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4 Let the appliance operate for 5 minutes, and then switch it off.
SCF291: Press the power off button to switch off the appliance.
SCF293: Press the on/off button to switch off the appliance.
5 Empty the water reservoir and rinse it thoroughly. If you still see traces of scale,
remove it by sponge. Rinse again and wipe the base with a damp cloth.
6 Rinse the small basket and lid as well to remove vinegar solution.
Note: You can also use citric acid based descalers. Note: Do not use other types of
descalers.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com or go to your Philips dealer.
You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the
worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Recycling
•
This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal
household waste (2012/19/EU).
•
Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical
and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the
separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
Note: This appliance needs to be descaled regularly for optimal performance. If you
do not do this, the appliance may eventually stop working. In this case, repair is
NOT covered by your warranty.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with
the appliance. If you are unable to resolve the problem with the information below,
contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem
Solution
When should
When you use the sterilizer, you may notice that there are
I descale my
small spots ranging from snow white to brownish appearing
sterilizer?
on the heating plate. This is a sign that your sterilizer should
be descaled.
In any case, the sterilizer should be descaled at least every
4 weeks to ensure that it continues to work effectively.
Why is the
You did not add enough water for sterilizing.
sterilizing time
Pour exactly 130ml/4.5oz water directly into the water
so short?
reservoir of the base.
Why is there
The heating plate may be blocked by the limescale. The
still much water
sterilizer should be descaled at least every 4 weeks.
remaining on
See section "Descaling".
heating plate after
sterilizing?
Why is there a
You may not have poured out the remaining water from the
burning smell and
large basket drip tray regularly. Water accumulates on the
burnt mark on the
large basket drip tray after each sterilizing cycle. Pour out any
base?
remaining water from large basket after each use.
1 Detach the bottom plate from the large basket. Pour out
any remaining water from the large basket drip tray.
2 Clean the bottom plate and the large basket in hot water
with liquid dishwashing detergent.
The items may be not cleaned thoroughly before sterilizing.
Before you put the items to be sterilized in the sterilizer,
clean them thoroughly in the dishwasher or by hand with hot
water and liquid dishwashing detergent.
Why does the
The heating plate may be blocked by the limescale. The
sterilizer stop
sterilizer should be descaled at least every 4 weeks.
working?
See section "Descaling".
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