The speed at which the milk is warmed depends upon the quantity and the preliminary temperature, whether it is at room temperature (20-degree centigrade) or fridge temperature (5-degree centigrade). The orange indicator states the warmer is ready and you can position the preferred settings. The milk is heated evenly. Read the reference table for the time required to warm the milk. Remove the bottle from the warmer after the stipulated time. If the desired warmth is not there, but the bottle into the warmer for another period of 30 seconds for additional heating. Overheating breast milk cause loss of nutrients and vitamins gets diminished.
Check the temperature
Before you feed your baby, always check the temperature of the milk or food. After shaking the bottle gently spray a few drops inside your wrist to check the temperature. Remember to turn the knob to off position; else the water keeps on heating. Stir the baby food while it is warming, for even heating. Check the temperature of the food by spoon before feeding it to your baby. When you choose to defrost setting the frozen milk is turned to liquid. While it is defrosting, choose the warming settings.330m. L needs 5 minutes of warming if it is on room temperature and 7.5 minutes if you have taken it out of the freeze. Philips avent bottle warmer manual could help you understand the work of warmer.
Cleaning
After you used the warmer, let it cool down. Drain the water from the bottle warmer and clean inside and outside of the warmer with a moist cloth. Do not use detergent, anti-bacterial cleaning agents or solvents to clean the warmer.Descale the bottle warmer every four weeks for optimal function. In 200ml of cold water mix 10 grams of citric. Put the solution in the warmer and put the settings for under 180ml. For 10 minutes. Leave it there till all limescale has melted. In place of citric acid, you can use vinegar also. Unplug the bottle warmer and wash it thoroughly with clean water.
Environment
Do not dispose of this bottle warmer with other household trash. Give it to the official collection point for recycling. Warming breast milk in the microwave causes its anti-infection properties and nutrients lose potential. When warmed it loses the vitamin C. In bottle warmer the milk is heated at a constant temperature. Warming in a bottle warmer is time-efficient, once you make the setting you know when to turn it off. When you are travelling, the bottle warmer is very convenient.
