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- If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- There are no serviceable parts inside the electric steam steriliser. Do not attempt to open,
service or repair the electric steam steriliser yourself.
- The appliance becomes extremely hot during sterilisation and may cause burns if it is touched.
- Beware of hot steam that comes out of the vent in the lid or when you remove the lid. Steam
can cause burns.
- Do not touch the base, the baskets and the lid during or shortly after sterilisation because they
are very hot. Only lift the lid by its grip.
- Never move or open the appliance when it is in use or when the water in it is still hot.
- Never place items on top of the appliance when it is in use.
- Only use water without any additives.
- Do not put bleach or other chemicals in the appliance.
- Only sterilise baby bottles and other items that are suitable for sterilisers. Check the user
manual of the items you want to sterilise, to make sure they are suitable for sterilisers.
- If you want to stop the sterilisation process, unplug the appliance (SCF285/SCF284) or press the
power-on button (SCF287/SCF286).
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
Caution
- Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does
not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes
invalid.
- Do not expose the appliance to extreme heat or direct sunlight.
- Always let the appliance cool down before moving or storing it.
- Do not sterilise very small items which can fall through the holes in the bottom of the basket.
- Never place items directly on the heating element when the appliance is switched on.
- Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or is damaged in any way. Take it to an authorised Philips
service centre for repair.
- Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable, level and horizontal surface.
- Do not place the appliance on a hot surface.
- Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the
appliance stands.
- Always pour any remaining water out of the appliance after use and when the appliance has
cooled down.
- Always unplug the appliance after use.
- Environmental conditions, such as temperature and altitude, may affect the functioning of this
appliance.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Before first use
When you use the appliance for the first time, we advise you to let it complete one sterilisation
process with empty baskets.
Note: Heating up takes approx. 4 minutes and sterilising takes approx. 6 minutes.
1 Use for example a baby bottle and pour exactly 100ml tap water directly into the water
reservoir of the base (Fig. 2).
2 Place the large basket on the base (Fig. 3).

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