Steam sterilizer Philips AVENT SCF293/00 650W AC 220-240V

The Philips AVENT SCF293/00 steam sterilizer is a compact electric sterilizer and dryer designed for baby feeding items. Operating at 650W with AC 220–240V input, it uses pure steam to disinfect bottles, teats and accessories and a focused jet of filtered air to dry them. The unit measures 304 x 191 x 378 mm and combines sterilize, dry and store functions in a space-saving enclosure that holds up to six Philips AVENT bottles while remaining suitable for other common feeding accessories.

Advantages

This sterilizer kills 99.9% of germs using chemical-free steam and completes a full sterilize-and-dry cycle in approximately 40 minutes. A built-in drip tray protects the heating plate from milk droplets to reduce odors, and the drying function uses filtered air to ensure items are ready for immediate use. When the lid is kept closed after a cycle, contents remain sterile for up to 24 hours. The design is easy to clean and assemble, with accessible internal parts for routine maintenance.

Suitable for

• Sterilizing and drying baby bottles and teats
• Cleaning feeding accessories such as collars, caps and soothers
• Preparing breast pump parts for hygienic storage
• Households needing a compact, countertop sterilizer

Key specifications

• Power: 650 W
• Input voltage: AC 220–240 V
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 304 x 191 x 378 mm
• Sterilize and dry cycle duration: approximately 40 minutes
• Effectiveness: kills up to 99.9% of germs using steam
• Capacity: holds up to six standard baby bottles plus additional accessories
• Drying method: focused jet of filtered air
• Storage hygiene: contents remain sterile for up to 24 hours with lid closed
• Design: integrated drip tray to protect heating plate and reduce odors

How to use

Place clean, rinsed feeding items inside the sterilizer in the recommended positions, add the specified amount of water to the heating plate following the manufacturer’s instructions, close the lid and start the sterilize-and-dry cycle. The device will perform steam sterilization and then use filtered air to dry bottles and accessories; a full cycle lasts about 40 minutes. After the cycle finishes, keep the lid closed to maintain sterility if you plan to store items for up to 24 hours. Unplug the appliance before cleaning and allow the unit to cool down before removing parts.

Usage recommendations

Use only as intended for baby feeding items; follow the included user manual for water quantities, placement of different accessories and recommended cleaning intervals. Regularly empty and clean the integrated drip tray and heating plate to prevent residue buildup. Avoid using chemical disinfectants inside the chamber—this sterilizer relies on steam. For best results, allow items to cool slightly before handling and keep the lid closed when storing sterilized items.