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Operating and installation instructions Built-in vacuum sealing drawer To prevent 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-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 250 230...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................13 Overview......................14 Overview of the drawer ..................14 Controls and display ................... 15 Accessories supplied ..................16 Cleaning for the first time ................. 17 Operation......................18 Important information on use ................18 Useful tips ......................
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Contents Building-in dimensions..................42 Installation in a tall or base unit..............42 Combination appliance for niches with a height of 450 mm......43 Combination appliance for niches with a height of 590 mm......44 Side view ......................45 Connections and ventilation................46 Installation ......................
“Installation”, as well as in the “Warning and Safety instructions”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any...
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This drawer is designed for domestic use and for use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/ shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed &...
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance. Older children may use the appliance without supervision if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely.
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Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs (including removal of any cover) 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.
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The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
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Warning and Safety instructions During installation, maintenance and repair work, the drawer must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: – the mains circuit breaker is switched off, or –...
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Danger of burning! The sealing bar becomes 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions Never insert the tubes attached to the drawer into any body orifices. Vacuum sealing single use jars and jars with twist-off lids in the closed vacuum sealing chamber: Danger of injury! Damage and cracks in jars/twist-off lids can cause implosion.
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Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Danger of electric shock! The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Never use a steam cleaner for cleaning.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packaging Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain valuable materials. They are environmentally friendly for also contain specific materials, disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Overview 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 inside of the glass lid d Drawer front with Push2open mechanism The drawer can be opened and closed by pressing lightly on the drawer front.
Overview Controls and display Sensor controls a For switching the drawer on and off b For setting the vacuum level c For setting the sealing level / sealing the bag early d For setting the vacuum level for external containers e For starting the vacuuming process for external containers f For cancelling the vacuum/sealing process / cancelling the drying cycle g For carrying out a drying cycle...
The accessories supplied with your steam ovens. appliance, as well as a range of optional ones, are available to order from Miele VB 1828 Vacuum sealing bags (see “Optional accessories”). 50 bags for storage and sous vide...
Cleaning for the first time Remove any protective wrapping and Cleaning the drawer for the stickers. first time Do not remove stickers carrying Take all accessories out of the safety or installation information or drawer. the data plate. ...
Operation – Use boil-proof bags if you want to Important information on use cook food sous vide after vacuum – Only vacuum seal food. sealing it. – Only use food that is fresh and in – Select a suitable bag size for the size good condition.
Operation Useful tips Danger of injury caused by implosion. – Freeze liquids before vacuum sealing Damage to the glass lid can cause them. You can then fill the bags ²/₃ implosion. full. Single use jars and jars with twist-off –...
Operation Using the vacuum levels There are 3 levels for vacuum sealing. The higher the vacuum level selected, the greater the vacuum. Vacuum Use for level Packaging, portioning and storing Suitable for: – food that is prone to squashing, e.g. lettuce, berries or chips; –...
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.
Operation Vacuuming and sealing bags Danger of injury caused by implosion. Fill the vacuum bag. Damage to the glass lid can cause Open the drawer and the glass lid. implosion. Place the vacuum sealing bag in the Do not under any circumstances use vacuum chamber so that the open the drawer if the glass lid is...
Operation Sealing the bag early If you notice during the vacuuming process that liquids are threatening You can end the vacuuming process to spill out, you can end the process before reaching the selected vacuuming and seal the bag early (see level and seal the bag early.
Operation Vacuuming single use jars and Danger of injury caused by jars with twist-off lids implosion. Damage and cracks in jars/twist-off Close the jar with its appropriate lid lids can cause implosion. and rubber seal or with the twist-off Only vacuum jars and lids which are lid.
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Operation After the vacuuming process A signal sounds. Open the glass lid. Risk 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.
Operation Using external vacuuming Danger of injury caused by containers implosion. External glass containers can The process for vacuuming a special implode during vacuuming. vacuuming container is described Only use vacuum-proof containers below. made of plastic or stainless steel. ...
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Operation Open the drawer and the glass lid. If an excessive number of bubbles forms, you can cancel the vacuuming process by pressing the sensor (see "Operation - Cancelling the vacuuming process"). After the vacuuming process A signal sounds. ...
Operation After use Cancelling a vacuuming process Touch the sensor to switch the drawer off. You can cancel a vacuuming process at any time, e.g. if you notice during the Clean and dry the drawer and any process that the edge of the bag is not accessories as described in positioned correctly or that the closure “Cleaning and care”.
Cleaning and care Switch the drawer off to clean it. Risk of injury due to electric shock. The drawer and accessories should be cleaned and dried thoroughly after The steam from a steam cleaning each use. appliance could reach electrical components and cause a short ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drawer front and Cleaning the vacuum adapter glass lid Clean the vacuum adapter with a clean sponge and a solution of hot Remove soiling and fingerprints with water and washing-up liquid or a a standard domestic glass cleaner or clean, damp microfibre cloth.
Cleaning and care Carrying out a drying cycle The vacuum chamber must be free from objects and liquid residues for When food is vacuumed, moisture gets the drying cycle. into the oil circulation system in the Clean and dry the vacuum chamber vacuum pump.
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The vacuuming process The oil in the vacuum pump has become extremely takes longer than hot. expected. 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.
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Flatten the rubber. The sealing bar and/or the counterpressure bar is damaged. Call Miele to have it replaced. The bag is not The vacuum sealing bag has been damaged by maintaining the vacuum sharp pointed objects, e.g. pointed pasta shapes or a although the weld seam bone.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The weld seam is The sealing bar and/or counterpressure bar are dirty defective or not or there are liquid residues on the sealing bar. properly sealed in one Clean and dry the sealing bar and/or or more places.
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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 Miele. The vacuuming process The required final vacuum could not be achieved. is cancelled after ...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy Abrasion marks on the Installing or removing an appliance above the drawer top edge of the front has caused abrasion marks. panel. Carefully remove the abrasion marks by rubbing the top edge with the abrasive side of a standard scouring pad.
180 x 280 mm (W x H), D = 90 µm the Miele online shop. They can also be ordered directly from VB 2435 (pack of 50) Miele (see end of this booklet for For storing and sous vide cooking of contact details). liquid and solid food 240 x 350 mm (W x H), D = 90 µm...
Service Contact in case of fault In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact Miele. You can book a Miele customer service call-out online at www.miele.com/ service. Contact information for Miele can be found at the end of this booklet.
The drawer may only be installed in combination with those appliances quoted by Miele as being suitable. If the drawer is used in combination with other appliances, the warranty will be invalidated, as trouble-free operation cannot be guaranteed.
*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 –...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Building-in dimensions All dimensions in this instruction booklet 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 cooktop, please also observe the installation instructions for the cooktop as well as the installation height required for the cooktop.
*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 Connections and ventilation a Front view b Mains connection cable, L = 2,200 mm c No connections permitted in this area d Ventilation cut-out, min. 1800 mm...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Fitting the air filter and removing the Installation safety screws 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 edge.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Remove the safety screws from Screw the air filter onto the the back of the drawer. vacuum pump using a screwdriver. Oil may leak while transporting the drawer. Remove the air filter before transporting the drawer and plug the vacuum pump with the transit device .
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*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 the anti-tipping mechanism supplied has been fitted to the side walls of the housing unit.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Building in and connecting the When the drawer is first connected, or drawer after an interruption to the power supply, all of the sensors and Check that the air filter is fitted and indicators in the display will light up the safety screws have been removed for approx.
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*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.
For extra safety, it is advisable to protect the drawer with a suitable Danger of injury! Miele cannot be residual current device (RCD) with a trip held liable for unauthorised range of 30 mA. installation, maintenance and repair work as this can be dangerous to users.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Replacing the mains connection cable If replacing the mains connection cable, it must be replaced with a cable type H 05 RR F, available from Miele.
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