Dr. Brown's Deluxe Bottle Sterilizer User Manual [en, es, fr]

User Instructions

Deluxe Bottle Sterilizer

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This product is for household use only. When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed including the following:

• Read all instructions.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other

liquid.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting

on or taking off parts.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance

malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Handi-Craft® Company may

cause injuries.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot liquids.

• To operate, plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then

remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

• If a longer extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord

should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and 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 extension cord
should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

• Never immerse the sterilizer or power cord in water.

• When in use, the sterilizer contains hot water. Be careful to avoid spilling or

splashing any water on yourself when removing contents from the sterilizer.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce

the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

• NOT FOR SPACE HEATING PURPOSES.

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Thank you for buying the Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Deluxe Bottle Sterilizer. It
has been designed to provide moms, dads and other caregivers a simple, easy and
reliable way to sterilize Dr. Brown’s™ baby bottles and parts before feeding your baby.
This appliance works by transforming tap water into intense steam heat which kills
most common household germs. It holds six 2 oz, 4 oz or 8 oz Dr. Brown’s™ baby bottles
in addition to all associated parts including nipples, collars, gaskets, stems and travel
covers. It also holds most major competitive brands of baby bottles. The unit can also
be used to sterilize other items and accessories such as pacifiers, teethers, toys, cups,
utensils and breast pump parts. They must be able to withstand boiling water in order
to be sterilized in this unit. Please check with the manufacturer of the other items.

As parents we know how important your baby’s well being is and this appliance will
help you make your baby’s bottles and other feeding equipment more sterile.

Please read through the ENTIRE INSTRUCTION BOOK including the IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS before using your new Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Deluxe Bottle
Sterilizer for the first time. A copy of these instructions is also available on line at
www.handi-craft.com.

IMPORTANT: Pour water into device before turning on.

PARTS:

A. Top cover
B. Main cover
C. Main housing. Heating chamber inside.
D. Start button
E. Tongs
F. Measuring cup
G. Removable divider
H. Removable basket

E

G

H

F

A

B

C

D

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TO USE:

1. Before running this appliance, it is important that all bottles, bottle parts and/or
other accessories are clean. They must be washed, rinsed and empty.

2. Position the appliance on a flat surface and out of reach of children where it
cannot be knocked over or moved during operation.

3. Remove the measuring cup from the side storage compartment.

4. Fill the measuring cup to the fill line molded into the front of the measuring cup
with FRESH COLD WATER and pour the water INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE
HEATING CHAMBER.

NOTE: DO NOT EXCEED the recommended amount of water. Please note that

hard water may increase build up or other residue on the heating plate. If you
have hard water, we recommend that you use distilled water.

5. Place the removable basket (part H) in the sterilizer heating chamber.
Arrange the bottles and other parts as shown in Figure A through Figure H.

NOTE: Because of the difference in bottle and part size between standard and

wide neck bottle, different layouts are shown.

6. Insert the removable divider (part G).

7. Close the main cover (part B) and arrange the parts on the grate as shown in
Figure D and Figure H.

8. Close top cover (part A).

NOTE: When plugging in the sterilizer for the first time, you will notice that the

power light will be on. THIS IS NOT AN ERROR. After the first cycle, the unit will
automatically shut off.

9. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Press down on the start button
(part D). A light will come on behind the start button to indicate that the appliance
is running and creating steam. It will remain lit until the sterilization cycle is
complete. This is approximately 12 minutes but may vary by the amount of water
you add and other environmental factors. When the cycle is complete the light
will go out. Allow your appliance to cool for a minimum of 10 minutes between
cycles and prior to opening and handling the bottles and parts.

10. Open the main cover and remove all bottles and place on a countertop or other
flat surface. Open the top cover and re-assemble the bottles with the various
components.

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Figure A

Figure B

Placement of standard size stems

Figure C

Placement of standard size caps

Figure E

Placement of wide-neck size stems

Figure G

Placement of 2 oz, 4 oz and/or 8 oz
standard size bottles

Figure D

Placement of standard size parts

Figure F

Placement of 2 oz, 4 oz and/or 8 oz
wide-neck size bottles

Figure H

Figure H

Placement of wide-neck size caps

Placement of wide-neck size parts

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TO CLEAN THE APPLIANCE:

The Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Deluxe Bottle Sterilizer should be cleaned at least once
a week when in regular use. Wait at least 60 minutes after a sterilization cycle to allow
the devise to cool. Before cleaning your device ALWAYS disconnect the power plug
from the outlet.

• The removable divider, removable basket, tongs and measuring cup can be cleaned

in hot soapy water and rinsed completely.

• The base exterior and heating chamber and two covers can be cleaned with a damp

sponge or damp cloth.

NOTE: DO NOT IMMERSE THE STERILIZER BASE IN WATER.

TO CLEAN THE HEATING ELEMENT:

Mineral deposits may form on the metal heating element beneath the grill in the
bottom of the heating chamber. It is important to de-scale this appliance every
4 weeks to ensure that it continues to work properly.

• Unplug the device.

• Remove the divider and basket.

• De-scale utilizing a 2:1 ratio -- mix 1 oz of white vinegar with 2 oz of cold water and

pour directly over the heating element.

• Turn the unit on and run until the mixture is evaporated and any scaling has

been removed.

NOTE: DO NOT USE HARSH ABRASIVES OR SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE HEATING
CHAMBER OR HEATING ELEMENTS AS THEY MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
PLEASE ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION WHEN DESCALING WITH VINEGAR.

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