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Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer

Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer User Manual

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Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Warning

  • Only use the appliance indoors.
  • Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop. Store the excess cord in the base of the bottle warmer.
  • A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled or tripping over a longer cord.
  • If an extension cord is used: The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
  • The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
  • Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
  • Only connect the appliance to a grounded wall socket. Always make sure that the plug is inserted into the wall socket properly.
  • Before you connect the appliance, check that the voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance corresponds to the local voltage.
  • If you need to use an extension cord, make sure it is a grounded extension cord with a rating of at least 13 amperes.
  • Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

Introduction

  • Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully benefit from the support that Philips Avent offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome
  • With this bottle warmer, you can warm and defrost milk in Philips Avent and other most commonly branded feeding bottles and baby food in containers. With this bottle warmer, you can safely warm and defrost milk in Philips Avent and other most common branded feeding bottles and baby food in containers.

This bottle warmer is designed to warm milk in a gentle way. Therefore, the water in the bottle warmer will never reach boiling temperatures. Each of the heating settings is programmed to warm different milk volumes. For better performance, make sure:

  1. Place the bottle in the bottle warmer.
  2. Fill with fresh room temperature water to the level of the milk
  3. Select the milk volume and press the on/off button

Instructions for use

Product Overview

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ABottle warmerDKeep warm / defrost setting
BProgress indicatorEMilk volume setting
CBaby food warming settingFOn / off button

Explanation of settings

  • Select this setting to warm milk of room temperature or fridge temperature.
  • Select the milk volume you warm. You can set it from 30 ml / 1 oz up to 330 ml / 11 oz. The bottle warmer warms the milk to the desired temperature. Milk is ready for feeding when the entire progress indicator lights up. If you want the milk warmer, keep the bottle in the appliance until it reaches the desired temperature. Take out the bottle and check the temperature of the milk before you feed your baby. You can also keep the bottle warm in the appliance and it will switch off automatically after about 60 minutes.Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-2
  • Check the milk temperature by sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist. The milk may feel cool to you, but it will be very pleasant for a newborn baby. Research suggests that most babies will accept milk that is cooler than the body temperature.
  • Select this setting to warm baby food.Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-3
  • For optimal results, stir baby food during warming.
  • The built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern to keep warm or defrost.
  • If the milk/ baby food is warm, it will be warmed gradually and kept at the right temperature.Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-4
  • If the milk is frozen, it will be defrosted to a liquid state and then warmed to the right temperature. You can defrost the milk from 30 ml/ 1 oz up to 180 ml/ 6 oz.
  • If the baby food is frozen, it will be defrosted. After that, switch off the bottle warmer and turn to the baby food setting to warm up the baby food.
  • Select this setting to warm the milk bag. The material of the milk bag transfers heat very fast.

Warm milk

  • Place the bottle in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, e.g. 210 ml/ 7 oz, fill it with water to
    approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer.Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-5

Tip

  • If you want the milk warmer, keep the bottle in the appliance until it reaches the desired temperature after the entire progress indicator lights up.
  • If you are using a silicone bottle, it takes longer to warm milk. Keep it in the bottle warmer for 3-4 minutes after the entire progress indicator lights up.

Recommended setting for different containers

ContainerRecommended Setting
PlasticMilk volume setting
GlassMilk volume setting
SiliconeMilk volume setting + 3-4 minutes
Milk bagKeep warm/ Defrost setting

Feed your baby the milk

  • Press the on / off button to switch off the appliance and take out the milk bottlePhilips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-6
    • Note
    • If you are using a small bottle, such as a 2 oz bottle, be careful to avoid touching the hot water when you remove the bottle
  • Always check the temperature of the milk before you feed your baby. Gently swirl the bottle and check by sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist.Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-7

Keep warm milk

this setting, the built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern to keep warm or defrost. If you put warm milk into the appliance, it is warmed gradually and kept at the right temperature.

  1. Place the bottle in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, fill it with water to approximately 1 cm
    below the top of the bottle warmer

Defrost milk

With this setting, the built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern to keep warm or defrost. If you put frozen milk, the bottle warmer defrosts the milk to a liquid state and then warms it to the right temperature. You can defrost the milk from 30 ml/ 1 oz up to 180 ml/ 6 oz.

  1. Place the bottle in the bottle warmer. Fill with drinking water to the level of the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, fill it with water to approximately 1 cm
    below the top of the bottle warmerPhilips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-5
  2. Select the keep warm / defrost setting and press the on / off button to switch on.Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-9

Cleaning and descaling

Cleaning

  1. Unplug the bottle warmer and let it cool down.
  2. Pour out water sideways rather than forwards or backward to keep water from spilling onto the knob or main plug.Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-10

Descaling

  • It is recommended that the bottle warmer be descaled every four weeks to ensure it works efficiently.
  • To descale, mix 60 ml / 2 oz of white vinegar with 120 ml / 4oz of cold water. Switch on and select the milk warming setting for contents under 180 ml / 6 oz and let the appliance operate for 10 minutes. Leave the solution in the bottle warmer until all scale has dissolvedPhilips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-11

Disposal

  • Your product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. For recycling information, please contact your local waste management facilities or visit www.recycle.philips.com

Troubleshooting

  • This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to resolve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-12

Warranty and support

Full Two-Year Warranty

  • Philips North America LLC warrants each new Philips product, Model SCF358 against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years 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, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts, or subjecting the product to any but the specified battery. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
  • In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com/support or call toll-free 1-800-54-Avent. It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of product by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty.
  • NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips North America LLC. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
  • Read the enclosed instructions carefully

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Philips SCF358 Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer-FAQs

How do I know when the bottle is warmed?

A blinking light indicates that the contents have reached a safe temperature.

Why is my Philips Avent bottle warmer blinking?

The flashing light signals that the warmer is actively heating the water. You’ll need to check the milk temperature before feeding.

How long does it take to warm a bottle?

On average, it takes 6 to 6.5 minutes to heat milk to 98°F (body temperature). To avoid overheating, remove the bottle around 6 minutes.

Can I leave water in the bottle warmer?

While it’s best to refill it each use, some users leave water in for 2-3 days without issues.

How long does a bottle warmer take to heat a bottle?

It typically takes 4 to 6 minutes to warm a baby’s bottle to the ideal feeding temperature.

What voltage does the Philips SCF358 operate on?

It runs on 225 volts with a power consumption of 275 watts.

How do I check if my baby’s bottle is warm enough?

After warming, swirl the milk and test a few drops on the inside of your wrist—it should feel comfortably warm, not hot.

Does the Philips Avent bottle warmer turn off automatically?

Yes, it keeps milk warm for up to 60 minutes and then shuts off automatically for safety.

What is the defrost mode used for?

The defrost setting slowly thaws frozen breast milk or baby food, after which you can use the express warming setting to heat it up.

Can I use this warmer with any bottle?

It is compatible with most Philips Avent bottles (except the 2oz/60ml size), storage cups, food jars, and many other brands of baby bottles that fit inside. It supports polypropylene, glass, and silicone bottles.

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