Philips SCF355 User manual

User manual
SCF355

Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Electromagnetic elds (EMF) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Introduction����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Using the bottle warmer ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6
Product overview ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Explanation of settings������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Using the bottle warmer with express milk warming setting���������������������������������� 8
Express warming reference table�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
Using the bottle warmer to warm baby food ������������������������������������������������������������11
Using the keep warm setting to warm milk ���������������������������������������������������������������12
Using the bottle warmer with defrost setting������������������������������������������������������������13
Cleaning and descaling������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
Cleaning��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15
Descaling������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Disposal����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Warranty and support��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
Danger
- To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons
do not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in water or other
liquid.
Warning
- Read all instructions.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces. Excess cord can be stored in the base of
the bottle warmer.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- A short power-supply cord should be used to reduce the
risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Extension cords are available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at
least 13 amperes 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.
- If the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or
extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
- 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 the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

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- Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
- Do not spill water on the appliance plug.
- Only use the appliance as described in the user manual to
avoid potential injury due to misuse.
- Do not preheat the appliance.
- Always place a fully assembled bottle with cap in the bottle
warmer before you add water.
- Make sure you add water before you switch on the bottle
warmer.
- Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the bottle
warmer contains hot water.
- Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. The
accessible surfaces may become hot during use.
- Do not move the appliance when it contains hot water.
- When the food or milk has reached the required temperature,
remove the bottle or container from the bottle warmer. If you
leave food or milk in the bottle warmer, the temperature of
the food or milk increases.
- Before serving, be sure the food is at safe temperature.
- Before serving, unplug the cord from the wall outlet and dish.
Do not leave the cord within child’s reach.

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- Always turn the knob to “o” before you remove the plug
from the wall outlet.
Caution
- This appliance is intended to be used in household.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a harzard.
- The food should not be heated for too long.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking o parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
- The surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat
after use.
- Follow the descaling instructions to avoid irreparable damage.
- Do not try to open or repair the appliance yourself. You can
contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see
www.philips.com/support).
- Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The production date code YYWW is located in the cord storage compartment in the base
of the bottle warmer.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding
exposure to electromagnetic elds.

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully benet from the
support that Philips Avent oers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome�
With this bottle warmer, you can safely warm all Philips Avent feeding bottles and milk/
baby food in containers and other baby food jars.
Note: Philips Avent breast milk bags and Philips Avent 2 oz/60 ml bottles cannot be used in
this bottle warmer.
Using the bottle warmer
Product overview
Bottle warmer
Light
Setting knob
Keep warm setting
Express milk warming
setting 1
Defrost setting
Food warming setting
O setting Express milk
warming setting 2

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Explanation of settings
The bottle warmer is switched o and the light is o. On every other
setting, the appliance is switched on and the light is lit.
Select this setting when you want to quickly warm a bottle of milk at room
temperature (22°C/72°F) with a content from 60 ml/2 oz to 330ml/11oz
or at cold temperature (5°C/40°F) with a content from 60ml/2oz to
240ml/8oz.
The bottle has to be taken out immediately after warming to the right
temperature, otherwise the milk will be overheated.
Select this setting when you want to quickly warm a bottle of milk at cold
temperature (5°C/40°F) with a content from 270ml/9oz to 330ml/11 oz.
The bottle has to be taken out immediately after warming to the right
temperature, otherwise the milk will be overheated.
Select this setting when you want to warm a container/jar of baby food.
This setting warms milk at a slower speed and then keeps it warm.
Defrost a bottle/container of milk/baby food to liquid state. No Warming
occurs.

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Using the bottle warmer with express milk warming setting
1 Put the mains plug in the wall socket� Place a bottle in the bottle warmer�
2 Fill the bottle warmer with drinking water up to the level of the milk in
the bottle� In case of large amounts of milk, the maximum level of water is
approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer� An accurate water level
ensures correct warming performance�
3 Select the desired setting based on the milk volume� See the express warming
reference table at the end of this chapter to check how long the milk needs to be
warmed in the selected setting�
Note
• The speed of warming milk depending on the amount of the milk warmed and on its initial
temperature, i.e. room temperature (22°C) or fridge temperature (5°C).

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4 The orange light goes on when you select a setting� This indicates that the bottle
warmer is on�
Note
• Whilst warming the milk circulates and heats evenly.
5 Check the express warming reference table for the time required to warm the
milk� After the time indicated in the express warming reference table has passed,
remove the bottle for feeding or turn the knob to “Keep Warm” to keep milk
warm at the right temperature�
Tip
• When you nd the milk is not warm enough, you can place the bottle back into the appliance for
a maximum of 30 seconds of extra warming. This will create a slightly warmer result but without
overheating.
Caution
• If you leave the bottle in the bottle warmer longer than the time indicated in the settings table,
the milk may become overheated.
• If you overheat breast milk, valuable nutrients and vitamins may be lost.

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6 Always check the temperature before you feed your baby� Gently shake the
bottle or milk storage container and check the temperature of the milk by
sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist�
7 Turn the knob back to the ‘o’ position.
Caution
• The water in the bottle warmer might be hot after nishing warming milk / baby food. Be careful
that hot water can cause serious burns.
• If you do not turn the knob back to the ‘o’ position, the water keeps heating up and will reach a
very high temperature.
Express warming reference table
ml/oz
22°C/72°F 5°C/40°F 5°C/40°F
min min min
60ml/2oz - <150ml/5oz 2 - 3 5 - 6 -
150ml/5 oz - <210ml/7 oz 3 - 4 6 - 7 -
210ml/7oz - <270ml/9oz 4 - 5 7 - 9 -
270ml/9oz - 330ml/11oz 5 - 6 - 8 - 10

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Note
• Indicated warming times are based on Philips Avent Natural polypropylene bottles. Be aware that
warming times of Philips Avent Anti-colic with AirFree vent polypropylene bottles and Natural
glass bottles deviate from these indications. In addition to bottle type and material, characteristics
like thickness may also impact warming time. Therefore it may take less time to warm a larger
volume of milk.
• The milk may feel cool to you, but for a newborn baby its temperature is very pleasant.
Using the bottle warmer to warm baby food
1 Follow the same steps as indicated in the previous chapter�
2 Make sure to stir the baby food during warming as it does not circulate
automatically. Be careful not to burn your ngers when holding the container/jar
while stirring�
After warming test the baby food with a spoon to ensure it is not too hot. If the baby food
is not warm enough, put the container back into the bottle warmer and warm the baby
food until it has the desired temperature.
Note
• Due to the high variety of baby food consistencies, it is strongly recommended to continuously stir
and check while you are warming the baby food for an optimal result.
• Due to the high variety of baby food consistencies, it is not possible to indicate warming timings
for baby food.

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Using the keep warm setting to warm milk
1 Put the mains plug in the wall socket� Place the bottle or container in the bottle
warmer�
2 Fill the bottle warmer with drinking water up to the level of the milk in the
bottle/container� In case of large amounts of milk, the maximum level of water is
approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer�
3 Select the position of keep warm�
At this setting, you can warm your milk at a slow pace and keep it warm at the right end
temperature. E.g. to warm a bottle of 4oz milk starting from room temperature, it will
take 15-20minutes. The warming time may be longer or shorter depending on the milk
volumes and starting temperature.

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Note
• Philips Avent recommends you feed your baby as soon as possible after the milk is warmed. We
advise not to reheat the milk after it has cooled down again.
• Always check the temperature before you feed your baby.
4 Turn the knob back to the ‘o’ position when the bottle/container is removed
from the bottle warmer�
Using the bottle warmer with defrost setting
1 Put the appliance plug in the wall outlet� Place the bottle or container in the
bottle warmer�
2 Fill the bottle warmer with drinking water up to the level of the milk/baby food in
the bottle/container� In case of large amounts of milk/baby food, the maximum
level of water is approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer�

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3 Select the position of defrost�
At this setting, your frozen milk/baby food can be defrosted to liquid state.
For frozen milk, check the warming reference table for the expected defrost timings. After
your milk is defrosted, choose express warming setting or keep warm setting to warm
your milk. Please refer to the previous chapters for usage instructions. Consider the start
temperature of your milk around fridge temperature for the warming timings as rough
guideline.
ml/oz hours
60 ml/2 oz-90 ml/3 oz 1-1�5
120 ml/4 oz-150 ml/5 oz 1�5-2
180 ml/6 oz-210 ml/7 oz 1�5-2�5
4 You may also defrost baby food in Philips Avent food container with this setting�
After your baby food is defrosted, choose food warming setting to warm it�
Please refer to the previous chapter for usage instruction�
Note
• Due to the high variety of baby food consistencies, it is strongly recommended to continuously stir
and check while you are warming the baby food for an optimal result.
• Due to the high variety of baby food consistencies, it is not possible to indicate warming timings
for baby food.

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Cleaning and descaling
Cleaning
1 After each use, unplug the bottle warmer and let it cool down�
2 Remove the water from the bottle warmer for hygienic reasons�
3 Wipe the outside and inside of the bottle warmer with a moist cloth�
» Do not use abrasive, antibacterial cleaning agents, chemical solvents or sharp
tools to clean the bottle warmer�
Note
• If you used the bottle warmer to warm baby food, make sure that no spilled baby food remains at
the bottom of the bottle warmer.

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Descaling
It is recommended to descale the bottle warmer every four weeks to ensure it works
eciently.
1 Mix 50 ml/1�7 oz of white vinegar with 100 ml/3�4 oz of cold water to descale
the bottle warmer� Switch on the bottle warmer, select the xpress milk warming
setting 1 and let the appliance operate for 10minutes. Leave the solution in the
bottle warmer until all scale has dissolved�
10 min
Note
• You can also use citric acid based descalers.
• Do not use other types of descalers.
2 Unplug the bottle warmer before you empty it�
3 Empty the bottle warmer and rinse its inside thoroughly� If you still see traces of
scale after rinsing, repeat the descaling procedure�
This product has no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance call 1-800-54-Avent.

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Disposal
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused. For recycling information, please contact your local
waste management facilities or visit www.recycle.philips.com�
Warranty and support
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Philips North America LLC (USA) and Philips Electronics Ltd (CANADA) warrant each new
Philips Avent product, model SCF355, against defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of two years from the date of purchase, and agree to repair or replace any defective
product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or
abuse, lack of reasonable care, or the axing of any attachment not provided with the
product.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply call 1-800-54 Avent.
Note: This appliance needs to be descaled regularly for optimal performance.
If you do not do this, the appliance may eventually stop working. In this case, repair is NOT
covered by your warranty.
Manufactured for:
Philips Personal Health
A division of Philips North America LLC
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904, USA
In Canada imported by: Philips Electronics Ltd
281 Hillmount Road, Markham, ON L6C 2S3

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Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the
appliance. If you are unable to resolve the problem with the information below, contact the
Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem Solution
The milk is too hot. You may have selected an incorrect setting or have left the
bottle in the bottle warmer longer than the time indicated in the
settings table.
Select the setting and check the time required to warm the
milk according to the “Express warming reference table”. After
the time indicated in the express warming reference table has
passed, take out the bottle immediately or turn the knob to
“Keep Warm” to keep the milk warm, otherwise the milk will be
overheated.
The milk is still cold. You may have selected an incorrect setting or have used a
silicone bottle.
Select the setting and check the time required to warm the
milk according to the “Express warming reference table”. After
the time indicated in the express warming reference table has
passed, take out the bottle immediately or turn the knob to
“Keep Warm” to keep the milk warm, otherwise the milk will be
overheated.
If you are using a silicone bottle, after the time indicated in the
express warming reference table has passed, wait for
30-60seconds to ensure the milk is warm.
The bottle warmer
defrosts milk too
slowly.
The milk should never be defrosted at a high temperature
because it will lead to loss of nutrients. Due to the gentle
temperature at which the milk is being defrosted, it might take
longer time than expected to melt the milk.
The bottle warmer
stops working during
the warming process.
I cannot turn on the
bottle warmer.
The bottom of the bottle warmer may be blocked by the
limescale.
The bottle warmer should be descaled at least every four weeks.
See section “Descaling”.

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09/07/2021