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introduction
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general description (Fig. 1)
a
Lid with grip
B
Small basket
C
Large basket
D
Heating element with water reservoir
E
Base
F
Mains cord
g
Power-on button
h
SCF287/SCF286:Sterilising light
i
SCF287/SCF286: Ready light
J
SCF285/SCF284:Sterilising light
k
Dishwasher basket (SCF287/SCF286 only)
l
Tongs
Note: You can find the type number of your steriliser on the bottom of the appliance.
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 plug in water or any other liquid.
- Failure to follow the descaling instructions may cause irreparable damage.
- Never disassemble the base to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Warning
- 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 mains cord out of the reach of children.
- Check if 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 mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- 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.
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