PHILIPS SCF281 AVENT Microwave Steam Sterilizer User Manual

PHILIPS SCF281 AVENT Microwave Steam Sterilizer

Introduction

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General description

1.  Lid
2.  Clips
3.  Basket
4.  Base
5.  Bottle cavities
6.  Nipple cavities
7.  Dome cap holders
8.  Slots for large bottles

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. When using this microwave sterilizer, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
2. Read all instructions.
3.  Extreme caution must be used when moving or opening the sterilizer. The water inside may still be hot. Always let the sterilizer cool down before moving, cleaning or storing it.
4. Take care when opening the sterilizer after sterilizing, as steam can burn.
5.  Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
6.  Do not use the sterilizer for other than intended use.
7.  Always keep the sterilizer out of reach of children.
8.  Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
9.  Do not use chemical sterilizing solutions/tablets or bleach in your sterilizer or on products to be sterilized.
10.  Using of homeopathic additives in water can have negative influence in steam, health and can damage plastic parts.
11. Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as bleach, petrol or acetone to clean the sterilizer.
12.  Do not use softened water in the sterilizer.
13.  HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
14. Never use the sterilizer in the microwave without pouring water into the base.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Caution 

•  Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or parts that are not specifically recommended by Philips. If you use such accessories or parts, your warranty becomes invalid.
•  Do not place metal items in the sterilizer, as this may damage the microwave.
•  Use distilled water, bottled water or fresh running water without any additives.
•  Only sterilize baby feeding products that have been approved for sterilization.
•  Do not overload the sterilizer, otherwise the items are not sterilized properly.
•  Do not expose the sterilizer to extreme heat or direct sunlight.
• Pour out any remaining water after it has cooled down.
•  Always wash your hands before you touch the sterilized items.

Before first use

Before you use the sterilizer for the first time, clean it thoroughly as described below.

1.  Remove the basket from the base.

2.  Fill a baby bottle or a measuring cup with exactly 7oz (200ml) tap water and pour into the base (Fig. 2).
   The amount of water needs to be exactly 7oz (200ml). When the base contains too much water, the items will not be sterilized properly. When the base does not contain enough water, this can cause damage to the sterilizer or microwave.

3. Place the basket in the base (Fig. 3).

4.  Put the lid on the sterilizer (1) and push down the clips to lock the lid into place (2). (Fig. 4)

5.  Place the sterilizer in the microwave. (Fig. 5)
   Note: Make sure that the microwave is clean and dry before you start sterilizing.
   Note: If you have a combination oven, make sure that the oven or grill is turned off and has cooled down before you put the sterilizer in it.

6.  Select the appropriate microwave wattage and time (see the table in chapter
   ‘Using the microwave sterilizer’) and let the microwave operate.

7.  After the microwave has finished, open it and let the sterilizer cool down before you remove it from the microwave.

8. Pull open the clips (1) and remove the lid (2) (Fig. 6).

9. Pour out the remaining water and rinse the base and basket thoroughly.

Preparing for use

Filling the basket

Before you put the items to be sterilized in the basket, clean them thoroughly in the dishwasher or clean them by hand with hot water and some liquid soap. Make sure you remove all milk residues.
Note: Make sure all items to be sterilized are completely disassembled and place them in the basket with their openings pointing down, to prevent them from filling with water.
Note: Do not stack the items too closely together. The steam has to be able to circulate around the items to ensure effective sterilization.
There are several ways to fill the basket:
Four Philips AVENT feeding bottles

1. Place the bottles upside down in the bottle cavities. (Fig. 7)

2.  Place the nipples in the nipple cavities (Fig. 8).

3.  Place the screw rings loosely on top of the nipples (Fig. 9).
   Note: Larger screw rings only fit if placed in slanted position over the nipples.

4.  Place the dome caps in the dome cap holders (Fig. 10).

Two large Philips AVENT feeding bottles 11oz (330ml)

1. Insert the rim of the bottles into the slots for large bottles (Fig. 11).

2. Place the nipples in the nipple cavities (Fig. 12).

3. Place the screw rings loosely on top of the nipples (Fig. 13).
   Note: Larger screw rings only fit if placed in slanted position over the nipples.

4. Place the dome caps in the dome cap holders (Fig. 14).

Four Philips AVENT storage cups and lids

1. Place the storage cups upside down in the basket (Fig. 15).
2. Place the lids vertically around the cups. (Fig. 16)

Using the microwave sterilizer

Only place items in the sterilizer that are suitable for sterilizing. Do not sterilize your bottle brush or items that are filled with liquid, e.g. teethers filled with cooling fluid.
Note: Before you sterilize bottles and other items, clean them first.

1. Remove the basket from the base.

2.  Fill a baby bottle or measuring cup with exactly 7oz (200ml) tap water and pour into the base (Fig. 2).
   The amount of water needs to be exactly 7oz (200ml). When the base contains too much water, the items will not be sterilized properly. When the base does not contain enough water, this can cause damage to the sterilizer or microwave.

3.  Place the basket in the base (Fig. 3).

4.  Place the items to be sterilized in the basket (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’).

5.  Put the lid on the sterilizer (1) and push down the clips to lock the lid into place (2) (Fig. 4).

6. Place the sterilizer in the microwave. (Fig. 5)
   Note: Make sure that the microwave is clean and dry before you start sterilizing.

7.  Select the appropriate microwave wattage and time (see table) and let the  microwave operate.
   Microwave wattage and time

8. After the microwave has finished, open it and let the sterilizer cool down before you remove it from the microwave.
   Be careful, hot steam may come out of the microwave.

9. Remove the sterilizer from the microwave.
   Note: Make sure you keep the sterilizer level to avoid leaking or spilling hot water.
   Note: The sterilized items remain sterile for up to 24 hours in the microwave sterilizer if you do not remove the lid.

10.  Pull open the clips (1) and remove the lid (2) (Fig. 6).

11.  Remove the bottles and other items from the basket. Use the tongs to remove the smaller items.
    Be careful, hot steam may come out of the sterilizer and the sterilized items may still be hot.

12.  When you have removed the sterilized items, pour out the remaining water, rinse the base and basket thoroughly and wipe all parts dry.

Note: If you have a combination oven, make sure that the oven or grill is turned off and has cooled down before you put the sterilizer in it.
Note: Do not exceed the sterilizing time indicated in the table.

Cleaning
Clean the lid, the basket and the base after every use.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as bleach, petrol or acetone to clean the sterilizer.
Note: Let the sterilizer cool down before you clean it.

1. Clean the sterilizer parts in hot water with some liquid soap.
   Note: You can also clean the sterilizer parts in the dishwasher.

2.  After cleaning, dry all parts properly.
   Note: After cleaning, store the sterilizer in a clean, dry place.
   This product has no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance call 1-800-54-Avent (1-800-542-8368).

Warranty

ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Philips North America LLC (USA) and Philips Electronics Ltd (CANADA) warrant each new Philips Avent product, model SCF283, SCF282, or SCF281 against defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of one year 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, or the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply call 1-800-54 Avent.
Manufactured for:
Philips Personal Health
A Division of Philips North America LLC
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904, USA
In Canada: Philips Electronics Ltd
281 Hillmount Road, Markham, ON L6C 2S3

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12/22/2021

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