difrax C631 Bottle Warmer User Manual

diffract C631 Bottle Warmer

DIFRAX BOTTLE WARMER
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE WARMER. THIS WARMER IS INTENDED FOR HOME USE ONLY. KEEP THIS MANUAL, BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. BATCHCODE ON THE PACKAGING. Congratulations on your purchase of this Difrax Bottle Warmer! This warmer allows you to prepare food for children at the ideal temperature for serving, in just a few minutes. Regardless of whether the food was chilled in the fridge or is at room temperature, the warmer heats it quickly and evenly. The temperature maintenance modes allow you to serve food exactly when necessary. The warmer also facilitates food defrosting as well as steam cleaning of bottles and small feeding bottle accessories.

SAFETY INFORMATION
When using electrical devices, special safety precautions must be taken including:

• CAUTION: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, plug or body of the device in water or any other liquid. Protect the device from getting wet and NEVER operate the device when you have wet hands.
• CAUTION: To ensure constant protection against electric shock, the device should only be connected to sockets with a grounding pin. Always check that the plug is securely plugged into the socket.
• Before the first connection of the device to the main supply, make sure by checking the nameplate on the bottom of the device that its voltage is compatible with the voltage from the main supply.
• The voltage appropriate for the Difrax Electric Bottle Warmer is 220-240V.
• To enable the power cord to be adjusted to a safe length, the device has a slot in the base. It is recommended to keep the power cord as short as possible.
• Make sure that the power cord does not hang over the edge of the table or countertop, and does not touch hot surfaces.
• A short power cord should be used to reduce the risks of tangling or tripping over a long power cable.
• Extension cords may be used if they are properly connected to the power cord, secured and under proper supervision.

If extension cords are used

1. The marked voltage of the extension cord should be compatible with the voltage indicated on the device.

2. The extension cord must be adapted to the device’s electrical load, according to the information provided on
   the nameplate.

3. The extension cord must have a CE marking.

4. The extension cord must not have signs of any damage.

5. The power cord should be secured such that it does not hang from the edge of the counter or tabletop. This will avoid the possibility of pulling children, or anyone accidentally tripping over it.

• If the device has a grounding pin type plug, the applied extension cord must be a 3 conductor cable with the grounding pin.

• When removing the plug from the socket, hold the edge of the socket. Never pull the plug out of the socket by pulling on the power cord.

• Do not carry the device by the power cord. Do not place any power cords under furniture or other obstacles.

• DO NOT put on or near a hot gas or electric stove, or in a preheated oven. Make sure that the power cords are away from hot surfaces, radiators and central heating pipes. Do not leave the device directly in the sun.

• NOTE! Do not use any device with a damaged power cord or plug, after a failure of the device or any other damage.

• For safety reasons, the replacement of a damaged power cord or any repair should be carried out by the service centre of the manufacturer or distributor.

• The device is not intended for use by anyone (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or those who have no knowledge or experience in using such devices unless they are supervised or instructed on
  its use by a guardian.

• Close monitoring is required when the device is used by people with disabilities or near children.

• Children should not clean or operate the device.

• ALWAYS position the device out of reach of children when it is turned on.

• Always disconnect the device from the mains socket when it is not in use.

• There are no spare parts/repair elements for the device inside the packaging. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.

• All repairs should only be carried out by the service centre of the manufacturer or distributor.

NOTE!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW MAY LEAD TO BURNS OR DAMAGE TO THE WARMER.

• The warmer should be used only for heating children’s food or for steam cleaning feeding bottles and their components.
• Improper use may damage the warmer and cause burns to the user.
• Do not use the warmer contrary to its intended use. Other uses violate the terms of the warranty.
• The warmer is designed only for domestic use. Use ONLY indoors. DO NOT use outdoors.
• If the warmer has been transported at low temperatures, it should be acclimatized before use to equalize the device’s temperature with the ambient conditions.
• The warmer should be placed on a surface that is smooth, flat, stable, dry, resistant to moisture and high temperatures, and always out of the reach of children.
• NEVER switch on the warmer when there is no water in it.
• Before switching on the warmer, make sure that the correct amount of water specified in the instructions has been added to the container.
• The warmer should be emptied of any residual water before each subsequent use.
• The attached measuring cup should not be used to measure children’s food.
• DO NOT place any oil or flammable liquids in the container – it may cause a fire.
• During operation, there is hot water in the warmer and hot vapour will escape from it.
• Take special care as these can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with the skin. Keep your face and hands at a safe distance and do not place them above the warmer while it is in use.
• Do not move or lift the warmer while it’s turned on, or when it is filled with hot water.
• DO NOT touch the body of the warmer when it is turned on.
• The surface of the warmer may become hot during operation, and some areas may remain hot after it is finished.
• WAIT until the warmer cools down before removing or inserting new elements.
• After use, always pour the water out of the warmer after it has cooled down to avoid the possibility of burns. Do not store the warmer filled with water.
• Never leave the warmer plugged in when it is not in use. Always make sure it is switched off.
• The warmer is not a toy. Use and store the warmer and all its components out of the reach of children.
• Do not disassemble the device.
• Do not alter or modify the warmer. In the case of any doubts related to the safety of the warmer, contact the supplier.
• Check the warmer before each use. Do not use it if there are any signs of damage. Contact the manufacturer or distributor service in such a case.
• THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.
• THE PRODUCER OR DISTRIBUTOR DOES NOT BEAR ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE IMPROPER USE OF THE WARMER.

This symbol indicates that the device cannot be disposed of with household waste. By disposing of waste from the device in a manner consistent with the regulations, you will help to avoid possible negative consequences for the environment and human health that could occur as a result of improper handling of this waste. For more information regarding recycling waste from this device, contact the municipal authorities in your area, the appropriate waste disposal service or the device supplier. The requirements of the WEEE 2012/19/EU Directive are met.

The manufacturer declares the conformity of the device with the European Union directives and harmonized standards. The device was marked as a result of carrying out a conformity assessment procedure. The device meets the requirements of the directive for equipment intended to work within certain voltage limits (LVD) 2014/35/EU, electromagnetic compatibility directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

WARMER SPECIFICATION

WARMER COMPONENTS

1. Structure of the warmer:
   • Fitting ring
   • Basket for a bottle/jar
   • Heating chamber
   • Control panel
   • Power cable
   • Measuring cup
2. Control panel:
   • Display
   • Heating options setting
   • Temperature increasing
   • Temperature decreasing
   • On/off button
3. Display layout:
   • Maintaining a temperature of liquid foods – bottle mode
   • Fast heating/ steam cleaning – hot mode
   • Maintaining the temperature of solid foods – dinner mode
   • Working temperature
   • Working time

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Unpack the warmer from the foil packaging. To avoid the risk of suffocation, keep the packaging away from the reach of children.
• Wipe the heating chamber of the warmer and the body with a damp cloth, and dry with a towel. Wash the fitting ring and the bottle/jar basket in warm water, using a mild detergent, and rinse with warm water.

FAST HEATING (hot mode)

1. Place the warmer on a flat and stable surface, out from the reach of children, and where it can’t be knocked or moved during use. If you have any doubts, read the warnings at the beginning of the instructions again.

2. Add the appropriate amount of water into the heating chamber, according to the quantities suggested in Table 1.
   Important! Use pre-boiled/demineralised water, as it prevents limescale build-up in the heating chamber. The presence of limescale on the heating chamber is not subject to complaint. Information on maintaining the proper functioning of the warmer can be found in the “Descaling” section.

3. To measure the exact amount of water, use the measuring cup supplied with the warmer. For measuring a larger amount of water use the measuring cup several times. The amount of water is one of the factors that affects the final temperature of the food, this is why it is very important to measure the water accurately. Many factors influence on heating time and temperature of the food after heating. The main ones are: the starting temperature of the food, its quantity, type, and consistency, the type of material of the container and bottle (glass, plastic) in which the food is heated, and the amount of water used for heating. The indicated amounts of water are approximate. Due to the above factors, it is not possible to give the exact amount of water needed for heating. Optimal amounts of water can be easily determined experimentally. If the food is too hot, then next time add less water to the warmer. If the food is too cold, then the next time add more water to the warmer.

4. Place the bottle(incl. teat, excl. cap)/jar basket(excl. cap) in the warming chamber.

5. Place the bottle prepared for feeding or an open container in the basket. Place the bottle/jar as accurately as possible in the middle of the warmer to ensure even heating.
   Note! Make sure that the bottle/container you choose is suitable for boiling according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Put a fitting ring onto the warmer’s body to limit the amount of escaping vapour.

7. Plug the warmer into the power socket. All icons on the display will appear and then disappear. This means that the warmer is receiving power.

8. Press the ON button, and the display will show “00”, meaning standby mode. Remember! Never turn on the warmer when there is no water in it.

9. Press the function button three times, selecting the „HOT” mode with the icon. Wait a few seconds and then the warmer will start by itself.
   Note! Remember to use the right amount of water. If too much water is added, the food will be heated too long and its temperature may be too high.
   Note! Rapid heating of food frozen in glass bottles and jars is NOT recommended.

10. Please note that hot vapour is emitted while the warmer is operating. Be especially careful as it can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with the skin.

11. Keep your face and hands at a safe distance and do not place them above the warmer while it is in use. To avoid the possibility of burns, never move or carry the warmer while it is working.

12.  After the water evaporates, and the food is heated, the warmer switches off automatically, signalling the end ofthe cycle with a „. To stop the warmer during the cycle, press the button to turn off the warmer, and then disconnect it from the power socket.

13.  Always use a cloth when removing the bottles, containers or jars from the warmer to avoid burns. Remove all condensation from the bottle, container or jar carefully.
    Note! Do not touch the body or the heating chamber, because they are hot.

14. Stir each bottle to mix its contents. Stir food heated in an open container with a spoon. It will ensure an even temperature distribution.

15. Pay extra attention to bottles with removable bottom rings, and make sure all condensation is removed before feeding, to avoid burns!

For the safety of your child, always check the temperature of the food before feeding. Place a small amount of food on the inner part of your wrist – as the skin is delicate and sensitive at this spot. For microbiological and hygiene reasons, milk or food that has already been heated and cooled down should not be reheated. If they have not been used, they should be disposed of. If you intend to use the warmer again, start the procedure from the first step; if you have finished using the warmer, disconnect it from the mains.

Table 1 Fast heating (hot mode)

Difrax S-Bottle

Other Bottles/Jars

MAINTAINING FOOD TEMPERATURE MODES (bottle or dinner mode)

1. Place the warmer on a flat and stable surface, out of the reach of children, where it can’t be knocked or moved during use. If you have any doubts, read the warnings at the beginning of the instructions again.
2. Add about 200 ml of water to the empty heating chamber.
3. Place the bottle(incl. teat, excl. cap)/jar basket(excl. cap) in the heating chamber.
4. Place the bottle prepared for feeding or an open container in the basket. Place the bottle/jar as accurately as possible in the middle of the warmer to ensure even heating.
5. Plug the warmer into the power socket. All icons on the display will appear and then disappear. This means that the warmer is receiving mains power.
6. Press the button, and the display will show “00”, meaning standby mode. Remember! Never switch on the warmer when there is no water in it.
7. Press the function button, selecting the bottle mode or dinner mode : Maintaining the temperature of water for formula milk – “Bottle”:
8. The temperature is pre-set to 40˚C. You can change the pre-set temperature in the range: of 35˚C – 50˚C, depending on your needs, by using the “-“ and “+” buttons on the control panel.
   • After setting the temperature, the warmer will start working at the set value, counting down the operating time starting from 10 hours.
   • During this time, the temperature of the water in the warmer will be maintained at the indicated level.
   • After 10 hours, the appliance will automatically end the cycle, signalling it with a “Dee-Dee-Dee” sound.
   • Bottles with removable bottom rings are not suitable for keeping warm for long periods, it can cause leakage.

Maintaining the temperature of solid foods – “Dinner”:

• The temperature is pre-set to 70˚C. You can change the pre-set temperature in the range: of 50˚C – 90˚C, depending on your needs, by using the “-“ and “+” buttons on the control panel.
• After setting the temperature, the warmer will start working at the set value, counting down the operating time starting from 3 hours.
• During this time, the temperature of the water in the warmer will be maintained at the indicated level.
• After 3 hours, the appliance will automatically end the cycle, signalling it with a “Dee-Dee-Dee” sound.
• For the safety of your children, always check the temperature of the food before feeding. Place a small amount of the food on the inner part of your wrist – as the skin is delicate and sensitive at this spot.
• To stop the warmer during the cycle, press the button to turn off the warmer, and then disconnect it from the power supply

FOOD DEFROSTING

In the Difrax warmer, you can easily defrost gradually in a water bath food frozen in storage bags or containers dedicated to food freezing.

1. Place the warmer on a flat and stable surface, out from the reach of children, and where it cannot be knocked or moved during use. If you have any doubts, read the warnings at the beginning of the instructions again.
2. Add about 200 ml of water to the empty heating chamber.
3. Place the basket in the warming chamber.
4. Put the frozen food in a bag or container into a basket.
5. Plug the warmer into the power socket.
6. Press the power button. Remember! Never turn on the warmer when there is no water in it.
7. Press the function button, select the bottle mode , and then use the „-” button to set the temperature to 35˚C.
8. As in the case of heating food in a bottle/container, the defrosting time depends on the same factors and its exact determination is not possible.
9. After complete defrosting, stir the container to mix the separated fat particles with the remaining volume of milk and pour it into the bottle.
10. To heat the milk placed in a bottle to a temperature suitable for serving to a child, use the „fast heating” mode.

Note!

• NEVER defrost the food by using the “fast heating” mode.
• NEVER refreeze previously defrosted milk.
• Dispose of any milk that has not been used.

STEAM CLEANING

In the Difrax warmer you can easily steam clean a bottle and other small accessories used for bottle and breastfeeding (e.g. breast covers).

1. Place the warmer on a flat and stable surface, out from the reach of children, and where it can’t be knocked or moved during use. If you have any doubts, read the warnings at the beginning of the instructions again.

2. Add 75-85 ml of water to the empty heating chamber.

3. Place the basket in the heating chamber.
   Important! Before beginning the steam clean process, wash all the elements according to the instructions provided by their manufacturer, and rinse thoroughly.

4. Insert a bottle into the basket (upside down) or loosely arrange small accessories such as a feeding teat, cap, sealing disc, and bottle cap (bottom-up).

5. When steam cleaning other accessories used for babies or nursing mothers, place the items in the basket in such a way as to leave enough room for the hot vapour to reach them easily.

6. Place the fitting ring onto the warmer body to limit the amount of hot vapour that escapes.

7. Plug the warmer into the power socket.

8. Press the power button. Remember! Never turn on the warmer when there is no water in it.

9. Press the function button selecting the “fast heating” option with the icon.
   Note! This function is steam cleaning only, if you want to disinfect a bottle and other small accessories you can use a Difrax microwave sterilizer.

10. Please note that hot vapour is emitted while the warmer is in operation. Be especially careful as it can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with the skin.

11. Keep your face and hands at a safe distance and do not place them above the warmer while it’s in use. To avoid the possibility of burns, never move or carry the warmer while it is working.

12. Once all the water evaporates, the warmer turns off automatically, signalling the end of the cycle with a “Dee-DeeDee” sound.

13. To stop the warmer during the cycle, press the button to turn off the warmer, and then disconnect it from the power supply.

14. Wait a few minutes for the cleaned items and the warmer to cool down. Always use a cloth when removing a bottle.

15. When removing small items, lift them together with the basket to avoid the possibility of burns, and tip them onto a clean towel. Note! Do not touch the warmer’s body or heating chamber, because they are hot.

Important!

• DO NOT place electrical appliances or components containing metal inside the warmer due to the risk of damage.
• DO NOT use bleaches or chemical solutions/disinfectant tablets in the warmer or for the products that will be scalded in them.
• Always follow the cleaning instructions for items that will be placed in the appliance.

DESCALING
After some period of use, as a result of the heating process, limescale may build up on the heating chamber (depending on the water quality). The limescale should be removed regularly to ensure proper operation of the warmer. The heating and steaming time is greatly prolonged if a lot of limescale collects on the heating chamber. Before removing the limescale, the warmer should be disconnected from the power supply and allowed to cool fully. To remove the limescale, add 100 ml of warm water and 50 ml of vinegar to the heating chamber. This solution should be left inside the warmer for up to 30 minutes. Any longer time may cause damage to the product. When the scale dissolves, pour out the solution and rinse the heating chamber with clean water.

Note!

• Do not use any commonly available descalers, especially those containing citric acid.
• Never turn the warmer on while removing the limescale.
• Failure to follow the correct descaling instructions can cause irreparable damage to the product.
• The use of mineral drinking water will accelerate the process of limescale deposition in the heating chamber.
• Fill the warmer with boiled/demineralized water, as this prevents limescale build-up on the heating chamber.
• The presence of limescale on the heating chamber is not subject to complaint.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

• Maintenance of the warmer, other than cleaning or limescale removal, is not required.
• After use, do not forget to pour out the water.
• Do not store the warmer filled with water.
• If the warmer is not used, do not put bottles or other objects inside the heating chamber.
• Unplug from the socket when not in use, and always before cleaning.
• Clean the body and the inside of the warmer with a soft cloth or sponge, then dry it with a clean cloth or a paper towel.
• NEVER put the warmer in water or wash it under running water.
• DO NOT place the warmer in the dishwasher.
• For cleaning the warmer use only clean water, to prevent stains from forming.
• Do not use abrasive sponges, scouring agents or any caustic substances or chemicals for cleaning.
• Keep the warmer away from direct sunlight, sharp edges and other hazards.

Difrax B.V.
Rembrandtlaan 42
3723 BK Bilthoven
tel.: +31 (0)30 229 44 22
difrax.com

References

• Difrax | Officiële Website

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