Miele DAS 4640 Built-in Panel Extractor Hood Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Miele
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Miele DAS 4640 Built-in Panel Extractor Hood
Before installation
- Before installation, it is important to read the information given on the following pages as well as the “Warning and Safety instructions” at the beginning of this booklet.
Installation recommendations
- To achieve optimum vapour extraction, the rangehood must be positioned centrally over the cooktop, not to the side.
- The cooktop should be no wider than the rangehood and, if possible, it should be narrower, especially for safety distances greater than 750 mm.
- The installation area must be easily accessible. The rangehood should be easily accessible and easy to dismantle in the event that service is required. This should be taken into consideration when planning the position of cupboards, shelves, ceilings or features in the vicinity of the rangehood.
Installation materials
1 exhaust connection
- for exhaust ducting 150 mm.
1 non-return flap
for fitting into the exhaust connection on the motor unit (not needed for recirculation mode). Depending on model, the non-return flap may already be fitted.
2 mounting brackets
- for mounting in the cabinet
1 drilling template
1 spacer strip
- for concealing the gap between the rear of the appliance and the wall
6 screws, 4 x 15 mm
4 screws, M4 x 16 mm
Installation plan
- See the installation plan for details on the individual steps involved in the installation of this appliance.
Installation materials for recirculation mode
- You need the following optional accessories for recirculation mode.
DUU 15x installation kit
contains a directional unit socket, hose and hose clips (DUU 150 for the top of the cabinet or DUU 151 for the sides or front of the cabinet)
Appliance dimensions
Diagram 1: DAS 4640 in a 600 mm wide cabinet.
- The drawing is not to scale.
Diagram 2: DAS 4940 in a 900 mm wide cabinet.
- The drawing is not to scale
- See diagram 1 for side view
Footnotes for diagrams 1 to 2
- The mounting brackets are suitable for cabinets with wall thicknesses from 16 to 19 mm.
- The ducting can also be connected at the back.
- Cut-out for extraction mode or for recirculation mode with conversion kit DUU 150.
- The wall unit can be fitted with a partition after installation. Slots for the grease filters, and with recirculation mode for the charcoal filters, must remain accessible.
Installation distance between cooking appliance and rangehood (S)
Risk of heat damage.
- The rising heat generated by a gas cooktop may damage the rangehood.
- Installing this rangehood over a gas cooktop is not permitted.
When planning the installation distance between the cooking appliance and the bottom of the rangehood, the information provided by the cooking appliance manufacturer must be taken into account. Unless a greater distance is specified by the cooking appliance manufacturer, the following minimum safety distances must be ensured. Please also observe the information given in the “Warning and Safety instructions”.
| Cooking appliance | Minimum distance S |
|---|---|
| Electric cooktop | 600 mm (AU, NZ) |
450 mm
(HK, MY, SG, TH, TW)
Electric grill, electric fryer| 650 mm
Gas Cooktop| Not possible
Connection for air extraction
Before installation, it is important to read the information given on the following pages as well as the “Appliance dimensions” and the “Warning and Safety instructions” at the beginning of this booklet. This is particularly crucial when using the rangehood at the same time as a heating appliance that relies on oxygen from the same room, which could result in the build-up of toxic fumes. The rangehood should be installed according to local and national building regulations. Seek approval from the building inspector where necessary.
Only use smooth pipes or flexible ducting made from approved nonflammable materials for exhaust ducting.
To achieve the most efficient air extraction with the lowest noise levels, please note the following
- The diameter of the exhaust ducting must not be smaller than the crosssection of the exhaust connection (see “Appliance dimensions”). This is particularly applicable when using flat ducting.
- The exhaust ducting must be as short and straight as possible.
- Only use wide radius bends.
- The exhaust ducting must not be kinked or compressed.
- All connections must be strong and airtight.
- If the ducting has flaps, these must be opened when the rangehood is switched on.
Any constriction of the airflow will reduce extraction performance and increase operating noise.
Vent flue
If the exhaust air is to be ducted into a vent flue, the ducting must be directed in the flow direction of the flue. If the flue is used by several ventilation units, the cross-section of the flue must be large enough.
Non-return flap
- Make sure you use a non-return flap in the exhaust air system.
A non-return flap ensures that when the rangehood is not in operation, the duct is closed and no exchange of room and outside air can take place. If the exhaust air is ducted through an outside wall, a Miele wall vent or a Miele roof vent (available as an optional accessory) is recommended. These are fitted with an integrated non-return flap. If the on-site exhaust air system does not have a non-return flap, one is supplied with the rangehood. The non- return flap is fitted to the fan’s exhaust connection.
Condensed water
If the exhaust ducting is to run through rooms, ceiling space etc., condensate may form in the ducting due to variations in temperature between the different areas. To minimise temperature variations, the exhaust ducting will need to be suitably insulated. Where ducting is horizontal, it must be laid to slope away at at least 1 cm per metre. The gradient ensures that condensate cannot drain back into the rangehood.
In addition to insulating the exhaust ducting, we recommend that a suitable condensate trap is also installed to collect and evaporate any condensate which may occur. Condensate traps are available for 125 mm or 150 mm ducting. When installing a condensate trap, ensure that it is positioned vertically and, if possible, directly above the exhaust socket. The arrow on the housing indicates the direction of airflow.
Miele will not accept warranty claims for any functional defects or damage caused by inadequate ducting.
Silencer
To achieve even further reductions in noise levels, a special silencer (optional accessory) can be fitted in the ducting system.
In extraction mode the silencer not only reduces noise from the fan outside the house, but also sounds from outside which reach the kitchen via the vent ducting (e.g. traffic noise). For this reason, the silencer must be positioned as close as possible to the ducting exit 1.
In recirculation mode the silencer needs to be positioned between the exhaust connection and the exhaust grille 2. Please ensure there is adequate installation space.
Electrical connection
The range hood is supplied with a mains connection cable with moulded plug ready for connection to a suitable earthed socket. If the socket is not easily accessible or if the appliance is to be hard-wired, ensure that a suitable means of disconnection is provided on the installation side for each pole.
Warning: Risk of fire from overheating.
Connecting the rangehood to multi socket adapters or extension cables can
overload the cables. For safety reasons, do not use an extension cable or
multi-socket adapter.
All electrical work must be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. For safety reasons, we recommend using a suitable residual current device (RCD) in the relevant electrical installation for connecting the rangehood.
If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must only be replaced with a specific mains connection cable of the same type (available from Miele). For safety reasons, such replacement may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent electrician or a Miele authorised service technician, in order to avoid a hazard. The data plate indicates the nominal power consumption and the connection data. Compare this information with the data of the on-site electrical If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Temporary or permanent operation with a self-sufficient or non-mains synchronous energy supply system (e.g. isolated networks, back-up systems) is possible. A requirement for the operation is that the energy supply system complies with all current local and national requirements that apply to stand- alone, solar and/or battery systems. The protective measures provided in the domestic installation and in this Miele product must also be assured in their function and operation in isolated operation or in non-mains synchronous operation, or replaced with equivalent measures in the installation.