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Philips Avent
Philips Avent Electric Steam Steriliser and Dryer (SCF293/00)
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8.0/ 10
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About the product
Overview
An electric steam steriliser from Philips Avent (model SCF293/00) that sterilises and then dries bottles in one cycle.
Key features (per Philips)
- Holds up to about 6 bottles with accessories.
- Sterilise-and-dry cycle of about 40 minutes.
- Contents stay sterile for up to 24 hours if the lid stays closed.
Who it suits
- Families using bottles daily who want to skip air-drying.
Notes before buying
- Bulky (19.1 × 37.8 × 30.4 cm) and needs counter space.
- Pricier than sterilisers without drying.
- Needs regular descaling, especially with hard water.
Care
- Wash bottles before loading and follow Philips' instructions on water amount and descaling.
Why this rating?
Reliable steriliser with drying, but pricey and slower than some rivals.
A good fit if
- Best if you use Avent bottles and want drying
Product strengths
- Sterilises and dries in one cycle
- Capacity covers a full day of bottles
Before you buy
- Bulky on the counter
- High price
- Needs regular descaling
Product specifications
- ASIN
- B08DPPY1SC
- Capacity
- Up to 6 bottles
- Dimensions
- 19.1 × 37.8 × 30.4 cm
- Weight
- 2.92 kg
- Material
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Cycle time
- About 40 min (sterilise + dry)
- Model number
- SCF293/00