Troubleshooting - Philips AVENT SCF291 User Manual

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 Centre in your country�
Problem
When should I descale
my sterilizer?
Why is the sterilizing
time so short?
Why is there still much
water remaining on
heating plate after
sterilizing?
Why is there a burning
smell and burnt mark
on the base?
Coating is peeling
off from the heating
plate. Does it affect the
function?
Why does the sterilizer
stop working?
Do I need to dry baby
items after sterilizing?
When you use the sterilizer, you may notice that there are
small spots ranging from snow white to brownish appearing
on the heating plate� This is a sign that your sterilizer should be
descaled�
In any case, the sterilizer should be descaled at least every
2 weeks to ensure that it continues to work effectively.
You did not add enough water for sterilizing�
Pour exactly 130 ml water directly into the water reservoir of
the base�
The heating plate may be blocked by the limescale� The
sterilizer should be descaled at least every 2 weeks.
See section "Descaling"�
You may not have poured out the remaining water from the
large basket drip tray regularly� Water accumulates on the
large basket drip tray after each sterilizing cycle� Pour out any
remaining water from large basket after each use�
1
Detach the bottom plate from the large basket� Pour out
any remaining water from the large basket drip tray�
2
Clean the bottom plate and the large basket in hot water
with liquid dishwashing detergent�
The items may not have been cleaned thoroughly before
sterilizing�
Before you put the items to be sterilized in the sterilizer, clean
them thoroughly in the dishwasher or by hand with hot water
and liquid dishwashing detergent�
It does not affect the function of the sterilizer.
Make sure you do not use any abrasive or aggressive cleaning
agents (e�g� bleach) or a scouring pad to clean the heating plate�
Avoid pouring cold water on the heating plate immediately
after use, as it can cause cracking due to the rapid cooling of
the non-stick coating�
The heating plate may be blocked by the limescale� The
sterilizer should be descaled at least every 2 weeks�
See section "Descaling"�
The sterilizer's thorough, chemical-free cleaning will keep its
contents sterile for up to 24 hours if keeping the lid on� Water
left on baby items after sterilization is sterile and would not
collect germs, so you do not need to dry�
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