Philips SCF870/21 Baby food steamer and blender User Manual

User manual

SCF870

Table of contents

Improtant �� 3

Introduction �� 6

General description �� 7

Things to Note �� 8

Before rst use �� 9

Using the appliance �� 9

Filling the water tank �� 9

Steaming ��10

Blending after steaming ��13

Blending without steaming��15

Ingredients and steaming times �� 17

Cleaning and maintenance �� 18

Descaling the water tank ��20

Recycling �� 21

Storage �� 21

Support �� 21

Technical specications �� 21

Troubleshooting �� 22

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Improtant

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future

reference�

Danger

- Never immerse the motor unit in water or any other liquid, nor

rinse it under the tap�

Warning

- 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, you must have it replaced by

Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly

qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

- 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 if they

understand the hazards involved.

- This appliance shall not be used by children� Keep the

appliance and its cord out of the reach of children�

- Children shall not play with the appliance�

- Do not touch the cutting edges of the blade unit when the

appliance is plugged in and during cleaning� The cutting edges

are very sharp�

- If the blade unit gets stuck, unplug the appliance before you

remove the ingredients that block the blade unit�

- The appliance becomes very hot during steaming and may

cause burns if touched� Only lift the jar by its handle�

- Beware of hot steam that comes out of the jar during steaming

and when you remove its lid�

- Beware of hot steam that comes out of the lling opening of

the water tank when you open its lid�

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- When the steaming process is nished, hot steam continues to

come out of the steam outlet on the motor unit and the steam

hole in the lid of the jar for some time� Be careful when you lift

the jar o the motor unit.

- If the appliance is used improperly, hot steam could come out

of the lling opening. Consult chapter ‘Troubleshooting’ in

order to avoid or to solve this�

- Never let the appliance operate unattended�

- Do not disassemble the motor unit for maintenance or

cleaning purposes� Take it to an authorised Philips service

centre for repair�

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�

- Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you

clean it�

- 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 sterilise the jar or any other part of the appliance in a

steriliser or in a microwave, as the metal parts of the jar handle

and 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�

- Be careful when you pour hot liquid into the beaker, as hot

liquid and steam may be ejected and cause scalding�

- Let the appliance cool down for 10 minutes before you steam

another batch of ingredients�

- The appliance is not intended for chopping hard ingredients

such as ice cubes and sugar cubes�

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- Do not let the appliance blend for more than 30 seconds at a

time. If you have not nished blending after 30 seconds, switch

o the appliance and wait a few seconds before you continue.

If the appliance becomes hot, let it cool down for a few

minutes before you continue�

- Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and level surface.

Make sure there is enough free space around it to prevent

damage to e�g� cabinets or other objects, as the appliance

emits hot steam during use�

- Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or is damaged in any

way� Take it to an authorised Philips service centre for repair�

- Never put water, other liquids or blended food in the jar for

steaming to avoid damage to the appliance�

- Never use the steaming function without water�

- Make sure that you do not overll the water tank (max. 200ml).

Do not exceed the maximum level indicated on the measuring

cup�

- When you steam ingredients, make sure that you

do not overll the jar. Make sure that the top

edge of the green blade unit is not covered with

food�

- When you blend liquids, do not exceed the

maximum level indicated on the jar (450ml).

- Do not insert any object into the lling opening or the steam

outlet�

- Never rell the water tank during the steaming process, as hot

water and steam may come out of the appliance as a result�

- Always make sure that the lid has cooled down after steaming

before you open it to add more ingredients for blending, if

necessary�

- Do not connect the appliance to an external switching device

such as a timer and do not connect it to a circuit that is

regularly switched on and o by the utility. This prevents a

hazard that could be caused by inadvertent resetting of the

thermal cut-out�

- Always check the temperature of the baby food on the back of

your hand before you feed your baby�

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- Always check the consistency of the baby food� Make sure

there are no chunks in the food�

- When the steaming process (max. 20 minutes) is nished, do

not steam or reheat the baby food again�

- Only use the spatula supplied remove the food from the jar�

- Regular descaling prevents damage to the appliance�

- Switch o the appliance and disconnect from supply before

changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use�

- 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�

- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children�

- Noise level: Lc= 89 dB(A).

Safety system

The appliance is equipped with a built-in safety lock� The appliance only functions if you

have properly assembled all parts on the motor unit� If all parts are assembled correctly, the

built-in safety lock will be unlocked�

The appliance is also equipped with overheat protection� Overheating could occur if the

time between two steaming processes is too short, if the blending function is used too long

or if there are too much ingredients in the jar. If the overheat protection switches o the

appliance during use, set the control knob to 0 and let the appliance cool down for a few

minutes� After this, you can use the appliance again�

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 combined steamer and blender is particularly suitable for preparing small amounts of

baby food� The combined steamer and blender supports all parents in preparing fresh

meals for their babies with a simple steaming and blending function combined in one

appliance�

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General description

1 Lid with steam hole 8 Motor unit

2 Sieve 9 Steaming light

3 Blade unit 10 Control knob

4 Jar with blade unit holder 11 Valve

5 Filling opening of water tank 12 Spatula

6 Steam outlet on motor unit 13 Measuring cup

7 Locking area for handle 14

Bottom of the appliance with mains

cord

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Things to Note

• Check the temperature of the baby

food on the back of your hand before

you feed your baby�

• Do not exceed the maximum level

indicated on the jar (450ml).

• Use 200ml/7 oz distilled water to ll

the water tank�

• Do not chop hard ingredients such as

ice cubes and sugar cubes�

• Put the blade unit on the blade unit

holder in the jar before putting food in

the jar when steaming or blending�

• Always put the sieve in the lid of the jar

(“click”).

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• Do not let the appliance blend for more

than 30 seconds at a time�

• Descale the appliance every 4 weeks�

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Before rst use

1 Remove all packaging material from the appliance�

2 Clean all parts except the motor unit (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’)�

Using the appliance

Always make sure that the lid has cooled down after steaming before you remove it

to add more ingredients for blending, if necessary� Do not exceed the maximum level

indicated on the jar�

Empty the water tank before you rell it to start a new steaming process.

Always make sure that the top edge of the green blade unit is not covered with food

when you start steaming�

This appliance is intended for steaming fresh solid ingredients and then blending them to

obtain baby food. See the recipe booklet for some examples. Normally you would rst

steam the ingredients and then blend them� However, you can also use the appliance for

steaming or blending only� When you use the appliance for blending only, skip sections

‘Filling the water tank’ and ‘Steaming’ and only follow the instructions in section ‘Blending’.

After blending, never steam already blended food� Never steam the same batch of

ingredients for longer than 20minutes or more than once.

This appliance is NOT intended for:

– Defrosting food

– Steaming frozen food

– Steaming already blended food

– Steaming the same ingredients for more than 20 minutes

– Cooking rice and pasta

– Blending ingredients rst and then steaming them

– Heating up uids, e.g. soup or water

– Keeping food warm for several hours

– Reheating food

Filling the water tank

1 Fill the measuring cup with water up to the required level�

The measuring cup shows millilitres and the corresponding steaming time in minutes�

See the separate recipe booklet for the recommended quantities of the recipes�

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2 Pour the water into the lling opening and close the lid.

Note: Never put anything else than water in the water tank.

Steaming

If certain vegetables and fruits are steamed gently, they are perfect for babies who start to

eat solid food� Steaming is the healthiest way of preparing food, as the food retains lots of

vitamins and other healthy nutrients�

Note: You can nd recipes and the cooking times required for these recipes in the

separate recipe booklet. Note that the recipes are related to the age of the child.

Note: Do not steam frozen ingredients because the appliance cannot heat up frozen

food to the temperature required for steaming. Always defrost frozen solid

ingredients before you steam them in this appliance. Shake o any excess water from

the defrosted ingredients before you put them in the jar.

1 Put the blade unit on the blade unit holder in the jar�

2 Cut solid ingredients into small pieces (cubes not bigger than 2-3cm) before you

put them in the jar�

Note: Do not process a large quantity of solid ingredients at the same time. Process

these ingredients in a series of small batches instead.

3 Put the ingredients in the jar�

Note: Do not exceed the top edge of the green blade unit.

Note: Never put water or any other liquid in the jar for steaming, to avoid damage to the

appliance.

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4 Put the valve in the lid�

Note: Make sure the valve is xed properly.

5 Put the sieve in the lid of the jar (‘click’)�

6 Place the lid on the jar and turn it clockwise to x it. The small projections on the

lid have to slide into the grooves in the jar� Make sure that the large projection of

the lid is placed exactly over the handle of the jar�

7 Place the jar upside down on the motor unit, i�e� with the lid downwards� Make

sure that the handle is on the right-hand side and that it is attached properly�

Note: The appliance does not start steaming if the jar and handle are not in the correct

position.

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8 Turn the control knob to the steaming position�

» The steaming light lights up orange to indicate that the appliance is steaming�

Hot steam or hot water could burn your ngers. Do not touch and never let children

touch hot parts and steam, as this may cause scalds�

» The steaming time depends on the amount of water you have put in the water

tank� See the table in chapter ‘Ingredients and steaming times’ and the recipe

booklet�

» When the steaming process is nished, the appliance produces a buzzing sound

and the steaming light goes out�

9 Set the control knob to the o position. Wait 2 minutes until no more steam comes

out of the steam outlet, to avoid scalding by hot steam�

Note: If you want to steam another batch of ingredients, let the appliance cool down for

10minutes before you start steaming again.

10 If you want to proceed with blending the steamed food, follow the instructions in

section ‘Blending after steaming’ below�

11 Under normal conditions, no water remains in the water tank after steaming�

However, in some situations (e�g� in case of scale build-up inside the water tank,

interruption of the steaming process or unintended use), some water could remain

in the water tank� In this case, empty the water tank completely after use to avoid

bacterial growth� To descale the water tank, see chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’�

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Blending after steaming

1 Grab the jar handle and lift the jar o the motor unit. Turn the jar around and

shake it so that the food falls down onto the blade unit�

Only touch the jar handle� The lid, bottom and outer surface of the jar are hot�

2 If necessary, remove the lid and add additional ingredients for blending (e�g� water

or oil)�

Always make sure that the lid of the jar and the lid of the water tank have cooled

down after steaming before you open them to add more ingredients to the jar or to

remove the remaining water from the water tank�

After you have put liquids in the jar, never put the jar in the steaming position�

3 Place the jar upright on the motor unit, i�e� with the lid upwards� Make sure the

handle is on the right-hand side and positioned between the two ridges of the

locking area�

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4 Turn the control knob to the blending position� Hold the knob in this position until

the food is properly blended�

There is a 30 seconds timer for blending function as an overheat protection� If you

have not nished blending after 30 seconds, the appliance will switch o and beep

twice as a notication. After cooling down for 30 seconds, the appliance beeps once

and you can start blending again�

Note: If the ingredients stick to the wall of the jar, switch o the appliance and loosen

them with the spatula or add some liquid.

Note: Make sure that the blended baby food has the right consistency (e.g. no lumps)

before you serve it.

Note: If the baby food is still too solid, add some uid (e.g. water) until the baby food is

soft and smooth.

5 When you have nished blending, simply release the control knob.

» The knob automatically returns to the o position.

6 Unplug the appliance�

7 Remove the blade unit� Be careful when you remove the blade unit as it might be

hot� Remove the blended food from the jar� If necessary, use the spatula included

with this appliance�

Make sure that the baby food is at a safe temperature for your baby�

8 Under normal conditions, no water remains in the water tank after steaming�

However, in some situations (e�g� in case of scale build-up inside the water

tank, interruption of the steaming process or unintended use), some water could

remain in the water tank� In this case, empty the water tank completely after use to

avoid bacterial growth� To descale the water tank, see chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’�

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Blending without steaming

The appliance is intended for:

– pureeing steamed and cooked ingredients for baby food

– blending uids and fruits for baby drinks

The appliance is not intended for chopping hard ingredients such as ice cubes and

sugar cubes�

After you have put liquids in the jar, never put the jar in the steaming position�

Note: When you blend uids, make sure you do not ll the jar beyond the maximum

level indication on the jar.

Note: Never steam baby food after you have blended it.

1 Put the blade unit on the blade unit holder in the jar�

2 Cut solid ingredients into small pieces (cubes not bigger than 2-3cm) before you

put them in the jar�

Tip: Do not process a large quantity of solid ingredients at the same time. Process these

ingredients in a series of small batches instead.

3 Put the ingredients in the jar�

Note: Do not exceed the top edge of the green blade unit.

4 Put the valve in the lid�

Note: Make sure the valve is xed properly.

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5 Put the sieve in the lid of the jar (‘click’)�

6 Place the lid on the jar and turn it clockwise to x it. The small projections on the

lid have to slide into the grooves in the jar� Make sure that the large projection of

the lid is placed exactly over the handle of the jar�

7 Place the jar upright on the motor unit, i�e� with the lid upwards� Make sure the

handle is on the right-hand side and positioned between the two ridges of the

locking area�

8 Turn the control knob to the blending position� Hold the knob in this position until

the food is blended properly�

There is a 30 seconds timer for blending function as an overheat protection� If you

have not nished blending after 30 seconds, the appliance will switch o and beep

twice as a notication. After cooling down for 30 seconds, the appliance beeps once

and you can start blending again�

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Note: If the ingredients stick to the wall of the jar, switch o the appliance and loosen

them with the spatula or add some liquid. Do not exceed the maximum level indication

on the jar.

Note: Make sure that the blended baby food has the right consistency (e.g. no lumps)

before you serve it.

Note: If the baby food is still too solid, add some uid (e.g. water) until the baby food is

soft and smooth. Do not exceed the maximum level indication on the jar.

Note: Never steam baby food after you have blended it.

9 When you have nished blending, simply release the control knob.

» The knob automatically returns to the o position.

10 Unplug the appliance�

11 Remove the blade unit� Be careful when you remove the blade unit as it might be

hot� Remove the blended food from the jar� If necessary, use the spatula included

with this appliance�

Make sure that the baby food is at a safe temperature for your baby�

Ingredients and steaming times

Type of food Ingredient Approximate steaming

time*

Fruit Apple 5 min

Oranges 10 min

Peach 10 min

Pear 5 min

Pineapple 15 min

Plum 10 min

Vegetables Asparagus 10 min

Broccoli 20 min

Carrot 15 min

Cauliower 15 min

Celery 15 min

Courgette 15 min

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Type of food Ingredient Approximate steaming

time*

Fennel 15 min

French beans 20 min

Leek 15 min

Onion 15 min

Peas 20 min

Pepper 15 min

Potato 20 min

Pumpkin 15 min

Spinach 15 min

Swede 15 min

Sweet potato 15 min

Tomato 15 min

Meat Chicken, beef, lamb, pork etc� 20 min

Fish Salmon, sole, cod, trout etc� 15 min

* All food has to be cut in small cubes, no bigger than 2-3 cm�

Note: The measuring cup shows millilitres and the corresponding steaming time in

minutes (50 ml = 5 min, 100 ml = 10 min, 150 ml = 15 min, 200 ml = 20 min)�

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean the appliance after every use�

Never immerse the motor unit in water�

Never use bleach or chemical sterilising solutions/tablets in the appliance�

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol,

acetone or alcohol to clean the appliance�

1 Unplug the appliance and remove the jar from the motor unit�

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2 Remove the lid from the jar and turn the lid upside down�

3 Remove the sieve and the valve from the lid�

4 Clean the valve in hot water with some washing-up liquid and rinse it under the

tap�

5 Remove the blade unit from the jar�

6 Clean the blade unit under the tap thoroughly, immediately after use� Make sure

you also rinse the inside of the tube of the blade unit�

Handle the blade unit very carefully� The cutting edges are very sharp�

Note: If you want to clean the blade unit more thoroughly, you can also place it in the

dishwasher after you have rinsed it.

7 Clean the other parts that have come into contact with food in hot water with

some washing-up liquid immediately after use�

Note: All parts, except the motor unit, can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

8 If necessary, clean the motor unit with a moist cloth�

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9 Check if any food particles have entered the water tank� You can do this by looking

into the lling opening to see if there are any food particles in it or by checking if

the water has an unusual colour and by smelling if the water tank produces an

unpleasant or a burnt smell�

If this is the case, clean the water tank (see section ‘Cleaning the water tank’ in this

chapter)�

10 Leave the lid of the lling opening open to prevent bacterial growth.

Descaling the water tank

If food particles enter the water tank, they may get stuck onto the heating element in the

water tank during the next steaming processes� These particles cannot be removed by just

rinsing the water tank�

In addition, you have to descale the appliance every four weeks to ensure it continues to

work 100 % eectively. To reduce scale build-up, it is helpful to use pre-boiled or ltered

water in the appliance�

To remove food particles inside the water tank and to descale the appliance, follow the

descaling instructions below�

1 Make sure the appliance is switched o.

2 Add 50 ml white vinegar (8 % acetic acid) to 150 ml water�

Note: You can also citric acid based descalers. Do not use other types of descalers.

3 Fill the water tank with the solution of vinegar (or citric acid) and water�

4 Close the lid of the lling opening.

5 Place the empty jar (without any food inside) fully assembled with blade unit and

lid on the motor unit in steaming position (i�e� with the lid pointing downwards)�

6 Turn the control knob to steaming position�

» The steaming light lights up orange to indicate that the appliance is steaming�

7 Switch o the appliance after 5-6 min of steaming and unplug it.

8 Pour the used solution of vinegar (8 % acetic acid) and water out of the water tank�

9 Rinse the water tank and the jar thoroughly with fresh water several times�

10 Fill the tank with 200 ml water and let the appliance complete a steaming process

of 20 minutes with the empty jar before you use the appliance with food again�

11 Leave the lid of the lling opening open to prevent bacterial growth.

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Recycling

– This symbol means that electrical products shall not be disposed of with normal

household waste�

– Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical products.

Storage

1 Empty the water tank before you store the appliance�

2 Make sure all parts are clean and dry before you store the appliance (see chapter

‘Cleaning and maintenance’)�

3 Store the appliance with the blade unit in the jar to prevent damage�

4 Do not place the lid on the jar and leave the lid of the lling opening open to

avoid bacterial growth�

Support

For all product support such as frequently asked questions, please visit

www.philips.com/support�

Technical specications

– Voltage/wattage: see type plate on the bottom of the appliance.

– Maximum capacity of water tank: 200 ml�

– Maximum capacity of jar, liquids: 450 ml�

– Protection: temperature-controlled heating system and safety lock�

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Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the

appliance� If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit

www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the

Consumer Care Centre in your country�

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance

does not work�

The appliance is

equipped with a

safety lock� If the

parts have not been

assembled properly

onto the motor unit,

the appliance does

not work�

Assemble all parts properly. See chapter ‘Using

the appliance’.

The steaming

light does not go

on�

The appliance is not

connected to the

mains�

Put the plug in the wall socket�

The jar is not placed

on the motor unit

properly�

Place the jar on the motor unit properly�

You want to start a

second steaming

process just after

one has nished.

Switch o the appliance and let it cool down

for a few minutes before you start a second

steaming process�

The ingredients

are not heated up

completely�

The pieces in the jar

are too big, there is

too much food in

the jar or you have

not steamed the

food long enough�

Cut the food into smaller pieces (2-3 cm),

decrease the amount of food in the jar or

select a longer steaming time (max.

20minutes). Check the recipe booklet and/or

the table in chapter ‘Ingredients and steaming

times’ to make sure that you select the correct

steaming time for the ingredients you want to

steam or the recipe you want to prepare�

The appliance

does not steam�

You have not put

water in the

appliance�

Switch o the appliance and put the right

amount of water in the appliance�

You have not put

the jar on the motor

unit in the correct

position�

Place the jar on the appliance in the correct

position (see section ‘Steaming’ in chapter

‘Using the appliance’).

Steaming takes

too long or the

steam function

does not work at

all�

There is too much

scale in the water

tank�

Descale the water tank. See chapter ‘Cleaning

and maintenance’, section ‘Descaling’.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

Steam is coming

out of the lling

opening�

The lid of the lling

opening is not

closed properly�

Close the lid of the lling opening properly

(‘click’).

The steam outlet on

the motor unit is

blocked by food or

by scale�

Clean the steam outlet with a pointy object

without damaging the seal and follow the

descaling instructions in the future� See

chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance,’ section

‘Descaling’.

The steam hole in

the lid is blocked�

Remove the valve and clean the steam hole in

the lid properly�

The steaming

light goes on

again after the

steaming process

is nished. After

some time, the

appliance

buzzes again.

You have

accidentally left the

jar on the base for

more than 10

minutes without

switching o the

appliance�

Switch o the appliance within 10 minutes

after the steaming process is nished and

then blend the food or remove it from the jar�

The blade unit or

motor unit is

blocked�

There is too much

food in the jar�

Switch o the appliance and process a smaller

quantity. Do not ll the jar beyond the

top edge of the green blade unit�

The motor unit

gives o an

unpleasant smell

during the rst

few times of use�

This is normal� If the appliance continues to give o this smell

after you have used it a few times, check

whether the processing quantity and

processing time are correct� See chapter

‘Ingredients and steaming times’.

The appliance

continues to give

o an unpleasant

smell after I used

it a few times�

You put too much

food in the jar or

you let the

appliance blend too

long�

Process smaller quantities and do not let the

appliance blend for more than 30 seconds at a

time�

The appliance

makes a lot of

noise, produces

an unpleasant

smell, feels hot to

the touch, emits

smoke, etc�

There is too much

food in the jar�

Switch o the appliance and process a smaller

quantity�

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Problem Possible cause Solution

You let the

appliance operate

too long without

interruption�

Do not let the appliance blend for more than

30 seconds at a time�

The lid of the jar

leaks�

You have not

assembled the

lid on the jar

properly�

Assemble the lid on the jar properly� See

chapter ‘Using the appliance’.

There is too much

food in the jar�

Switch o the appliance and process a smaller

quantity�

There are white

spots on the

lling opening

and/or on the jar,

sieve and lid�

Scale has built up

on these parts�

This is normal� Remove the scale periodically�

See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’,

section ‘Descaling’.

The appliance

produces a lot of

noise while it is

blending�

The sieve is not

attached to the lid

of the jar�

Make sure that the sieve is attached to the lid

of the jar�

The water in the

water tank has an

unusual colour

when you pour it

out of the water

tank or when it

enters the jar

during steaming,

or the water in

the water tank

has an unpleasant

smell�

Food particles have

entered the water

tank during use�

Clean the water tank according to the

instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance, section ‘Cleaning the water

tank’. Use the appliance strictly according to

the instructions. Make sure you do not overll

the water tank with water (max 200 ml)

and that you do not overll the jar with food

(do not ll the jar beyond the top edge of the

green blade unit). Do not steam the same

ingredients for more than 20 minutes and do

not put water for steaming directly in the jar�

Also make sure that the valve is xed in the lid.

A smell of grilled

or burnt food

comes out of the

water tank

Food particles have

entered the water

tank during use and

have caked onto the

heating element�

Clean the water tank according to the

instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance, section ‘Cleaning the water

tank’. Use the appliance strictly according to

the instructions. Make sure you do not overll

the water tank with water (max 200 ml) and

that you do not overll the jar with food (do

not ll the jar beyond the top edge of the

green blade unit). Do not steam the same

ingredients for more than 20 minutes and do

not put water for steaming directly in the jar�

Also make sure that the valve is xed in the lid.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

There are dark

spots in the baby

food or the water

in the jar has an

unusual colour�

Food particles have

entered the water

tank during use and

have caked onto the

heating element�

This causes residues

of these food

particles to enter

the jar during

steaming�

Clean the water tank according to the

instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance, section ‘Cleaning the water

tank’. Use the appliance strictly according to

the instructions. Make sure you do not overll

the water tank with water (max 200ml) and

that you do not overll the jar with food (do

not ll the jar beyond the top edge of the

green blade unit). Do not steam the same

ingredients for more than 20 minutes and do

not put water for steaming directly in the jar�

Also make sure that the valve is xed in the lid.

16/05/2023

Philips SCF870/21 Baby food steamer and blender

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