PHILIPS SCF291 Avent Feeding Bottles Sterilizer User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
PHILIPS SCF291 Avent Feeding Bottles Sterilizer
Introduction
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the base, the power cord or the mains plug in water or any other liquid.
- Failure to follow the descaling instructions may cause irreparable damage.
- Never disassemble the base to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Warning
- 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 if they understand the hazards involved.
- This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- There are no serviceable parts inside the electric steam steriliser. Do not attempt to open, service or repair the electric steam steriliser yourself.
- The appliance becomes extremely hot during operation and may cause burns if it is touched.
- Beware of hot steam that comes out of the vent in the lid or when you remove the lid. Steam can cause burns.Do not touch the base, the baskets and the lid during or shortly after operation because they are very hot. Only lift the lid by its grip.
- Never move or open the appliance when it is in use or when the water in it is still hot.
- Never place items on top of the appliance when it is in use.
- Only use water without any additives.
- Do not put bleach or other chemicals in the appliance.
- Do not pour water over the indication on reservoir or 130 ml water.
- Only sterilise baby bottles and other items that are suitable for sterilisers. Check the user manual of the items you want to sterilise, to make sure they are suitable for sterilisers.
- If you want to stop the operation, press power off button to turn off the appliance.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
- Do not misuse the steriliser for other than its intended use to avoid potential injury.
Caution
- Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.
- Do not expose the appliance to extreme heat or direct sunlight.
- Always let the appliance cool down before you move or store it.
- The accessible surfaces may become hot during use.
- Do not sterilise very small items which can fall through the holes in the bottom of the basket.
- Never place items directly on the heating element when the appliance is switched on.
- Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or is damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized Philips service center for repair.
- Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable, level and horizontal surface.
- Do not place the appliance on a hot surface.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
- Always pour any remaining water out of the appliance after use and when the appliance has cooled down.
- Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
- Environmental conditions, such as temperature and altitude, may affect the functioning of this appliance.
- Children shall not make cleaning and user maintenance.
- Always disconnect the device from supply if it’s left unattended.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
General description[
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Things to Note
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Pour out the remaining water from large basket after each use.
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Use 130 ml water.
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Disassemble all bottle parts completely and place them in steriliser with openings pointing down to prevent from filling up with water.
Getting to know the settings
Note: Before you sterilise bottles and other items, clean them first. Only place items in the steriliser which are suitable for sterilising. Do not sterilise items that are filled with liquid, e.g. a teether with cooling fluid
- Sterilise mode is for sterilising baby items.
- A sterilising cycle takes approximately 10 minutes.
- Heating up takes approximately 4 minutes and sterilising takes approximately 6 minutes.
- Make sure to pour exactly 130 ml water directly into the water reservoir of the base
Before first use
- When you use the appliance for the first time, we advise you to let it complete one sterilisation process with empty baskets.
- Use a clean baby bottle and pour exactly 130 ml water directly into the water reservoir of the base.
- Tip: This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. In case you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use water without minerals such as distilled or purified water to prolong the lifetime of your appliance. For more information on limescale, see section “Descaling”.
- Place the large basket on the base.
- Place the bottom plate in the large basket.
- Place the small basket on the large basket.
- Place the lid on top of the small basket.
- Put the plug in the wall socket.
- Press the power on button to switch on the appliance. Note: If you plug in the appliance after you have pressed the power on button, the steriliser starts working immediately. You can switch it off by pressing the power off button. Caution: The base, the baskets and the lid become hot during or shortly after operation.
- The on/off indicator light lights up to indicate that the appliance starts sterilising.
- When the sterilisation process is finished, the light goes off and the appliance switches off automatically.
- After the appliance has cooled down completely, remove the lid, the small basket, the bottom plate, the large basket and wipe them dry. Note: When you remove the large basket from the base, be aware of the remaining water on the base drip tray.
- Let the appliance cool down completely for approximately 10 minutes before you use it again. Note: The appliance does not work for 10 minutes after a sterilising cycle. It needs to cool down first.
Preparing for use
Preparing for sterilising
Before you put the items to be sterilised in the steriliser, clean them thoroughly in the dishwasher or clean them by hand with hot water and liquid dishwashing detergent.
Assembling the steriliser
There are several ways to assemble the steriliser.
- With only the small basket on the base to sterilise small items such as soothers.
- With only the large basket on the base to sterilise medium-sized items such as breast pump parts, toddler plates or toddler cutlery.
- With the large basket and the small basket on the base to sterilise up to six 330ml bottles. Place the bottles upside down in the large basket and place the bottle dome caps, screw rings and teats in the small basket.
Using the appliance
Sterilizing
- The steriliser’s thorough and chemical-free cleaning will keep its contents sterile for up to 24 hours with the lid on. After sterilisation, the water left on the baby items is sterile and will not collect germs.
- Pour water directly into the water reservoir of the base (see section “Before first use”).
- Assemble the steriliser (see section “Assembling the steriliser”) and place the items to be sterilised in it.
- Place the lid on top of the small or large basket.
- Put the plug in the wall socket.
- Press the power on button to switch on the appliance.
- Caution: The base, the baskets and the lid become hot during or shortly after operation.
- Note: You can switch the appliance off by pressing the power off button.
- The on/off indicator light lights up to indicate that the appliance starts sterilising.
- When the sterilisation process is finished, the light goes off and the appliance switches off automatically.
- Remove the lid. Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you remove the lid. Be careful. Hot steam may come out of the steriliser.
- Remove the bottles and other items from the basket. Use the tongs to remove the smaller items. Be careful. The sterilised items may still be hot.
- Note: Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before you touch the sterilised items.
- Unplug the appliance and wait until the appliance has cooled down completely.
- Remove the small basket and large basket.
- Note: When you remove the large basket, be aware of the remaining water on the base drip tray.
- Note: The drip tray is designed to catch milk or food residue and prevent it from going into the water reservoir of the base. This is to optimize the sterilising performance and make the heating element easy to clean.
- Detach the bottom plate from the large basket. Pour out any remaining water from the large basket drip tray and clean it (see section “Cleaning”).
- Pour out any remaining water from the water reservoir and wipe it dry.
- Note: The appliance does not work for 10 minutes after a sterilising cycle. It needs to cool down first.
Cleaning
- Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents (e.g. bleach) or a scouring pad to clean this appliance.
- Never immerse the base and the power cord in water or any other liquid.
- Note: The steriliser is not dishwasher-proof. The baskets, the bottom plate and the lid can be cleaned with hot water and liquid dishwashing detergent.
- Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you clean it.
- Clean the base with a moist cloth.
- Detach the bottom plate from the large basket.
- Pour out any remaining water from the large basket drip tray.
- Note: Water accumulates on the large basket drip tray after each sterilising cycle.
- Pour out the remaining water from the large basket after each use
- Clean the lid, the small basket, the bottom plate and the large basket in hot water with some liquid dishwashing detergent.
- Note: After cleaning, store the steriliser in a clean and dry place
Descaling
The sterilisation process is extremely important to ensure the most hygienic standards for your baby. Limescale deposits can slow down the sterilisation cycle and even impair its effectiveness. Limescale is the hard and chalky deposit. Depending on the water type in your area, limescale can have different appearances ranging from snow white looking powder to brownish stains. The harder the water, the faster scale builds up. It builds up in appliances as the residue of minerals naturally contained in water, which fail to evaporate when water is heated. Although it is not harmful as such, it is unsightly, hard to clean and can impair the operation of appliances or damage their components if allowed to build up. Descale the steriliser at least every 4 weeks to ensure it works efficiently.
- Pour 90 ml of white vinegar (5% acetic acid) and 30 ml of water into the water reservoir.
- Place the small basket on the base. Place the lid on top of the small basket.
- Press the power on button to switch on the appliance.
- Note: Place the small basket on the base to prevent hot liquid from splashing out.
- Let the appliance operate for 5 minutes, and then press the power off button to switch it off.
- Empty the water reservoir and rinse it thoroughly. If you still see traces of scale, remove it by sponge. Rinse again and wipe the base with a damp cloth.
- Rinse the small basket and lid as well to remove vinegar solution.
- Note: You can also use citric acid based descalers.
- Note: Do not use other types of descalers.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com or go to your Philips
dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country
(see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).
- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet. Note: This appliance needs to be descaled regularly for optimal performance. If you do not do this, the appliance may eventually stop working. In this case, repair is NOT covered by your warranty.
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References
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