How to descale your AVENT Steriliser | Philips | SCF284

Philips Avent sterilisers protect tiny tummies from harmful germs. You can descale your steriliser to maintain it over time. SCF285, SCF287.
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[@d0ru]

Pour 100ml of white vinegar mixed with 200ml cold water into sterilizer. Allow it to stand in the unit until any lime scale has dissolved - DO NOT SWITCH ON. Just allow it enough time to dissolve. Clean it with cloth, finger, whatever. Drain and rinse unit. Run a full cycle with baskets/racks inside and lid on using exactly 90ml of water.

[@adamblais8365]

The sterilizer only holds 100ml....

[@martin-fk7bn]

Thanks

[@martin-fk7bn]

@@adamblais8365 is ok

[@robertl4551]

Just use citric acid mix with water. Goes in like 5 seconds...

[@benjaminterdik5128]

This works perfectly. I’m a dad doing the cleaning and this is the easiest tutorial. If you don’t understand this and can’t follow it, then I don’t know.

[@martin-fk7bn]

What does the pouch thing mean

[@martin-fk7bn]

Can I just add vinegar

[@mreurovtec]

Forget descaling, use purified or spring water come in bottles. I haven't descale mine for months. Usually had to descale for every one or two weeks.

[@suzanqahtan9660]

This works perfectly

[@Philips]

We're glad to hear that you love our Philips Avent Steriliser. We appreciate your feedback. 🥰

[@bluegriffin2003]

Hey, how do you whiten the plastic after turning yellow?

[@LP5]

I know it's too late for you but for the others that might be curious, a bath in javel works great (not the base, just the yellow/transparent racks). From 1h or more but make sure to clean it with soap after then run an empty sterilizer session with racks and everything.

[@kayle1031]

seriously Philips? So now we have to go looking for citric acid? Is there no other option like using vinegar?

[@Philips]

There is, Kayle. There are two methods to descale your sterilizer, either using citric acid or vinegar. The method to descale the sterilizer using vinegar can be found below: Pour 100ml of white vinegar mixed with 200ml cold water into steriliser. Allow it to stand in the unit until any lime scale has dissolved - DO NOT SWITCH ON - Drain and rinse unit. Run a full cycle with baskets/racks inside and lid on using exactly 90ml of water. We hope this helps!

[@atesz1984]

@@Philips Well, according to the manual this is not the way.Why we have different information there and here?

[@MaireadC7]

How can you get rid of yellow marks on the bottom of bottle compartment??

[@ankitam6298]

I tried it.. added just pinch of citric acid crystals and water to heating plate and when it started boiling the fumes were very strong I was not able to breath.. quickly I had to turn it off .. even the plate turned black coloured . What went wrong please explain also I have thoroughly cleaned the plate by boiling water several times in it.. let me know if it's safe to use it

[@pifandhercule3384]

Does it work with water and lemon juice?

[@Reply1980]

Can you update a video for latest version since this video is already 7years old.

[@nithya.s01]

Can I use this method on Philips avent advance sterliser machine??

[@Philips]

Hi Nithya. Could you please elaborate on your concern via Social Media so that we can assist you? We're available on Facebook (@Philips) and Twitter (@PhilipsCare). Don't worry, if you don't use Social Media, you can also reach out to us via the contact page: to.philips/60523yLXK. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@anjyjal]

can we use baking soda to clean it?

[@Philips]

Hi Anjali, request you to contact us via Social Media so that we can look into this for you. We can be found on Twitter (@PhilipsCare) and Facebook (@Philips). You can still contact us if you don't use social media by visiting to.philips/60573C6AS.

[@tearorangimorgan3019]

Is it possible to do this with the trays on also? Ours are turning a bit brown.

[@Philips]

Hi there, Te. Thank you for your question. We'd like to see if this is possible. We'll bring you therefore in contact with a specialist. To do so, could you please tell us where you are located? Awaiting your reply.

[@tearorangimorgan3019]

@@Philips located in Auckland. Nz

[@Philips]

Thank you. We'll bring you in contact with our local team. For now, we wish you a good day.

[@rachellehanna1998]

Hi how to restore yellowed transparent lid and tray??

[@Philips]

Hi there Rachelle. Thanks for your question here. We recommend cleaning these parts yourself, but we do advise you not to use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents (e.g. bleach) or a scouring pad to clean this appliance. For more instructions, we recommend looking into the user manual (to.philips/6059Hsj45) on page 10. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on Facebook (@Philips) or Twitter (@PhilipsCare). We're happy to help!

[@tabithatallafer3496]

mine had burnt like smell and it stays on baby bottles my child had diarrhea and im concerned maybe she got it from the sterilizer after i stop using it my baby thank God she is ok now.

[@Philips]

Hi Tabitha, thanks for your comment. We're sorry to hear about this incident, we can imagine it was quite concerning. We're so glad that your little one is doing fine! We'd like to take a closer look at what happened, so we encourage you to send us a message on Facebook (@Philips) or Twitter (@PhilipsCare). We'll then get back to you as soon as possible. Hope to speak to you soon!

[@Philips]

Hello Tabitha, we were wondering if we could help you with anything? Please, let us know if we could be of any assistance.

[@juilibhosekar876]

I unknowingly switched on the sterilizer after adding vinegar for 5 mins. Please let me know of there are adverse effects of doing this.

[@Philips]

Hello Julie. Thank you for reaching out to us. Only use white vinegar according to the user manual when descaling. Do not put bleach or other chemicals. Hope this helps.

[@juilibhosekar876]

@@Philips i used white vinegar but i switched on the sterilizer after adding vinegar. My question is will this have in adverse effects?

[@Philips]

Hi Juili. Thank you for your response. For further assistance, could you please elaborate you concern via Social Media? We're available on Facebook (@Philips) and Twitter (@PhilipsCare). Don't worry, if you don't use Social Media, you can also reach out to us via the contact page: to.philips/60523yLXK. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@ayeshajaved6976]

“ Philips Avent Sterilizer and Dryer SCF293/00” I bought this sterilizer from Philips avent official website in Pakistan. From the last two days when I start it then light is blinking but no automatic stop or not even it produce heat for sterilising and when I see there is water in reservoir . This water should have to evaporate if it sterilize . I am worried about it what should I have to do?? Even I clean the reservoir where we have to put some water

[@Philips]

Hi there Ayesha. Thank you for contacting us here. We're very sorry to hear your Avent Sterilizer and Dryer is acting up, and can imagine this is quite inconvenient for you. We would like to take a closer look at this. At your earlier convenience, please contact us on Facebook (@Philips) or Twitter (@PhilipsCare). That way, we can assist you further. Alternatively, you can contact our colleagues directly with the following numbers: [phone] and [phone]. Hope to hear from you soon!

[@britneyjamerson3348]

I'm giving this a try now. =)

[@troah7750]

after 5 times use,on botton not working no light.

[@Philips]

Hi there, thank you for your comment on here. We're sorry to hear your Avent steriliser has stopped working, and we'd like to help. We recommend reaching out to us via Facebook or Twitter(@Philipscare). We'll then be able to have a closer look into this for you! Looking forward to your response.

[@olaniyanadeola7818]

@@Philips mine also has stopped working.

[@jericofeleo7743]

Replace the thermal fuse. Mine is the same.

[@monikasharma-yu3wr]

@@Philips what should be the ratio when using vinegar and water to descale the electric plate?

[@aswingowtham7149]

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[@TareqAlbahri]

Philips AVENT 4 in 1 electric steam sterilizer his is not a good product. I bought one. It is pricy and broke down two times already. I definitely do not recommend it.

[@leon963]

Squeez two lemons and boile the lemon juice! Instant results! Philips - is there anything wrong with this technique ? Let us know ASAP please!! @philips

[@simplesomethings5634]

You mean squeeze two lemons on the base plate and switch on the machine?