DrBrown s AC Series Deluxe Bottle Warmer and Sterilizer Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- DrBrown s
Table of Contents
DrBrown s AC Series Deluxe Bottle Warmer and Sterilizer
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
- Package Contents:
- Deluxe Bottle Warmer and Sterilizer 2x Storage Caps
- Instruction Manual
- Specifications:
- Nominal voltage: 220-240VAC/50Hz 500W
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual before use to ensure proper safety precautions, operation and maintenance of this product. Failure to operate in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the product or personal prop-erty and cause serious injury. This appliance shall not be used by children. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do not attempt disassembly. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by Handi-Craft Company and may cause injuries. A copy of these instructions is also available online at drbrowns.co/intl
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
- Ensure that the wall outlet voltage matches the voltage of the appliance.
- Do not operate appliance after it malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
- If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
- Place appliance on a level, heat-resistant surface.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
- Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not use an extension cord.
- DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.
- HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Do not use outdoors.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before adding water.
- Do not spill liquid on cord or plug.
- Do not move appliance while in use or when it contains hot liquids.
- To operate, plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, ensure the unit is off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
- DO NOT open lid or reach over the appliance while in use, as steam will cause burns and serious injuries.
- DO NOT touch hot surfaces, including lid and interior parts, during use. When the cycle is complete, open lid by front tab and carefully remove contents by hand or with lift-out basket.
- Do not add water directly to warming chamber.
- Never freeze glass containers, as glass may break.
- Before feeding, pour a few drops of contents from bottle or food jar onto the back of your hand to test the temperature.
- Food should not be heated for too long.
- Always test content temperature before feeding your baby.
- Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
- Unplug from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning and descaling the unit.
- Beware of steam and avoid spilling or splashing water on yourself when removing contents.
- The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
- Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
- Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
- NOT FOR SPACE HEATING PURPOSES.
- 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.
- This appliance is designed to be used for domestic and like applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- use by hotel, motel customers and other accommodation environments;
- bed and breakfast environments
PARTS
- Warming Chamber
- Heating Plate (inside)
- Controls
- Lid
- Reservoir
- Lift-Out Basket
- Warming Basket
- Storage Caps
PREPARING FOR USE
CAUTION: Unplug from outlet before adding water.
- Remove the reservoir from the rear of the warmer.
- Add NON-MINERAL BOTTLED WATER to the reservoir. Replace water after 24 hours or when water is depleted (whichever comes first).
- Put the reservoir back in place. Ensure warming basket and lift-out basket are in warming chamber. Plug into wall outlet.
CAUTION: Place appliance on a level, heat-resistant surface.
WARNING
CAUTION: ALWAYS TEST CONTENT TEMPERATURE BEFORE FEEDING YOUR BABY.
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Follow steps 1-3 in Preparing for Use section.
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Ensure warming basket and lift-out basket are in warming chamber. Never use without baskets in place.
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Place item into warmer as outlined below.
BOTTLE: Remove bottle components and add storage cap for leak-free warming. Place into warming basket.
FOOD JAR: Loosen lid of food jar. Place into lift-out basket, then lower into warming basket.
Note: This warmer should only be used with plastic and glass bottles and glass food jars. It is not designed to heat or thaw plastic food tubs, food pouches or breast milk storage bags. -
Close the lid.
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Press the Power Button.
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Set warming time:
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Press the Vessel/Volume/Units Button once or twice to choose the vessel material.
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Use the Up or Down Arrow Button to choose a preset volume of liquid.
If your volume of liquid is not an option, select closest preset below your volume and manually increase time in the next step. -
Press the Starting Temperature Condition Button until the temperature condition of the vessel appears.
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Manual Time Adjustment: In Starting Temperature Condition mode, use Up or Down
Arrow Button to increase or decrease time.
Note: The last used warming time is remembered for your next use.
Warming Time Chart
Times are pre-programmed for full bottles.
VESSEL/VOLUME | STARTING TEMPERATURE CONDITION |
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DR. BROWN’S PLASTIC BOTTLE | (22°C/72°F) |
Narrow | |
60 mL / 2 oz | 2:00 |
120 mL / 4 oz | 2:30 |
250 mL / 8 oz | 2:45 |
Wide-Neck | |
150 mL / 5 oz | 2:45 |
270 mL / 9 oz | 3:30 |
325 mL / 11 oz | 3:45 |
VESSEL/VOLUME | STARTING TEMPERATURE CONDITION |
--- | --- |
DR. BROWN’S GLASS BOTTLE | (22°C/72°F) |
Narrow | |
120 mL / 4 oz | 1:45 |
250 mL / 8 oz | 2:30 |
Wide-Neck | |
150 mL / 5 oz | 2:15 |
270 mL / 9 oz | 2:45 |
VESSEL/VOLUME | STARTING TEMPERATURE CONDITION |
--- | --- |
FOOD JAR ***** | (22°C/72°F) |
113 g / 4 oz | 2:15 |
*For shortcut to food jar times, use Glass Bottle 150 mL / 5 oz preset.
THIS TIME CHART IS APPROXIMATE. WARMING TIMES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE
VESSEL MATERIAL, SHAPE AND VOLUME. TEMPERED GLASS HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE IN
THIS WARMER.
CAUTION: NEVER FREEZE GLASS CONTAINERS, AS GLASS MAY BREAK.
Press the Cycle Start Button.
WARNING: DO NOT open lid or reach over the appliance while in use, as
steam will cause burns and serious injuries. DO NOT touch hot surfaces,
including lid and interior parts, during use.
When the cycle is complete, the display will flash 00:00 for 60 seconds and
then shut off, allowing contents to cool slightly before removal. Promptly
remove vessel to avoid overheating. Gently stir or swirl content to ensure it
warms evenly. DO NOT shake. CAUTION: Open lid by front tab and carefully
remove contents by hand or with lift-out basket. Beware of steam and avoid
spilling or splashing water on yourself when removing contents.
Note: If removing lift-out basket, carefully empty liquid that collected
from steam.
STERILIZING
This appliance can sterilize any item that can withstand boiling water, such as pacifiers/soothers, teethers, toys and utensils.
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Wash items to be sterilized in hot, soapy water and rinse well.
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Follow steps 1-3 in Preparing for Use section.
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Ensure warming basket and lift-out basket are in warming chamber. Never use without baskets in place.
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Place item into sterilizer as outlined below.
BOTTLE: Place reservoir tube and bottle upside down in in lift-out basket. Lower into warming basket. Put remaining items inside lid.
SMALL ITEMS: Place items into lift-out basket, then lower into warming basket. Put remaining items inside lid. -
Close the lid.
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Press the Power Button.
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Press the Starting Temperature Condition Button until the Sterilize icon appears. The appliance will default to 6:00.
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Press the Cycle Start Button.
WARNING: DO NOT open lid or reach over the appliance while in use, as steam will cause burns and serious injuries. DO NOT touch hot surfaces, including lid and interior parts, during use. -
When the cycle is complete, the display will flash 00:00 for 60 seconds and then shut off, allowing contents to cool slightly before removal.
CAUTION: Open lid by front tab and carefully remove contents by hand or with lift-out basket. Beware of steam and avoid spilling or splashing water on yourself when removing contents.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the warmer is not operating, check that:
- The power cable is connected to the power outlet.
- Water has been added to the reservoir.
- The appliance is correctly assembled.
- If display shows the error “ERR-H2O,” the warmer has low water condition. Unplug from power. Fill water to the correct level. Reconnect to Power.
CLEANING
CAUTION: Unplug from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning and
descaling. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.
Note: Regularly check the heating plate for milk residue or mineral deposits.
As mineral deposits build, it can slow or disrupt the warming
process/sterilizing cycle. Using non-mineral bottled water can help prevent
buildup, but regular descaling is needed for best performance. See cleaning
instructions below to remove milk and descaling instructions to remove mineral
deposits. DO NOT use bleach, scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or solvents for
cleaning or descaling.
WARMING CHAMBER: Wipe all surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge.
WARMING BASKET, LIFT-OUT BASKET, LID AND RESERVOIR: Clean in hot, soapy water
and rinse well, or in a dishwasher (top rack only). Allow to air dry.
Descaling
If buildup forms on the heating plate, follow the steps below.
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Empty reservoir and baskets.
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Descale utilizing a mixture of vinegar/water:
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Mix 50 mL (2 oz) of white vinegar with 100 mL (4 oz) of non-mineral bottled water in reservoir.
Note: Ensure proper ventilation when cleaning with vinegar. -
Plug into wall outlet, press the Power Button and run a Sterilize cycle.
When the cycle is complete, ensure the unit is off and remove plug from wall outlet. -
Remove vinegar and water solution from warming chamber and reservoir. Thoroughly rinse with clean water.
WARRANTY
This warming appliance is warranted against defective material or workmanship
for
a period of one year from the date of purchase. Any defective part will be
repaired or replaced at no charge if it has not been tampered with and
appliance has been used according to these printed instructions.
This warranty does not cover a defect that has been caused by negligence,
accidents or improper use of the appliance. To keep this appliance in good
condition and retain your warranty, USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you experience unsatisfactory operation or have questions/comments, please contact your local Dr. Brown’s distributor. See drbrownsbaby.com/distributors to find your local contact.
References
- International Product Instructions | Dr. Brown's Baby
- The #1 Pediatrician Recommended Baby Bottle | Dr. Brown's Baby
- Distributors Archive | Dr. Brown's Baby
- Patent Information | Dr. Brown's Baby
- Baby Case
- Dr. Brown's • Het beste voor uw baby
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