Miele EVS 7010 User manual

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. 11 168 360

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 14
Overview of the drawer ......................................................................................... 14
Controls and display ............................................................................................. 15
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 16
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 ................................................................................ 22
Sealing the bag early........................................................................................ 23
Vacuum sealing preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids................................... 24
Vacuuming external containers ............................................................................. 26
After use ................................................................................................................ 28
Cancelling a vacuuming process .......................................................................... 28
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 29
Cleaning the drawer front and glass lid................................................................. 30
Cleaning the vacuum chamber and sealing bar.................................................... 30
Cleaning the vacuum adapter ............................................................................... 30
Carrying out a drying cycle ................................................................................... 31
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 32
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 37
Safety instructions for installation..................................................................... 38
Installation notes ................................................................................................. 39
Installation dimensions....................................................................................... 40
Installation in a tall or base unit............................................................................. 40
Combination appliance with a height of 45cm..................................................... 41
Combination appliance with a height of 60cm..................................................... 42
Side view ............................................................................................................... 43
Connections and ventilation.................................................................................. 44
Installation............................................................................................................ 45

Contents
3
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 50
After sales service............................................................................................... 52
Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 52
Data plate .............................................................................................................. 52
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 52

Warning and Safety instructions
4
Please note that the vacuum sealing drawer is referred to in these operating in-
structions as the drawer.
This drawer complies with all relevant safety requirements. Inap-
propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully before installation and before us-
ing it for the first time. They contain important notes on installa-
tion, safety, use and maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Warning and Safety instructions
5
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).
 People with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge who are not able to use the
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
6
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.
 The sealing bar becomes hot during operation. The weld seam of
the vacuum bag is also heated to a very high temperature during the
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.
 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may become en-
tangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head with the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material
away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions
7
Technical safety
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re-
pairs 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. Never operate
the drawer if the glass lid and/or the chamber seal is damaged.
 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.
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
correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement
is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by
a qualified electrician.
 The connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate of
the drawer must match the mains electricity supply in order to avoid
the risk of damage to the drawer. Compare this data before connect-
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
8
 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 un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
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 connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable (see “Electrical connection”).
 If power is interrupted during vacuum sealing the vacuum in the
chamber is retained and the glass lid cannot be opened. Do not un-
der any circumstances try to force the glass lid open or use tools to
open it. You will be able to open the lid when power has been re-
stored.
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the drawer must
be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.

Warning and Safety instructions
9
 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
10
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.
Overloading or leaning or sitting on the drawer will damage the tele-
scopic runners.
 Damage to the glass lid can cause implosion. Do not place any
objects on the glass lid. Ensure that the glass lid cannot sustain
damage from falling objects.
 Do not use the drawer or the glass lid as a working surface, a
chopping surface or as a shelf.
 The drawer must be built in so that it can be pulled out completely
and there is sufficient room to open the glass lid. This ensures that
you can see into the vacuum chamber and avoid touching the seal-
ing bar and weld seam and burning yourself.
 When vacuuming liquids, bubbles can form at lower temperatures
which will cause a boiling impression. Steam can escape which can
cause the drawer to malfunction.
For this reason only vacuum seal food (liquid or solid) when it has
cooled. Follow the vacuuming process carefully and if necessary seal
the bag early.
 Liquid getting inside the drawer and into the vacuum pump air in-
take valve can result in damage to the vacuum pump.
 Moisture in food or drinks can cause corrosion damage in the
drawer. Do not use the drawer to store food or drinks.

Warning and Safety instructions
11
 Never insert the tubes attached to the drawer into any body ori-
fices.
Vacuum sealing preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids in the closed va-
cuum 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 de-
form slightly. Do not let preserving jars or jars with twist-off lids
touch the drawer's glass lid during the vacuuming process as this
can cause damage to the protective coating on the glass lid and
cause it to implode.
Only vacuum seal preserving jars and jars with twist-off lids 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
12
Cleaning and care
 Danger of electric shock. The steam from a steam cleaning appli-
ance could reach live electrical components and cause a short cir-
cuit. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the warming drawer.

Caring for the environment
13
Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
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.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances of-
ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials, com-
pounds and components, which were
essential for their correct function and
safety. These could be hazardous to hu-
man health and to the environment if
disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com-
munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap-
pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons-
ible (by law, depending on country) for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance being disposed
of. Please ensure that your old appli-
ance poses no risk to children while be-
ing stored prior to disposal.

Guide to the appliance
14
Overview of the drawer
aAir filter cover (see “Installation”)
bGlass lid with chamber seal
Push down on the little black triangle to close the glass lid.
cSealing bar in the vacuum chamber and counterpressure bar on the underside
of the glass lid
dDrawer front with Push2open mechanism
The drawer can be opened and closed by lightly pressing the drawer front
eControls and indicators
fVacuum pump air intake valve/Vacuum adapter connection
gVacuum chamber

Guide to the appliance
15
Controls and display
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Sensors
aSwitching the drawer on/off
bSetting the vacuum level
cSetting the sealing level/sealing the bag early
dSetting the vacuum level for external containers
eStarting the vacuum-sealing process for external containers
fCancelling the vacuum/sealing process and/or cancelling the drying cycle
gCarrying out a drying cycle
Note: This sensor only lights up if a drying cycle needs to be carried out (see
“Cleaning and care – Carrying out a drying cycle”).
Displays/indicator lights
hWarning
(See “Problem solving guide”)
iVacuum/sealing level indicators

Guide to the appliance
16
Accessories supplied
The accessories supplied with your ap-
pliance as well as a range of optional
ones are available to order from Miele
(see “Optional accessories”).
Vacuum adapter
1adapter for vacuum sealing external
containers
Vacuum sealing bag support
1 support for small bags
The vacuum sealing bags supplied
are not suitable for use in steam
ovens with pressure.
VB1828 vacuum sealing bags
50 bags for storage and sous vide
cooking of liquid and solid food
180x280mm (WxH), D = 90µm
VB2435 vacuum sealing bags
50 bags for storage and sous vide
cooking of liquid and solid food
240x350mm (WxH), D = 90µm

Cleaning for the first time
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Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers.
Do not remove stickers carrying
safety or installation information or
the data plate.
This makes it easier to perform servi-
cing and repair work.
Cleaning the drawer for the
first time
Take all accessories out of the
drawer.
Damage due to unsuitable clean-
ing agents.
The glass lid and the chamber seal
become damaged or scratched.
Do not clean with any abrasive or
acidic cleaning agents or sharp poin-
ted objects.
Clean the drawer inside and out 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.

Operation
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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 refriger-
ator too long, e.g. during transporta-
tion.
– Only vacuum seal food in suitable va-
cuum sealing bags, preserving jars
and jars with twist-off lids (screw-top
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
cooled.
– Allow pre-cooked and grilled food to
cool down at least to room temperat-
ure (approx. 20°C) before vacuum
sealing it.
Food that is not normally stored in
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
(tubular bags).
– Use boil-proof bags if you want to
cook food sous vide after vacuum
sealing it.
– Select a suitable bag size for the size
of the food. If the vacuum sealing
bag is too big, too much air can re-
main inside. The bag can be cut to fit
the size of the food.
– If you want to vacuum seal several
types of food in one bag, place the
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
by approx. 2cm.
– Take care not to cover the vacuum
pump air intake valve with the bag.
– Vacuum sealing bags are for single
use only.
– Place food that is suitable for cooling
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
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Danger of injury caused by im-
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.
– 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.
Tips
– 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.
– If you are unsure whether food such
as berries or crisps will lose its shape
during vacuum sealing, start with the
lowest vacuum setting.

Operation
20
Using the vacuum settings
There are 3 vacuum sealing settings.
The higher the vacuum settings 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. stock or pickled vegetables
   Marinating, tenderising, sous vide cooking and freezing
Suitable for
– 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
with a herb oil