Troubleshooting Guide - Philips SCF276/42 Instructions For Use Manual

OR:
2. Pour 100ml vinegar mixed with 200ml cold water into the steriliser.
Allow to stand in the unit until any limescale has dissolved.
Drain and rinse the inside of the steriliser thoroughly. Wipe dry.
* Citric Acid is available from most chemists – avoid contact with eyes
as this may cause irritation. Keep out of reach of children.
WARNINGS
• Ensure the steriliser is placed on a firm level surface when in use.
• When in use, the steriliser contains boiling water and steam
escapes from the vent in the lid.
• Never place items on top of the steriliser.
• Take care when opening as steam can burn.
• During the sterilising cycle the lid and the steriliser body are
very hot.
• Always keep out of reach of children.
• Never open the unit during the 6 minute sterilising cycle. Items
are not sterile if the 6 minute sterilising cycle is interrupted.
• To completely stop the steriliser at any time during a cycle, press
and hold the control button for 2 seconds to return to selection
mode or, unplug at the mains.
• Always disconnect the lead from the back of the steriliser before
pouring away water and/or rinsing.
• Always unplug from the mains supply when not in use.
• The power supply must be removed from the unit for it to be
completely switched off.
• Never immerse the steriliser in water.
• Never use the steriliser without water.
• Do not use bleach or chemical sterilising solutions/tablets in your
steam steriliser or on products to be sterilised.
• Do not use abrasive, anti-bacterial materials or scourers to clean
the steriliser.
• Do not use softened water in the steriliser.
• The lead supplied must not be used on any other appliance and no
other lead should be used with the Digital Steriliser.
• Failure to follow de-scaling instructions may cause
irreparable damage.
• There are no serviceable parts inside the Digital Steriliser.
Do not attempt to open, service or repair the Digital Steriliser
yourself.
• CAUTION: This appliance is intended for use by responsible
persons, keep out of the reach of small children and the infirm.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons including
children with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.

Troubleshooting Guide

Steriliser will not work
Excessive steam escaping
from under the lid
Sterilising cycle takes too long
Flashing
lower
and side
BEEP
bars, and beep
Flashing
top and
side bars,
BEEP
and beep
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Electronic Display Guide
BEEP
Mode 1 selection
BEEP
Mode 1 sterilisation
in progress –
indicated by a beep
and rotating '0'
BEEP
X
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
Check that the mains lead is connected to the steriliser as well as plugged into the mains.
Check fuse in plug.
Parts incorrectly loaded. Refer to instructions on page 4.
The steriliser is loaded with only a few items – light loads will take longer to cycle.
Insufficient water has been placed in the steriliser. Switch off, remove water, (take care if the
steriliser body is hot) and replace with 90ml of water for use with Mode 1 OR 200ml of water
for use with Mode 2. Restart the unit.
An excessive amount of water has been placed in the steriliser. Switch off, remove water, (take
care if the steriliser body is hot) and replace with 90ml of water for use with Mode 1 OR 200ml
of water for use with Mode 2. Restart the unit.
5
Steriliser plugged in and
ready for mode selection
BEEP
Ready for
Mode 2 selection
BEEP
Mode 2 sterilisation
in progress –
indicated by a beep
and three ascending
and descending bars
Numerical countdown indicates
sterilisation almost complete (Mode 1 only)
Sterilisation complete – indicated
by 5 beeps and three flashing bars –
items will remain sterile for up to
5
6 hours provided the lid is not opened
Up to 6 hours sterile time remaining
Up to 4 hours sterile time remaining
Up to 2 hours sterile time remaining
Completion of Mode 1 cycle (6 hours),
Mode 2 cycle (24 hours) – indicated by
a long beep and a flashing '0'
Water level too high.
See 'Troubleshooting' below
Water level too low.
See 'Troubleshooting' below
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