Philips iQ24 manual Instructions for use, Before using your steriliser for the first time

Instructions for use

The Philips AVENT iQ24 Electronic Steam Steriliser is one of a new generation of intelligent products

Contents

a)	Lid
b)	2 x Upper basket
c)	Bottle rack
d)	Lower basket (same as b)
e)	Central stem

Before using your steriliser for the first time

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Sterilising in Mode 1 – 6 hour sterile period Sterilising in Mode 2 – 24 hour sterile period

To sterilise up to six 125ml, 260ml or 330ml AVENT Bottles*

To load the Philips AVENT ISIS Manual Breast Pump

from Philips AVENT.

The iQ24 Steriliser uses the intensive heat of steam to eliminate harmful bacteria helping you sterilise your baby feeding equipment as safely and quickly as possible. There are two different modes for greater convenience:

Mode 1 (Optional six hour mode) runs a single 6 minute sterilising cycle, then keeps the contents sterile for 6 hours, providing the lid is

f)	Steriliser body
g)	Measuring Cup
h)	De-scaler (citric acid)
i)	Tongs
j)	Lead and plug

NB: Upper and lower baskets are identical

a)

90ml
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Mode 1: 90ml

Mode 2: 200ml

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Before each use, wash items to be sterilised in mild soapy	2.	Place remaining components of the pump in the
water, and rinse.		lower basket.
1. Disassemble the ISIS Breast Pump and click the pump	3.	Up to six 125ml or 260ml bottles (not including
body into the slot in the upper basket and arrange		screw rings, teats or dome caps) can be sterilised
the other breast pump components as shown.		with the pump.
	4.	Follow sterilising instructions on page 4.

To remove sterilised items after a cycle

not removed.

b)

BEEP

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BEEP

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Mode 2 keeps contents sterile for up to 24 hours by continuously repeating the cycle, so you can have clean, sterile bottles day and night.

As well as bottles and breastfeeding accessories, you can sterilise any other boilable items (please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions regarding sterilisation).

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d)

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Before each use, wash items to be sterilised in mild soapy water, and rinse.

1.	Measure and pour in exactly 90ml of water
	if selecting Mode 1 OR 200ml of water if
	selecting Mode 2.
2.	Slide the lower basket onto the central stem.
	Thread 2 screw rings onto the central stem.
	Slide the bottle rack down the central stem,
	with the neck facing down, until it rests on
	the top screw ring.
3.	Place the teats through the centre of the holes

for 2 seconds, then release. Three ascending and descending bars will be displayed. Mode 2 is now in progress.

8. Do not remove the lid until the 6 minute

sterilising cycle has ended. This is indicated by

5 beeps and 3 bars being displayed. It is

recommended to let the steriliser cool down

for 3 minutes after the sterilising cycle has

been completed. Items will remain sterile for

up to 6 hours provided the lid is not removed.

After 2 hours, the display will show 2 bars and,

1.	When Mode 1 cycle is complete pressing the button
	will reset the unit.
2.	In Mode 2 (after sterilised) when 3x bars are
	displayed, pressing the button will pause the cycle,
	allowing removal/addition of item. Pressing the
	button again will resume the cycle (re-sterilise). The

6.	The tongs can be used to remove small items and
	to pull the sterile teats through the screw rings
	of the bottles.
7.	Removed items must be used/assembled immediately
	or re-sterilised. Expressed milk can be stored in a
	sterile breast milk container in the refrigerator for

Please take a few minutes to read through the ENTIRE INSTRUCTION LEAFLET before using your iQ24 Steriliser for the first time. PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Also available at www.philips.com/AVENT

e)

f) Display

Remove all items from inside the steriliser body.

1.	Measure exactly 90ml of water
	and pour in.
2.	Assemble the blue components (baskets,
	stem and bottle rack) and place into the
	steriliser. Put the lid on.

5.	After the water has reached 100°C,
	it will turn to steam. When the
	sterilising cycle is almost complete a
	numerical countdown will be displayed
	(see ‘Electronic Display Guide’).
6.	At the end of the cycle the unit
	will beep 5 times. Three bars will flash

	in the bottle rack onto the lower basket.
	Thread 4 screw rings onto the central stem.
4.	Place inverted bottles in the bottle rack and
	push the upper basket onto the central stem
	until it rests on the catch. Place dome caps and
	tongs into the upper basket.
5.	The upper basket is not required when
	sterilising 330ml bottles.

after a further 2 hours, one bar. To indicate the

end of Mode 1 or 2, the unit will sound a long

beep followed by a flashing ‘0’ †. At this point

items should be used immediately or re-

sterilised. (Please refer to ‘To remove sterilised

items after a cycle’ on page 5). Switch off at

mains and unplug the lead from the back of

the steriliser. Pour away any remaining water,

	unit will immediately enter a new sterilisation phase
	and continue the 24 hour cycle from where it was
	interrupted. If unplugged the 24hr cycle will stop.
3.	Wash your hands thoroughly before removing the
	sterilised items.
4.	Remove the lid.
5.	If necessary, shake excess water from items
	before assembling.

up to 48 hours (not in the door) or in the freezer for

up to 3 months. Infant formula should be made up

fresh for each feed.

8. After each cycle the unit should be allowed to cool

for at least 3 minutes before opening and removing

parts. If after a Mode 1 cycle is run the unit must

be allowed to cool for a minimum of 10 minutes prior

to running another sterilisation cycle.

3. Connect the lead into the back

of the steriliser and plug into the

mains supply.

and then remain displayed.

7. Let the steriliser cool down for 3

minutes. Turn off at the mains, unplug,

6. Place the assembled unit into the steriliser

body and put the lid on. Put the lead into the

back of the steriliser body and plug into the

rinse out the inside of the steriliser body and

wipe dry.

Dishwasher Basket

Control button

g) h)

i)

j)

4. The unit will display a flashing ‘0’ to

indicate you need to select a mode.

One short press of the control button

will display a flashing ‘1’. Hold the

control button in for 2 seconds then

release, and a rotating ‘0’ is displayed.

Mode 1 is now in progress.

and disconnect the lead from the back

of the steriliser.

8. Remove the blue components and

empty any remaining water from the

unit. Wipe dry. The steriliser is now

ready for use.

mains supply. A flashing ‘0’ will appear,

indicating that you need to select a mode.

7. To select Mode 1, press the control button

once and the mode number will be displayed.

To run this mode, hold the control button in

for 2 seconds, then release. A rotating ‘0’ will

be displayed. Mode 1 is now in progress.

OR

To select Mode 2, press the control button

twice and the mode number will be displayed.

To run this mode, hold the control button in

†The end of a cycle is 6 hours after commencement of Mode 1 and 24 hours after commencement of Mode 2. The unit can be completely stopped at any time during a cycle, by pressing and holding in the control button for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and a flashing ‘0’will be displayed, indicating the unit has returned to selection mode.

*to sterilise the ISIS Breast Pump or other items please refer to page 5

1.Two baskets can be clipped together to hold small items such as teats, breast pump parts etc. for washing in the top rack of your dishwasher prior to sterilisation.

Warning: Your Philips AVENT items may discolour over time if they are washed in the dishwasher with dirty items covered with remnants of strong sauces, such as tomato sauce.

2.To clip together, align the baskets so that the indicators are opposite each other and snap the baskets together. To open, pull apart with fingers.

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