Nipple cavity e. Breast Pump slots 3. Base f. Safety grips II Before each use Wash all items in warm soapy water and then rinse in water. Wash your hands before handling your sterilized products. 1. Remove rack from the sterilizer and pour 200ml of water into the base. IMPORTANT: Failure to add enough water may cause damage to the Microwave Steam Sterilizer and/or your microwave. Adding too much water may mean your items are not properly sterilized. 2. Put the rack back into the base. 3. Position the lid over the sterilizer base and lock the clips into place until you hear them “click”. 4. Ensure that the microwave is clean and dry before use – Place the sterilizer into the center of the microwave. III Select microwave wattage and timings – See Table III – do not exceed these times. IV After each cycle IMPORTANT: Allow the unit to cool for at least two minutes before removing the sterilizer from the microwave. 1. Removing the sterilizer from the microwave: After the unit has cooled, remove it from the microwave by holding the skirt and/or safety grips and then place on an even, heat-resistant surface. NOTE: Items will remain sterile in the Microwave Steam Sterilizer for up to 24 hours providing the lid is not removed. 2. After removing the sterilizer from the microwave: Remove the lid by unlocking the clips – When removing the lid, point it away from you to allow steam to escape. Care and cleaning • Always drain the excess water from the unit and rinse to prevent the build up of limescale. • Always store when completely dry. • The Microwave Steam Sterilizer is dishwasher safe. EN WARNINGS – FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SCALDING OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT AND/OR YOUR MICROWAVE • Alwaysensureyouuse200mlofwaterbeforesterilizing. (The unit should be emptied of residual water before each subsequent use.) • Always follow loading instructions and do not overload. • Do not use bleach or chemical sterilizing solutions/ tablets in sterilizer or on products to be sterilized. • Do not sterilize metallic or electronic items in the sterilizer. • Do not microwave bottle brush. • Always use the appropriate heating time for the power of your microwave unit. (see Table ) • In combination ovens, ensure grill is switched off and has cooled before use. • Be sure that the lid is properly fastened to the base before placing in microwave. • Always allow at least 2 minutes cooling time before removing from the microwave. • Do not remove the lid from the sterilizer immediately after cycle. Allow to cool as the steam will be hot. • When removing from microwave, be sure to hold the sterilizer level to avoid leaking or spilling of hot water. • When taking the sterilizer out of the microwave, BE CAREFUL – it will still be hot. • When removing the lid, point it away from you to allow steam to escape. • Be careful when handling the sterilized products as they may be hot. • Always keep out of reach of children. NOTE: Do not overload the sterilizer. NOTE: Do not place dome caps in the sterilizer upside down. NOTE: The Microwave Steam Sterilizer is designed to specifically hold the wide shape of AVENT Feeding Bottles. III Loading the sterilizer Before using the Microwave Steam Sterilizer, always ensure that the items are positioned according to the below loading instructions. A Loading six 4oz/125ml or 9oz/260ml AVENT Feeding Bottles 1. Position the nipples in the nipple cavities around the dome cap stem. 2. Place the screw rings over the nipples. 3. Place the first three dome caps in the lower slots of the dome cap stem. 4. Place the remaining three dome caps in the upper slots of the dome cap stem. 5. Position the bottles upside down around the previously loaded nipples and screw rings. B Loading three 11oz/330ml AVENT Feeding Bottles 1. Position the nipples in the three nipple cavities surrounding the dome cap stem. 2. Place the screw rings over the nipples. 3. Position the bottles upside down in the three outer nipple cavities. 4. Arrange the three dome caps around the edge of the rack in between the inverted bottles. C Loading one or two Philips AVENT Breast Pumps (non-electrical components only) and two 4oz/125ml OR two 9oz/260ml AVENT Feeding Bottles 1. Disassemble the Breast Pump ensuring the stem is removed from the diaphragm. 2. Position the Breast Pump bodies into the two slots provided. 3. Position the nipples in the nipple cavities around the dome cap stem. 4. Place the screw rings over the nipples. 5. Place one dome cap in the unobstructed lower slot of the dome cap stem, then the second in the upper slot on top of the inserted dome cap. 6. Position the bottles upside down in the unobstructed bottle cavities. 7. Place the remaining NON-ELECTRICAL pump components in any unobstructed space on the rack. D Loading six 6oz/180ml OR 8oz/240ml VIA Cups and Lids 1. Position the VIA Cups upside down around the dome cap stem. 2. Position the VIA Lids vertically around the racks edge. Rims should face out for easier loading. E ...