Operating and installation instructions Built-in vacuum drawer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr.
Contents Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 4 Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 13 Guide to the appliance ...................................................................................... Overview of the drawer ....................................................................................... Controls and indicators ...........................................
Contents Installation dimensions........................................................................................ Installation in a tall or base unit...................................................................... Combination appliance for niches with a height of 450 mm.......................... Combination appliance for niches with a height of 590 mm.......................... Side view ........................................................................................................
Warning and Safety instructions Please note that the vacuum sealing drawer is referred to in these operating instructions as the drawer. This drawer complies with all current local and national safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage. Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the drawer. They contain important information on safety, installation, use and maintenance.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct application The drawer is intended for domestic use and use in other similar environments. The drawer is not intended for outdoor use. The drawer is only for domestic use to vacuum and seal food in vacuum bags intended for this purpose, to vacuum seal preserving jars, jars with twist-off lids and vacuum-proof containers made of plastic or stainless steel. Any other use is not permitted. Never vacuum seal live food (e.g. mussels, seafood).
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under the age of 8 years must be kept away from the drawer unless they are constantly supervised. Children aged 8 and older may only use the drawer without supervision if they have been shown how to use it and are able to do so in a safe manner. Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible dangers caused by incorrect operation. Children must not be allowed to clean the drawer unsupervised.
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. A damaged drawer can be dangerous. Always check for visible signs of damage. Never use a damaged appliance. Pay attention to any damage or cracks to the glass lid or chamber seal. Damage to the glass lid can cause implosion.
Warning and Safety instructions This drawer must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). Never open the casing of the drawer. Touching or tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults. Do not operate the drawer with wet hands or if you are in contact with water. While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician.
Warning and Safety instructions If the drawer is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door), ensure that the door is never closed whilst the drawer is in use. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the drawer, the housing unit and the floor. Do not close the door until the sealing bar and the drawer have cooled down completely.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Danger of burning. The sealing bar gets hot during operation. The weld seam of the vacuum sealing bag is also heated to a very high temperature during the sealing process. Do not touch the sealing bar or the weld seam immediately after the vacuuming process. Fire hazard. Do not store any easily flammable substances and materials in the vicinity of the drawer. The telescopic runners can support a maximum load of 15 kg.
Warning and Safety instructions Never insert the tubes attached to the drawer into any body orifices. Vacuum sealing preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids in the closed vacuum sealing chamber: Danger of injury. Damage and cracks in jars or glass/twist-off lids can cause implosion. Only vacuum jars and lids which are in perfect condition. Danger of injury. The high pressure during the vacuuming process causes the vacuum chamber and the glass lid on the drawer to deform slightly.
Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Danger of electric shock. The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach live electrical components and cause a short circuit. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the warming drawer.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposing of your old appliance The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They also contain specific materials, compounds and components, which were essential for their correct function and safety.
Guide to the appliance Overview of the drawer a Air filter cover (see “Installation”) b Glass lid with chamber seal Push down on the little black triangle to close the glass lid. c Sealing bar in the vacuum chamber and counterpressure bar on the underside of the glass lid d Drawer front with Push2open mechanism The drawer can be opened and closed by lightly pressing the drawer front.
Guide to the appliance Controls and indicators i a b c d ef gh Sensor controls Indicator lights a On/Off sensor control For switching the drawer on/off h Indicator light Indicates a warning (see “Problem solving guide”) b Sensor control For setting the vacuum settings c Sensor control For setting the sealing level/sealing the bag early d Sensor control For setting the vacuum settings for external containers i Segment bar indicator lights For displaying the: – Vacuum settings
Guide to the appliance Accessories supplied The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a range of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see “Optional accessories”). Vacuum adapter The vacuum sealing bags supplied are not suitable for use in steam ovens with pressure.
Cleaning for the first time Remove any protective wrapping and stickers. Cleaning the drawer for the first time Do not remove stickers carrying safety or installation information or the data plate. Take all accessories out of the drawer. This makes it easier to perform servicing and repair work. Damage due to unsuitable cleaning agents. The glass lid and the chamber seal become damaged or scratched. Do not clean with any abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or sharp pointed objects.
Operation Important information for use - Only vacuum seal food. - Only use food that is fresh and in good condition. - Ensure hygienic conditions and that food has not been out of the refrigerator too long, e.g. during transportation. - Only vacuum seal food in suitable vacuum sealing bags, preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids (screw-top jars) or in vacuum-proof external containers. We recommend that you use the vacuum sealing bags supplied (see “Optional accessories”).
Operation Danger of injury caused by im- Tips plosion. Damage to the glass lid can cause implosion. Preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids must only be vacuum sealed in the closed vacuum chamber. - Freeze liquids before vacuum sealing them. You can then fill the bag ²/₃ full. - To guarantee the minimum gap of 1 cm to the glass lid of the drawer, the jars must not be taller than 8 cm. Before vacuum sealing, make sure that jars do not exceed the maximum permitted height.
Operation Using the vacuum settings There are 3 vacuum sealing settings. The higher the vacuum setting selected, the greater the vacuum. Vacuum settings Intended use Packaging, portioning and storing Suitable for - Food that is prone to squashing, e.g. lettuce, berries or crisps - Preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids (screw cap lids) with liquid contents, e.g.
Operation Using the sealing levels There are 3 levels for sealing vacuum bags. The sealing level to select depends on the material thickness of the bag: the stronger the bag, the higher the sealing level. Level 3 is recommended for the vacuum sealing bags supplied. Tip: The sealing bar will get progressively hotter when carrying out a number of consecutive vacuuming processes. You can use a lower sealing level after sealing a few bags.
Operation Danger of injury caused by implosion. Damage to the glass lid can cause implosion. Do not under any circumstances use the drawer if the glass lid is damaged. Malfunction due to dirty and/or covered sensor controls. The sensor controls do not react or unintentional switching procedures result, perhaps even the automatic deactivation of the drawer. Keep the sensor controls and indicators clean. Do not place anything over the sensor controls or indicators. Damage caused by liquids.
Operation Vacuuming and sealing bags Fill the vacuum sealing bag. Open the drawer and the glass lid. Place the vacuum sealing bag in the vacuum chamber so that the open end of the bag lies across the sealing bar. Ensure that the edge of the bag is positioned centrally and creasefree on the sealing bar. If a bag is too small and slips into the vacuum chamber, place the vacuum sealing bag support under it.
Operation After the vacuuming process Sealing the bag early A signal sounds. You can end the vacuuming process before reaching the selected vacuum settings and seal the bag early. Open the glass lid. Danger of burning due to hot surfaces. The sealing bar and weld seam are hot. Do not touch the sealing bar or the weld seam immediately after the vacuuming process. Remove the vacuum sealing bag from the vacuum chamber.
Operation Danger of injury caused by implosion. Damage and cracks in jars or glass/ twist-off lids can cause implosion. Only vacuum jars and lids which are in perfect condition. Only vacuum jars on vacuum setting 1 or 2. Damage caused by deformation of glass lids. The glass lid may become deformed due to the negative pressure that occurs. Only vacuum seal jars up to a maximum height of 8 cm in order to maintain a safety gap of at least 1 cm between the lid on the jar and the glass lid on the drawer.
Operation After the vacuuming process A signal sounds. Open the glass lid. Danger of burning due to hot surfaces. The sealing bar is hot. Do not touch the sealing bar immediately after the vacuuming process. Remove the jar from the vacuum chamber. Before starting a new vacuuming process, check that the vacuum chamber and the sealing bar are clean and dry. Remove any soiling or liquid residues if necessary.
Operation Danger of injury caused by implosion. External glass containers can implode during vacuuming. Only use vacuum-proof containers made of plastic or stainless steel. Vacuuming sealing external containers The process for vacuum sealing a con® tainer from the caso vacuum sealing container set is described below. ® We recommend caso container sets if you wish to use external containers. These containers can be connected to the drawer using the vacuum adapter supplied.
Operation Open the drawer and the glass lid. c OP E N b a Place the vacuum adapter over the vacuum pump air intake valve . Attach the connector to the container lid. Make sure that the closure of the lid is turned to “SEAL” (closed). Switch the drawer on with the On/ Off sensor control. The segment bar indicator lights above the and sensor controls light up. Touch the sensor control. The segment bar indicator lights above the and sensor controls go out.
Operation After the vacuum sealing process A signal sounds. Detach the connector from the container lid. Make sure that the closure of the lid is still turned to “SEAL” (closed). Remove the vacuum adapter from the vacuum pump air intake valve. Before starting a new vacuuming process, check that the vacuum adapter, the tube and the vacuum chamber are clean and dry. Remove any soiling or liquid residues if necessary.
Operation After use Switch off the drawer with the On/ Off sensor control. Clean and dry the drawer and any accessories as described in “Cleaning and care”. Do not close the glass lid until the vacuum chamber is completely dry. Close the drawer. The last vacuum setting and sealing level selected is automatically activated the next time the drawer is switched on, and this is shown in the control field. 30 Cancelling a vacuum sealing process You can cancel a vacuum sealing process at any time, e.
Cleaning and care Danger of injury due to electric Switch the drawer off to clean it. shock. The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach live electrical components and cause a short circuit. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the drawer. The drawer and accessories should be cleaned and dried thoroughly after each use. Danger of burning due to hot To avoid damaging the surfaces of the appliance, do not use: surfaces. The sealing bar is hot straight after a vacuuming process.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drawer front and glass lid Cleaning the vacuum adapter Remove soiling and fingerprints with a standard domestic glass cleaner or with a clean, damp microfibre cloth. Clean the vacuum adapter with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid or a clean, damp microfibre cloth. After cleaning, wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth. Then dry the vacuum adapter with a cloth. Cleaning the vacuum chamber and sealing bar Damage caused by liquids.
Cleaning and care Carrying out a drying cycle When food is vacuum sealed, moisture gets into the oil circulation system in the vacuum pump. To remove the moisture, it is necessary to run a drying cycle after a particular operating time. The sensor control on the control field of the drawer lights up yellow when a drying cycle needs to be carried out. The sensor control lights up yellow and you can still run another 10 vacuum sealing processes.
Problem solving guide Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault, and to correct it. Problem Cause and remedy The drawer will not open. The safety screws on the back of the drawer have not been removed. Call the Miele Service Department. The drawer cannot be switched on.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The vacuuming process The oil in the vacuum pump has become extremely takes longer than exhot. pected. Leave the drawer to cool for an hour before starting another vacuuming process. When carrying out a number of consecutive vacuuming processes, wait a minimum of 2 minutes between each process to prevent the oil from overheating again. The vacuum sealing bag The required vacuum (vacuum setting 1) for sealing a was not sealed in time. bag was not achieved.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The edge of the bag is not completely sealed. The edge of the bag was not positioned centrally along the sealing bar or has slipped. Place the edge of the bag centrally along the sealing bar. Make sure that the edge of the bag is parallel to the sealing bar and protrudes over it by approx. 2 cm. If the vacuum sealing bag is too small, place it on the vacuum sealing bag support. The vacuum sealing bag is wider than 25 cm.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The weld seam is defective or not properly sealed in one or more places. The sealing bar and/or counterpressure bar are dirty or there are liquid residues on the sealing bar. Clean and dry the sealing bar and/or counterpressure bar. The rubber on the counterpressure bar is not evenly fitted. Flatten the rubber. The edge of the bag is dirty (inside and out). For a perfect weld seam the edge of the bag must be dry and grease-free in the area of the seam.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy There is a film of oil on the glass lid and in the drawer. The oil in the vacuum pump has become extremely hot. Clean the drawer and leave it to cool down for 1 hour before starting another vacuuming process. When carrying out a number of consecutive vacuuming processes, wait a minimum of 2 minutes between each process to prevent the oil from overheating again. If the problem occurs again, contact the Miele Service Department.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy Abrasion marks on the top edge of the front panel. Installing or removing an appliance above the drawer has caused abrasion marks. Carefully remove the abrasion marks by rubbing the top edge with the abrasive side of a standard scouring pad.
Optional accessories Miele offer a comprehensive range of useful accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your Miele appliances. These products can be ordered through the Miele Webshop. They can also be ordered from Miele (see end of this booklet for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.
After sales service Contact in the event of a fault In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer Service Department. You can book a Miele Customer Service Department call-out online at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for the Miele Customer Service Department can be found at the end of this document. Please quote the model identifier and serial number of your appliance (Fabr./SN/ Nr.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Safety instructions for installation Risk of damage from incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can cause damage to the drawer and/or the combination appliance. The appliance must only be installed by a qualified person. Before connecting the drawer to the mains supply, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the drawer.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation notes The drawer can be used in combination with the following Miele built-in appliances: - all ovens with an appliance front width of 595 mm - all steam ovens with an appliance front width of 595 mm - all coffee machines with an appliance front width of 595 mm - all microwaves with an appliance front width of 595 mm - the Dialog oven with an appliance front width of 595 mm When building in the drawer with a combination appliance, the combination appliance is placed
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions All dimensions are given in mm. Installation in a tall or base unit The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche. If the drawer is to be installed in a base unit underneath a hob, please also observe the installation instructions for the hob as well as the building-in depth required for the hob.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Combination appliance for niches with a height of 450 mm The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Combination appliance for niches with a height of 590 mm The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Side view A EVS 7010: 22 mm EVS 7110: 23.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Connections and ventilation a View from the front b Mains connection cable, L = 2200 mm c No connections permitted in this area d Ventilation cut-out, min.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation The drawer has an integrated vacuum pump which contains oil. To prevent oil from leaking out, the drawer must be transported and stored in a horizontal position only. Do not tilt the drawer and do not stand it up on its side. Fitting the air filter and removing the safety screws Preparing the drawer For safe transportation, the vacuum pump is provided with a transit device which must be removed before installation.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Screw the air filter onto the vacuum pump using a screwdriver. Remove the safety screws from the back of the drawer. Oil may leak while transporting the drawer. Remove the air filter before transporting the drawer and plug the vacuum pump with the transit device . To remove the air filter and fit the transit device, carry out these steps in reverse order. Secure the transit device to the back of the drawer. Slide the cover over the opening to close it.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the drawer Fitting the anti-tipping mechanism Danger of injury due to incorrect installation. The drawer is heavy and will tip forwards when open. Installation must be carried out by two people. Keep the drawer closed until it has been fitted to the side walls of the housing unit using the supplied antitipping mechanism. Check that the base on which the drawer will sit is clean and level (use a spirit level).
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installing and connecting the drawer Check that the air filter is fitted and the safety screws have been removed from the back of the drawer (see “Installation – Building in”). Connect the mains cable to the drawer. Slide the closed drawer into the housing unit. When doing so make sure that the mains connection cable does not get trapped or damaged. Align the drawer at right angles.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the front of the drawer After installing the combination appliance, it may be necessary under certain circumstances to align the front of the drawer and adjust the gap between the drawer and the combination appliance. To help you do this, there are 2 screws behind the drawer front with which the front is fixed to the drawer housing. Open the drawer. Loosen the fixing screws on the right and left of the drawer housing.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Electrical connection Total power rating We recommend that you connect the drawer to the mains via a suitable switched electrical socket. This makes it easier to perform servicing work. The socket and on-off switch should be easily accessible after the drawer has been installed. See data plate Danger of injury due to unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Disconnecting from the mains Risk of electric shock. There is a risk of electric shock if the appliance is connected to the mains supply during repair or service work. After disconnection, ensure the appliance cannot be switched back on by mistake. Replacing the mains connection cable When replacing the mains connection cable, please use cable type H 05 VV-F with a suitable cross-section. These cables are available from the manufacturer or from Miele Service.
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EVS 7010, EVS 7110 en-GB M.-Nr.
