SCF883, SCF885 User manual
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Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger - Never immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid. Do not rinse it under the tap. Warning - Check that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. - Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- - - The appliance gets hot during or shortly after steaming (especially surfaces with this symbol “ ”) and may cause burns when touched. Only lift the jar by its handle. Hot steam comes out of the jar during steaming and when its lid is removed. Beware of hot steam that comes out of the water tank when you open its lid. When the steaming cycle is finished, hot steam will continue to come out of the steam outlet on the water tank lid and the steam hole in the jar for some time.
Caution - Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid. - Do not place the appliance on or near an operating or still hot stove or cooker. - Always switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply when it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, changing accessories, cleaning or approaching parts that move in use.
- - Always disconnect the device from supply if it’s left unattended. Make sure that the water in the tank does not exceed the MAX water level marking on the side of the water tank (250 ml) or the MAX water level indication in the water tank. Make sure the water tank lid is correctly locked before putting the jar on the main unit. When you steam ingredients, make sure that you MAX. do not fill the jar beyond the top of the plastic part of blade unit. When you blend liquids, do not exceed the MAX MAX.
- - - The storage pot provided with this appliance is not a children feeding utensil. Do not feed children directly from the storage pot. Before using the storage pot, clean it thoroughly, and then sterilize it with a Philips Avent sterilizer or place the storage pot in boiling water for 5 minutes. This is to ensure hygiene.
Safety systems For your safety during use, this appliance is equipped with a built-in safety lock. This appliance will only function if all parts have been assembled correctly. Assembling all parts correctly will disarm the built-in safety lock. This appliance is also equipped with an overheat safety stop function. Overheating can occur if the time between two steaming cycles is too short.
General description A B C D E F Z G Y H I X J W V U K T L M N S O R P Q -9-
Product overview A Lid tab K Water level markings B C Connector on the jar lid L MAX water level indication Jar lid M Water tank (not detachable) D Sealing ring N Boiler E Locking pin O Main unit F Sieve P Control knob G Blade unit Q Blending button H Blade unit holder R Power cord I Jar S Locking area on the water tank J Water tank lid Controls overview T Defrost setting V Reheat setting for the 120 ml storage pot U Reheat setting for the 240 ml storage pot W Ste
Using the appliance Caution • Always check the temperature of the cooked food on the back of your hand to make sure it is safe for your baby. This appliance is intended for steaming fresh, solid ingredients and blending them to the consistency of your choice. Please refer to the enclosed recipe booklet for some tasty and nutritious recipe ideas. The appliance can also be used for just steaming or blending only. For blending only, refer to the chapter “Blending without steaming”.
Filling the water tank Note • Make sure that the water in the tank does not exceed the MAX water level marking on the side of the water tank (250 ml) or the MAX water level indication in the water tank. • We recommend using soft or purified water, as the minerals in mineral or tap water cause limescale buildup to occur more quickly inside the water tank. • Except for materials needed for descaling, never put any liquids other than water in the water tank.
Steaming Caution • Hot steam or hot water can burn your fingers. Do not touch, and never let children touch any hot parts of the appliance or the steam coming from the top of the appliance, as this may cause scalding. Note • Always defrost frozen raw ingredients before placing them in the jar for steaming. Shake off any excess water from the defrosted ingredients before placing them in the jar. • Do not fill past the top edge of the plastic part of blade unit when adding ingredients.
3 4 We recommend cutting solid ingredients into small pieces (cubes not bigger than 1 cm). Put the ingredients in the jar. 5 Press the sieve into the jar lid. 6 Place the jar lid on the jar and turn it clockwise to close it securely. 1 2 Note • The jar has grooves that help smoothly guide the locking pins and lock the lid in place. Make sure that the lid tab slides into the handle of the jar.
7 If you have not yet filled the water tank with water for steaming, refer to the chapter “Filling the water tank” and add water to the water tank before putting the jar on the main unit. Note • Make sure the water tank lid is correctly locked in place before placing the jar on the main unit. 8 9 10 11 12 Flip the jar over with the jar lid on the bottom. Align the connector on the jar lid to the locking area on the water tank, and then place the jar on the main unit with the jar lid on the bottom.
13 Turn the control knob back to the off position (OFF). Wait 2 minutes, or until there is no more steam coming from the top of the appliance before removing the jar. Caution • If you intend to start another steaming cycle, let the appliance cool down for 10 minutes, and empty any remaining water out of the water tank before you refill and start a new steaming cycle. 14 15 To blend the steamed ingredients, refer to chapter “Blending after steaming”.
1 2 3 From the steaming position, lift the jar by the handle and turn it upside down. Shake the jar to allow the steamed ingredients to move to the bottom of the jar where the blending blades are. If needed, remove the jar lid and add additional ingredients for blending (e.g. water for purees or additional cooked ingredients like rice or pasta). Place the jar lid back on the jar before you start blending.
5 6 7 When you have finished blending, release the blending button. Unplug the appliance. Remove the blade unit. Be careful when you remove the blade unit as it might be hot. Remove the blended food from the jar. If necessary, use the spatula included with this appliance. Blending without steaming This appliance is intended for the following purposes.
1 2 3 Put the blade unit on the blade unit holder in the jar. Cut solid ingredients into small pieces (cubes not bigger than 1 cm) before you put them in the jar. Put the ingredients in the jar. 4 Press the sieve into the jar lid. 5 Place the lid on the jar and turn it clockwise to close it securely.
Note • The jar has grooves that help smoothly guide the locking pins and lock the lid in place. Make sure that the lid tab slides into the handle of the jar. 6 Place the jar on the main unit with the lid on the top, align the icon on the jar with the icon on the main unit, and turn the jar clockwise to securely lock it in place on the main unit. Make sure the handle is on the right-hand side.
8 9 10 When you have finished blending, release the blending button. Unplug the appliance. Remove the blade unit. Be careful when you remove the blade unit as it might be hot. Remove the blended food from the jar. If necessary, use the spatula included with this appliance. Reheating A 120 ml storage pot is included with the appliance. Use the storage pot to reheat the baby food you have made with the appliance. Note • Always put previously blended food in the storage pot to reheat.
4 Flip the storage pot over and place it onto the blade unit holder in the jar. 5 Place the jar lid on the jar and turn it clockwise to close it securely. 1 2 Note • The jar has grooves that help smoothly guide the locking pins and lock the lid in place. Make sure that the lid tab slides into the handle of the jar. 6 Flip the jar over with the jar lid on the bottom.
7 Align the connector on the jar lid to the locking area on the water tank, and then place the jar on the main unit with the jar lid on the bottom. Press the jar downwards to lock it firmly on the main unit, and make sure the handle is on the right-hand side. Note • Make sure the water tank lid is correctly locked in place before placing the jar on the main unit. 8 9 10 If the control knob is not in the off position (OFF), turn it to the off position first. Plug in the appliance.
13 14 Open the jar lid, and use the hook on the spatula to take the storage pot out . There may still be some water remaining in the water tank after a reheating cycle. This is normal. Wait until the appliance cools down to room temperature, then empty the water tank of all residual water. To empty or clean the water tank, refer to the chapter “Cleaning and descaling”.
5 6 7 Turn the control knob back to the off position (OFF). Wait 2 minutes, or until there is no more steam coming from the top of the appliance before removing the jar. Open the lid and use the hook on the spatula to take the storage pot out. There may still be some water remaining in the water tank after a defrosting cycle. This is normal. Wait until the appliance cools down to room temperature, then empty the water tank of all residual water.
Ingredients and steaming time Type of food Ingredient Fruit Apple Orange/mandarin Peach Pear Pineapple Plum Strawberry Asparagus Broccoli Carrot Vegetables Meat Fish Cauliflower Celery Eggplant Fennel French beans Leek Onion Peas Bell pepper Potato Pumpkin Spinach Swede Sweet corn Sweet potato Tomato Turnip Zucchini Chicken, beef, lamb, pork etc. Salmon, whiting, sole, cod, trout etc. Approximate steaming time (min.
Cleaning and descaling Cleaning Caution • • • • Clean the appliance after every use. Never immerse the main unit in water. Never rinse the main unit under the tap. Never use bleach or chemical sterilizing solutions/tablets in the appliance. Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or aggressive liquids such as gasoline, acetone or alcohol to clean the appliance. Note • All parts, except the main unit, can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
4 5 6 Dissemble the sealing ring from the jar lid for cleaning when necessary. Remove the blade unit. Thoroughly clean the blade unit under the tap immediately after use. Make sure you also rinse the inside of the blade unit tube. Caution • Handle the blade unit very carefully. The cutting edges are very sharp. 7 Turn the water tank lid counterclockwise and remove it from the water tank. 2 8 9 10 11 1 Wash the water tank lid under the tap. Pour out any excess water in the tank.
Descaling the water tank For optimum performance, we recommend descaling the appliance every 4 weeks. To reduce the build up of limescale, we recommend using soft or purified water for steaming, reheating or defrosting. To descale the appliance, follow the descaling instructions below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Make sure the appliance is switched off. Mix 80 ml of white vinegar (6 % acetic acid) with 80 ml of water, or you can use citric acid with warm water to descale the water tank.
Storage 1 2 3 4 Empty the water tank before you store the appliance. Make sure all parts are clean and dry before you store the appliance (refer to the chapter “Cleaning and descaling”). Store the appliance with the blade unit in the jar to prevent damage. Always make sure that the lids for both the water tank and the jar are correctly locked in place for storage. Recycling This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).
Troubleshooting This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. Problem The appliance does not work. Possible cause This appliance is equipped with a safety lock. This appliance will not work if the parts are not assembled correctly onto the main unit. The steaming light The appliance is not does not turn connected to the power on. supply.
Problem Steam is leaking from the water tank. Possible cause The water tank lid is not closed correctly. The jar is not assembled correctly on the main unit. The steam outlet on the water tank lid is blocked by contamination or limescale buildup. The steam inlet on the jar lid is blocked by contamination. The ingredients The pieces in the jar are are not completely too big. heated through. There is too much food in the jar. There is too much or too little water in the water tank. The jar lid leaks.
Problem The blending function does not work. The appliance makes a lot of noise, produces an unpleasant smell, is hot to touch, emits smoke, etc. Possible cause The sealing ring around the jar lid is not assembled correctly or is not assembled. There is too much food in the jar. Solution Make sure the sealing ring is correctly assembled around the jar lid with the flat side facing out. You have been using the blending function for too long. The sieve is not attached to the jar lid.
Problem Possible cause Food in the storage pot is too viscous. The storage pot lid is not closed correctly. The storage pot leaks during reheating/ defrosting. Water in the Food particles have water tank has entered the water tank an unusual color during use. when you pour it out of the water tank or when it enters the jar during steaming, or the water in the water tank has an unpleasant smell. There are white There is limescale spots on the water buildup on these parts.
Problem There are food residues in the inner layer at the bottom of the jar. Possible cause Small food residue particles get into the inner layer at the bottom of the jar during cleaning. Solution Remove the jar from the main unit. Remove the jar lid and blade unit from the jar. Flip the jar, align the small hole on the bottom to a tap and flush water into the small hole. Use warm water to achieve a better cleaning result.
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