SCF358
User manual
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Electromagnetic elds (EMF) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Introduction ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Instructions for use ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Product overview ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Explanation of settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Warm milk ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9
Feed your baby the milk ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
Reuse the bottle warmer right away for another bottle ����������������������������������������� 11
Warm milk bag �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12
Warm baby food ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13
Feed your baby the baby food ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15
Reuse the bottle warmer right away for another container of baby food ��������� 15
Keep warm milk ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15
Defrost milk �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Defrost baby food ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18
Cleaning and descaling ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20
Cleaning ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20
Descaling ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������21
Disposal ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
Warranty and support ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
Read all instructions.
Danger
- To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord,
plug or appliance in water or other liquid�
Warning
- Only use the appliance indoors.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or
worktop. Store excess cord in the base of the bottle warmer.
- A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
- If extension cord is used: 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.
- The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance�
- Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
- Only connect the appliance to a grounded wall socket. Always
make sure that the plug is inserted into the wall socket
properly.
- Before you connect the appliance, check that the voltage
indicated on the bottom of the appliance corresponds to the
local voltage.
- If you need to use an extension cord, make sure it is a
grounded extension cord with a rating of at least 13amperes.
- Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
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- 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 Philips authorized service
center or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric
cooker, or in a heated oven.
- This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved�
- Children must not play with the appliance.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
- Do not spill water on the power plug.
- Only use the appliance as described in the user manual to
avoid 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.
- The accessible surfaces of the appliance may become hot
during use and are subject to residual heat after 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 the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or
extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking o parts.
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- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- To disconnect, turn any control to “o”, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
- Before serving be sure food is at safe temperature.
- Before serving, unplug cord form wall outlet and dish. Do not
leave cord within child’s reach.
Caution
- This appliance is intended for use in household.
- The food should not be heated for too long.
- Always check the food temperature before you feed your
child. Gently swirl the bottle and check by sprinkling a few
drops on the inside of your wrist. (Follow the instructions in
section ‘‘Feed your baby the milk’’.)
- Unplug the appliance when it is not in use.
- The surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat
after use.
- Let the appliance cool down before you clean it.
- Follow the descaling instructions to avoid irreparable damage.
- Do not try to open or repair the appliance yourself.
Contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country
(see www.philips.com/support).
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 benet from the
support that Philips Avent oers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome�
With this bottle warmer, you can warm and defrost milk in Philips Avent and other most
common branded feeding bottles and baby food in containers.
With this bottle warmer, you can safely warm and defrost milk in Philips Avent and other
most common branded feeding bottles and baby food in containers.
This bottle warmer is designed to warm milk in a gentle way. Therefore, the water in
the bottle warmer will never reach boiling temperatures. Each of the heating settings is
programmed to warm dierent milk volumes. For better performance, make sure:
1. Place bottle in the bottle warmer.
2. Fill with fresh room temperature water to the level of the milk
3. Select the milk volume and press the on/o button.
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Instructions for use
Product overview
A
B
CD
F
E
A Bottle warmer D Keep warm / defrost setting
B Progress indicator E Milk volume setting
C Baby food warming setting F On / o button
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Explanation of settings
Milk volume
• Select this setting to warm milk of room temperature
or fridge temperature.
• Select the milk volume you warm. You can set from
30ml / 1 oz up to 330 ml / 11oz.
The bottle warmer warms the milk to the desired
temperature. Milk is ready for feeding when the
entire progress indicator lights up. If you want the
milk warmer, keep the bottle in the appliance until it
reaches the desired temperature. Take out the bottle
and check the temperature of the milk before you
feed your baby. You can also keep the bottle warm
in the appliance and it will switch o automatically
after about 60 minutes.
• Check the milk temperature by sprinkling a few
drops on the inside of your wrist. The milk may
feel cool to you, but it will be very pleasant for
a newborn baby. Research suggests that most
babies will accept milk that is cooler than body
temperature.
Baby food warming
• Select this setting to warm baby food.
• For optimal result, stir baby food during warming.
Keep warm / defrost
• The built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern for
keep warm or defrost.
• If the milk/ baby food is warm, it will be warmed
gradually and kept at the right temperature.
• If the milk is frozen, it will be defrosted to liquid state
and then warmed to the right temperature. You can
defrost the milk from 30 ml/ 1 oz up to 180 ml/ 6 oz.
• If the baby food is frozen, it will be defrosted. After
that, switch o the bottle warmer and turn to baby
food setting to warm up the baby food.
• Select this setting to warm milk bag. The material of
the milk bag transfers heat very fast.
When the entire progress indicator is on but not ashing, the milk is ready for feeding. Feed
your baby when the milk is warmed. Do not rewarm the milk after it has cooled down, as
bacteria may start to develop in it.
For baby food, due to variations in baby food consistency, it is not possible for the
appliance to detect precisely how long the baby food should be warmed. When the entire
progress indicator is on but not ashing, keep the baby food in the appliance for further
warming. Stir the baby food while the jar or container is in the bottle warmer. For optimal
result, check its temperature while it is warming.
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Warm milk
1
Place the bottle in the bottle warmer� Fill with drinking water to the level of
the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, e.g. 210 ml/ 7 oz, ll with water to
approximately 1cm below the top of the bottle warmer.
1 cm
2
Select the desired setting based on the milk volume and press the on / o button
to switch on�
7
210
7oz
210ml
3
The progress indicator ashes gradually to show the progress of milk warming.
4
When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, the milk is ready for
feeding and the bottle warmer automatically switches to keep warm mode�
5
The bottle warmer switches o automatically after about 60 minutes, including
warming time. The progress indicator turns o.
60 min
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Tip
• If you want the milk warmer, keep the bottle in the appliance until it reaches the desired
temperature after the entire progress indicator lights up.
• If you are using a silicone bottle, it takes longer to warm milk. Keep it in the bottle warmer for
3-4minutes after the entire progress indicator lights up.
Recommended setting for dierent containers
Container Recommended Setting
Plastic Milk volume setting
Glass Milk volume setting
Silicone Milk volume setting + 3-4 minutes
Milk bag Keep warm/ Defrost setting
Note
• The time to warm milk depends on the volume, initial temperature of milk and water and milk
bottle type.
• If you want to change the setting, after turning on the bottle warmer, you should switch o the
bottle warmer rst. Change the setting and switch it back on. Changing the setting while the
bottle warmer is already turned on for 20 seconds or more, it will switch to keep warm mode
automatically.
Feed your baby the milk
Press the on / o button to switch o the appliance and take out the milk bottle.
Note
• If you are using a small bottle, such as a 2 oz bottle, be careful to avoid touching the hot water
when you remove the bottle.
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Always check the temperature of the milk before you feed your baby. Gently swirl the
bottle and check by sprinkling a few drops on the inside of your wrist.
After each use, unplug the bottle warmer and let it cool down. Remove the water from the
bottle warmer for hygienic reasons.
Reuse the bottle warmer right away for another bottle
If you want to warm another bottle, let the bottle warmer cool down. To speed up, rell the
bottle warmer with fresh cold water.
When you switch on the bottle warmer, the progress indicator ashes gradually to indicate
that the appliance is warming again.
Note
• If the progress indicator is on but not ashing, the bottle warmer is still too hot to warm another
bottle. Switch o the bottle warmer and let it cool down.
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Warm milk bag
Check the instructions of your milk bag and make sure it can be warmed in a bottle
warmer.
1
Place the milk bag in the bottle warmer� Fill with drinking water to the level of
the milk. If you have a large volume of milk, ll with water to approximately 1cm
below the top of the bottle warmer�
2
Select the keep warm/ defrost setting and press the on/ o button to switch
on� The material of the milk bag transfers heat very fast so it is best to use this
setting�
3
The progress indicator ashes to show it is in the warming process.
4
When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, the milk is ready for
feeding and the bottle warmer automatically switches to keep warm mode�
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5
The bottle warmer switches o automatically after about 60minutes, including
warming time. The progress indicator turns o.
60 min
Warm baby food
1
Place the baby food container in the bottle warmer� Fill with drinking water to
the level of the baby food. If you have a large volume of baby food, e.g. 210ml/
7 oz, ll with water to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer.
1 cm
2
Select the baby food warming setting and press the on / o button to switch on.
3
The progress indicator ashes to show it is in the warming process.
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4
Due to variations in baby food consistency, it is not possible for the appliance to
detect precisely how long the baby food should be warmed� Stir the baby food
while the jar or container is in the bottle warmer� For optimal result, check its
temperature while it is warming up�
» Be careful not to burn your ngers when holding the container or jar while
stirring�
Note
• When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, keep the baby food in the appliance
for further warming. Stir the baby food and check its temperature.
5
The bottle warmer switches o automatically after about 60 minutes, including
warming time. The progress indicator turns o.
60 min
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Feed your baby the baby food
Press the on / o button to switch o the appliance and take out the food container or jar.
Always check the temperature of the baby food before you feed your baby� Gently stir
the baby food in the food container or jar and taste it to make sure it is not too hot�
Reuse the bottle warmer right away for another container of baby
food
Follow the same steps as indicated in the section “Warm milk”
Keep warm milk
With this setting, the built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern for keep warm or defrost.
If you put warm milk into the appliance, it is warmed gradually and kept at the right
temperature.
1
Place the bottle in the bottle warmer� Fill with drinking water to the level of the
milk. If you have a large volume of milk, ll with water to approximately 1cm
below the top of the bottle warmer�
1 cm
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2
Select the keep warm / defrost setting and press the on / o button to switch on.
3
The progress indicator ashes to show that milk is warming.
4
When the entire progress indicator lights up continuously, the milk is ready for
feeding and the bottle warmer keeps the milk at this temperature�
5
The bottle warmer switches o automatically after about 60 minutes, including
warming time. The progress indicator turns o.
60 min
Note
• The time may vary depending on the milk volume and starting temperature.
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Defrost milk
With this setting, the built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern for keep warm or defrost.
If you put frozen milk, the bottle warmer defrosts the milk to liquid state and then warms it
to the right temperature. You can defrost the milk from 30 ml/ 1 oz up to 180 ml/ 6 oz.
1
Place the bottle in the bottle warmer� Fill with drinking water to the level of the
milk. If you have a large volume of milk, ll with water to approximately 1cm
below the top of the bottle warmer�
1 cm
2
Select the keep warm / defrost setting and press the on / o button to switch on.
3
The progress indicator ashes to show that milk is defrosting and warming.
4
Due to variations in frozen milk consistency, it is not possible for the appliance
to detect precisely how long it should be warmed� When the entire progress
indicator lights up continuously, keep the milk in the appliance for further
warming�
Note
• E.g. to defrost and warm a bottle of 60 ml/ 2 oz frozen milk, it will take 45 minutes. The defrosting
and warming time may be longer or shorter depends on the milk volumes and container material.
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5
The bottle warmer switches o automatically after about 60 minutes, including
defrosting and warming time. The progress indicator turns o.
60 min
Defrost baby food
With this setting, the built-in sensor adjusts the heating pattern for keep warm or defrost. If
you put frozen baby food, the bottle warmer defrosts the baby food. After that, switch o
the bottle warmer and turn to baby food setting to warm it to the right temperature.
1
Place the baby food container in the bottle warmer� Fill with drinking water to
the level of the baby food. If you have a large volume of baby food, ll with
water to approximately 1 cm below the top of the bottle warmer�
1 cm
2
Select the keep warm / defrost setting and press the on / o button to switch on.
3
The progress indicator ashes to show that baby food is defrosting.
4
Due to variations in frozen baby food consistency, it is not possible for the
appliance to detect precisely how long it should be defrosted� Stir the baby food
when the baby food is started to defrost�
Be careful not to burn your ngers when holding the container or jar while stirring.
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Note
• E.g. to defrost a jar of 180 ml/ 6 oz frozen baby food, it will take 60 minutes. The defrosting time
may be longer or shorter depends on the baby food volumes and container material.
5
The bottle warmer switches o automatically after about 60 minutes. The
progress indicator turns o.
60 min
6
After that, select baby food setting and press the on / o button to switch on to
warm up baby food�
Note
• Make sure the bottle warmer is switched o before turning the knob to baby food setting.
Otherwise the baby food setting cannot be on.
7
The progress indicator ashes to show that baby food is warming.
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8
Due to variations in baby food consistency, it is not possible for the appliance
to detect precisely how long it should be warmed� Stir the baby food while
warming� For optimal result, check its temperature while it is warming up�
Be careful not to burn your ngers when holding the container or jar while stirring.
9
The bottle warmer switches o automatically after about 60 minutes, including
warming time. The progress indicator turns o.
Cleaning and descaling
Cleaning
1
Unplug the bottle warmer and let it cool down�
2
Pour out water sideways rather than forwards or backwards to keep water from
spilling onto the knob or main plug�
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3
Wipe 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.
Descaling
It is recommended to descale the bottle warmer every four weeks to ensure it works
eciently.
To descale, mix 60 ml / 2 oz of white vinegar with 120 ml / 4oz of cold water. Switch on
and select the milk warming setting for contents under 180 ml / 6 oz and let the appliance
operate for 10minutes. Leave the solution in the bottle warmer until all scale has dissolved.
10 min
180 ml
6 oz
Note
• You can also use citric acid based descalers.
• Do not use other types of descalers.
Empty the bottle warmer and rinse the inside thoroughly with a moist cloth. If you still see
traces of scale, repeat the descaling procedure.
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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.
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 After switching on the bottle warmer, the entire progress indicator blinks fast
and switches o.
Cause • The temperature of water in the bottle warmer is too hot or too cold.
• The boil-dry protection is activated.
Solution • Switch o and and unplug. Let it cool down for a few minutes. Make sure
you ll it with fresh room temperature water.
• The bottle warmer automatically switches o if it is on and there is no
water or not enough water in it. Switch o and unplug. Let it cool down
rst. Make sure you ll it with enough fresh room temperature water.
• Fill the bottle warmer with water to the level of the milk. If you have a large
volume of milk to warm, ll to approximately 1 cm below the top of the
bottle warmer. The bottle warmer is ready to use again.
Problem The milk is too hot.
Cause • You may have selected an incorrect setting or are using a milk bag.
• You may have lled too much water in the bottle warmer.
Solution • Select the milk volume setting based on the milk volume, not the bottle
size.
• If you are using a milk bag, select the keep warm / defrost setting.
• Fill the bottle warmer with water to the level of the milk. If you have a large
volume of milk to warm, ll to approximately 1 cm below the top of the
bottle warmer. The bottle warmer is ready to use again.
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Problem The milk is still cold.
Cause • You may have selected an incorrect setting, are using a silicone bottle, or
have lled the bottle warmer with warm water.
• You may have not lled enough water in the bottle warmer.
• You may have placed bottle in bottle warmer after switching on the bottle
warmer.
Solution • Place bottle in the bottle warmer. Fill the bottle warmer with fresh room
temperature water. Fill the bottle warmer with water to the level of the
milk. If you have a large volume of milk to warm, ll to approximately 1cm
below the top of the bottle warmer. Select the milk volume setting based
on the milk volume, not the bottle size. Press the button to start warming.
• If you are using a silicone bottle, select the milk volume setting based on
the milk volume. When the entire progress indicator is on, wait for 3-4
minutes for the milk to warm.
• Do not use warm water.
Problem After switching on the bottle warmer, the entire progress indicator is on but
not ashing.
Cause • The bottle warmer is still too hot to warm another bottle. You may have
just nished warming a bottle. Switch o and let it cool down.
Solution • To speed up, rell the bottle warmer with fresh cold water. When you
switch on the bottle warmer, the progress indicator lls up gradually to
indicate that the appliance is warming again.
Problem The entire progress indicator ashes when warming baby food.
Cause • Due to variations in baby food consistency, it is not possible for the
appliance to detect precisely how long the baby food should be warmed.
Solution • Stir the baby food while the jar or container is in the bottle warmer. For
optimal result, check its temperature while it is warming .
Problem I warm the same amount of milk every time, but the time to warm milk is
dierent.
Cause • The time to warm the milk depends on the initial temperature of milk and
water.
• If milk has been refrigerated and is initially cold, it will take longer to warm
the milk.
• If water inside the bottle warmer is warm or hot, it takes longer to warm
the milk. The sensor adjusts the heating pattern to avoid milk overheating.
Solution • To ensure a consistent warming time, make sure the bottle warmer is lled
with enough fresh room temperature water.
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Warranty and support
For assistance, visit our website: www.philips.com/support or call toll free
1-800-54-Avent
Full Two-Year Warranty
Philips North America LLC warrants each new Philips product, Model SCF358 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, the axing of any attachment not provided with the
product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specied battery.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com/support or call toll
free 1-800-54-Avent. It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of
product by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not
covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips North America LLC. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for: Philips Personal Health, A division of Philips North America LLC, P.O. Box
10313, Stamford, CT 06904, USA.
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Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
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