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Operating and installation instructions Cooker hood DA 439 DA 439 EXT en - gb To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
Warning and Safety instructions This appliance is not intended for This appliance complies with all use by persons (including children) relevant local and national safety with reduced physical, sensory or requirements. Inappropriate use mental capabilities, or lack of can, however, lead to personal injury experience or knowledge, unless they and damage to property.
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Miele authorised person in accordance the data plate correspond with the with current national and local safety on-site electricity supply, otherwise the regulations.
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These models may only be combined with a Miele external motor. This appliance may only be used in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk...
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The Miele DSM 400 control module appliance is switched off or vice versa. offers the possibility of combining other A ventilation brick alone is not generally components with the cooker hood (see sufficient to ensure safe ventilation.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not use the cooker hood without the filters in place. This way you will Never use an open flame beneath avoid the risk of grease and dirt getting the cooker hood. To avoid the danger into the appliance and hindering its of fire, do not flambé...
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Safety regulations prohibit the fitting of a cooker hood over solid fuel stoves. All ducting, pipework and fittings must be of non-flammable material. These can be obtained from the Miele Spare Parts department or from builders' merchants. The appliance must not be connected to a chimney or vent flue which is in use.
Guide to the appliance a Extension piece p Touch control for the grease filter b Tower The indicator lamp for the grease filter touch control lights up when the grease c Canopy filter needs to be cleaned. with decor inserts available as an The touch control is used: optional extra.
Modes of operation . . . air recirculation: The cooker hood works with (available as an optional extra with a conversion kit and charcoal filter: see "Technical Data") . . . air extraction: The air is drawn in and cleaned by the The air is drawn in and cleaned first by grease filter and then directed outside.
The indicator light comes on. If the cooker hood has been connected to a window contact switch via the Miele Control module ^ Press the run-on option touch control DSM 400, then the fan cannot be switched on if the window is shut.
Operation Run-on option It is advisable to run the fan for a few minutes after cooking is finished to neutralise any lingering odours in the The indicator lamps for fan power levels air, whether you are using air extraction I and IV will flash if the automatic or recirculation mode.
Operation Hob lighting The lighting can be switched on and off independently of the fan. The front and rear lighting can be operated separately. ^ Press the right-hand control for the rear hob lighting, and the left-hand control for the front hob lighting. Safety cut-out Should the cooker hood be left on, the fan will switch off automatically after 10...
Operation Filter operating hours counter The indicator lamp for the touch control will go out. The number of hours the appliance has been in operation is stored in memory. Reading the filter operating hours counter To check the percentage of time set already used: ^ Press the On/Off touch control to The indicator lamp for the grease filter...
Operation Filter operating hours counter You can set the operating hours counter to suit the type of cooking you The – / + control lamps show the time – Select a short time if you roast or fry which has been set: a lot.
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Operation ^ Use the – / + touch controls to select Setting and altering the charcoal the desired time. filter operating hours counter (with recirculation mode) The charcoal filter is needed for recirculation mode. The cooker hood is set at the factory for ^ Confirm the selection by pressing the extraction mode.
Cleaning and care Avoid: Before carrying out any cleaning or – cleaning agents containing soda, maintenance work, disconnect the acids, chlorides or solvents, cooker hood from the mains supply. Ensure that: – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. - it is switched off at the wall socket powder cleaners or cream cleaners and abrasive sponges, as well as pot and the plug removed, or...
Grease filter E-Cloth ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available The re-usable metal grease filter in the from the Miele UK Spare Parts appliance removes solid particles from Department, which is suitable for the kitchen vapours (grease, dust, etc), cleaning surfaces such as stainless preventing soiling of the cooker hood.
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Cleaning and care ^ After replacing the grease filter, Cleaning the grease filters by hand press the grease filter touch control ^ Clean the filters with a soft nylon for approx. 3 seconds to reset the brush in a mild solution of hot water operating hours counter.
Replacement charcoal filters can be – if it is no longer effective in absorbing obtained from your dealer or the kitchen odours. Miele Spare Parts department It should, however, be replaced at least See back cover for contact details, every 6 months.
Cleaning and care Changing the lamps ^ Replace with a new lamp in the same way. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work, disconnect the cooker hood from the mains supply. Ensure that: - it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug removed, or - the fuse is withdrawn from the fused spur connection unit, or...
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Cleaning and care Rear hob lighting ^ Remove the grease filter. ^ Secure the back of lamp cover into the housing and press into place. Then push the front up into place. ^ Replace the grease filter. ^ Push the lamp cover back, and lift it down to remove.
Appliance dimensions Safety distance between hob and cooker hood (S) When planning the installation height of your cooker hood, the minimum safety distance between the top of a cooker or hob and the bottom of the cooker hood are as follows, unless a greater distance is specified by the manufacturer of your cooking appliance:...
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Installation a 3 protective sheets for use when fitting the tower. b 2 hose clips for securing the 2 x M 6 self-tapping nuts for securing exhaust ducting. the appliance. c 1 reducing collar for exhaust ducting C 125 mm. d 1 non-return flap for fitting into the exhaust connection 2 screws 3.9 x 7.5 mm...
Installation Dismantling Before installation, it is important to Should the appliance ever need to be read the information given on the dismantled, follow the installation following pages as well as the instructions in reverse order as Appliance dimensions and the described on the installation sheet.
Installation Decor inserts When handling them, take care not to drop the decor inserts onto the hob. The inserts are designed so that the angled edges face downwards. Fitting the middle decor insert ^ Slide the insert in on the right-hand side, then click it in on the left-hand side.
Electrical connection If the switch is not accessible after All electrical work should be installation (depending on country), an undertaken by a suitably qualified additional means of disconnection must and competent person in strict be provided for all poles. accordance with current national For extra safety it is advisable to install and local safety regulations a suitable residual current device...
Operation with Control module DSM 400 The Miele DSM 400 Control module can If the control module is be used to combine the cooker hood disconnected in order to operate the with other components. cooker hood without the window It enables the following: contact switch (e.g.
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Operation with Control module DSM 400 Installation The tower needs to be removed before the control module can be fitted to the fan unit. The control module is supplied with its own detailed operating and installation instructions.
Connection for air extraction Important: To avoid the danger of If the exhaust ducting is secured to toxic fumes please observe the the exhaust stub by a hose clip, Warning and Safety instructions. ensure that it is fitted correctly. Do This is especially crucial when using not overtighten.
Connection for air extraction Important: Cooker hoods designed for use with an external motor (...EXT models) have an If the exhaust ducting is to run through integrated condensate trap. rooms, ceiling space etc. where there may be great variations in temperature Silencer between the different areas, the problem of condensation will need to...