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Operating and Installation Instructions Ventilation System DA 326-1 i DA 329-1 i To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 864 020...
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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. This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage.
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. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at the service...
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Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. 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.
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When installing the hood, follow the recommended minimum safety distances between a Miele cooktop and the hood: – 22" (55 cm) above electric cooktops, – 26" (65 cm) above gas cooktops, – 26" (65 cm) above an open grill. If local building codes require a greater safety distance, follow their requirement.
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(must be ordered separately) Four fan speed selection...
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The hood offers two modes of operation: The air is drawn in and cleaned by the grease filters and directed outside. The hood comes equipped with a . This flap automatically closes when the hood is turned off so that no exchange of outside air and room air can occur.
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^ Pull the deflector plate out about 2" (5 cm). The hood will operate at power level "II". Depending on how much the air needs to be filtered, there are four power levels available. For normal cooking a low to medium level is usually sufficient.
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The light for illuminating the cooktop can be turned on or off independently of the fan. ^ Pull the deflector plate out 1.5" (3 cm). ^ Press the light button. ^ When the light is turned on the indicator next to the button illuminates ^ Press the light button again.
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Before servicing or cleaning the hood, disconnect it from the power supply by "tripping" the circuit breaker or unplugging it. Make sure power is not restored to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is performed. Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the hood.
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^ To remove the external filter pull the deflector plate out slightly. ^ Turn the fan off. ^ Holding the external filter at the front tilt it approximately 1" (3 cm) downwards and then pull it towards you to remove. ^ Pull the deflector plate out to its full extension.
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^ Fit the filter into the appliance so that it hooks into position at the back then push it up at the front and make sure it engages in position on the left and right hand sides. ^ DA329-1 i: Turn the grease filter latches as shown.
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For recirculation mode an active charcoal filter must be used in addition to the grease filters. The charcoal filters are designed to absorb cooking odors. The active charcoal filter is inserted into the slot on the front of the appliance. ^ Replace the filter every 6 months or when it is no longer absorbing cooking odors.
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If the light does not work the bulb may need to be replaced or the starter could be defective. ^ Remove the external filter as described in "Removing the filters". ^ Unscrew the fixing screws on the right and left hand sides of the light cover.
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In the event of a fault which you can not correct yourself please contact: – Your Miele Dealer – The Miele Technical Service Department 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
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The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. To prevent suffocation of children, ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of their reach. Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled.
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When installing the hood, make sure that the following ( ) between the top of a Miele cooking surface and the bottom of the hood is: - 18" (45 cm) above electric cooktops - 26" (65 cm) above gas cooktops - 26"...
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All electrical work should be performed by a qualified electrician in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for unauthorized work. Ensure that power to the appliance is "OFF"...
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1) The slot for the active charcoal filter must be accessible if the hood is being used in recirculation mode. 2) The rear panel of the cabinet may have to be removed for these dimensions to be applicable. (See built-in depth of the upper cabinet). 3) DFB light shield (optional accessory) To ensure that the exhaust ducting can...
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The depth of the installation depends on what type of light shield is used and the dimensions of surrounding cabinetry. To install the hood so that the light shield is flush with the adjacent cabinetry, the following dimensions must be used. (Please refer to the metric conversion table) –...
Appliance dimensions Cabinet without rear panel If the cabinet does not have a back panel and there is no surrounding cabinetry a support bracket must be used to provide the unit with extra stability. A support bracket is available from Technical Service in the appropriate width.
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for securing the vent ducting to the vent connection for exhaust ducting of 5" (125 mm) diameter for fitting into the vent connection (1 x right, 1x left) to support the hood in the cabinet (DA 329i-1 only) with (8) 3.5 x 9.5 mm self-tapping screws for installing the hood in a "...
^ Insert the non-return flap into the vent socket so the flaps open upward. (This is not necessary if the ducting system is already fitted with a non return flap, e.g. wall vent). When used in recirculation mode a non-return flap it is not necessary. The appliance is designed for 6"...
27 " (90 cm) wide cabinet. The measure " " will depend on the type of lightshield used. The Miele DFB lightshield (optional accessory) sits flush with the cabinet front. The runner’s adjustable range allows the hood position to be adjusted by ±...
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Before installing the appliance, hang and align the cabinet door. ^ Lift the venting hood into the cabinet, making sure that the supports on the venting hood are sitting on the runners in the cabinet. ^ Screw 3 knurled screws into the install bracket on each side.
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Follow the installation instructions supplied with the DFB lightshield. Use the screws supplied with the lightshield. ^ Fit the deflector plate handle into the openings on the deflector plate. ^ Secure the handle in place with the 2 screws (3.0 x 15 mm) through the underside of the deflector plate.
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^ Push the hood into position. ^ Tighten the middle screw of both install brackets. " (60 cm) wide cabinet) The side spacers cover the gaps between the sides of the appliance and the cabinet. ^ Before installing the side spacers, use a knife to make a cut-out in each side spacer to accommodate the cabinet hinging.
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^ Measure the gap "T" between the rear of the appliance and the wall. ^ Use a knife to trim the supplied spacer strip to measurement "T". ^ Insert the spacer strip to the underside of the appliance. ^ Turn the side cover caps upwards and press into position.
^ Pull the deflector plate slightly out. ^ Tilt the front of the external filter slightly down and out. ^ Insert the two holders on to the sides of the light cover. ^ Secure the light cover using (2) 3.5 x 9.5 mm self-tapping screws. ^ Remove the protective film from the the filter frame.
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If the hood can not be installed for air extraction the appliance must be connected for recirculation mode. The following parts, available through your Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department are necessary for using the appliance in recirculation mode: –...
^ The exhaust grill b must be fitted in the top of the unit. If the front of the hood is installed at ceiling height then a cut-out must be made in the front panel. When installing the ventilation grill make sure that the slats in the grill point towards the center of the room and not towards a wall or the ceiling.
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^ The measure " " will be calculated as described for a 23 cabinet. ^ Screw the spacer block to the cabinet using 4.0 x 16 mm screws with the lower edge flush with the cabinet. ^ Screw the runners according to the thickness of the cabinet walls with either the imprint "16 mm"...
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– Where the ductwork is horizontal, it must slope away from the hood at least " per foot (1cm per meter) to prevent condensation dripping into the appliance. – If the exhaust is ducted through an outside wall, a Miele Telescopic Wall Vent can be used.
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– If the exhaust is ducted into an inactive flue, the air must be expelled parallel to the flow direction of the flue. Never connect an exhaust hood to an active chimney, dryer vent, vent flue, or room venting ductwork. Seek professional advice before connecting an exhaust hood vent to an existing, inactive chimney or vent...
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