User manual

Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but
hand it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
- 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 leaet.
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.
Frequently asked questions
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance.
If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Question Answer
Why does water ow out of
the steriliser?
You may have poured too much water into the steriliser.
Do not pour more than 100ml water in the water reservoir.
Why are there white spots in
the water reservoir, the baskets
or the lid?
Scale build-up is normal and occurs more quickly in hard water
areas. Descale the appliance regularly (see chapter ‘Descaling’).
Why does a lot of steam
escape from under the lid?
Check if the lid has been placed on the basket properly.
Why does the sterilisation
process take so long?
You may have poured too much water into the steriliser
(see chapter ‘Using the appliance’). The number of items placed
in the baskets and the number of baskets used determine the
actual sterilisation time.
Why is the sterilisation process
so short?
You may have poured too little water into the steriliser
(see chapter ‘Using the appliance’).
Why does the appliance start
to heat up immediately when I
plug it in?
You have pressed the power-on button before you plugged in
the appliance. When you press the power-on button before
you put the plug in the wall socket, the steriliser starts
operating immediately when you plug it in.
SCF285/SCF284: Why can’t I
restart the appliance?
The appliance does not work for 10 minutes after a sterilising
cycle, it needs to cool down rst. Wait for 10 minutes before
you switch on the appliance again.
SCF287/SCF286: Why doesn’t
the ready light go out when I
restart the appliance?
The appliance does not work for 10 minutes after a sterilising
cycle, it needs to cool down rst. Wait for 10 minutes before
you switch on the appliance again.
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