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Miele DA259-3 manual

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    Operating and installation instructions V entilation System D A 251 D A 252-3 D A 259-3 T o pr event accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr . 05 802 960[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Functional description Guide to the appliance Operation T urning on the fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Selecting the power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Delayed Shut Down . . . [...]

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    Read these Operating Instructions carefully bef ore installing or using the V entilation System. 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 requir ements.[...]

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    This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile 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 T echnical Service Department with specific requir ements. Before servicing or cleaning the u[...]

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    , W ARNING - T O REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE T OP GREASE FIRE: 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 s[...]

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    Installation , W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire only use metal ductwork. 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 requir e[...]

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    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 [...]

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    Guide to the appliance 8[...]

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    a Chimney e xtension b Chimney c Canopy d Grease filter e Overhead lighting f Indirect lighting g Glass shelves Each holds up to 8 lbs. h Canopy stora ge surface Max weight on entire surface not to exceed 17 lbs. i Control panel j Indirect lighting switc h k Light button This button turns the light on and off and also dims the light. The lighting c[...]

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    T urning on the fan ^ Press the On/Of f button. The fan runs at power level "2". The On/Off indicator lights. Selecting the power le vel ^ Use the _ controls to select the desired power level. & =increases the fan speed $ =decreases the fan speed Level "1" to "3" (green indicators) ar e usually sufficient for norma[...]

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    T urning off the fan ^ Press the On/Of f button to turn the fan off. The indicator goes out. A utomatic Safety Shut Off The fan will be turned off automatically 10 hours after the last button was activated. The lighting however , will remain on. ^ Pressing the On/Of f button will turn the fan back on. T urning the lighting on / off The overhead lig[...]

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    Grease filter timer A timer monitors the hours of fan operation. 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. ^ T o do this, press the gr ease filter button for about 3 seconds. [...]

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    Reprogramming the grease filter timer The grease filter timer is pr eset to 30 hours. This time can be lengthened or shortened to 20, 30, 40 or 50 hours. – 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 grea[...]

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    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 . Cleaning the casing , Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the hood. They will damage the surface. ^ All external[...]

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    Grease filters The reusable metal gr ease filters remove solid particles from the vented kitchen air (grease, dust, etc). The grease filters should be cleaned every 3 - 4 weeks or whenever the grease filter indicator lights. A dirty filter is a fire hazard. ^ T o remove the gr ease filters press the locking clips in towards the middle of the filter[...]

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    Changing the light bulbs Before changing the light bulbs, disconnect the hood from the power supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging it, or manually "tripping" the circuit br eaker . When in use halogen bulbs become extremely hot, and they can burn your hands. Do not attempt to change the bulbs until they have had sufficient time t[...]

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    In the event of a fault which you can not correct yourself please contact: – Y our Miele Dealer or – The Miele T echnical Service Department USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the T echnical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are shown o[...]

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    Installation Instr uctions[...]

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    Disposal of packing material The cardboar d box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. T o prevent suf focation of children, ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of their reach. Disposal of an old appliance O[...]

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    The majority of the weight of the installed ventilation system will be supported by the canopy . Its mounting bracket must be firmly attached to the stud framing behind the drywall. If studs are not located in the requir ed locations, a plywood backing (min. 1 / 2 " (13 mm) thick) spanning at least two studs must be installed. Failure to adequ[...]

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    Installation accessories 22[...]

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    a 2 protective shields prevent scratches to the chimney during installation. b 2 hose clips for securing the exhaust ducting. c 1 reducing collar for use with a 5" (125 mm) exhaust ducting. d 1 non-return flap e Upper and middle retaining plate for securing the chimney extension. f Lower retaining plate for securing the canopy . 4 screws 5 x 6[...]

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    All electrical work should be perfor med 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 manufactur er can not be held responsible for unauthorized work. Ensure that power to the appliance is OFF while installation or repa[...]

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    Cut out area in wall or ceiling for entrance of 6" (150 mm) ductwork or 5" (125 mm) ductwork with a reducing collar . Do not install this hood over any appliance that burns solid fuel stove. The minimum safety distance allowed between the top of a Miele cooking surface and the bottom of the hood S is: - 22" (55 cm) above electric coo[...]

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    If the standard unit height H is not suitable to the kitchen ’ s ceiling height, longer optional chimney extensions are available from your Miele dealer or Miele ’ s T echnical Service Depar tment. Standard unit H . . . . . . . . 28 3 / 4 " - 44 7 / 8 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 mm - 1140 mm DA TK 252/259 - 850 . . . . . . 4[...]

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    , W ARNING Danger of toxic fumes. Gas cooking appliances release carbon mono xide that can be harmful or fatal if inhaled. The exhaust gases extracted b y the hood should be vented outside of the building onl y . Do not terminate the exhaust ducts in attics, garages, crawlspaces, etc. T o reduce the risk of fire, onl y use metal ductwork. Please re[...]

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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 befor e connecting an exhaust hood vent to an existing, inactive chimney or vent flue. Condensate trap[...]

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    M.-Nr . 05 802 960 / 01 Alteration rights reserved / 1503 This bio-friendly paper was bleached without the use of chlorine.[...]