User Manual for Newly Purchased Avent Bottle Sterilizer

Introduction to Avent Bottle Sterilizer

The Avent Bottle Sterilizer is a renowned product under the British brand, trusted and chosen by many Vietnamese breastfeeding mothers. It boasts a simple yet effective design and mechanism. Despite its British brand, the product has diverse origins. In the Vietnamese market, the Avent Bottle Sterilizer mainly originates from Turkey and China. Turkish products are pricier than Chinese ones.

Popular Models of Avent Bottle Sterilizers

- Avent 4 in 1 scf286/05 Bottle Sterilizer

Philips Avent SCF284/02 3-in-1 Bottle Sterilizer

Philips Avent SCF293/00 Bottle Sterilizer with Drying Function

Starlight SCF291/00 3-in-1 Bottle Sterilizer

SCF922/03 2-in-1 Steam Sterilizer

2. User Manual for Newly Purchased Avent Bottle Sterilizer

Prioritize sterilizing baby bottles and breastfeeding equipment by ensuring each part is disassembled and cleaned thoroughly under running water. Remember, sterilization or drying does not equate to cleaning the milk residues but merely eliminates bacteria lingering on the surfaces of the bottles and accessories.

2.3 Filling Water into Avent Bottle Sterilizer

The water chamber of the Avent bottle sterilizer is positioned at the bottom. Before each use, pour approximately 150ml of clean, bottled, or distilled water without additives into the chamber. Always replace the water after each sterilization cycle to maintain optimal sterilization quality.

2.4 Selecting Appropriate Sterilizing Trays

Most Avent bottle sterilizers available today are multifunctional, such as 2in1, 3in1, or 4in1 models, indicating the number of trays or tiers included. These sterilizing trays offer flexible arrangements based on the need to sterilize a small or large number of mother and baby accessories. For instance, if you need to sterilize up to 6 baby bottles along with various pacifiers, bottle nipples, teething rings, etc., you can position the large tray in the front and the smaller trays at the back, then organize the bottles accordingly.

2.5 Arranging Baby Bottles and Breastfeeding Accessories for Sterilization in Avent Sterilizer

For machines that only use steam for sterilization, you need to dismantle the parts for the best sterilization. With UV or drying machines, you can leave the bottles standing. For optimal drying and sterilization of baby bottles, space them apart to allow steam and hot air circulation.

2.6 Cover the lid, plug in the power, and switch it on.

Once you've arranged the baby bottles and accessories, simply cover the lid, plug in the power, and switch it on. For basic models, just plug it in and it runs. For more advanced models, you can choose between separate drying or combined sterilization and drying functions, with an average drying time of 6-10 minutes and 30 minutes for drying only, or 40 minutes for both sterilization and drying.

After the sterilization and drying process, depending on the machine, there will be a beep, indicator light, or automatic shut-off mode, so you don't have to worry about when it's done sterilizing or drying.

2.7 Use the specialized clamp provided with the machine to remove Avent baby bottles for cooling before use.

After drying/sterilizing baby bottles and milk preparation tools, they will be very hot, so you need to use a specialized clamp to remove them from the machine to cool before use. Be careful not to get scalded by steam. If not needed immediately, you can store them in the machine. The machine will help you store bottles for up to 24 hours.

3. Important notes for using the Philips Avent baby bottle sterilizer that mothers should know

To ensure the durability of the Philips Avent baby bottle sterilizer, mothers should pay attention to the following important points:

– After sterilizing baby bottles and milk preparation tools, if not in immediate use, pour water into the sterilizer tray to prevent yellowing and water residue.

– Do not use the Avent baby bottle sterilizer continuously; only use according to the available cycles. After each sterilization or drying cycle, if you want to continue using or let the machine rest, wait for 8-10 minutes from the previous use to prevent overheating.

– It's advisable to unplug the machine after sterilizing baby bottles.

– If the Avent baby bottle sterilizer is running and you need to stop it to attend to something else, for safety reasons, it's best to unplug it.

– After using the Avent baby bottle sterilizer, it's advisable to thoroughly clean and store it in a dry place to prevent electrical corrosion.