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Miele DA 3160 Operating And Installation Instructions page 6

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iMPORTANT
SAFETY
iNSTRUCTiONS
mnstaHation
WA..,.G
To reduce the risk of fire onJy
use metal ductwork.
When installing the hood, follow the
recommended
m,n,mum
safety
distances between a Miele cooktop and
the hood:
-
18" (45 cm) above electric cooktops,
- 26" (65 cm) above gas cooktops,
- 26" (65 cm) above an open grill.
If local building codes require a greater
safety distance, follow their
requiremenL
For non-Miele cooking appliances
maintain the safety distances
recommended
by the appliance
manufacturer,
If there is more than one appliance
beneath the hood and they have
different minimum safety distances
always select the greater distance.
When installing a custom front panel,
regard the cooktop manufacturer's
advice on the use of easily flammable
material above the cooktop.
Be careful not to damage hidden
electrical wiring or plumbing when
cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling.
Do not use an extension cord to
connect
the appliance
toelectricity,
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance, (e.g.
danger of overheating).
Do not install this hood over
cooktops
burning
so,id fue,_
Any fittings, sealant, or materials
used toinstall the duetwork
must
be made of approved non-flammable
materials.
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Never
connect
an exhaust
hood to
an active chimney, dryer vent, flue,
or room ventilating ductwork. Seek
professional advice before connecting
an exhaust hood vent to an existing,
inactive chimney or flue.
Ducted fans must always be
_,ventedoutdoors,
Make sure that the airflow in the
room is sufficient for combustion
and exhausting of all non-electric
heating appliances (water heaters, gas
cooktops, gas ovens, etc.), otherwise
backdrafts may occur. Follow the
heating manufacturer's guidelines and
safety standards or those published by
the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), or the American Society for
Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE).
If in doubt, consult an experienced
professional.

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