Miele DA 262 I Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
Warning and Safety instructions
Read these Operating Instructions carefully before installing or
using the Exhaust Hood.
This appliance is intended for
residential use only. Use the ap-
pliance only for its intended pur-
pose. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damages
caused by improper use of the
hood.
Read all the instructions before in-
stalling or using for the first time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY
This appliance is to be used for
ventilating cooking smoke / odors
only. Do not use it to vent hazardous or
flammable furnes or materials.
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 impera-
tive 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 manufac-
turer cannot be held responsible for
damages caused by the lack, or inade-
quacy of, an effective grounding sys-
tem.
Do not allow children to play with
the hood or its controls.
Repairs on electrical appliances
should only be performed by quali-
fied personnel. Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in this manual.
Before servicing, disconnect the
power supply by either removing
the fuse or manually tripping the cir-
cuit breaker.
Do not turn on the hood until it has
been proberly installed.
Do not connect the appliance to
the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this ap-
pliance.
Do not cook on an open flame be-
neath the exhaust hood. Flames
could be drawn up into the hood by the
suction or the grease filters may ignite.
Do not leave the cooktop unat-
tended while in use. Overheated
food can ignite.
When installing the hood, make
sure that the minimum safety
distances between the cooktop and
hood are maintained.
For electric cooktops: 18" (45 cm)
For gas cooktops: 26" (65 cm)
Only metal ductwork should be
connected to the exhaust hood.
Any fittings, sealant, or materials used
to install the ductwork must be made of
non-flammable materials.
Warning and Safety instructions
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