Philips AVENT SCF285 Instruction Manual page 8

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The sterilizing light lights up to indicate that the appliance is on.
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When the sterilization process is finished, the appliance turns off automatically.
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6 Remove the lid.
Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you remove the lid.
Be careful, hot steam may come out of the sterilizer.
7 Remove the bottles and other items from the basket. Use the tongs to remove
the smaller items.
Be careful, the sterilized items may still be hot.
Note: Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before you touch the sterilized
items.
8 Unplug the appliance from the outlet and wait until the appliance has cooled
down completely.
9 Pour out any remaining water from the water reservoir and wipe the water
reservoir dry.
Note: The appliance does not work for 10 minutes after a sterilizing cycle. It needs
to cool down first.
Cleaning
Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents (e.g. bleach) or a scouring
pad to clean this appliance.
Never immerse the base, the cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
Note: The sterilizer is not dishwasher-safe. The baskets and the lid can be
cleaned with hot water and some liquid soap.
1 Always unplug the appliance from the outlet and let it cool down before you
clean it.
2 Clean the base with a damp cloth.
3 Clean the other parts in hot water with some liquid soap.
Note: After cleaning, store the sterilizer in a clean, dry place.
Descaling
When you use the sterilizer, small spots may appear on the heating element in the
base. This is scale that is building up. The harder the water, the faster scale builds
up. Descale the sterilizer at least every 4 weeks to ensure that it continues to work
effectively.
1 Pour 2.7 fl. oz. (80 ml) white vinegar (5% acetic acid) and 0.7 fl. oz. (20ml) cold
water into the water reservoir.
2 Leave the solution in the water reservoir until the scale has dissolved.
3 Empty the water reservoir, thoroughly rinse it and wipe the base with a damp
cloth.
Note: This appliance has no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance call
1-800-54-Avent (1-800-542-8368).