Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer SCF358

Important Information

Safety

Danger: Do not immerse the power cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquids. ⚠️

Warnings

• Use only indoors.
• Ensure the power cord does not hang over edges. Store excess cord in the base.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
• Connect only to a grounded socket. Ensure the plug is properly inserted.
• Check local voltage matches the appliance's voltage.
• Use a grounded extension cord (min. 13 amps) if needed.
• Do not use if the plug, cord, or appliance is damaged. Contact Philips service for replacement.
• Do not place on or near hot gas/electric stoves 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 supervised and instructed on safe use.
• Children aged 8 years and above can use the appliance if supervised and instructed. Do not let children under 8 clean or care for the appliance without adult supervision.
• Keep the appliance and cord away from children under 8.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Do not spill water on the plug.
• Use only as described in the manual to avoid injury.
• Do not preheat the appliance.
• Place the assembled bottle with its cap in the bottle warmer before adding water.
• Add water before switching on the bottle warmer.
• Hot water can cause severe burns. Be careful.
• Accessible surfaces may get hot during and after use.
• Do not move the appliance when it contains hot water.

General Use

• Do not heat food for too long.
• Always check food temperature before feeding. Gently shake milk and test a few drops on the inside of your wrist.
• Unplug when not in use.
• The heating element coating may remain warm after use.
• Let the appliance cool before cleaning.
• Follow descaling instructions to prevent damage.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair yourself. Contact Philips Customer Service.

Manufacturing date code (PPTT) is in the cord storage compartment.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding electromagnetic fields.

Introduction

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This bottle warmer safely heats and defrosts milk and baby food in Philips Avent bottles and other brands.

It is designed for gentle warming; water never reaches boiling point. Each setting is programmed for different milk volumes. For best results:

1. Place the bottle in the bottle warmer.
2. Add room-temperature water to the milk level.
3. Select the milk volume and press the on/off button ▶️.

General Description

Product Description

A: Bottle warmer

B: Progress indicator

C: Baby food warming setting

D: Keep warm / defrost setting

E: Milk volume setting (1 oz / 30ml to 11 oz / 330ml)

F: On/off button ▶️

The dial features settings for milk volume (30ml to 330ml), baby food warming, and keep warm/defrost.

Explanation of Settings

Milk Volume Setting

Use this setting to warm milk from room temperature or refrigerated. Select the volume from 30ml to 330ml. The warmer heats the milk to the desired temperature. The progress indicator will light up. If you want to heat more, keep the bottle in the warmer. The appliance will switch off automatically after approx. 60 minutes. Test milk temperature by dripping a few drops on the inside of your wrist. Most babies prefer milk cooler than body temperature.

Baby Food Warming

Use this setting to warm baby food. Stir baby food during warming for best results. The built-in sensor adjusts heating to keep food warm or defrost. If milk/food is warm, it will be gently reheated. If frozen, it will be defrosted and then heated. You can defrost 30ml to 180ml of milk. For frozen baby food, defrost first, then use the baby food setting to warm it. Warming milk bags is efficient as the material transfers heat quickly.

Keep Warm / Defrost

Use this setting for keeping food warm or defrosting. If you place warm milk, it will be gently reheated and kept at temperature. If milk is frozen, it will be defrosted to liquid and then heated. You can defrost 30ml to 180ml of milk. For frozen baby food, it will be defrosted. Then switch to the baby food setting to warm it.

Warming Milk

1. Place bottle in warmer. Add water to the milk level. For larger volumes (e.g., 210ml), add water about 1 cm from the top of the warmer.

2. Select the milk volume setting and press the on/off button ▶️.

3. The progress indicator will blink, showing the warming process.

4. When the indicator stops blinking and stays lit, the milk is ready. The warmer enters keep-warm mode. It will automatically switch off after about 60 minutes.

Tip: For more warming, keep the bottle in the warmer. For silicone bottles, leave for an extra 3-4 minutes after the indicator is fully lit.

Recommended settings:

Note: Warming time depends on volume, initial temperatures, and bottle type. Turn off the warmer before changing settings.

Feeding Baby Milk

Press the on/off button ▶️ to turn off and remove the bottle. Always check milk temperature before feeding. Gently shake and test a few drops on your wrist. Unplug after each use and let it cool. Empty water for hygiene.

Reheating Other Bottles

Let the warmer cool down. For faster reheating, add fresh cold water. The indicator will blink intermittently to show it's reheating.

Note: If the indicator is solid (not blinking), the warmer is too hot for immediate reuse. Turn off and let it cool.

Warming Milk Bag

Follow bag instructions. Place the milk bag in the warmer. Add water to the milk level (approx. 1 cm from top for larger volumes).

Select the keep warm/defrost setting and press the on/off button ▶️. Use this setting for milk bags as they transfer heat quickly.

The indicator will blink during heating.

When the indicator is solid, milk is ready and kept warm. It will auto-shutoff after 60 minutes.

Warming Baby Food

1. Place baby food container in the warmer. Add water to the food level (approx. 1 cm from top for larger volumes).

2. Select the baby food warming setting and press the on/off button ▶️.

3. The indicator will blink during heating.

4. Stir baby food during warming and check temperature for optimal results. Be careful not to burn fingers. ⚠️

Note: If the indicator is solid, continue warming and stirring. The appliance may not accurately determine food consistency.

5. The warmer will auto-shutoff after 60 minutes.

Feeding Baby Food

Press the on/off button ▶️ to turn off and remove the container. Always check food temperature before feeding. Stir and test to ensure it's not too hot.

Reheating Other Baby Food Containers

Follow the same steps as "Warming Milk".

Keeping Milk Warm

The built-in sensor regulates heating to keep food warm or defrost. If warm milk is placed, it will be gently reheated and kept at temperature.

1. Place bottle in warmer. Add water to the milk level (approx. 1 cm from top for larger volumes).

2. Select the keep warm/defrost setting and press the on/off button ▶️.

3. The indicator will blink, showing milk is heating.

4. When the indicator is solid, milk is ready and kept warm. It will auto-shutoff after 60 minutes.

Note: Process duration depends on milk volume and initial temperature.

Defrosting Milk

The sensor regulates heating for keeping food warm or defrosting. Frozen milk will be defrosted and then heated. You can defrost 30ml to 180ml of milk.

1. Place bottle in warmer. Add water to the milk level (approx. 1 cm from top for larger volumes).

2. Select the keep warm/defrost setting and press the on/off button ▶️.

3. The indicator will blink, showing milk is defrosting and heating.

4. Stir milk as it defrosts. The appliance may not accurately determine defrosting time.

Note: Defrosting 60ml milk takes about 45 minutes. Time varies by volume and container material.

5. The warmer will auto-shutoff after 60 minutes.

Defrosting Baby Food

The sensor regulates heating for keeping food warm or defrosting. Place frozen baby food, the warmer will defrost it. Then switch to the baby food setting to warm it.

1. Place baby food container in the warmer. Add water to the food level (approx. 1 cm from top for larger volumes).

2. Select the keep warm/defrost setting and press the on/off button ▶️.

3. The indicator will blink, showing baby food is defrosting.

4. Stir baby food as it defrosts. The appliance may not accurately determine defrosting time. Be careful not to burn fingers. ⚠️

Note: Defrosting 180ml baby food takes about 60 minutes. Time varies by volume and container material.

5. The warmer will auto-shutoff after 60 minutes.

6. Select the baby food setting and press the on/off button ▶️ to warm the food.

7. The indicator will blink, showing baby food is heating.

8. Stir baby food during heating and check temperature for optimal results. Be careful not to burn fingers. ⚠️

9. The warmer will auto-shutoff after 60 minutes.

Cleaning and Descaling

Cleaning

1. Unplug and let the appliance cool. ❄️

2. To empty water, tilt the appliance sideways to avoid water reaching the handle or plug.

3. Wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners, antibacterial agents, solvents, or sharp objects. ❌

Note: If used for baby food, ensure no food spills remain at the bottom.

Descaling

Descale every four weeks for optimal performance. Mix 60ml white vinegar with 120ml cold water. Turn on the warmer, select the 180ml milk setting, and run for 10 minutes. Leave the solution in the warmer until scale dissolves. You can also use citric acid-based descalers. Do not use other types. ❌

Empty and rinse the warmer. Repeat if scale remains.

Disposal

The symbol ♻️ indicates this product should not be disposed of with household waste (2012/19/EU). Follow local regulations for separate collection of electrical and electronic devices to prevent environmental and health impacts.

Warranty and Service

For information or issues, visit www.philips.com/avent or contact Philips Customer Service in your country. If no local service center exists, contact your local Philips dealer.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Indicator flashes rapidly and turns off after switching on.

Cause: Water temperature too high/low, or 'no water' protection is active. ⚠️

Solution: Unplug, let cool. Ensure room-temperature water is added to the correct level.

Problem: Appliance switches off automatically (no/low water).

Cause: Appliance switched on with insufficient water.

Solution: Unplug, let cool. Add sufficient room-temperature water to the milk level.

Problem: Milk is too hot.

Cause: Incorrect setting, milk bag used, too much water added.

Solution: Select setting based on milk volume, not bottle size. Use keep warm/defrost for milk bags. Add water to the milk level.

Problem: Milk remains cold.

Cause: Incorrect setting, silicone bottle, warm water added, insufficient water, bottle placed after switching on.

Solution: Place bottle, add room-temperature water to milk level. Select milk volume setting. For silicone bottles, add 3-4 mins. Do not use warm water. ❌

Problem: Indicator is solid without blinking after switching on.

Cause: Warmer is still too hot from previous use.

Solution: Unplug, let cool. Add cold water to speed up cooling.

Problem: Indicator flashes while warming baby food.

Cause: Appliance cannot accurately determine food consistency.

Solution: Stir baby food and check temperature during warming.

Problem: Milk warming time varies for the same amount of milk.

Cause: Depends on initial milk/water temperature. Colder milk/water takes longer. Sensor regulates to prevent overheating.

Solution: Ensure sufficient room-temperature water is added for consistent warming.