Miele EVS 7010 Obsidian black – Drawers

Operating and installation

instructions

Built-in vacuum drawer

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-

tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the

first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 11 168 360

Contents

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Cleaning for the first time................................................................................. 17

Operation............................................................................................................ 18

Important information for use.............................................................................. 18

Tips...................................................................................................................... 19

Using the vacuum settings.................................................................................. 20

Using the sealing levels....................................................................................... 21

Vacuuming and sealing bags .............................................................................. 23

Sealing the bag early...................................................................................... 24

Vacuum sealing preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids................................. 25

Vacuuming sealing external containers............................................................... 27

Cleaning the vacuum sealing bag support.......................................................... 32

Carrying out a drying cycle ................................................................................. 33

Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 34

Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 40

After sales service............................................................................................. 41

Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 41

Data plate ............................................................................................................ 41

Warranty .............................................................................................................. 41

Installation.......................................................................................................... 42

Safety instructions for installation ....................................................................... 42

Contents

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Connections and ventilation........................................................................... 48

Installation ........................................................................................................... 49

Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 54

Warning and Safety instructions

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Please note that the vacuum sealing drawer is referred to in these operating in-

structions as the drawer.

This drawer complies with all current local and national safety re-

quirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal in-

jury and material damage.

Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before

using the drawer. They contain important information on safety, in-

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-

compliance with these instructions.

Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place

and pass them on to any future owner.

Warning and Safety instructions

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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

drawer safely on their own must be supervised whilst using it. They

may only use it unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it

safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect

operation.

Warning and Safety instructions

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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 super-

vision 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.

 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the drawer, and do not

let them play with it.

sealing process. Keep children away from the drawer until the seal-

ing bar and the seam have cooled sufficiently that there is no longer

any danger of burning.

Warning and Safety instructions

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Technical safety

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause

considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re-

signs of damage. Never use a damaged appliance.

 Pay attention to any damage or cracks to the glass lid or chamber

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.

The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if oil has leaked out

of the appliance because it has not been transported or stored cor-

rectly.

 Reliable and safe operation of the drawer can only be assured if it

has been connected to the mains electrical supply.

 The electrical safety of this drawer can only be guaranteed when

ing the appliance. If in doubt, consult a suitably qualified electrician.

 Do not connect the drawer to the mains electrical supply by a

multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and

do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

 For safety reasons, this drawer may only be used when it has

been built in.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 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

warranty is invalidated.

 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-

ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components

must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.

 If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the cable is

supplied without a plug, the drawer must be connected to the elec-

trical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.

 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced

with a special mains connection cable (see “Electrical connection” in

the “Installation” chapter).

be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 If the drawer is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door), en-

sure 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.

Guide to the appliance

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The accessories supplied with your ap-

pliance as well as a range of optional

ones are available to order from Miele

(see “Optional accessories”).

1adapter for vacuum sealing external

containers

1 support for small bags

 Do not remove stickers carrying

This makes it easier to perform servi-

cing and repair work.

Operation

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- Only vacuum seal food.

- Only use food that is fresh and in

good condition.

- Ensure hygienic conditions and that

jars) or in vacuum-proof external con-

tainers.

We recommend that you use the va-

cuum sealing bags supplied (see “Op-

tional accessories”). These are cold

stable and boil-proof and therefore are

suitable for storage in the refrigerator

or freezer and for sous vide cooking of

solid and liquid food.

- Only vacuum seal food that has

the refrigerator, e.g. dried pasta or

muesli can also be vacuum sealed at

room temperature.

- If rinsing food with cold water, dry it

before vacuum sealing to prevent wa-

ter from collecting in the vacuum

sealing bag or container.

- Only vacuum seal food in bags of a

maximum size of 250x350mm

(sealed edge bags) or 240x350mm

- Select a suitable bag size for the size

of the food. If the vacuum sealing

food evenly side by side in the bag.

- Fill the vacuum sealing bag to a max-

imum of ²/₃ with solid food or ¹/₃ with

liquid.

- For a perfect weld seam, make sure

that the edge of the bag is dry and

grease-free in the area of the seam.

- Position the open edge of the bag

parallel to the sealing bar so that the

edge protrudes over the sealing bar

in the refrigerator or freezer after va-

cuum sealing it.

- When vacuum sealing food in pre-

serving jars and jars with twist-off

lids, make sure that the jars and the

lids are clean and in good condition.

Operation

 Danger of injury caused by im-

plosion.

Damage to the glass lid can cause

implosion.

Before vacuum sealing, make sure

that jars do not exceed the maximum

permitted height.

- Freeze liquids before vacuum sealing

them. You can then fill the bag ²/₃ full.

- Fold the edges of the vacuum sealing

bag outwards for filling. This will give

you clean, perfect seams.

during vacuum sealing, start with the

lowest vacuum setting.

Operation

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There are 3vacuum sealing settings.

The higher the vacuum setting selected, the greater the vacuum.

   Packaging, portioning and storing

- Food that is prone to squashing, e.g. tender fish fillets

- Sauces and food with a high liquid content(>50g), e.g. ragout,

curry

- Preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids (screw cap lids) with

more solid or dry contents e.g. jam, pesto or cake

   Sous vide cooking, freezing and storage

Suitable for

- Meat and more solid food, e.g. potatoes, carrots

- Hard cheese (storage)

- Food with a low liquid content (≤50g), such as meat seasoned

Operation

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

sealing bags supplied.

of consecutive vacuuming processes.

You can use a lower sealing level after

Operation

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 Danger of injury caused by im-

plosion.

Damage to the glass lid can cause

implosion.

Operation

 Fill the vacuum sealing bag.

Operation

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Operation

 Danger of injury caused by im-

plosion.

Damage and cracks in jars or glass/

twist-off lids can cause implosion.

Cleaning and care

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Cleaning and care

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

Problem solving guide

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The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault,

and to correct it.

Problem solving guide

bag was not achieved.

 Touch the sensor control again or repeatedly

until the vacuuming process ends and the bag is

sealed.

There was an interruption to the power supply during

the vacuuming process. The vacuum chamber is still

under pressure so the glass lid cannot be opened.

Damage to the drawer.

Do not in any circumstances try to force the glass

lid open or use tools to open it.

 Start the vacuuming process again with a new bag

and a higher vacuum level.

The vacuum sealing bag is too big for the food to be

vacuumed.

 Use a new smaller bag or cut a larger bag to fit the

size of the food.

 Start the vacuuming process again, with a higher

vacuum level if necessary.

vacuuming processes to avoid the sealing bar

overheating again.

Problem solving guide

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allel to the sealing bar and protrudes over it by ap-

prox. 2cm.

 Use vacuum sealing bags with a maximum width

of 25cm.

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.

 Fold the edges of the vacuum sealing bag out-

wards for filling. This will give you a clean, perfect

weld seam.

cuum sealing bag and select a higher sealing level.

The rubber on the counterpressure bar is not evenly

fitted.

 Flatten the rubber.

The sealing bar and/or the counterpressure bar is

damaged.

 Call Miele to have it replaced.

The vacuum sealing bag has been damaged by

sharp pointed objects, e.g. pointed pasta shapes or a

bone.

Problem solving guide

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.

 Fold the edges of the vacuum sealing bag out-

wards for filling. This will give you a clean, perfect

weld seam.

The edge of the bag was not positioned smoothly

 Wait for 1hour and then carry out another drying

cycle (see “Cleaning and care – Carrying out a dry-

ing cycle”). Ensure that the vacuum chamber is

free of liquid residues.

The sensor lights up

During the food evacuation process, moisture ingress

into the oil circulation system in the vacuum pump

has occurred. This can impair the performance of the

vacuum levels.

 Carry out a drying cycle (see “Cleaning and care –

Carrying out a drying cycle”).

Problem solving guide

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 If the problem occurs again, contact the Miele Ser-

vice Department.

sounds and the sym-

The required final vacuum could not be achieved.

 Switch the drawer off and back on again.

 Start the vacuuming process again with lower va-

cuum settings if necessary.

After intensive use of the drawer, the oil in the va-

overheating again.

indicator light lights

The glass lid is not sitting evenly. There is an object,

such as the edge of a bag or some soiling, on the

surface of the chamber seal.

 Remove the obstruction and/or the soiling.

 Close the glass lid.

 Press lightly on the black triangle on the glass lid

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department to

have it replaced.

Problem solving guide

scouring pad.

Optional accessories

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These products can be ordered through

They can also be ordered from Miele

(see end of this booklet for contact de-

After sales service

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your

Miele dealer or the Miele Customer Service Department.

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.) when contacting the Miele Customer Service Department. This information

can be found on the data plate.

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training pur-

poses and that a call-out charge will be applied to service visits where the problem

could have been resolved as described in this booklet.

The data plate is located here:

Installation

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Installation

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 Danger of injury due to incorrect

installation.

housing unit using the supplied anti-

tipping mechanism.

Check that the base on which the

drawer will sit is clean and level (use

a spirit level). This is important for

the appliance to function correctly.

Installation

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 Connect the mains cable to the

 Align the drawer at right angles.

 Open the drawer and secure it to the

 Connect the drawer to the mains.

drawer and adjust the gap between the

front is fixed to the drawer housing.

 Open the drawer.

 Loosen the fixing screws on the

 Push the drawer up or down a little to

 Tighten up the fixing screws.

Installation

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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

easily accessible after the drawer has

gerous. Miele cannot be held liable

for unauthorised work.

Miele cannot be held liable for dam-

age or injury caused by the lack of or

inadequacy of an on-site earthing

system (e.g. electric shock).

If the plug is removed from the con-

nection cable or if the cable is sup-

plied without a plug, the drawer must

be connected to the electrical supply

tion include switches with an all-pole

contact gap of at least 3mm. These

include miniature circuit breakers,

fuses and contactors. The required

connection data is given on the data

plate. Please ensure this information

matches the mains supply.

After installation, ensure that all elec-

trical components are shielded and

cannot be accessed by users.

 Risk of electric shock.

There is a risk of electric shock if the

by mistake.

To disconnect the appliance from the

mains power supply, do one of the fol-

lowing depending on installation:

 Completely remove fuses.

 Switch the main switch from 1 (on) to