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Steam Guard™ Microwave Sterilizer Stérilisateur pour Micro-ondes Esterilizador para Hornos Microondas

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Steam Guard

Munchkin Steam Guard™ Microwave Sterilizer for microwaves between 500 – 1850W

Please read instructions before use and retain for future reference. The Munchkin Steam Guard microwave to sterilize baby feeding equipment in minutes. As well as breast and bottle feeding accessories, you can sterilize any other items that are suitable for microwave use and can be boiled. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer.

WARNING: DELUXE BOTTLE BRUSH INCLUDED WITH STERILIZER SHOULD NOT BE STERILIZED IN THIS UNIT. The Deluxe Bottle Brush is included for pre-washing bottles and bottle accessories. It contains metal components which are prohibited from microwave use. Attempting to sterilize the Deluxe Bottle Brush in the micro wave is a potential fire hazard. The Deluxe Bottle Brush may be cleaned in the dishwasher on the top rack.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT AND/OR YOUR MICROWAVE.

• Always add 7 fl. oz. of water before each use. We recommend using distilled water, as it reduces mineral deposits.

• Do not use bleach or chemical sterilizing solutions/tablets in your steam sterilizer or on products to be sterilized.

• In combination ovens, ensure grill is switched off and has cooled before use.

• Always follow loading instructions and do not overload.

• When sterilizing any feeding items, simply arrange the components within the rack ensuring that steam can effectively circulate in and around all surfaces.

• Always allow at least 2 minutes cooling time before removing the sterilizer from the microwave.

• When removing from the microwave, USE CAUTION – the sterilizer will still be hot.

• USE CAUTION when removing lid as steam will escape.

• Do not carry sterilizer using lid handle.

• Keep out of reach of small children.

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Microwave Sterilizer uses the speed and convenience of your

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Contents (see diagram A)

1. Lid a – Lid Handle

2. Bottle/Accessories Rack a – Central Stem/Tongs b – Dome cap holders c – Crescent-shaped holders d – Arrow-shaped notches

3. Base a – Side catches for transport

Before each use

• Prior to sterilizing, wash all items in mild soapy water and rinse thoroughly in unsoftened water. Do not use antibacterial soap.

• Remove rack and pour 7 fl. oz. of water, preferably distilled, into the reservoir.

• Put the rack back into the base.

When loading the sterilizer, always ensure the items are positioned to allow effective circulation of steam.

To load up to four 5 oz. or 9 oz. wide mouth bottles (see diagram B)

• Place the inverted bottles into crescent-shaped holders around the rack's central stem.

• Place nipples around the edge and slot dome caps into holder above the nipples.

• Place locking rings on their side, behind bottles.

To load four standard size bottles (see diagram C)

• Push up to four inverted bottles into the rack’s arrow-shaped notches so that they are supported at an angle.

• Place up to four collars behind crescent-shaped holders.

• Place nipples inside crescent-shaped holders.

• Slot dome cap into dome cap holder.

To load breast pump accessories (see diagram D)

• Place the breast pump shield into the arrow-shaped notch on bottom of tray.

• Arrange the other breast pump and bottle accessories or other components.

To Sterilize

• CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ADDED THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF WATER (7 fl. oz.) Failure to add enough water may cause damage to this product and/or

your microwave. Adding too much water may mean your items are not properly sterilized.

• Clip the lid on using the side catches and place into microwave.

• See TABLE A for microwave wattage and timings. Do not exceed these times.

IMPORTANT: WAIT AT LEAST TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING STERILIZER FROM MICROWAVE. This will complete the sterilization cycle and allow the unit to cool slightly.

• After the unit has cooled, the lid can be easily removed by unclipping the side catches one at a time.

• After each cycle, drain the excess water from the unit and rinse to prevent limescale build-up.

• Items will remain sterile in the sterilizer for up to three hours providing the lid is not removed.

• The Munchkin Steam Guard discolor components.

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Sterilizer is dishwasher safe. Food colorings may

TABLE A

ALWAYS ADD 7 FL. OZ. OF WATER (PREFERABLY DISTILLED*)

WATTAGE

1100 – 1850W 850 – 1000W 500 – 800W

*Distilled water reduces mineral deposits.

FULL POWER

2 min 4 min 6 min

To clean sterilizer unit

• Lid, tray, tongs and base are top-rack dishwasher-safe.

COOLING TIME

2 min 2 min 2 min

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