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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 qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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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.
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ENGLISH Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Before first use Remove all packaging material from the appliance.
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ENGLISH 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 find recipes and the cooking times required for these recipes in the separate recipe booklet.
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ENGLISH If you want to proceed with blending the steamed food, follow the instructions in section ‘Blending after steaming’ below. 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.
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ENGLISH After you have put liquids in the jar, never put the jar in the steaming position. Note: When you blend fluids, make sure you do not fill the jar beyond the maximum level indication on the jar. Note: Never steam baby food after you have blended it. Put the blade unit on the blade unit holder in the jar (Fig.
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ENGLISH 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 Cauliflower 15 min Celery...
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ENGLISH Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol, acetone or alcohol to clean the appliance. Unplug the appliance and remove the jar from the motor unit (Fig. 19). Remove the lid from the jar and turn the lid upside down (Fig. 20). Remove the sieve and the valve from the lid.
Guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips AVENT website at www.philips.com/AVENT or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution You want to start a Switch off the appliance and allow it to cool down second steaming for a few minutes before you start a second process just after one steaming process. has finished. The ingredients The pieces in the jar Cut the food into smaller pieces (2-3cm), decrease are not heated up...
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance You put too much Process smaller quantities and do not let the continues to give food in the jar or appliance blend for more than 30 seconds at a time. off an unpleasant you let the appliance smell after I used blend too long.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution A smell of grilled Food particles have Clean the water tank according to the instructions or burnt food entered the water in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance, section comes out of the tank during use and ‘Cleaning the water tank’.