1. Réamhrá
The Philips Avent SCF870/21 Combined Baby Food Steamer and Blender is designed to simplify the preparation of healthy, homemade baby food. This appliance allows you to steam ingredients and then blend them in the same jar, preserving nutrients and minimizing cleanup. It is suitable for various stages of weaning, from purees to chunkier textures.
Figure 1: Philips Avent SCF870/21 Combined Baby Food Steamer and Blender with chopped vegetables in the jar, highlighting its 0% BPA feature.
2. Eolas Tábhachtach Sábháilteachta
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the appliance and save it for future reference. Incorrect use can lead to electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
- Imltage Comhoiriúnacht: This appliance operates on 220-240V, 50-60Hz. Ensure your power supply matches these specifications. A 110V socket adapter is included for compatibility.
- Safety Lock System: The appliance is equipped with a safety lock system that prevents operation if the lid or bowl is not correctly detected and secured. Always ensure all parts are properly assembled before use.
- Sábháilteacht Leictreach: Do not immerse the base unit in water or any other liquid. Unplug the appliance from the power outlet when not in use, before cleaning, and during assembly or disassembly.
- Sábháilteacht Leanaí: Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
- Sábháilteacht Ábhar: All food-contact parts are made from BPA-free materials.
- Cosaint róthéamh: To prevent motor overheating, allow the appliance to cool down for at least 10 minutes between consecutive blending cycles. Do not blend for more than 30 seconds continuously.
- Lanna géara: The blending blade is very sharp. Handle with extreme care during assembly, disassembly, and cleaning.
3. Comhpháirteanna Táirge
The Philips Avent SCF870/21 includes the following components:
- Steamer/Blender Base Unit
- Blending Jar with Handle
- Steaming Basket/Lid
- Blade Cumaisc
- Spatula
- Cupán Tomhais
- Recipe Booklet (may vary by region)
Figure 2: Disassembled components of the Philips Avent baby food maker, showing the base unit, blending jar, blade, and steaming basket.
4. Socrú
Sula n-úsáidtear den chéad uair, lean na céimeanna seo:
- Díphacáil: Bain go cúramach na comhpháirteanna go léir as an bpacáistiú.
- Glanadh Tosaigh: Wash the blending jar, lid, steaming basket, and blade in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wipe the base unit with a damp éadach.
- Bailigh: Place the blending jar onto the base unit, ensuring it clicks securely into place.
Figure 3: A hand placing the blending jar onto the base unit of the Philips Avent baby food maker, demonstrating proper assembly.
5. Treoracha Oibriúcháin
5.1 Preparing Food
- Wash and peel fruits, vegetables, or meat as required.
- Chop ingredients into small pieces (approximately 1 cm cubes) to ensure even steaming and blending.
- Place the chopped ingredients into the blending jar. Do not overfill; refer to the maximum fill lines on the jar.
Figure 4: Chopped carrots and potatoes inside the steaming basket of the Philips Avent baby food maker, prepared for steaming.
5.2 Galú
- Ensure the blending jar with food is securely placed on the base unit.
- Fill the water tank with the appropriate amount of water using the provided measuring cup. The recipe booklet may provide guidance on water quantities for different foods.
- Dún clúdach an umair uisce go daingean.
- Plug the appliance into a suitable 220-240V power outlet.
- Turn the control knob to the steaming position (steam icon). The steaming process will begin.
- The appliance will automatically switch off once the water tank is empty, indicating the steaming cycle is complete.
5.3 Cumasc
- Once steaming is complete, unplug the appliance.
- Carefully remove the blending jar from the base unit.
- Invert the blending jar so that the steamed food is positioned over the blending blade. Securely place the inverted jar back onto the base unit.
Figure 5: A hand demonstrating the inversion of the blending jar, transitioning from steaming to blending mode.
Figure 6: Visual guide illustrating the seamless two-step process of steaming ingredients and then inverting the jar for blending.
- Plugáil an fearas ar ais isteach.
- Turn the control knob to the blending position (blade icon). Pulse or blend continuously until the desired consistency is achieved. Remember not to blend for more than 30 seconds continuously.
- Unplug the appliance once blending is complete.
Figure 7: Freshly blended baby food in the appliance's jar, surrounded by whole fruits and vegetables.
5.4 Freastal
Carefully remove the blended food from the jar using the spatula and transfer it to a bowl. Always check the food temperature before feeding your baby.
Figure 8: A bowl of freshly prepared, pureed baby food, ready for serving.
6. Glanadh agus Cothabháil
Cinntíonn glanadh rialta feidhmíocht agus sláinteachas is fearr.
- Díchóimeáil: Unplug the appliance. Carefully remove the blending jar, lid, steaming basket, and blade.
- Washing Parts: Wash the blending jar, lid, steaming basket, and blade immediately after each use in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Note: These parts are not dishwasher safe.
- Cleaning Base Unit: Wipe an bun aonad le adamp éadach. Ná tumadh an bunaonad in uisce.
- Water Tank Descaling: To prevent mineral buildup, descale the water tank regularly, approximately every 4 weeks, depending on water hardness in your area. Consult the recipe booklet or Philips Avent website for specific descaling instructions. After cleaning, keep the water tank lid open to allow it to dry completely and prevent bacterial growth.
- Triomú: Cinntigh go bhfuil na codanna go léir tirim go hiomlán sula ndéantar an fearas a athchóimeáil nó a stóráil.
7. Fabhtcheartú
Má bhíonn fadhbanna agat le do fhearas, féach ar na fadhbanna agus na réitigh choitianta seo a leanas:
| Fadhb | Cúis Féideartha | Réiteach |
|---|---|---|
| Ní chasann fearas air. | Not plugged in; lid or bowl not correctly assembled. | Ensure the power cord is securely plugged into a 220-240V outlet. Verify that the blending jar and lid are correctly and securely locked into place. |
| Food is not steaming properly. | Insufficient water in the tank; food pieces too large. | Check the water level in the tank and refill if necessary. Ensure food is chopped into small, uniform pieces (approx. 1 cm cubes). |
| Food is not blending smoothly. | Too much food in the jar; food not steamed enough; motor overheating. | Do not overfill the jar. Ensure food is adequately steamed. If the motor feels hot, allow the appliance to cool for 10 minutes before blending again. Blend in short pulses (max 30 seconds). |
| Unpleasant odor or visible residue in water tank. | Mineral buildup or bacterial growth. | Descale the water tank regularly. After cleaning, ensure the water tank is completely dry by leaving its lid open. |
8. Sonraíochtaí
- Múnla: SCF870 / 21
- Branda: Philips Avent
- Cumhacht: 400 W
- Imltage: 220-240 V
- Minicíocht: 50 - 60 Hz
- Aicmiú Sábháilteachta: Aicme 1
- Capacity (Solids): 800 ml
- Capacity (Liquids): 450 ml
- Socruithe Luais: 1
- Toirt Umar Uisce: 200 ml
- Fad Corda: 70 cm
- Product Dimensions (approx.): 16.50 cm (round base) x 30.8 cm (height) / 6.5 x 6.5 x 12.13 inches
- Meáchan Táirge (thart.): 2 kg / 4.4 punt
- Ábhar: BPA-saor in aisce
- Miasniteoir Sábháilte: Níl
9. Barántas agus Tacaíocht
For warranty information, technical assistance, or to purchase replacement parts, please contact Philips customer support in your region. Keep your proof of purchase for any warranty claims.
You can find contact details and further information on the official Philips websuíomh: www.philips.com/avent
