Please take 5 minutes to read through the whole
of this leaflet before you use y our Express Bottle
and Baby Food W armer for the first time and
retain for future r eference.
The Express Bottle and Baby F ood Warmer allow s you
to warm all A VENT Air flex Feeding Bottles as well as
baby food jars and tins safely and quickly . The Express
Bottle and Baby Food W armer isn’t meant for keeping
liquid or food warm as vitamins can be destr oyed.
The speed at which the warmer heats the milk or
food depends on the size of the bottle or c ontainer
and the starting temperature of the milk or f ood
(e.g. room temperature 20° C or out of fridge 5°C).
Diagram 2 gives an indica tion of approximate w arming
time. Always test the tempera ture before f eeding .
The following guidelines are the appr oximate
temperatur e the water
* surrounding the
container can reach. This is not a heating guide
for liquid or food!
Contents
a) Basket
b) W armer body
c) Dial
d) Baby food con tainer and weaning spoon
Instructions for Use
For Airflex Feeding Bottles
1) Ensure basket is in place inside the warmer .
2) Place the assembled, filled bottle in the warmer .
3) For 125ml/4oz Airflex Bottles, fill the w armer with
water to just above the le vel of milk in the bottle.
4) For larger Airflex Bottles (260ml/9oz), fill the
warmer to 15mm (1/2 inch) below the rim of
the warmer .
5) Never let the water lev el rise above the neck of
the bottle or spill over the edge of the w armer .
6) Plug in the unit and switch on at the mains.
T urn the dial to setting 3.
7) The light will illuminate to indicate the warmer
is working.
8) During the warming process, the ligh t will come
on and off to indicate tha t the water surrounding
the bottle is being heated to the maximum
temperatur e of the setting.
9) Always test the feed and when it has reached
the required temper ature, remov e immediately .
10) Shake the bottle gently and check the temper ature
of the milk by sprinkling a few drops on to y our
wrist before you f eed your baby .
11) T ake care not to overheat the milk.
NB: please refer to the timings in Diagram 2.
NB: The basket can be remov ed when heating the
A VENT Magic Cup and other makes of bottles.
For baby food jars and tins
1) Ensure basket is in place inside the warmer .
2) Remove the lid and place jar or tin in the w armer .
3) Fill the warmer with wa ter to 15 mm (1/2 inch)
below the top of the jar/tin.
4) Plug in the unit and switch on at the mains.
T urn the dial to setting 3.
5) Continue as 7-9 abov e.
6) The warmer will work in the same way as for
feeding bottles. T ake care when removing the jar or
tin as they , and the water surrounding them, will
be hot.
7) For small jars/tins you ma y find it beneficial
to place a screw ring from an A VENT Airflex
Bottle below the jar/tin before adding the
water in order to r emove the con tainer easily .
8) Stir the food and test it on a spoon yourself
to ensure it is not too hot for your baby .
9) T ake care not to overheat the feed.
NB: please refer to the timings in Diagram 2.
Care of y our warmer
Unplug and allow to cool befor e cleaning. Remove
basket and wipe inside and outside with a damp cloth
only , this will keep the warmer looking new. DO NOT
USE AN ABRASIVE CLEANER. It may be advantageous
to use pre-boiled or filtered w ater in your warmer in
order to reduce limescale build up.
De-scaling
Y ou should de-scale your Express Bottle and Baby F ood
W armer every f our weeks to ensure it continues to
work 100 % eff ectively .
EITHER:
Mix one sachet of citric acid (10 g) with 200ml/7oz
of water . Ensure basket is in place and pour solution
into warmer . Heat for 10 minutes on setting 3. Af ter
10 minutes, switch off by unplugging fr om the wall
and leave to stand f or 30 minutes. Pour the solution
away and rinse the w armer with tap water . Citric acid
is available fr om most chemists and through Philips
A VENT Customer Ser vice.
OR
Pour 50ml/2oz of vinegar (white) mixed with
100ml/4oz of cold wa ter into the warmer (with
basket in place). Allow to stand in the unit until
any limescale has dissolved. Empty the unit and
rinse thoroughly .
W arning!
The Express Bottle and Baby F ood Warmer is fitted
with a non-rewireable moulded plug. The mains
supply cord of the appliance CANNO T be replaced. If
the cord is damaged, the appliance should be
discarded.
The lead supplied must not be used on any other
appliance and no other lead should be used with the
Express Bottle and Baby F ood Warmer .
This product is manufactured to comply with
the Radio Interference R equirements and the
EEC Directive 89/336/EEC.
• When in use the warmer contains hot wa ter .
• Always place c ontainer into warmer bef ore
adding water .
• Ensure water has been added bef ore
switching the unit on.
• If the feed is lef t in the warmer , the temperatur e
will continue to increase as the thermosta t cuts
in/ out whilst connected to the electric mains.
• Always test the feed and when it has reached
the required temper ature, remov e immediately .
• Always unplug fr om the socket after each
use to switch the bottle warmer off .
• NEVER IMMERSE IN W A TER.
• This appliance is intended f or use by responsible
persons, keep out of the reach of small childr en
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 giv en
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their saf ety .
Spoon
• For use 6+ months.
• Small-bowled spoons specially designed for small
mouths and tender gums.
• Long handle – easy to hold, use and clean.
• Shaped for easier feeding without spills.
For your child's saf ety and health W arning!
Before first use, clean the product. Dishwasher safe.
Sterilise using a Philips A VENT Steam Steriliser or boil
for 5 minutes. Befor e each use, inspect the product .
Throw awa y at the first sign of damage or weakness.
Do not leave in sunlight when not in use or for longer
than recommended in heat or sterilising solution, as
this may weaken the pr oduct . Always use this pr oduct
with adult supervision. Always check food
temperatur e before f eeding.
Guarantee
Philips A VENT guarantees that should the Express
Bottle and Baby Food W armer become faulty during
twelve months from the da te of purchase, it will be
replaced free of charge during this time. Please r eturn
it to the retailer where it was purchased. Please keep
your receipt as a proof of purchase, together with a
note of when and where purchased. F or the guarantee
to be valid, please note:
• The Express Bottle and Baby F ood Warmer must
be used according to the instructions in this leaflet
and connected to a suitable electricity supply .
• The claim must not be a result of accident,
misuse, dirt, neglect or fair wear and tear .
This does not affect your statutory righ ts.
Philips A VENT is here to help
GB:
Call FREE on
0800 289 064
IRL:
Call FREE on
1800 509 021
AU: 1 300 364 474
write: A VENT, Suf folk, CO10 7Q S , England
www.philips.c om/ A VENT
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Setting Approximate w ater* temperatur e
surrounding the container
1 35 – 45 °C
2 45 – 75 °C
3 75 – 85 °C
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