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Overview Beforefirstuse

Using the steriliser Tips

Cleaning

1 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.

2 Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.

Danger

Never immerse the base, the mains cord or the mains

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plug in water or any other liquid.
Failure to follow the descaling instructions may cause

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irreparable damage.
Never disassemble the base to avoid the risk of

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electric shock.

Warning

This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the

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appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
This appliance can be used by persons with reduced

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physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.

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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by

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children without supervision.
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance

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corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.

Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket,

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and make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the wall

socket. Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces.

Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or

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the appliance itself is damaged.

If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

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Philips AVENT, a service centre authorised by Philips
AVENT or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a

hazard.
There are no serviceable parts inside the electric

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steam steriliser. Do not attempt to open, service or

repair the electric steam steriliser by yourself.
The appliance becomes very hot during sterilisation

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and may cause burns if it is touched.
Beware of hot steam that comes out of the vent in

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the lid or when you remove the lid. Steam can cause
burns.

Do not touch the base, the baskets, the lid and

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sterilised items during or shor tly after sterilisation to
avoid getting burnt. Only lift the lid by its grip.
Never move or open the appliance when it is in use

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or before it has cooled down.

Never place items on top of the appliance when it is in use.

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Only use water without any additives for sterilisation.

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Recommend to use purified water to decrease

limescale.
Only use white vinegar according to the user manual

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when descaling. Do not put bleach or other chemicals
in the appliance.
Only sterilise baby bottles and other items that are

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suitable for steam sterilisers. Check the user manual of

the items you want to sterilise, to make sure they are

suitable for steam sterilisers.

To stop the sterilisation under urgent circumstances,

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press the power-off button, and unplug the appliance.

Sterilising for a shorter period of time may affect the

sterilisation efficacy.

The heating plate surface is subject to residual heat

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after use. Be careful not to get burnt by it.
This appliance is intended for household use only.

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Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents (e.g.

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bleach) or a scouring pad to clean this appliance.
The steriliser is not dishwasher-proof.

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Caution

Never use any accessories or parts from other

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manufacturers or that Philips AVENT does not

specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or
parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.

The appliance is intended to be used indoors. Do not

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expose it to extreme heat or direct sunlight.
Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down

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before moving or storing it.
Do not sterilise very small items which can fall through

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the holes to the heating plate.
Never place items directly on the heating plate when

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the appliance is switched on.
Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or is damaged

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in any way. Take it to an authorised Philips AVENT
service centre for repair.

Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable,

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level and horizontal surface.
Do not place the appliance on a hot surface.

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Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the

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table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
Pour any remaining water out of the appliance after

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use and when the appliance has cooled down.
Always unplug the appliance after use.

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Environmental conditions, such as altitude above 2500

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meters, may affect the sterilising performance of this

appliance.

Electromagneticfields(EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations

regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

3 Overview(Fig.1)

a

Lid

b

Small basket

c

Big basket

d

Heating plate

e

Base

f

Power-on indicator

g

Power-on button “I”

h

Power-off button “O”

i

Mains cord

4 Beforefirstuse(Fig.2)

When you use the appliance for the first time, we advise you to let it complete

one sterilisation process with empty baskets.

Use a baby bottle and pour 90ml/3 fluid oz purified water or tap water

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directly into the heating plate. (Fig. 2-1)
Place the big basket on the base. Adjust the position of the big basket so

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that it fits properly on the base. (Fig. 2-2)

Place the small basket in the big basket. Adjust the position of the small

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basket so that it fits properly in the big basket. (Fig. 2-3)

Place the lid on top of the small basket. Adjust the position of the lid so that

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it fits properly on the small basket. (Fig. 2-4)
Put the plug in the wall socket. (Fig. 2-5)

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Press the power-on button to switch on the appliance. (Fig. 2-6)

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The power-on indicator lights up to indicate that the appliance starts operating.

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A sterilising cycle takes around 10 minutes (Fig. 2-7). When the

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sterilisation process is finished, the power-on indicator goes out and the

appliance switches off automatically.

Unplug the appliance (Fig. 2-8). Wait until the appliance has cooled down

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completely (Fig. 2-9), and then remove the lid, the small basket and the big
basket, and wipe them dry.

Note

The appliance does not work for about 10 minutes after a sterilising cycle, it needs

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to cool down first.

5 Usingthesteriliser(Fig.3)

Note

To make sure the steriliser stands stable, clip the mains cord into the cord slot in

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the bottom of the base.
Make sure all parts that need to be sterilised are completely disassembled and

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place them in the basket with their openings pointing down to prevent them from

filling up with water.

Only place items which are suitable for sterilising in the steriliser. Do not sterilise

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items that are filled with liquid, e.g. a teether with cooling fluid.

Thoroughly clean the items to be sterilised.

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Use a baby bottle and pour 90ml/3 fluid oz purified water or tap water

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directly into the heating plate. (Fig. 3-1)
Place the big basket on the base. Adjust the position of the basket so that

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it fits properly on the base. Then put the bottles in the basket with their

openings pointing down. (Fig. 3-2)
Place the small basket in the big basket (Fig. 3-3). Adjust the position of the

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small basket so that it fits properly in the big basket, then put the accessories

in the small basket.

Tip

When putting larger teats in the small basket, place the teat in the basket first, then

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place the dome cap on the teat, and place the screw ring on the dome cap.

Place the lid on top of the small basket. Adjust the position of the lid so that

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it fits properly on the small basket. (Fig. 3-5-1)
Put the plug in the wall socket. (Fig. 3-5-2)

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(Fig. 3-4)

Press the power-on button to switch on the appliance. (Fig. 3-6)

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The power-on indicator lights up to indicate that the appliance starts operating.

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A sterilising cycle takes around 10 minutes (Fig. 3-7). When the

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sterilisation process is finished, the power-on indicator goes out and the

appliance switches off automatically.

Unplug the appliance (Fig. 3-8). Wait until the appliance has cooled down

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completely (Fig. 3-9), and then remove the lid and the sterilised items from

the baskets.

Warning

Be careful when removing the lid, hot steam may come out of the steriliser.

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The sterilised items might be hot. Be careful not to get burnt by them.

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Note

Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before you touch the sterilised items.

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Tip

After the appliance has cooled down, you can hang the lid on the side of the big

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basket (Fig. 4-1). You can also place the lid on a table with the handle facing down

(Fig. 4-2), this way you can put the small basket on the tilted lid to keep it hygienic,

and easily take out the sterilised items in the big basket.

When removing the items from the big and small baskets, you can use a Philips

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AVENT bottle tong (sold separately).

6 Cleaning(Fig.5)

Warning

Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents (e.g. bleach) or a scouring pad to

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clean this appliance.

Never immerse the base, the mains cord or the mains plug in water or any other liquid.

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The steriliser is not dishwasher-proof.

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Always unplug the appliance after use. (Fig. 5-1)

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After the appliance has cooled down, pour out any remaining water from

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the heating plate (Fig. 5-2), and then clean the surfaces around the base and
heating plate with a soft cloth (Fig. 5-3).

Clean the big basket, small basket and lid under the tap with some washing-

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up liquid, and wipe them dry.

Note

After cleaning, store the steriliser in a clean and dry place.

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7 Descaling

When you use the steriliser, small spots may appear on the heating plate in
the base. This is limescale that is building up. The harder the water, the faster

limescale builds up. Descale the steriliser once each week to ensure that it
continues to work effectively. The frequency of descaling depends on how
much limescale is building up.

Pour 60ml/2 fluid oz of water and 30ml/1 fluid oz of white vinegar (6-8%

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acetic acid) into the heating plate.
Leave the solution in the heating plate until the limescale has resolved. The

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process takes about 20 minutes, but should not be longer than 1 hour.
Empty the heating plate, thoroughly rinse it and wipe with a soft cloth.

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Note

When descaling, do not put the plug in the wall socket.

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After descaling, store the steriliser in a clean and dry place.

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8 Recycling

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste

at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

9 Guarantee and service

Philips Consumer Lifestyle guarantees its products under correct usage for
a period of two years after the date of purchase. If any defect due to faulty

materials and workmanship occurs within this two-year guarantee period,

Philips Consumer Lifestyle will repair or replace the product at its expense.

For repair or replacement, make sure to provide convincing proof, for instance
by means of a receipt, that the day on which service is claimed is within the

guarantee period.
The guarantee only covers the base and its electrical components. It does not

cover non-electrical parts, accessories and consumable parts. The guarantee
does not cover shipping and handling fees, and on-site services fees either.
If you need service or information, or if you have a problem, please contact the

Philips AVENT Service Centre in your country.
Website: http://www.philips.com/support

10 Troubleshooting

This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance.

If you cannot find the answer to your question, contact the Consumer Care

Centre in your country.

Question Solution

Why does water

flow out of the

steriliser?

Why are there white
spots on the heating

plate, the baskets or

the lid?

Why does a lot of
steam escape from
under the lid?

Why does the
sterilisation process
take so long?

Why is the
sterilisation process
so short?

Why does the
appliance start to

heat up, and the

power-on indicator
lights up immediately
when I plug it in?

Why can’t I restart
the appliance?

You may have poured too much water into the

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steriliser. Do not pour more than 90ml water into
the heating plate.
The steriliser may not be stably positioned. Make

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sure the mains cord is well fitted inside of the cord

slot in the bottom of the base.

• Limescale build-up is normal and occurs more
quickly in hard water areas. Descale the appliance
regularly (see chapter ‘Descaling’).

Check if the lid has been placed on the small

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basket properly.

To sterilise the items thoroughly, the default

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sterilising time is around 10 minutes (when 90ml
water is poured into the heating plate).

• You may have poured too much water into the
steriliser (see chapter ‘Using the steriliser’). The
amount of water in the steriliser and the number
of items placed in the baskets determine the actual
sterilising time.

• You may have poured too little water into the
steriliser (see chapter ‘Using the steriliser’)

When you press the power-on button before you

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put the plug in the wall socket, the steriliser star ts

operating immediately when you plug it in. Do
not touch the heating plate as it starts heating up
immediately. You can press the power-off button to
stop the heating process.

After a sterilising cycle, the appliance does not

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work before it has cooled down. Wait for around
10 minutes before you switch on the appliance
again.

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