PHILIPS SCF358 Bottle Warmer User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Philips
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PHILIPS SCF358 Bottle Warmer
Product Information: SCF358 Bottle Warmer
The SCF358 bottle warmer is an electrical appliance designed to warm baby bottles and jars of baby food. It is intended for indoor use only and comes with a short power cord to reduce the risk of entanglement. The appliance is suitable for use by individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities who have received proper supervision or instruction on how to use it safely. The appliance should not be used if the plug, power cord, or appliance itself is damaged.
Important Safety Instructions
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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Do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in water or any other liquid to prevent electrical shock.
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Store excess cord in the base of the bottle warmer and do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop.
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The appliance should not be placed near hot gas or electric cookers or in a heated oven.
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Children should not play with the appliance, and close supervision is required when using it near children.
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Use the appliance only as described in the user manual to avoid injury due to misuse.
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Always place a fully assembled bottle with cap in the bottle warmer before adding water.
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Add water before switching on the bottle warmer to avoid injury.
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Hot water can cause serious burns, so be careful when handling the bottle warmer.
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The accessible surfaces of the appliance may become hot during use and are subject to residual heat after use.
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Do not move the appliance when it contains hot water.
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If the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
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Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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Before serving, ensure that the food is at a safe temperature.
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Before serving, unplug the cord from the wall outlet and dish.
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The appliance is intended for household use only.
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The food should not be heated for too long, and always check the food temperature before feeding your baby.
Instructions for Use
- Check that the appliance is clean and in good working condition before use.
- Place the bottle warmer on a flat surface away from any heat sources.
- Fill the base of the bottle warmer with water up to the level indicated in the user manual.
- Place a fully assembled bottle or jar of baby food with the cap on in the bottle warmer.
- Switch on the bottle warmer and wait for it to warm up. The warming time will depend on the size and temperature of the bottle or jar.
- When the food or milk has reached the required temperature, remove the bottle or container from the bottle warmer.
- Unplug the appliance from the outlet and allow it to cool before cleaning or storing it.
Note: The production date code YYWW is located in the cord storage compartment in the base of the bottle warmer.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
Read all instructions.
Danger
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To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid. Warning
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Only use the appliance indoors.
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Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop. Store excess cord in the base of the bottle warmer.
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A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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If extension cord is used: The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
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The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
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Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
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Only connect the appliance to a grounded wall socket. Always make sure that the plug is inserted into the wall socket properly.
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Before you connect the appliance, check that the voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance corresponds to the local voltage.
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If you need to use an extension cord, make sure it is a grounded extension cord with a rating of at least 13 amperes.
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Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged. If the power cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a Philips authorized service center or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. -
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric cooker, or in a heated oven.
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This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Children must not play with the appliance.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
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Do not spill water on the power plug.
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Only use the appliance as described in the user manual to avoid injury due to misuse.
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Do not preheat the appliance.
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Always place a fully assembled bottle with cap in the bottle warmer before you add water.
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Make sure you add water before you switch on the bottle warmer.
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Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the bottle warmer contains hot water.
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The accessible surfaces of the appliance may become hot during use and are subject to residual heat after use.
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Do not move the appliance when it contains hot water.
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When the food or milk has reached the required temperature, remove the bottle or container from the bottle warmer.
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If the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. -
To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
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Before serving be sure food is at safe temperature.
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Before serving, unplug cord form wall outlet and dish. Do not leave cord within child’s reach.
Caution
- This appliance is intended for use in household.
- The food should not be heated for too long.
- Always check the food temperature before you feed your child. Gently swirl the bottle and check by sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist. (Follow the instructions in section ‘‘Feed your baby the milk’’.)
- Unplug the appliance when it is not in use.
- The surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use.
- Let the appliance cool down before you clean it.
- Follow the descaling instructions to avoid irreparable damage.
- Do not try to open or repair the appliance yourself.
Contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country
(see www.philips.com/support).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The production date code YYWW is located in the cord storage compartment in
the base of the bottle warmer.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully
benefit from the support that Philips Avent offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
With this bottle warmer, you can warm and defrost milk in Philips Avent and
other most common branded feeding bottles and baby food in containers.
With this bottle warmer, you can safely warm and defrost milk in Philips Avent
and other most common branded feeding bottles and baby food in containers.
This bottle warmer is designed to warm milk in a gentle way. Therefore, the
water in the bottle warmer will never reach boiling temperatures. Each of the
heating settings is programmed to warm different milk volumes.
For better performance, make sure:
- Place bottle in the bottle warmer.
- Fill with fresh room temperature water to the level of the milk
- Select the milk volume and press the on/off button.
Instructions for use
Product overview
- A. Bottle warmer
- B. Progress indicator
- C. Baby food warming setting
- D. Keep warm / defrost setting
- E. Milk volume setting
- F. On / off button
Explanation of settings
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Select this setting to warm milk of room temperature or fridge temperature.
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Select the milk volume you warm. You can set from 30 ml / 1 oz up to 330 ml / 11 oz.
The bottle warmer warms the milk to the desired temperature. Milk is ready for feeding when the entire progress indicator lights up. If you want the milk warmer, keep the bottle in the appliance until it reaches the desired temperature. Take out the bottle and check the temperature of the milk before you feed your baby. You can also keep the bottle warm in the appliance and it will switch off automatically after about 60 minutes. -
Check the milk temperature by sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist. The milk may feel cool to you, but it will be very pleasant for
a newborn baby. Research suggests that most babies will accept milk that is cooler than body temperature. -
Select this setting to warm baby food.
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For optimal result, stir baby food during warming.
- The built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern for keep warm or defrost.
- If the milk/ baby food is warm, it will be warmed gradually and kept at the right temperature.
- If the milk is frozen, it will be defrosted to liquid state and then warmed to the right temperature. You can defrost the milk from 30 ml/ 1 oz up to 180 ml/ 6 oz.
- If the baby food is frozen, it will be defrosted. After that, switch off the bottle warmer and turn to baby food setting to warm up the baby food.
- Select this setting to warm milk bag. The material of the milk bag transfers heat very fast
When the entire progress indicator is on but not flashing, the milk is ready
for feeding. Feed your baby when the milk is warmed. Do not rewarm the milk
after it has cooled down, as bacteria may start to develop in it.
For baby food, due to variations in baby food consistency, it is not possible
for the appliance to detect precisely how long the baby food should be warmed.
When the entire progress indicator is on but not flashing, keep the baby food
in the appliance for further warming. Stir the baby food while the jar or
container is in the bottle warmer. For optimal result, check its temperature
while it is warming.
Warm milk
- Place the bottle in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, e.g. 210 ml/ 7 oz, fill with water to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer.
- Select the desired setting based on the milk volume and press the on / off button to switch on.
- The progress indicator flashes gradually to show the progress of milk warming.
- When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, the milk is ready for feeding and the bottle warmer automatically switches to keep warm mode.
- The bottle warmer switches off automatically after about 60 minutes, including warming time. The progress indicator turns off.
Tip
- If you want the milk warmer, keep the bottle in the appliance until it reaches the desired temperature after the entire progress indicator lights up.
- If you are using a silicone bottle, it takes longer to warm milk. Keep it in the bottle warmer for 3- 4 minutes after the entire progress indicator lights up.
Recommended setting for different containers
| Container | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Plastic | Milk volume setting |
| Glass | Milk volume setting |
| Silicone | Milk volume setting + 3-4 minutes |
| Milk bag | Keep warm/ Defrost setting |
Note
- The time to warm milk depends on the volume, initial temperature of milk and water and milk bottle type.
- If you want to change the setting, after turning on the bottle warmer, you should switch off the bottle warmer first. Change the setting and switch it back on. Changing the setting while the bottle warmer is already turned on for 20 seconds or more, it will switch to keep warm mode automatically.
Feed your baby the milk
Press the on / off button to switch off the appliance and take out the milk
bottle.
Note
- If you are using a small bottle, such as a 2 oz bottle, be careful to avoid touching the hot water when you remove the bottle.
Always check the temperature of the milk before you feed your baby. Gently swirl the bottle and check by sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist.
After each use, unplug the bottle warmer and let it cool down. Remove the water from the bottle warmer for hygienic reasons.
Reuse the bottle warmer right away for another bottle
If you want to warm another bottle, let the bottle warmer cool down. To speed
up, refill the bottle warmer with fresh cold water.
When you switch on the bottle warmer, the progress indicator flashes gradually
to indicate that the appliance is warming again.
Note
- If the progress indicator is on but not flashing, the bottle warmer is still too hot to warm another bottle. Switch off the bottle warmer and let it cool down.
Warm milk bag
Check the instructions of your milk bag and make sure it can be warmed in a
bottle warmer.
- Place the milk bag in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, fill with water to approximately 1cm below the top of the bottle warmer.
- Select the keep warm/ defrost setting and press the on/ off button to switch on. The material of the milk bag transfers heat very fast so it is best to use this setting.
- The progress indicator flashes to show it is in the warming process.
- When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, the milk is ready for feeding and the bottle warmer automatically switches to keep warm mode.
- The bottle warmer switches off automatically after about 60 minutes, including warming time. The progress indicator turns off.
Warm baby food
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Place the baby food container in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the baby food. If you have a large volume of baby food, e.g. 210 ml/ 7 oz, fill with water to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer.
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Select the baby food warming setting and press the on / off button to switch on.
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The progress indicator flashes to show it is in the warming process.
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Due to variations in baby food consistency, it is not possible for the appliance to detect precisely how long the baby food should be warmed. Stir the baby food while the jar or container is in the bottle warmer. For optimal result, check its temperature while it is warming up.
Be careful not to burn your fingers when holding the container or jar while stirring.
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When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, keep the baby food in the appliance for further warming. Stir the baby food and check its temperature.
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The bottle warmer switches off automatically after about 60 minutes, including warming time. The progress indicator turns off.
Feed your baby the baby food
Press the on / off button to switch off the appliance and take out the food
container or jar.
Always check the temperature of the baby food before you feed your baby. Gently stir the baby food in the food container or jar and taste it to make sure it is not too hot.
Reuse the bottle
warmer right away for another container of baby food
Follow the same steps as indicated in the section “Warm milk”
Keep warm milk
With this setting, the built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern for keep
warm or defrost. If you put warm milk into the appliance, it is warmed
gradually and kept at the right temperature.
- Place the bottle in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, fill with water to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer.
- Select the keep warm / defrost setting and press the on / off button to switch on.
- The progress indicator flashes to show that milk is warming.
- When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, the milk is ready for feeding and the bottle warmer keeps the milk at this temperature.
- The bottle warmer switches off automatically after about 60 minutes, including warming time. The progress indicator turns off.
Note - The time may vary depending on the milk volume and starting temperature.
Defrost milk
With this setting, the built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern for keep
warm or defrost. If you put frozen milk, the bottle warmer defrosts the milk
to liquid state and then warms it to the right temperature. You can defrost
the milk from 30 ml/ 1 oz up to 180 ml/ 6 oz.
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Place the bottle in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, fill with water to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer.
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Select the keep warm / defrost setting and press the on / off button to switch on.
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The progress indicator flashes to show that milk is defrosting and warming.
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Due to variations in frozen milk consistency, it is not possible for the appliance to detect precisely how long it should be warmed. When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, keep the milk in the appliance for further warming.
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E.g. to defrost and warm a bottle of 60 ml/ 2 oz frozen milk, it will take 45 minutes. The defrosting and warming time may be longer or shorter depends on the milk volumes and container material.
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The bottle warmer switches off automatically after about 60 minutes, including defrosting and warming time. The progress indicator turns off.
Defrost baby food
With this setting, the built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern for keep
warm or defrost. If you put frozen baby food, the bottle warmer defrosts the
baby food. After that, switch off the bottle warmer and turn to baby food
setting to warm it to the right temperature.
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Place the baby food container in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the baby food. If you have a large volume of baby food, fill with water to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer.
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Select the keep warm / defrost setting and press the on / off button to switch on.
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The progress indicator flashes to show that baby food is defrosting.
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Due to variations in frozen baby food consistency, it is not possible for the appliance to detect precisely how long it should be defrosted. Stir the baby food when the baby food is started to defrost.
Be careful not to burn your fingers when holding the container or jar while stirring.
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E.g. to defrost a jar of 180 ml/ 6 oz frozen baby food, it will take 60 minutes. The defrosting time may be longer or shorter depends on the baby food volumes and container material.
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The bottle warmer switches off automatically after about 60 minutes. The progress indicator turns off.
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After that, select baby food setting and press the on / off button to switch on to warm up baby food.
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Make sure the bottle warmer is switched off before turning the knob to baby food setting. Otherwise the baby food setting cannot be on.
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The progress indicator flashes to show that baby food is warming.
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Due to variations in baby food consistency, it is not possible for the appliance to detect precisely how long it should be warmed. Stir the baby food while warming. For optimal result, check its temperature while it is warming up.
Be careful not to burn your fingers when holding the container or jar while stirring.
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The bottle warmer switches off automatically after about 60 minutes, including warming time. The progress indicator turns off.
Cleaning and descaling
Cleaning
- Unplug the bottle warmer and let it cool down.
- Pour out water sideways rather than forwards or backwards to keep water from spilling onto the knob or main plug.
- Wipe with a moist cloth.
Do not use abrasive, antibacterial cleaning agents, chemical solvents or sharp tools to clean the bottle warmer.
Note: If you used the bottle warmer to warm baby food,
make sure that no spilled baby food remains at the bottom of the bottle
warmer.
Descaling
It is recommended to descale the bottle warmer every four weeks to ensure it
works efficiently.
To descale, mix 60 ml / 2 oz of white vinegar with 120 ml / 4oz of cold water.
Switch on and select the milk warming setting for contents under 180 ml / 6 oz
and let the appliance operate for 10 minutes. Leave the solution in the bottle
warmer until all scale has dissolved.
Note
- You can also use citric acid based descales.
- Do not use other types of descales.
Empty the bottle warmer and rinse the inside thoroughly with a moist cloth. If you still see traces of scale, repeat the descaling procedure.
Disposal
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused. For recycling information,
please contact your local waste management facilities or visit
www.recycle.philips.com.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to resolve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem: After switching on the bottle warmer, the entire progress indicator blinks fast and switches off.
Cause
- The temperature of water in the bottle warmer is too hot or too cold.
- The boil-dry protection is activated.
Solution
- Switch off and and unplug. Let it cool down for a few minutes. Make sure you fill it with fresh room temperature water.
- The bottle warmer automatically switches off if it is on and there is no water or not enough water in it. Switch off and unplug. Let it cool down first. Make sure you fill it with enough fresh room temperature water.
- Fill the bottle warmer with water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk to warm, fill to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer. The bottle warmer is ready to use again.
Problem The milk is too hot.
Cause
- You may have selected an incorrect setting or are using a milk bag.
- You may have filled too much water in the bottle warmer.
Solution
- Select the milk volume setting based on the milk volume, not the bottle size.
- If you are using a milk bag, select the keep warm / defrost setting.
- Fill the bottle warmer with water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk to warm, fill to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer. The bottle warmer is ready to use again.
Problem
The milk is still cold.
Cause
- You may have selected an incorrect setting, are using a silicone bottle, or have filled the bottle warmer with warm water.
- You may have not filled enough water in the bottle warmer.
- You may have placed bottle in bottle warmer after switching on the bottle warmer.
Solution
- Place bottle in the bottle warmer. Fill the bottle warmer with fresh room temperature water. Fill the bottle warmer with water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk to warm, fill to approximately 1cm below the top of the bottle warmer. Select the milk volume setting based on the milk volume, not the bottle size. Press the button to start warming.
- If you are using a silicone bottle, select the milk volume setting based on the milk volume. When the entire progress indicator is on, wait for 3-4 minutes for the milk to warm.
- Do not use warm water.
Problem
After switching on the bottle warmer, the entire progress indicator is on but
not flashing.
Cause
- The bottle warmer is still too hot to warm another bottle. You may have just finished warming a bottle. Switch off and let it cool down.
Solution
- To speed up, refill the bottle warmer with fresh cold water. When you switch on the bottle warmer, the progress indicator fills up gradually to indicate that the appliance is warming again.
Problem: The entire progress indicator flashes when warming baby food.
Cause
- Due to variations in baby food consistency, it is not possible for the appliance to detect precisely how long the baby food should be warmed.
Solution
- Stir the baby food while the jar or container is in the bottle warmer. For optimal result, check its temperature while it is warming .
Problem
I warm the same amount of milk every time, but the time to warm milk is
different.
Cause
- The time to warm the milk depends on the initial temperature of milk and water.
- If milk has been refrigerated and is initially cold, it will take longer to warm the milk.
- If water inside the bottle warmer is warm or hot, it takes longer to warm the milk. The sensor adjusts the heating pattern to avoid milk overheating.
Solution
- To ensure a consistent warming time, make sure the bottle warmer is filled with enough fresh room temperature water.
Warranty and support
For assistance, visit our website: www.philips.com/support or call toll free 1-800-54-Avent
Full Two-Year Warranty
Philips North America LLC warrants each new Philips product, Model SCF358
against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace any defective product without
charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specified battery.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com/support or
call toll free 1-800-54-Avent. It is suggested that for your protection you
return shipments of product by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage
occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips North America LLC. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
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