SCF870 User manual
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Improtant Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger - Never immerse the motor unit in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap. Warning - Check if 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 mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- When the steaming process is finished, hot steam continues to come out of the steam outlet on the motor unit and the steam hole in the lid of the jar for some time. Be careful when you lift the jar off the motor unit. - If the appliance is used improperly, hot steam could come out of the filling opening. Consult chapter ‘Troubleshooting’ in order to avoid or to solve this. - Never let the appliance operate unattended. - Do not disassemble the motor unit for maintenance or cleaning purposes.
- Do not let the appliance blend for more than 30 seconds at a time. If you have not finished blending after 30 seconds, switch off the appliance and wait a few seconds before you continue. If the appliance becomes hot, let it cool down for a few minutes before you continue. - Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and level surface. Make sure there is enough free space around it to prevent damage to e.g. cabinets or other objects, as the appliance emits hot steam during use.
- Always check the consistency of the baby food. Make sure there are no chunks in the food. - When the steaming process (max. 20 minutes) is finished, do not steam or reheat the baby food again. - Only use the spatula supplied remove the food from the jar. - Regular descaling prevents damage to the appliance. - Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
General description 1 Lid with steam hole 8 Motor unit 2 3 Sieve 9 Steaming light Blade unit 10 Control knob 4 Jar with blade unit holder 11 Valve 5 Filling opening of water tank 12 Spatula 6 Steam outlet on motor unit 13 Measuring cup 7 Locking area for handle 14 -7- Bottom of the appliance with mains cord
Things to Note • Check the temperature of the baby food on the back of your hand before you feed your baby. • Do not exceed the maximum level indicated on the jar (450 ml). • Use 200 ml/7 oz distilled water to fill the water tank. • Do not chop hard ingredients such as ice cubes and sugar cubes. • Put the blade unit on the blade unit holder in the jar before putting food in the jar when steaming or blending. • Always put the sieve in the lid of the jar (“click”).
Before first use 1 Remove all packaging material from the appliance. 2 Clean all parts except the motor unit (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). Using the appliance Always make sure that the lid has cooled down after steaming before you remove it to add more ingredients for blending, if necessary. Do not exceed the maximum level indicated on the jar. Empty the water tank before you refill it to start a new steaming process.
2 Pour the water into the filling opening and close the lid. Note: Never put anything else than water in the water tank. Steaming If certain vegetables and fruits are steamed gently, they are perfect for babies who start to eat solid food. Steaming is the healthiest way of preparing food, as the food retains lots of vitamins and other healthy nutrients. Note: You can find recipes and the cooking times required for these recipes in the separate recipe booklet.
4 Put the valve in the lid. Note: Make sure the valve is fixed properly. 5 Put the sieve in the lid of the jar (‘click’). 6 Place the lid on the jar and turn it clockwise to fix it. The small projections on the lid have to slide into the grooves in the jar. Make sure that the large projection of the lid is placed exactly over the handle of the jar. 7 Place the jar upside down on the motor unit, i.e. with the lid downwards.
8 Turn the control knob to the steaming position. » The steaming light lights up orange to indicate that the appliance is steaming. Hot steam or hot water could burn your fingers. Do not touch and never let children touch hot parts and steam, as this may cause scalds. » The steaming time depends on the amount of water you have put in the water tank. See the table in chapter ‘Ingredients and steaming times’ and the recipe booklet.
Blending after steaming 1 Grab the jar handle and lift the jar off the motor unit. Turn the jar around and shake it so that the food falls down onto the blade unit. Only touch the jar handle. The lid, bottom and outer surface of the jar are hot. 2 If necessary, remove the lid and add additional ingredients for blending (e.g. water or oil).
4 Turn the control knob to the blending position. Hold the knob in this position until the food is properly blended. There is a 30 seconds timer for blending function as an overheat protection. If you have not finished blending after 30 seconds, the appliance will switch off and beep twice as a notification. After cooling down for 30 seconds, the appliance beeps once and you can start blending again.
Blending without steaming The appliance is intended for: – pureeing steamed and cooked ingredients for baby food – blending fluids and fruits for baby drinks The appliance is not intended for chopping hard ingredients such as ice cubes and sugar cubes. After you have put liquids in the jar, never put the jar in the steaming position. Note: When you blend fluids, make sure you do not fill the jar beyond the maximum level indication on the jar. Note: Never steam baby food after you have blended it.
5 Put the sieve in the lid of the jar (‘click’). 6 Place the lid on the jar and turn it clockwise to fix it. The small projections on the lid have to slide into the grooves in the jar. Make sure that the large projection of the lid is placed exactly over the handle of the jar. 7 Place the jar upright on the motor unit, i.e. with the lid upwards. Make sure the handle is on the right-hand side and positioned between the two ridges of the locking area. 8 Turn the control knob to the blending position.
Note: If the ingredients stick to the wall of the jar, switch off the appliance and loosen them with the spatula or add some liquid. Do not exceed the maximum level indication on the jar. Note: Make sure that the blended baby food has the right consistency (e.g. no lumps) before you serve it. Note: If the baby food is still too solid, add some fluid (e.g. water) until the baby food is soft and smooth. Do not exceed the maximum level indication on the jar.
Type of food Meat Fish Ingredient Approximate steaming time* Fennel 15 min French beans 20 min Leek 15 min Onion 15 min Peas 20 min Pepper 15 min Potato 20 min Pumpkin 15 min Spinach 15 min Swede 15 min Sweet potato 15 min Tomato 15 min Chicken, beef, lamb, pork etc. 20 min Salmon, sole, cod, trout etc. 15 min * All food has to be cut in small cubes, no bigger than 2-3 cm.
2 Remove the lid from the jar and turn the lid upside down. 3 Remove the sieve and the valve from the lid. 4 Clean the valve in hot water with some washing-up liquid and rinse it under the tap. 5 Remove the blade unit from the jar. 6 Clean the blade unit under the tap thoroughly, immediately after use. Make sure you also rinse the inside of the tube of the blade unit. Handle the blade unit very carefully. The cutting edges are very sharp.
9 Check if any food particles have entered the water tank. You can do this by looking into the filling opening to see if there are any food particles in it or by checking if the water has an unusual colour and by smelling if the water tank produces an unpleasant or a burnt smell. If this is the case, clean the water tank (see section ‘Cleaning the water tank’ in this chapter). 10 Leave the lid of the filling opening open to prevent bacterial growth.
Recycling – – This symbol means that electrical products shall not be disposed of with normal household waste. Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical products. Storage 1 Empty the water tank before you store the appliance. 2 Make sure all parts are clean and dry before you store the appliance (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). 3 Store the appliance with the blade unit in the jar to prevent damage.
Troubleshooting 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. Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not work. Assemble all parts properly. See chapter ‘Using The appliance is the appliance’. equipped with a safety lock.
Problem Possible cause Solution Steam is coming out of the filling opening. The lid of the filling opening is not closed properly. Close the lid of the filling opening properly (‘click’). The steam outlet on the motor unit is blocked by food or by scale. Clean the steam outlet with a pointy object without damaging the seal and follow the descaling instructions in the future. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance,’ section ‘Descaling’. The steam hole in the lid is blocked.
Problem Possible cause Solution You let the appliance operate too long without interruption. Do not let the appliance blend for more than 30 seconds at a time. You have not assembled the lid on the jar properly. Assemble the lid on the jar properly. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’. There is too much food in the jar. Switch off the appliance and process a smaller quantity. There are white spots on the filling opening and/or on the jar, sieve and lid. Scale has built up on these parts.
Problem Possible cause Solution There are dark spots in the baby food or the water in the jar has an unusual colour. Food particles have entered the water tank during use and have caked onto the heating element. This causes residues of these food particles to enter the jar during steaming. Clean the water tank according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance, section ‘Cleaning the water tank’. Use the appliance strictly according to the instructions.
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