Fhiaba VD45I Built-in Vacuum Drawer 60 x 45 cm - Stainless Steel
| Fridge type | Vacuum drawer |
| Features | Type: Built-in vacuum drawer 45 cm Finish: stainless steel with a stainless steel handle Net chamber capacity: 17.1 litres Sealing bar: 306 mm Max. bag size: 300 × 400 mm Cycle time: from 3 minutes Noise level: 56 dB Niche height: 450 mm Max. extension in use: 510 mm Net weight: 42 kg Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz |
The Fhiaba VD45I is a built-in vacuum drawer with a true vacuum chamber, derived from professional kitchen equipment. It creates an almost complete vacuum, keeping solid and liquid food fresh up to five times longer, and it is the starting point for sous vide cooking. The drawer is 60 cm wide, fits a 45 cm high niche and opens with a 30 mm stainless steel handle. Finish: stainless steel with a stainless steel handle.
The benefits at a glance
- 17.1-litre vacuum chamber, also for liquids and marinades
- Almost complete vacuum, ideal for sous vide
- Keeps food fresh up to five times longer
- Cycle from 3 minutes, 56 dB
- 45 cm niche height, opens with a stainless steel handle
- Made in Italy, 2-year warranty
Vacuum sealing with a true chamber
A countertop vacuum sealer only sucks the air out of the bag and struggles with liquids. In a vacuum drawer the whole bag goes into the chamber: the pump evacuates chamber and bag at the same time, then seals the bag airtight. That means you can also vacuum seal soups, sauces, stock and marinades without moisture reaching the pump. The powerful pump and very robust chamber come straight from the professional kitchen.
Fresh for longer, less waste
Without oxygen, food spoils far more slowly. Meat, fish, cheese and vegetables stay fresh up to five times longer in the fridge, and frozen food is protected from freezer burn. Buy in larger quantities, portion and store neatly. Glass jars and suitable containers can be vacuum sealed too, handy for sauces and leftovers.
Sous vide and marinating
Sous vide cooking starts with a well-sealed bag. Meat, fish or vegetables cook at a low, steady temperature and stay juicy and full of flavour. Under vacuum, a marinade also penetrates the food in a short time, so there is less waiting.
Controls and vacuum chamber
The VD45I is operated with 4 capacitive touch keys. The tempered glass lid lets you see what happens inside the chamber. The 17.1-litre chamber takes bags up to 300 × 400 mm, with a sealing bar of 306 mm. A cycle takes from 3 minutes at 56 dB, and in use the drawer extends up to 510 mm.
Pair it with the blast chiller
The VD45I shares the 60 × 45 cm niche of the Fhiaba BF45 blast chiller. Installed above or next to each other, they form a complete sous vide station: vacuum seal, cook, chill quickly in the blast chiller and store. The matching stainless steel handle and clean lines give one calm look.
Made in Italy
Fhiaba designs and builds its appliances in Italy, using technology from the professional kitchen. It brings restaurant vacuum technology into your home.
Which version do you choose?
- VD45I Built-in Vacuum Drawer 60 x 45 cm - Stainless Steel (this page)
- VD15I Built-in Vacuum Drawer 60 x 15 cm - Stainless Steel
- VD15B Built-in Vacuum Drawer 60 x 15 cm - Black
All models are in our vacuum drawers.
Dimensions and installation
- Width: 60 cm
- Niche height: 450 mm
- Vacuum chamber: 17.1 litres
- Sealing bar: 306 mm, bags up to 300 × 400 mm
- Max. extension in use: 510 mm
- Net weight: 42 kg
- Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz
Check the installation dimensions of your niche first, so the drawer can extend freely.
Warranty, delivery and advice
The Fhiaba VD45I comes with a 2-year warranty. It is built to order and delivery takes 6 to 7 weeks.
Unsure about the dimensions or combining it with other appliances? Contact us, see all Fhiaba appliances or visit all vacuum drawers.