Philips Electric Steam Sterilizer SCF274/34 - Manual (Page 4)

Philips AVENT Express Electric Steam Steriliser GB
Please take 5 minutes to read through the whole of this
leaflet before you use your Philips AVENT Express Electric
Steam Steriliser for the first time.
As well as bottles and breastfeeding accessories, you
can sterilise any other boilable items (please refer to
the manufacturer’s instructions regarding sterilisation).
Please keep these instructions safe for future use.
These instructions are also available on our website.
Hazard Warning
• When in use, the steriliser contains boiling water
and steam escapes from the vent in the lid.
• Ensure the steriliser is placed on a firm level
surface when in use.
• Never open the unit when in use.
• Always keep out of reach of children.
• Always unplug from the mains when not in use.
• Never place items on top of the steriliser.
• To stop the steriliser during the cycle, unplug at the mains.
• Take care when opening as steam can burn.
• Never immerse the steriliser in water.
• Never use the steriliser without water.
•
Failure to follow de-scaling instructions may cause
irreparable damage.
• There are no servicable parts inside the Express Electric
Steam Steriliser. Do not attempt to open, service or
repair the Express Electric Steam Steriliser yourself.
Contents (see diagram A)
a) Lid
b) 2 x Upper basket
c) Bottle rack
d) Lower basket
e) Central stem
f) Steriliser body
g) Measuring cup
h) Lead and plug
i)
Tongs
NB: Upper and lower baskets are identical
Before using your steriliser for the first time
(see diagram B)
Remove all items from inside the steriliser body.
1) Pour in exactly 90ml of tap water.
2) Assemble all the blue components (baskets, stem and bottle
rack). Place the assembled components in the steriliser and
put the lid on.
3) Connect the lead into the back of the steriliser and plug into
the mains supply. The light should come on automatically.
If it does not, press down on the steriliser switch.
4) At the end of the cycle the unit will switch off automatically
and the light will go out.
5) Allow unit to cool, turn off at the mains, unplug and
disconnect the lead from the back of the steriliser.
6) Remove baskets and bottle rack, pour away any remaining
water and wipe dry.
Before each use
1) Before sterilising, wash all items in mild soapy water
and rinse.
2) Pour exactly 90ml of water into the steriliser body.
If you add more than 90ml you will prolong the cycle
time. If you use less than 90ml, your items may not
be properly sterilised.
NB: When loading, always ensure that the steam can
effectively circulate around all surfaces and that any
water can drain off easily.
To sterilise up to six 260ml, 125ml or 330ml
AVENT Bottles
(see diagram C)
1) Slide the lower basket onto the central stem.
2) Thread 2 screw rings onto the central stem.
3) Slide the bottle rack down the central stem, with the
neck facing down, until it rests on the top screw ring.
4) Place the teats through the centre of the holes in the
bottle rack onto the lower basket.
5) Thread 4 screw rings onto the central stem.
6) Place the 6 inverted bottles in the bottle rack.
7) Push the upper basket onto the central stem until it rests
on the catch. Place the 6 dome caps and tongs into the
upper basket.
8) The upper basket is not required when sterilising 330ml
bottles (see diagram C8).
9) Place the assembled unit into the steriliser body and put
the lid on.
10) Put the lead into the back of the steriliser body and plug
into the mains supply. Switch on.
11) Cycle times will vary depending on the load. After each
cycle the unit will switch off automatically and the light
will go out (approx. cycle time: 8 minutes).
To sterilise the Philips AVENT ISIS Manual Breast
Pump
(see diagram D)
1) Click the ISIS Breast Pump body into the slot in the upper
basket and arrange the other breast pump components as
shown. Assemble remaining components of the ISIS Breast
Pump in the lower basket.
2) Up to six bottles (not including screw rings, teats or dome
caps) can be sterilised with the pump.
3) Place assembled unit into the steriliser body, put the lid on.
4) Put the lead into the back of the steriliser body and plug
into the mains supply. Switch on.
To sterilise narrow neck bottles and other
feeding items
Teats should be placed around the central stem in the lower
basket and screw rings in the top basket, as they are too narrow
for the stem. Always ensure items are positioned within baskets
/racks to ensure effective circulation of steam. The bottle rack
and/or upper basket can be removed to make more room.
After sterilisation (see diagram E)
1) Do not remove the lid straight away. Let the steriliser cool
down for 3 minutes.
2) Turn off at the mains, unplug and disconnect the lead from
the back of the steriliser.
3) Wash your hands thoroughly before removing the
sterilised items.
4) Remove the lid.
5) If necessary, shake excess water from items before
assembling.
6) The tongs can be used to remove small items and to pull
the sterile teats through the screw rings of the bottles.
7) The contents will remain sterile for up to six hours, following
the end of the cycle, provided the lid is not removed.
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