will dim until the button is

released.

^ If the button is pressed again, the

lighting will brighten until the button is

released.

If the button is pressed continuously,

the light will cycle between bright and

dark.

^ Press the light button again to turn off

the lighting.

Operation

Grease filter timer

Checking the grease filter timer

A timer monitors the hours of fan

operation.

To check the percentage of time

already used:

The indicator for the grease filter will

light after 30 hours of operation. The

grease filters must then be cleaned.

After the grease filters have been

cleaned and put in place, the grease

filter timer must be reset.

^ Press the On/Off button to turn the

fan on.

^ Press the grease filter button.

^ To do this, press the grease filter

button for about 3 seconds.

The indicator will go out.

The number of flashing _ indicators

show the percentage of programmed

hours that have been used.

1 indicator = less than 25%

2 indicators = less than 50 %

3 indicators = less than 75 %

4 indicators = less than 100 %

This information will remain stored in

memory in the event of a power failure.

Operation

Reprograming the grease filter timer

The grease filter timer is preset to 30

hours. This time can be lengthend or

shortend to 20, 30, 40 or 50 hours.

^ Press the On/Off button to turn off the

fan.

– A time of 20 hours should be

programmed in kitchens with

frequent pan or deep frying.

– A time of 20 hours should also be

programmed if the kitchen is only

used occasionally. Otherwise grease

which has accumulated over a long

period of time will harden on the

filters making cleaning more difficult.

^ Press the Delayed Shut Down and

the grease filter buttons at the same

time.

The indicator for the grease filter and

one of the _ indicators will flash.

The lit _ indicator shows the

programmed time:

1^stindicator from the left = 20 hours

2^ndindicator from the left = 30 hours

3^rdindicator from the left = 40 hours

4^thindicator from the left = 50 hours

^ Use the _ button to select the

desired time.

^ Store the selection by pressing the

grease filter button.

If the procedure is not stored within

4 minutes of programming, the hood

will automatically default to the “old”

data.

Cleaning and care

Stainless steel

Before cleaning or servicing the

hood, disconnect it from the power

supply by either removing the fuse,

unplugging it from the outlet or

manually "tripping" the circuit

breaker.

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned

using a non-abrasive stainless steel

cleaner.

To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner

for stainless steel can also be used.

Apply sparingly with even pressure.

Cleaning the casing

Stainless steel colored controls

,^{Never use abrasive cleaners,}

scouring pads, steel wool or caustic

(oven) cleaners on the hood. They

will damage the surface.

These controls may become

discolored or damaged if not

cleaned regularly.

Do not use a stainless steel cleaner

on these controls.

^ All external surfaces and controls can

be cleaned with warm water and

liquid dish soap applied with a soft

sponge.

^ Wipe dry using a soft cloth.

Do not use too much water when

cleaning the controls. Water could

penetrate into the electronics and

cause damage.

Avoid:

– cleaning agents containing soda,

acids or chlorides,

– abrasive cleaning agents e.g.

powder or cream cleansers,

– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers

or sponges which have been

previously used with abrasive

cleaning agents.

These will damage the surface.

Cleaning and care

Grease filters

^ Clean the filters,

The reusable metal grease filters

remove solid particles from the vented

kitchen air (grease, dust, etc.).

- by hand: use a scrub brush in

warm water with a mild detergent.

- in a dishwasher: place the filters in

the lower basket, making sure that

the spray arm is not blocked.

The grease filters should be cleaned

every 3-4 weeks or whenever the

grease filter timer indicator lights.

Depending on the detergent,

cleaning the grease filters in a

dishwasher may cause permanent

discoloration of the filter surface.

Performance of the filter will not be

affected by this discoloration.

A dirty filter is a fire hazard.

^ After cleaning, the filters can be

placed on a towel to air dry.

^ While the filters are removed, clean

any dirt or grease from the filter

casing to prevent the risk of fire.

When putting the grease filters back

make sure that the locking clips are

visible facing down towards the

cooking surface.

^ To remove the grease filters press the

locking clips in towards the middle of

the filter. Holding carefully, lower and

remove the filter.

If the filters are incorrectly installed,

insert a small screwdriver into the slit

along its edge to disengage it from the

casing.

^ After returning the grease filters,

press the grease filter button for

3 seconds to reset the timer. The

indicator light will go out.

^ If the grease filters are cleaned

before the timer has reached its

maximum, the grease filter button

should be pressed for 6 seconds to

reset the counter to zero.