Philips AVENT SCF281 Microwave Steam Sterilizer User Manual

Philips AVENT SCF281 Microwave Steam Sterilizer

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Now you can enjoy the convenience and ease of use of the Philips AVENT Microwave Steam Sterilizer, which effectively eliminates harmful bacteria in just minutes! Its large capacity holds more than any other microwave sterilizer – up to six bottles – yet it is compact and lightweight enough for travel. Advanced features such as cool safety grips aid in safe handling and make it easier than ever to sterilize Philips AVENT Breast Pumps, Bottles, Cups, and more. Please take a few minutes to read through
the ENTIRE INSTRUCTION LEAFLET, including the warnings, before using your Microwave team Sterilizer for the first time. PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Also available at www.philips.com/AVENT

Assembly and Use

Contents

• Lid
  • Clips
• Bottle/Accessories Rack
  • Dome cap stem
  • Bottle cavity
  • Nipple cavity
  • Breast Pump slots
• Base
  • Safety grips

Before each use

Wash all items in warm, soapy water and then rinse in water. Wash your hands before handling your sterilized products.

1. Remove the rack from the sterilizer and pour 200ml of water into the base.
2. Put the rack back into the base.
3. Position the lid over the sterilizer base and lock the clips into place until you hear them “click”.
4. Ensure that the microwave is clean and dry before use
   • Place the sterilizer into the center of the microwave.

Select microwave wattage and timings – See Table III

• Do not exceed these times.
  

  WATTAGE WATTAGE   VOLTAJE POTÊNCIA (WATTS)	FULL POWER PUISSANCE MAXIMUM POTENCIA MÁXIMA POTÊNCIA MÁXIMA	COOLING TIME TEMPS DE REFROIDISSEMENT TIEMPO DE ENFRIAMIENTO TEMPO DE RESFRIAMENTO
  1100 – 1850W	2 min	2 min
  850 – 1000W	4 min	2 min
  500 – 800W	6 min	2 min

After each cycle

IMPORTANT: Allow the unit to cool for at least two minutes before removing the sterilizer from the microwave.

1. Removing the sterilizer from the microwave: After the unit has cooled, remove it from the microwave by holding the skirt and/or safety grips and then place it on an even, heat-resistant surface.
   NOTE: Items will remain sterile in the Microwave Steam Sterilizer for up to 24 hours, providing the lid is not removed.
2. After removing the sterilizer from the microwave, remove the lid by unlocking the clips. When removing the lid, point it away from you to allow steam to escape.

Care and cleaning

• Always drain the excess water from the unit and rinse to prevent the buildup of limescale.
• Always store when completely dry.
• The Microwave Steam Sterilizer is dishwasher safe.

Loading the sterilizer

Before using the Microwave Steam Sterilizer, always ensure that the items are positioned according to the loading instructions below.

Loading six 4oz/125ml or 9oz/260ml AVENT Feeding Bottles

1. Position the nipples in the nipple cavities around the dome cap stem.
2. Place the screw rings over the nipples.
3. Place the first three dome caps in the lower slots of the dome cap stem.
4. Place the remaining three dome caps in the upper slots of the dome cap stem.
5. Position the bottles upside down around the previously loaded nipples and screw rings.

Loading three 11oz/330ml AVENT Feeding Bottles

1. Position the nipples in the three nipple cavities surrounding the dome cap stem.
2. Place the screw rings over the nipples.
3. Position the bottles upside down in the three outer nipple cavities.
4. Arrange the three dome caps around the edge of the rack in between the inverted bottles.

Loading one or two Philips AVENT Breast Pumps (non-electrical components only) and two 4oz/125ml OR two 9oz/260ml AVENT Feeding Bottles

1. Disassemble the Breast Pump, ensuring the stem is removed from the diaphragm.
2. Position the Breast Pump bodies into the two slots provided.
3. Position the nipples in the nipple cavities around the dome cap stem.
4. Place the screw rings over the nipples.
5. Place one dome cap in the unobstructed lower slot of the dome cap stem, then the second in the upper slot on top of the inserted dome cap.
6. Position the bottles upside down in the unobstructed bottle cavities.
7. Place the remaining NON-ELECTRICAL pump components in any unobstructed space on the rack.

Loading six 6oz/180ml OR 8oz/240ml VIA Cups and Lids

1. Position the VIA Cups upside down around the dome cap stem.
2. Position the VIA Lids vertically around the rack’s edge. Rims should face out for easier loading.

Loading one VIA Feeding System and up to four 6oz/180ml OR 8oz/240ml VIA Cups and Lids*

1. Position the nipple in an outer nipple cavity.
2. Place the screw ring over the nipple.
3. Position the VIA Cups upside down around the dome cap stem.
4. Place the VIA Adaptor on its side around the rack’s edge (as shown).
5. Position the VIA Lids vertically around the rack’s edge. Rims should face out for easier loading.
6. Place the dome cap in the unobstructed upper slot of the dome cap stem.

To load the AVENT Tempo Natural Feeding Nurser

1. Open the inner locking ring of the screw ring and place the screw ring in the basket with the locking tab facing downwards. Ensure that the parts of the screw ring that are in contact with the nipple are facing upwards.
2. Place the nipple and the dome cap in the basket as you would when sterilizing a bottle assembly.
3. Follow sterilizing instructions.

Loading other feeding and baby product items. When sterilizing other NON-ELECTRICAL Philips AVENT PRODUCTS, simply place the components in the rack, allowing enough space so that steam can effectively circulate.

WARNINGS

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SCALDING OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT AND/OR YOUR MICROWAVE

• Always ensure you use 200ml of water before sterilizing. (The unit should be emptied of
  residual water before each subsequent use.)
• Always follow loading instructions and do not overload.
• Do not use bleach or chemical sterilizing solutions/tablets in the sterilizer or on products to be sterilized.
• Do not sterilize metallic or electronic items in the sterilizer.
• Do not microwave a bottle brush.
• Always use the appropriate heating time for the power of your microwave unit. (see Table )
• In combination ovens, ensure the grill is switched off and has cooled before use.
• Be sure that the lid is properly fastened to the base before placing it in the microwave.
• Always allow at least 2 minutes cooling time before removing from the microwave.
• Do not remove the lid from the sterilizer immediately after the cycle. Allow to cool as the steam will be hot.
• When removing from the microwave, be sure to hold the sterilizer level to avoid leaking or spilling of hot water.
• When taking the sterilizer out of the microwave, BE CAREFUL – it will still be hot.
• When removing the lid, point it away from you to allow steam to escape.
• Be careful when handling the sterilized products as they may be hot.
• Always keep out of reach of children.

NOTE:

• Do not overload the sterilizer.
• Do not place dome caps in the sterilizer upside down.
• The Microwave Steam Sterilizer is designed to specifically hold the wide shape of AVENT Feeding Bottles.

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