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Operating and installation instructions Downdraft extractor To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 10 194 580...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................3 Caring for the environment ................. 12 Modes of operation....................13 Guide to the appliance..................14 Operation ......................16 Extending/retracting the deflector plate, switching the fan on/off......16 Select the power level.................... 16 Selecting the run-on time..................16 Switching the hob lighting on/off ................
They contain important notes on the safety, installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that all users are familiar with the contents.
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the cooker hood unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the cooker hood unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check it for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
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Miele spare parts. If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance...
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Warning and Safety instructions Using at the same time as other heating appliances that depend on the air from the room Warning - danger of toxic fumes Great care should be taken when using the cooker hood at the same time and in the same room or area of the house as another heating appliance which depends on the air in the room.
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Warning and Safety instructions In order to ensure safe operation, and to prevent gases given off by the heating appliances from being drawn back into the room when the cooker hood and the heater are in operation simultaneously, an underpressure in the room of 0.04 mbar (4 pa) is the maximum permissible.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Never use a naked flame beneath the cooker hood. To avoid the danger of fire, do not flambé or grill over a naked flame. When switched on, the cooker hood could draw flames into the filter. Fat deposits could ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
The distances given in "Installation" must be observed when fitting the cooker hood. Exhaust ducting must be of non-inflammable material. Suitable material is available from Miele specialist dealers or the Miele Spares Dept. The appliance must not be connected to a chimney or flue which is in use.
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Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Accessories Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.
Modes of operation Depending on the model of the cooker hood, the following options are available: Extraction mode The cooking vapours are drawn in by the cooker hood. The air is then passed via the edge extraction panel through the grease filters, cleaned and then directed outside.
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Guide to the appliance a Controls b Retractable deflector plate c Hob lighting d Edge extraction panel e Grease filters f Charcoal filters (special accessory for recirculation mode) g Motor unit h Exhaust socket i On/off control for the retractable deflector plate and the fan j Hob lighting control k Controls to select the fan power level l Run-on option control...
Operation Extending/retracting the Selecting the run-on time deflector plate, switching the It is advisable to run the fan for a few fan on/off minutes after cooking has finished to neutralise any lingering vapours and Touch the On/Off control . odours in the air.
Energy saving tips This cooker hood operates very efficiently and economically. The following will help you to save even more energy when using it: – Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation in the kitchen when cooking. In extraction mode, if there is insufficient air flow the cooker hood cannot operate efficiently and this causes increased operating...
Please observe the following To help prevent re-soiling, a cleaning instructions. proprietary conditioning agent for stainless steel (available from Miele) All external surfaces and controls can can also be used. Follow the be cleaned using hot water with a manufacturer’s instructions on the...
Cleaning and care Grease filters and panel for Removing the panel and grease filters edge extraction The edge extraction panel and the re- usable metal grease filters in the appliance remove solid particles (grease, dust, etc.) from the kitchen vapours, preventing soiling of the cooker hood.
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the panel Depending on the cleaning agent used, cleaning the filters in a Follow the instructions under dishwasher can cause permanent "Housing". discolouration to the surface. The panel is not suitable for cleaning However, this will not affect the in a dishwasher.
These absorb the odours which arise during cooking. Charcoal filters are available from your dealer or from Miele. Fitting/replacing a charcoal filter Before fitting or replacing a charcoal filter, the panel and the grease filters ...
Miele dealer or the Miele Service Department. Contact details for Miele are given at the back of this manual. N.B. A call-out charge will be applied to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions.
Installation Before installation Before installation, it is important 12 self-tapping screws 3.5 x 9.5 mm to read the information given on the following pages as well as the "Warning and Safety instructions" at the beginning of this booklet. 6 screws M4 x 8 mm Assembly parts 6 screws 4 x 15 mm Connection cable...
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Installation a The motor can be rotated for installation, so exhaust air can be extracted upwards, left, right or downwards. The motor can also be fitted in the same position at the back of the appliance. If the motor is fitted at the back of the appliance, the back panel of the furniture housing unit must be cut out in the installation area and sufficient installation space must be provided behind the unit.
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Installation Place the downdraft extractor Secure each of the lower brackets carefully into the ready-prepared cut- with two screws on the casing, so out (see "Appliance dimensions"). that the feet rest on the floor of the housing unit. To do this, you can also...
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Fit the upper brackets loosely to the downdraft extractor casing. The brackets can be pushed into the holder. Align the downdraft extractor Push the brackets upwards and vertically and screw the brackets screw them into place under the securely to the base of the housing worktop.
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Alternatively the motor can be fitted Guide the connection cable from the onto the downdraft extractor from downdraft extractor to the motor unit behind. and plug it into the motor. – To do this, remove the back cover ...
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Secure the connection box to the downdraft extractor. It can either be fitted in the position shown or Guide the three connection leads on alternatively it can be fitted onto the...
Installation Recirculation mode If site conditions are not suitable for the cooker hood to be used with air extraction, the downdraft must be set up for recirculation. There are several options for this: Attach the exhaust ducting, e.g. flexible hose, to the exhaust socket using a hose clip (available as an optional accessory).
Connection for air extraction If the exhaust is ducted through an If the cooker hood is used at the outside wall, a telescopic wall vent or same time as a heating appliance a roof vent (available as an optional that relies on oxygen from the same accessory) is recommended.
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 and For extra safety it is advisable to protect local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the appliance with a suitable residual...
Technical data Fan motor 275 W Hob lighting Total connected load 282 W Voltage, frequency AC 230 V, 50 Hz Fuse rating Mains connection cable length 1.5 m Weight 37 kg...
Technical data Data sheet for domestic cooker hoods In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 65/2014 and regulation (EU) No. 66/2014 MIELE Model name / identifier DA 6890 Annual Energy Consumption (AEC 109,9 kWh/year hood Energy efficiency class A+ (most efficient) to F (least efficient)