Pictograms used The following symbols are used throughout the manual, and they have the following meanings: INFORMATION! Information, advice, tip, or recommendation WARNING! Warning general danger ELECTRIC SHOCK! Warning danger of electric shock HOT SURFACE! Warning danger of hot surface DANGER OF FIRE! Warning danger of fire...
Safety regulations WARNING! READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! What you should pay attention to WARNING! This appliance and the accessible parts will become hot during use. Do not touch hot parts. Keep children younger than 8 away from the appliance unless they are under continuous supervision.
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Safety regulations A defective appliance may cause electric shock. Never switch on a defective appliance. Disconnect it and contact customer service. Improper installation and maintenance work or repairs are dangerous. Do not touch any conducting connections and do not change the electrical and mechanical design of the appliance. These may only be performed by authorized and trained technicians.
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Safety regulations WARNING! Danger - risk of injury! Check the appliance before each use for damage. Do not use in case of damage. Contact customer service. In particular, check the glass lid of the appliance for even the smallest cracks and fissures. It could implode when the vacuum is connected.
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Safety regulations Watch the vacuuming process carefully and seal the bag early if bubbles start to form. To stay on the safe side, we recommend to vacuum-pack fluids in sturdy customary vacuuming containers. Make sure that during the vacuuming process and during cleaning, no water gets into the interior of the appliance and the suction point of the vacuum pump.
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Safety regulations Do not damage the glass chamber’s rubber gasket, especially not with pointy or sharp objects. Clean the glass lid’s rubber gasket with a damp cloth and a little dish detergent. Do not use any sharp or aggressive detergents. Never vacuum-pack living goods.
Operation Before first use WARNING! Make sure that during installation, the transport cover was removed, the oil filter was installed and that the appliance was mounted according to the installation instructions. Operation Operate the vacuum drawer with the control panel on the top of the drawer. 1.
Operation NOTE! Vacuuming only works if the lid on the front is quickly pushed into the rubber gasket! Vacuuming stops automatically if the vacuum sealer bag has been vacuumed and sealed. Orange indicator lights and orange lighted keys mean that a function is active. White indicator lights display the chosen setting and white lighted keys may be operated.
Operation ▷ Thin vacuum sealer bags ▷ Medium vacuum sealer bags ▷ Thick vacuum sealer bags External vacuuming 1. Press the On/Off touch key until the device is switched on. 2. Use the included hose to connect the external vacuuming accessory with the connection point in the vacuum chamber.
Operation WARNING! If the Vacuum Failure indicator and Dry Run Function indicator are ignored, the drawer can no longer be operated after a certain number of warnings (except the Dry Run Function). It is then necessary to start the Dry Run Function to be able to use the drawer again. Starting Dry Run Function After using the vacuum drawer for a period of time, there will be moisture in the oil of the vacuum pump.
Installation Safety General This appliance should only be connected by a registered installer! The electrical connection must comply with national and local regulations. The wall plug socket and plug should always be accessible. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Installation Only use original replacement parts. These meet the required safety specifications. Please note that the appliance must not be mounted tilted or upended. The design of the appliance includes an oil-containing pump. Please refer to the installation instructions. If the safety instructions and warnings are not followed, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any resulting damage.
Installation Install the oil filter 1. Remove the transport cover. 2. Install the oil filter. Built-in 1. Put the plug of the device in a grounded wall socket. 2. Slide the appliance in the kitchen cupboard aperture. Check whether the casing fits correctly. 3.
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Installation 4. Slide the decorative strips over the draw profiles on the left and right, starting from the top (VD1674M only). WARNING! When sliding out the drawer, it can tip forward if it is not securely screwed to the kitchen cupboard.
Environmental aspects Disposal of the appliance and packaging Sustainable materials have been used during the manufacture of this appliance. This appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. Ask your local authorities for more information about how to do this.