ILVE VM615 Operation manual

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Instructions for use and installation
BUILT-IN VACUUM DRAWER
VM615
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cod. EI33960040000EN

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INDEX
Safety precautions and warnings _______________________________________________ 4
Intended use_______________________________________________________________ 4
Children __________________________________________________________________ 4
Technical safety ____________________________________________________________ 5
Correct use________________________________________________________________ 6
Cleaning and maintenance____________________________________________________ 7
Recommendations for protecting the environment _________________________________ 8
Description of the appliance ___________________________________________________ 9
Control panel _______________________________________________________________ 10
Before using the vacuum drawer_______________________________________________ 11
Preliminary cleaning of the vacuum chamber and the lid____________________________ 11
Creating vacuum in bags _____________________________________________________ 12
Creating vacuum in containers ________________________________________________ 16
Containers in tray __________________________________________________________ 16
External containers_________________________________________________________ 19
Chef sous vide cycle _________________________________________________________ 21
After use___________________________________________________________________ 24
Cleaning and maintenance ____________________________________________________ 24
Cleaning external surfaces___________________________________________________ 24
Cleaning the tray __________________________________________________________ 24
Cleaning the sealing bar_____________________________________________________ 24
External vacuum adapter cleaning _____________________________________________ 24
Pump oil drying cycle ________________________________________________________ 25
Drying cycle ________________________________________________________________ 25
Troubleshooting ____________________________________________________________ 26
Installation _________________________________________________________________ 30
Safety instructions _________________________________________________________ 30
Foreword ________________________________________________________________ 30
Plate data ________________________________________________________________ 31
Packing list _______________________________________________________________ 32
Built-in measurements ______________________________________________________ 33
Unpacking _______________________________________________________________ 34
Assembly and installation____________________________________________________ 35
Front panel adjustment______________________________________________________ 39
Electric connection _________________________________________________________ 39
Technical data ______________________________________________________________ 40
Warranty ___________________________________________________________________ 40
Useful notes________________________________________________________________ 40
Spare parts_________________________________________________________________ 40

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Safety precautions and warnings
• This product complies with current safety regulations. Improper use can
in any case cause personal injury and/or damage to property.
• This manual is an integral part of the product and supplies all indications
necessary for correct installation, use and maintenance of the appliance
to avoid the dangers that could cause personal injury and/or damage to
property. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from failure
to comply with these instructions.
• The user and installer must read this manual carefully and always make
reference to it. Moreover, it must be kept in a place that is known and
easily accessible and must also be delivered to any future users.
Intended use
• This equipment is designed exclusively for domestic use, in ambient tem-
peratures from 15 to 35° C.
• It must not be used in outdoor environments.
• The appliance is only intended for the use for which it was designed, i.e. for
vacuum packing foodstuffs.
• All other use must be considered improper and potentially dangerous.
• Under no circumstances place live foods (shellsh and animals in general,
etc.) under vacuum.
• This appliance is not suitable for use by persons with reduced physical, sen-
sorial and mental capacities, or unskilled persons, unless they are supervised
and trained regarding use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Such persons may only use the appliance without supervision if it
has been explained to them how to proceed and if they are able to do so in
complete safety. It is important that they are able to recognise and understand
what dangers may arise from incorrect use of the appliance.
Children
• Keep children below the age of eight away from the appliance or constantly
supervise them.
• Children over the age of eight may only use the appliance without supervi-
sion if it has been explained to them how to proceed and if they are able to
do so in complete safety. It is important that they are able to recognise and
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understand what dangers may arise from incorrect use of the appliance.
• Supervise children who may be in the immediate vicinity of the tray. Do not
allow children to play with it.
• Keep children away from the appliance until the sealing head and the sealing
line have cooled in order to avoid any risk of scalding.
• The packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) must be kept
out of the reach of children as they are a potential source of danger.
• Scrap the appliance following local Standards regarding disposal of waste
and take it to appropriate collection points. Do not leave it unguarded even
for just a few days as it is a source of danger to children.
Technical safety
• Installation work and extraordinary maintenance or repairs performed below
standard can cause serious hazards for the user. Ensure this type of interven-
tion is only performed by qualied personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
• Pay particular attention to the general conditions of the lid (presence of
cracks, chips, scratches and deep marks). Possible damage could cause
an implosion with serious danger to the user. Never use the appliance if the
lid is damaged.
• An oil vacuum pump is installed in the appliance. Never tilt or overturn the
device to prevent the oil overowing.
• Correct operation of the appliance is only guaranteed if it is connected to
legally compliant electrical systems with absolute correspondence (voltage,
frequency) with the data shown on the appliance data plate. In case of un-
certainty arrange for the system to checked by a qualied electrician.
• Electrical safety is only guaranteed if the device is connected to a compliant
earthing system. Make sure that this fundamental safety condition is conr-
med. In case of uncertainty arrange for the system to checked by a qualied
electrician.
• Multiple sockets or extension cords do not guarantee the required level of
safety (re hazard). Therefore do not connect the appliance using these
types of devices.
• Touching or altering electrical or mechanical components can result in injury
and equipment failure. Never open the appliance casing.
• If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised
after-sales centre.
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• When removing the plug or if the cord is not provided with a plug, make sure
the appliance is connected to the electrical mains by a qualied electrician.
• If anomalies are noticed of the appliance (e.g. the electric power supply cable
is damaged of the control panel does not work) do not use the machine and
inform your authorised support centre immediately.
• Do not use the appliance with wet hands or where there is any contact with
water.
• The right to warranty is invalidated if the tray is not repaired by an authorised
support centre.
• Only replace any broken or defective parts with original spare parts supplied
by your dealer.
• In the event of a power outage during the vacuuming process, the vacuum
state is maintained in the chamber and the lid cannot be opened. Never at-
tempt to open the lid by force or with the use of tools. Once electrical power
is restored it will again be possible to open the lid.
• To perform work of extraordinary maintenance, installation and repair, discon-
nect the appliance from the electrical mains and remove the plug from the
electrical socket. If the plug is not accessible, turn off the electrical system to
which the appliance is connected via the corresponding main switch. Before
performing any works of repair or installation, make sure that the appliance
is effectively disconnected from the mains.
• On scrapping, cut the power supply cable and make the appliance unusable
by removing the lid, in a way that children cannot close themselves inside
the appliance.
Correct use
• Scalding hazard! After the bag sealing process, the sealing bar and the se-
aling area of the bag itself are very hot. Do not touch the sealing bar or the
sealing line immediately after the sealing process.
• Fire hazard! Do not store materials or substances that are easily ammable
in the immediate vicinity of the tray.
• The slides have a maximum capacity of 30kg. Do not overload or lean on
the open tray as this could damage the slides.
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• Any damage to the lid could cause an implosion. Do not place any objects
on the lid and avoid striking its surface with any object. In case of accidental
impact with the lid, carefully inspect it for damage. If in doubt, contact the
authorised technical support centre.
• Do not use the appliance or lid as a work surface, for support or for cutting.
• Install the tray in such a way that it is possible to completely extract the tray
and to ensure the lid can be fully opened. Only in this way is it possible to
supervise the vacuum chamber at each phase and to avoid entering into
contact with the sealing bar and the sealing line when these are still hot.
• Always pack foods when they are sufciently cold; products cooled to 3°C
provide the best preservation results. Furthermore, the formation of vapours
is avoided which may cause problems with functioning of the tray. Monitor
the vacuum process carefully and where the formation of bubbles in the
liquid is noticed, prevent leakage prior to sealing.
• If liquids reach the pump suction, the latter can become damaged.
• Before using containers or vessels of any type, make sure that they are
sufciently robust to withstand the degree of vacuum including when placed
in a refrigerator, thereby preventing an implosion that could be dangerous
to the user.
• Never close the tray during operation as this would prevent ventilation of the
appliance. Only close the tray at the end of its use.
Cleaning and maintenance
• To clean the appliance only use damp cloths and non aggressive disinfectants
and detergents. Do not use abrasive sponges or cloths to avoid damaging
the stainless steel surfaces and the cover surfaces.
• Water or steam could reach live parts and cause a short circuit. Never use
running water or steam cleaning equipment.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without su-
pervision.
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Recommendations for protecting the environment
1) Packaging:
The packaging material is 100% re-cyclable and is marked with the re-cycling symbol. Follow
local Standards regarding disposal. The packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.)
must be kept out of the reach of children as they are a potential source of danger.
2) Scrapping/Disposal:
The appliance has been made with material that can be re-cycled. This appliance is marked in
compliance with the 2002/96/EC European Directive, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). By making sure that this appliance is scrapped correctly, you contribute to preventing
the potential negative consequences on the environment and health.
The symbol on the appliance or on the accompanying documentation indicates that as
the product must be treated separately from domestic waste, at the end of its life span
it must be taken to a collection site for electric and electronic appliances.
On scrapping, cut the power supply cable and make the appliance unusable by removing the lid,
in a way that children cannot close themselves inside the appliance.
Scrap the appliance following local Standards regarding disposal of waste and take it to appro-
priate collection points. Do not leave it unguarded even for just a few days as it is a source of
danger to children.
For further information regarding treatment, recovery and re-cycling of this appliance, contact the
suitable local ofce, the waste recovery service or the dealer where the appliance was purchased.
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Description of the packaging machine
1) Recessed box
2) Lid
3) Sealing bar
4) Control panel
5) Vacuum chamber tray
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Control panel
NR DESCRIPTION
1Bag vacuum level segments indicator
2Key for the selection and setting of the bag vacuum level
3Chef Sous Vide cycle indicator
4Chef Sous Vide cycle selection key
5Sealing intensity segment indicator
6Bag sealing level selection key
7Container vacuum level segments indicator
8Key for the selection and setting of the container vacuum level
9Alarm status indicator
10 Indicator of the need to start a drying cycle
11 Cycle started indicator
12 Cycle start/stop key
13 Packaging machine ON/OFF
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Before using the vacuum drawer
Preliminary cleaning of the vacuum chamber and the lid
• Before using the machine, the vacuum chamber and lid must be cleaned using a damp cloth and
drinking water.
• It is recommended not to use aggressive detergents, stainless steel scrubbers, scrapers or abra-
sive, acid or aggressive substances, which could damage the stainless steel surface inside the
vacuum chamber irreparably.
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Creating vacuum in bags
Step Description Image
1
Choose the bag according to
the use (preservation or cook-
ing), suitable to the sizes of the
product: a solid product must
not occupy more than 2/3 of
the actual volume of the bag;
liquid products must not oc-
cupy more than the 1/3 of the
volume of the bag.
Introduce sufficiently cold
foods; products cooled to
3°C (refrigerator temperature)
provide the best preservation
results.
2/3
1/3
2
Open the lid and make sure
the vacuum chamber and the
product to be packaged are
dry. Be careful not to let the
inner part close to the opening
of the bag become dirty or wet.
3
Position the bag, centred on
the sealing bar (A) so that the
open flap protrudes by ap-
proximately 2 cm with respect
to the bar itself.
2cm
A
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Step Description Image
If the sealing bar is provided
with Clips (B) stop the bag
under the Clips.
B
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Close the lid of the device.
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Press 2” to switch on the
packaging machine.
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If the light , is not already
on, press on the icon to select
the programs for vacuum in
bags.
7
Repeatedly press to
select the desired level of-
vacuum:
Sealing Only. No preservation effect
To be used to:
• Close bags.
• Pack delicate products.
• Repackage products such as chips, bread and biscuits.
Minimum vacuum.
To be used for:
• The packaging of delicate products.
- products sensitive to pressure such as salads, strawberries and berries,
- products sensitive to loss of volume, such as mousse, whipped cream,
- fresh cheeses (brie, gorgonzola).
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Creating vacuum in bags
Step Description Image
Medium vacuum.
To be used for:
• The preservation of raw or cooked products sensitive to pressure as:
- sh llets,
- chicken meat with bone,
- rabbit meat with bone,
- whole crustaceans (prawns with head),
- courgettes, tomatoes and aubergines,
- sauces or soups (meat sauce, minestrone soup, barley soup).
Maximum vacuum.
To be used for:
• The preservation of non-delicate raw or cooked products:
- potatoes and carrots,
- meat
• the preservation of products with liquid
- vegetables in oil
• the preservation of slices of cheese
• Products to be cooked
- meat
- sh
- vegetables
- meat or vegetarian saucesi
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Press to set the desired
sealing level. The higher the
level of sealing chosen, the
longer the sealing time. For
the preservation of food and
for vacuum cooking, the use of
level 2 or 3 is recommended.
Level 1. To be used for thin bags also not suitable for vacuum.
Level 2. To be used for bags normally commercially available for vacuum.

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Creating vacuum in bags
Step Description Image
Level 3. To be used for aluminium bags or for very thick bags for vacuum..
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Press to start
the program.
10
Press the lid lightly to start the vacuum
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The cycle ends with sealing of the bag and the air re-entering the tray
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Open the lid and remove the bag.
It is possible to interrupt the cycle at any time:
Press .
The air re-enters the tray.

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Creating vacuum in containers
Step Description Image
1
Choose a container suitable to the vac-
uum, that can enter the tray and that,
once inserted, remains at approximately
1 cm from the closed lid of the packaging
machine.
2
Insert the product into the container and
close it.
Introduce sufciently cold foods; products
cooled to 3°C (refrigerator temperature)
provide the best preservation results.
Filling limits:
• Solid products: 100%
• Broths, infusions: ½
• Vegetarian and meat sauces: 1/3
• Creams, cream-based sauces: ¼
• Products based on eggs or egg white: 1/6
3
Open the lid and make sure the vacuum
chamber and the product to be packaged
are dry.
Be careful not to contaminate or wet the
inner part.
4
Insert the container into the packaging
machine
Make sure there is a distance
between the container and lid of
at least 1 cm, otherwise do NOT
change the container.
Creating vacuum in containers
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Step Description Image
5
Close the lid of the device.
6
Press 2” to switch on the
packaging machine.
7
Press , to selectthe
container vacuum programs.
8
Press repeatedly to
select the desired vacuum level:
Level 1.
To be used for:
• jars with screw lid (twist-off), new or already packaged:
- jams and marmalades,
- meat sauces and preserves (tomato sauce, vegetables in oil, pickles),
- mousse, whipped cream.
Level 2.
To be used for:
• Professional jars, jars with screw lid (twist-off):
- jams and marmalades,
- meat sauces and preserves (tomato sauce, vegetables in oil, pickles),
- creams,
- vegetables.
Level 3.
To be used for:
• Professional jars:
- jams and marmalades,
- meat sauces and preserves (tomato sauce, vegetables in oil, pickles),
- vegetables,
- pot cooking,
- biscuits.
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Step Description Image
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Press to start
the program..
10
Press the lid lightly to start the vacuum.
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The cycle ends with re-entry of the air into the tray.
12
Open the lid and remove the
container.
It is possible to interrupt the cycle at any time:
Press .
The air re-enters the tray. The container
remains with the internal vacuum created.
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Creating vacuum in containers
Step Description Image
1
Choose a container suitable for
the vacuum.
2
Insert the product into the con-
tainer and close it.
Introduce sufciently cold foods;
products cooled to 3°C (refrigera-
tor temperature) provide the best
preservation results.
Filling limits:
• Solid products: 100%
• Broths, infusions: ½
•
Vegetarian and meat sauces: 1/3
• Creams, cream-based sauces: ¼
• Products based on eggs or egg
white: 1/6
3
Open the lid of the packaging
machine
4
Attach the accessory (A) for ex-
ternal containers in the tray and
on the lid of the container.
A
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Creating vacuum in containers
Step Description Image
5
Press 2” to switch on the
packaging machine.
6
Press , to select the
container vacuum programs.
7
Press repeatedly to se-
lect the desired vacuum level:
Level 1.
To be used for:
• jars with screw lid (twist-off), new or already packaged:
- jams and marmalades,
- meat sauces and preserves (tomato sauce, vegetables in oil, pickles),
- mousse, whipped cream.
Level 2.
To be used for:
• Professional jars, jars with screw lid (twist-off):
- jams and marmalades,
- meat sauces and preserves (tomato sauce, vegetables in oil, pickles),
- creams,
- vegetables.
Level 3.
To be used for:
• Professional jars:
- jams and marmalades,
- meat sauces and preserves (tomato sauce, vegetables in oil, pickles),
- vegetables,
- pot cooking,
- biscuits.
8
Press to start
the program.
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Press the lid lightly to start the vacuum.
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At the end of the cycle remove the accessory from the tray.