User manual MIELE DA 399

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Cooker hoods DA 396 DA 399 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. GiWOZH M. -Nr. 06 417 570 Contents Caring for the environment . 12 Important for appliances with stainless steel housing . 12 Important for appliances with lacquered housing . [. . . ] Avoid: ­ cleaning agents containing soda, acids, chlorides or solvents, ­ abrasive cleaning agents, e. g. powder cleaners or cream cleaners and abrasive sponges, as well as pot scourers or sponges which have been used previously with abrasive cleaning agents. Important for appliances with stainless steel housing (This infomation does not apply to the controls). Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using the Miele E-Cloth, or with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel. To help prevent re-soiling, proprietary conditioning agents for stainless steel can also be used. Apply sparingly with an even pressure in the direction of the "grain". Housing General notes The surfaces and controls are susceptible to scratches and abrasions. Please observe the following cleaning instructions. ^ All external surfaces and controls can be cleaned using warm water with a little washing-up liquid applied with a well wrung-out soft sponge or cloth. ^ Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth. Do not use too much water when cleaning the controls. Water could penetrate into the electronics and cause damage. 12 Cleaning and care Important for appliances with lacquered housing (special finish) It is very difficult to clean this type of surface without causing minor marks to the surface material. This can become particularly noticeable with darker colours and if there is halogen lighting in the kitchen. Controls The controls may suffer discolouration or damage if soiling is left on them for too long. Observe the General notes on cleaning earlier in this section. Do not use stainless steel cleaning agents on the controls. ^ To take out the grease filters, release the catch on the filter, lower the filter 45°, unhook it at the back and remove it. To avoid damaging the filter or the hob below, make sure you hold the filter securely at all times when handling it. ^ Clean the filters - by hand: with a soft nylon brush, warm water and a little washing up liquid. - in a dishwasher: place filters with the short side upright in the lower basket, and wash on a 65° programme, ensuring that the spray arm is not obstructed. Depending on the cleaning agent used, cleaning the filters in a dishwasher can cause permanent discolouration to the surface. However, this will not affect the functioning of the filters in any way. Grease filters Re-usable metal filters are fitted which remove solid particles (oil, dust, etc. ) from the kitchen vapours, preventing soiling of the cooker hood. To avoid the build-up of grease, the grease filters should be cleaned every 3-4 weeks. [. . . ] This is especially crucial when using the cooker hood at the same time as another heating appliance which relies on air from the same room. The cooker hood should be installed according to local and national building regulations. Seek approval from the building inspector where necessary. ­ Where ducting is horizontal, it must be laid to slope away at at least 1 cm per metre. [. . . ]