Philips AVENT SCF862 User manual

SCF862
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Table of Contents
Important 7
Introduction 11
General description 11
Before rst use 12
Using the appliance 12
Cleaning and descaling 21
Storage 23
Recycling 23
Guarantee and service 23
Troubleshooting 23
Technical specications 27
Refer to the pictures on the folded pages at the front and
back of the user manual.

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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
Danger
-Never immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid.
Do not rinse it under the tap.
Warning
-Check that the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
-Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord
or the appliance itself is damaged. If the power cord
is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips; a
service center authorised by Philips or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
-This appliance shall not be used by persons 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 in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.
-Children shall not play with the appliance (including the
accessories).
-This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children (including
the accessories).
-Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children.
-Do not touch the blades, especially when the appliance
is plugged in. The blades are very sharp.
-Take care in handling the sharp blades when emptying
the jar and during cleaning. Always disconnect the
device from supply if it’s left unattended.
-If the blades become stuck, unplug the appliance before
you remove the ingredients blocking the blades.

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-The appliance including jar lid gets hot during or shortly
after steaming (especially surfaces with this symbol “ ”)
and may cause burns when touched. The jar lid should
only be opened by using the lid tab. To lift the basket,
spatula must be used. To lift the jar, hold the jar by its
handle.
-Be aware that hot steam comes out of the jar during
steaming and when its lid is removed.
-Be aware of hot steam that comes out of the water tank
when you open its lid.
-Do note that hot steam will continue coming out from
the steam vent on jar lid for some time when steam
cycle is completed. Be careful when you open the jar lid.
-If the appliance is not assembled properly, hot steam
could escape from the edge of the water tank lid. Refer
to the “Troubleshooting” chapter for preventing or
resolving this.
-Do not use this appliance to chop hard and sticky
ingredients.
-Never use bleach or chemical sterilizing solutions/
tablets on the appliance.
-Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or aggressive
liquids such as gasoline, acetone or alcohol to clean the
appliance.
-Always let the appliance cool down for 10 minutes after
one steaming cycle before you start steaming again.
-Do not let the appliance blend for more than 30
seconds at a time. If you have not nished blending
after 30 seconds, release the knob to stop blending and
wait a few seconds before you continue. If the main unit
becomes hot, let it cool down for a few minutes before
you continue.
-Never pour any liquid into the jar for steaming.

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Caution
-Never use any accessories or parts from other
manufacturers or that Philips does not specically
recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your
guarantee becomes invalid.
-Do not place the appliance on or near an operating or
still hot stove or cooker.
-Switch o the appliance and disconnect from supply
before changing accessories or approaching parts that
move in use.
-Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before
you clean it.
-Turn the control knob to the o position every time after
steaming.
-Never use the jar or any other part of the appliance in
a microwave, as the metal parts of the jar handle and
blade unit are not suitable for this use.
-Never sterilize the jar or any other part of the appliance
in a sterilizer or in a microwave, as the metal parts of the
blade unit are not suitable for this use.
-This appliance is intended for household use only. If the
appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-
professional purposes or if it is not used according to the
instructions in the user manual, the guarantee becomes
invalid and Philips refuses any liability for damage
caused.
-Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level
surface. The appliance emits hot steam during use. Make
sure there is enough free space around it to prevent
damage to cabinets or other objects.
-Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or is damaged in
any way. Take it to an authorized Philips service center
for repair.
-Never use the steam function without water in the water
tank.
-Make sure that the water in the tank does not exceed
180ml.

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-Make sure the water tank lid is correctly locked before
steaming.
-When blending, do not exceed the MAX food blending
volume level indicated on the jar (400 ml).
-Do not lift and move the appliance while it is in
operation.
-Do not insert any objects into the water tank steam
outlet, jar lid steam inlet and steam path on basket.
-Never rell the water tank during steaming, as hot water
and steam may come out of the appliance.
-Always make sure that the jar lid of the water tank has
cooled down before you open it.
-Never run this appliance’s power supply through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connect it
to a circuit that is regularly switched on and o.
-Always check the temperature of the cooked food on
the back of your hand to make sure it is safe for your
baby.
-Always check the consistency of the food for your
baby. For guidance on what food consistencies are
appropriate for dierent ages, refer to weaning guide
available for download on Philips website, or seek
advice from a doctor or consultant.
-Only use the spatula provided for lifting the basket and
emptying food from jar as instructed (g. o).
-Regular descaling prevents damage to the appliance.
-Make sure that the amount of food in the steaming
basket does not exceed the top edge of steam path on
basket, otherwise the path may be blocked.
Safety systems
For your safety during use, this appliance is equipped with a built-in safety
lock. This appliance will only function if all parts have been assembled
correctly. Assembling all parts correctly will disarm the built-in safety lock.
This appliance is also equipped with an overheat safety stop function.
Overheating can occur if the time between two steaming cycles is too
short. If the appliance’s overheat safety stop activates during a steaming
cycle, let the appliance cool down for a few minutes. After this, you can
use the appliance again.

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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
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.
This Essential baby food maker help parents to prepare nutritious meals
for their babies with steaming and blending functions combined in one
appliance.
General description
Product overview (g. a)
A Spatula
B Water tank lid
C Water tank steam outlet
D Water tank
E Main unit
F Control knob
a “Steam” position
b “O” position
c “Blend” position
d Power indicator (steaming)
G Jar lock switch
H Power cord
I Water level and Food volume indication
J Jar handle
K Steaming and blending jar
L Blade unit
M Blade shaft seal
N Steam path on basket
O Steaming basket
P Jar lid steam inlet
Q Lid tab
R Jar lid
S Jar lid steam vent

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Before rst use
1 Remove all packaging materials from the appliance.
2 Clean all parts thoroughly before rst use. Refer to the “Cleaning and
descaling” chapter.
3 We recommend running one steaming cycle with an empty steaming
basket and empty jar before using the appliance for the rst time.
Refer to the “Filling the water tank” and “Steaming” chapters.
Using the appliance
Caution
•Always check the temperature and consistency of the cooked food on
the back of your hand to make sure it is safe for your baby.
This appliance is intended for steaming fresh, solid ingredients before
blending to the consistency required for babies. Normally, you would
steam the ingredients rst and blend them afterwards. However, you can
also use the appliance for steaming only or blending only. When using
the appliance for blending only, you can skip the “Filling the water tank”
and “Steaming” sections and follow the instructions in the “Blending only”
section.
This appliance is NOT intended for the following purposes.
-Steaming the same ingredients for more than 30 minutes
-Steaming frozen raw ingredients
-Blending rst, then steaming
-Heating liquids such as soup, sauces or water
-Reheating food
-Defrosting food
-Cooking rice or pasta
-Cutting hard ingredients such as ice cubes and sugar cubes, or sticky
ingredients like cheese

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Filling the water tank
Caution
•Before using the jar to measure water, please rinse the jar and make
sure it is clean.
•Before using jar to measure water, ensure the blade unit including
the blade shaft seal is assembled correctly. The at side of the blade
shaft seal should face upwards (g. x).
Note
•Ensure the water in the tank does not exceed 180 ml. The water level
indication can be found on the blending jar.
•We recommend using soft or puried water, as the minerals in mineral
water or tap water may cause limescale buildup to occur more quickly
inside the water tank.
•Except for using white vinegar for descaling, never put any liquids
other than water in the water tank.
1 Push the handle of the steaming and blending jar backwards to
remove it from the main unit (g. b). Fill with water to the right
volume according to the “Ingredients and steaming time” chapter in
the user manual (g. d).
2 Turn the water tank lid counterclockwise to open it (g. e), then ll
with water using the blending jar (g. f). Do not exceed the MAX
180 ml (g. d).
3 Put the water tank lid back on and turn the lid clockwise to lock it
securely in place (g. g).
Note
•Always make sure that you have locked the water tank lid before the
appliance starts operating.

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Steaming
Caution
•Ensure the blade unit including the blade shaft seal is assembled
correctly. The at side of the blade shaft seal should face upwards
(g. x).
•Hot steam or hot water can burn your ngers. Do not touch, and never
let children touch any hot parts of the appliance or the steam coming
from the top of the appliance, as this may cause scalding.
Note
•Ingredients need to be washed, peeled and cut into small cubes no
bigger than 1cm before you steam.
•Always defrost frozen raw ingredients before placing them in the
steaming basket for steaming. Shake o any excess water from the
defrosted ingredients before placing them in the jar.
•The appliance will not start steaming if the jar and jar lid are not
assembled and positioned correctly on the main unit (g. j& k).
1 Push the lid tab clockwise to remove the lid from the blending jar
(g. c).
2 Put solid ingredients (cut into cubes of around 1 cm) into the
steaming basket. The ingredients should not exceed the top edge of
the steam path on the basket (g. h).
3 When placing the basket back into the jar, make sure the steam path
is on the opposite side to the handle. You will hear a gentle “click”
when the basket slots into the correct position (g. i).
4 Place the jar lid on the jar and turn it counterclockwise to lock it
securely (g. j).
5 Lock the jar back onto the main unit by sliding it clockwise (g. k).
Note
•The main unit has grooves that help smoothly guide the locking pins
and lock the jar in place. Make sure that jar is securely locked on the
main unit before steaming or blending.
6 If you have not yet lled the water tank with water for steaming, refer
to the “Filling the water tank” chapter and add water to it before
getting started.

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Note
•Make sure the water tank lid is correctly locked in place.
7 Plug in the appliance.
8 Turn the control knob to steam setting (g. l). Refer to the table in
the “Ingredients and steaming time” chapter for the recommended
water volume for steaming.
»The yellow light will turn on, indicating the appliance is steaming.
»When the steaming cycle is nished, the appliance will
automatically turn o and the indicator light will go out.
9 After steaming, turn the control knob back to the “o” position
(g. m). Wait 2 minutes or until there is no more steam coming from
the top of the jar before removing it.
Caution
•If you intend to start another steaming cycle, let the appliance cool
down for 10 minutes and empty any remaining water out of the water
tank before you rell and start a new steaming cycle.
Note
•Do not turn the control knob to “o” position before the steaming
cycle nished, so as to avoid insucient steaming and water left in
the tank.
Blending after steaming
Caution
•Ensure the blade unit including the blade shaft seal is assembled
correctly. The at side of the blade shaft seal should face upwards
(g. x).
•The jar and jar lid will become hot after the steaming cycle. Only hold
the jar by the handle.
•Only use the lid tab for opening the jar lid.
•Only use the spatula to lift the basket after steaming.
•Always ensure the lid and jar are assembled and positioned correctly
on the main unit (g. j& k) when the appliance is in use.

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1 To remove the blending jar from the main unit, hold the handle and
push backwards to unlock the jar (g. b).
2 Push the lid tab to open the jar lid (g. c).
3 Use the spatula provided to take the steaming basket out of the jar.
Insert the spatula through the holes on the basket (with the word
“Avent” facing upwards) and lift it up (g. o).
4 Pour the steamed food into the blending jar by holding the spatula
(g. p).
Note
•No need to pour out the water collected in the jar. Mix it with the
steamed food for blending.
5 Put the blending jar lid back and lock it in place (g. q). Do not put
the steaming basket back in the jar when preparing for blending.
6 Shake the blending jar to evenly distribute the ingredients.
7 If needed, remove the jar lid and add additional ingredients for
blending (e.g. water for purees or additional cooked ingredients like
rice or pasta). Do not exceed the MAX food volume of 400 ml.
8 Place the blending jar back on the main unit. Turn the jar to lock into
position. Ensure the jar is secure and the handle is positioned directly
above the jar lock switch. Make sure the handle is on the right-hand
side (g. k).
9 To start blending, turn the knob to “blend” position until the
ingredients are blended to the consistency of your choice (g. r).
Caution
•Do not let the appliance blend for more than 30 seconds at a time.
If you have not nished blending after 30 seconds, release the knob
to stop blending and wait a few seconds before you continue. If the
main unit becomes hot, let it cool down for a few minutes before you
continue.
10 Unplug the appliance.
11 Remove the jar from the main unit and open the jar lid (g. n).
12 Use the spatula to transfer the food from the jar to your bowl or plate
(g. s).

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Blending only
Caution
•Ensure the blade unit including the blade shaft seal is assembled
correctly. The at side of the blade shaft seal should face upwards
(g. x).
•Always make sure that the lid of the blending jar is correctly locked in
place while the appliance is in use.
Note
•Ingredients need to be washed, peeled and cut into small cubes no
bigger than 1cm before you blend.
1 Remove the blending jar from the main unit and push the lid tab to
open the jar. (g. b& g. c).
2 Pour the chopped food into the blending jar without the steaming
basket. Do not exceed the MAX amount of 400 ml.
3 Put the blending jar lid back and lock it in place (g. q). Shake the
blending jar to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
4 Place the blending jar back on the main unit and lock it securely in
place.
5 To start blending, turn the knob to “blend” position until the
ingredients are blended to the consistency of your choice (g. r).
Note
•If the ingredients stick to the wall of the jar, or if the blended
ingredients are still too solid, release the blending knob, remove the
jar from the main unit, and loosen the ingredients with the spatula,
add some drinking water until the blended food has the right
consistency for your baby’s age.
Caution
•Do not let the appliance blend for more than 30 seconds at a time.
If you have not nished blending after 30 seconds, release the knob
to stop blending and wait a few seconds before you continue. If the
main unit becomes hot, let it cool down for a few minutes before you
continue.
6 Unplug the appliance.
7 Remove the jar from the main unit and open the jar lid (g. n).

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8 Use the spatula to transfer the food from the jar to your bowl or plate
(g. s).
Ingredients and steaming time
Type of
food
Ingredient Approximate
steaming time
(min.)*
Water level in
the water tank
(ml)
Fruit Apple 20 120
Orange/mandarin 20 120
Peach 10 60
Pear 20 120
Pineapple 30 180
Plum 10 60
Strawberry 20 120
Vegetables Asparagus 20 120
Broccoli 20 120
Carrot 30 180
Cauliower 20 120
Celery 20 120
Eggplant 20 120
Fennel 30 180
French beans 30 180
Leek 20 120
Onion 20 120
Peas 20 120
Bell pepper 20 120
Potato 30 180
Pumpkin 20 120
Spinach 20 120
Swede 20 120
Sweet corn 20 120
Sweet potato 20 120
Tomato 20 120
Turnip 30 180

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Type of
food
Ingredient Approximate
steaming time
(min.)*
Water level in
the water tank
(ml)
Zucchini 20 120
Meat Chicken, beef, lamb,
pork etc.
30 180
Fish Salmon, whiting, sole,
cod, trout etc.
20 120
* All food must be cut into small cubes of no bigger than 1 cm. The
steaming time estimation is based on 200 g of food. Adjust the steaming
time according to the actual food quantity.
* Steam times may vary due to voltage uctuation.
Recipe examples
Ingredient Water volume
and steaming
time
Blending
(1) Precious
puree of
potato and
broccoli*
•140 g potato
70 g broccoli
•Add 120 ml
water and
steam for
about 20 min
•Blend 3-5 times for
15 seconds each
(2) Bananas
about
avocado*
•50 g banana
•50 g avocado
•No need to
steam
•Add 60 ml milk
•Blend 3-5 times for
15 seconds each
(3) Veggie
heaven*
•80 g
cauliower
•90 g potato
•60 g carrot
•Add 180ml
water and
steam for
about 30 min
•Blend 2-3 times for
15 seconds each
(4) Meat
mates*
•250 g beef
/ lamb /
chicken
breast / pork
•Add 180ml
water and
steam for
about 30 min
•Blend 3-5 times for
15 seconds each
•If required, mix
1 tablespoon of
meat puree with 3
tablespoons of pureed
vegetables [refer to
the veggie heaven
recipe (3)]

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Ingredient Water volume
and steaming
time
Blending
(5) My rst
muesli*
•100 g peach
•100 g pear
•50 g
blueberries
•Add 120ml
water and
steam for
about 20 min
•Blend 2-3 times for 5
seconds each
•After blending, divide
the puree into 5
portions. Mix 1 portion
with 100 g rolled oats
for each serving
(6) Cod and
potato party*
•100 g cod
•150g potato
•Add 180ml
water and
steam for
about 30 min
•Blend 2-3 times for 5
seconds each
•After blending, divide
the puree into 5
portions. Mix 1 portion
with 100 g well cooked
rice porridge for each
serving
(7) Happy
broccoli ever
after *
•120 g salmon
•120 g broccoli
•Add 120ml
water and
steam for
about 20 min
•Blend 2-3 times for 5
seconds each
•After blending, divide
it into 4 portions. Mix
1 portion with 140 g
well-cooked pasta
shells for each serving
(8) Sunny
asparagus *
•240 g
asparagus
•Add 120 ml
water and
steam for
about 20 min
•No need to blend
•After steaming, divide
the asparagus into 3
portions. Mix 1 portion
with 100 g cooked
new potato wedges
and 20 g minced
parmesan cheese for
each serving
* Ingredients need to be washed, peeled and cut into small cubes no
bigger than 1 cm before processing.
* Always check the food temperature and consistency before feeding.
* The above recipes are designed for babies at dierent weaning stages.
We suggest:
* Recipes 1-2 for the rst stage of weaning (around 4-6 months)
* Recipes 3-4 for the second stage of weaning (around 6-8 months)

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* Recipes 5-6 for the third stage of weaning (around 9-12 months)
* Recipes 7-8 for the fourth stage of weaning (above 12 months)
* But because babies are individuals and grow at dierent paces, please
choose suitable recipes based on your baby’s development.
Cleaning and descaling
Cleaning
Caution
•Clean the appliance straight after every use.
•Never immerse the main unit and water tank in water or rinse it under
the tap.
•Never use bleach or chemical sterilizing solutions/tablets in the
appliance.
•Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or aggressive liquids such
as gasoline, acetone or alcohol to clean the appliance.
•You can clean the steaming basket, steaming and blending jar,
blade unit and jar lid in the dishwasher. Before putting them in the
dishwasher, please rinse these parts under tap water immediately
after use. Do not immerse them in water with parts that have not been
cleaned.
•Always reinsert the blade shaft seal back in the blending unit after
you have removed it for cleaning. Make sure the at side of the blade
shaft seal is facing upwards.
1 Unplug the appliance and remove the jar from the main unit.
2 Push the lid tab clockwise to release the jar lid (g. c).
3 Rinse the steaming basket, steaming and blending jar, jar lid and
spatula under tap water to remove food residues (g. u).
4 The blade unit can be disassembled for rinsing if need be (g. t).
5 Remove the blade shaft seal from the blending unit for cleaning if
necessary.
Caution
•Handle the blade unit very carefully to avoid injury as the cutting
edges are sharp.
6 Turn the water tank lid counterclockwise and remove it from the
water tank.

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7 Wash the water tank lid under the tap.
8 If necessary, pour fresh water into the water tank and ush it out.
Repeat as necessary until the water tank is clean. Do not leave water
in the water tank (g. v).
9 Dry the main unit and all parts after cleaning (g. w).
10 Assemble all the parts when they are dry.
Note
•Parts that come into contact with food such as the steaming basket
and jar might be colored by food. This is normal. All parts are still safe
to use and will do no harm to the cooked food.
Descaling the water tank
For optimum performance, we recommend descaling the appliance every
2-4 weeks. To reduce the buildup of limescale, we recommend using soft
or puried water for steaming.
Do not turn on the appliance with descaling solution in the water tank.
To descale the appliance, follow the descaling instructions below.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched o.
2 Mix 80 ml of white vinegar (6% acetic acid) with 80 ml of water.
Alternatively, you can use citric acid with warm water to descale the
water tank.
3 Add the solution to the water tank.
4 Put the water tank lid on the water tank and turn the lid clockwise to
lock it securely in place.
5 Wait for 6 hours/overnight or until all limescale has dissolved.
6 Pour the used solution out of the water tank.
7 If the limescale buildup has not completely dissolved, repeat the
descaling process in this chapter from step 1 to 6.
8 Pour some fresh water into the water tank and ush it out. Repeat as
necessary until the water tank is clean.
9 Rinse the water tank lid thoroughly under the tap.
10 Fill the water tank with 180 ml of water and let the appliance
complete a steaming cycle with the jar empty before you use the
appliance with food again.