Philips AVENT 4-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer SCF286/05 SCF286/05 User Manual

Philips Electronics North America Corporation (USA) and Philips Electronics Ltd (CANADA) 

warrant each new Philips AVENT product, model SCF288, SCF287, SCF286, SCF285 or SCF284, 

against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, 

and agrees 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 affixing of any attachment not provided with the product. no 

In order to obtain warranty service, simply call 1-800-54 AVENT.

Manufactured for: 

Philips Consumer Lifestyle

A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation

P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904

In Canada: Philips Electronics Ltd 

281 Hillmount Road, Markham, ON L6C 2S3 

This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. If you cannot find the 

answer to your question, call 1-800-54-AVENT (1- 800-542-8368) for assistance.

Question

Answer

Why does water flow out of 

the sterilizer?

You may have poured too much water into the sterilizer. Do not 

pour more than 3.4 fl. oz. (100 ml) water in the water reservoir.

Why are there white spots in 

the water reservoir, the 

baskets or the lid?

Scale build-up is normal and occurs more quickly in hard water 

areas. Descale the appliance regularly (see chapter ‘Descaling’).

Why does a lot of steam 

escape from under the lid? 

Check if the lid has been placed on the basket properly.

Why does the sterilization 

process take so long?

You may have poured too much water into the sterilizer (see 

chapter ‘Using the appliance’). The number of items placed in the 

baskets and the number of baskets used determine the actual 

sterilization time.

Why is the sterilization process 

so short?

You may have poured too little water into the sterilizer (see 

chapter ‘Using the appliance’).

Why does the appliance start 

to heat up immediately when I 

plug it in?

You have pressed the power-on button before you plugged the 

appliance into the electrical outlet. When you press the 

power-on button before you put the plug in the outlet, the 

sterilizer starts operating immediately when you plug it in.

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