Philips Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer

by Philips Avent

Product Features

• Sterilizes in 6 minutes, keeps contents sterile for up to 6 hours in mode 1
• Sterilizes in 6 minutes, keeps contents sterile for up to 24 hours large capacity, in mode 2
• Features with a large capacity that holds up to six 9-ounce Avent natural feeding bottles
• Fast and simple to use
• Digital display, electronic countdown and sound alerts

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 12.6 x 9 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001C3MHF0
• UPC: 075020005533
• Item model number: SCF276/33
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #72 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)

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• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Always ready when you are. Advanced technology for 24 hour sterilization. The new AVENT iQ 24 Electronic Steam Sterilizer is the first intelligent steam sterilizer and is designed to communicate each phase of the sterilization cycle, so you stay informed. With features such as a digital display, electronic countdown and sound alerts, you can always be assured that contents are safe to use. The fast 6-minute cycle and optional 24-hour mode that keeps contents continuously sterile ensures contents are ready to use, day or night. A pause feature lets you remove some items without interrupting the cycle.

Technology Explained

Benefits and features:

	iQ Technology- Responding intelligently to meet your needs Philips AVENT iQ products with advanced technology are intelligent and responsive – designed to make feeding and caring for your baby easier. Easy to use digital display keeps you informed Advanced digital display and sound alerts keep you informed throughout the sterilization cycle.
	Sterilizes 6 bottles in only 6 minutes Holds up to six 260 ml/ 9 oz AVENT Bottles or two Philips AVENT Breast Pumps and accessories. Sterilizes in 6 minutes and contents remain sterile for up to 6 hours if unopened.
	Sterile contents day and night Keeps contents sterile by continuously repeating this cycle for 24 hours. The pause feature lets you remove items without interrupting this cycle.
	Remove items any time
	Effective sterilization Based on the hospital principle, the intensive heat of the steam eliminates harmful bacteria.

Specifications

	Power
	Voltage		110v

	Weight and dimensions
	Dimensions		320 (H), 235 (W), 235 (L) mm
	Weight		1.609 kg

	Country of origin
	England		Yes

	What is included
	iQ24 Electronic Steam Sterilizer		1 pcs
	Tongs		1 pcs
	Measuring jug		1 pcs

Product Description

Electric Sterilizer
Sterile contents day and night
Easy to use digital display keeps you informed
Remove items any time
Sterilizes 6 bottles in 6 minutes
Effective sterilization
Always ready when you are
iQ technology keeps contents sterile for 24 hours
Keep your informed
Advanced digital display and sound alerts keep you informed throughout the sterilization cycle.
Large capacity
Holds up to six 9oz / 260ml Avent Bottles or two Philips Avent Breast Pumps and accessories (not included).
Fast and simple to use
Just add water, load, select the mode and let the Philips Avent 1Q24 Sterilizer do the rest.
Philips Avent iQ24 works quickly and continuously, keeping contents sterile until you need them, giving you more time to get on with your day.
Effective sterilization
Based on the hospital principle, the intensive heat of the steam eliminates harmful bacteria.
Sterile contents day and night
Keep contents sterile by continuously repeating the cycle for 24 hours. The pause feature let you remove items without interrupting this cycle.
Optional 6 hour mode - Sterilizes in 6 minutes, contents are sterile for up to 6 hours.
Bottles not included
Made in England

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, more work to maintain., January 5, 2009

By	Rachel Himes (Indiana, Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer (Baby Product)

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Yes, the machine itself is easy to use. The assembly and disassembly isn't horribly difficult, either. The maintenance of the machine is a little more. One MUST use distilled water, not soft or hard water. The machine has to be pre-cleaned before the first use to sterilize the machine itself. After using the distilled water, one must descale the machine at least every 4 weeks. The cycles on the machine are not quick, so if you run out of bottles and need them in a hurry, you might as well boil them. My personal feeling is that it's not that big of a deal to boil bottles and a cooking pan doesn't require the amount of maintenance that this machine does. This is great if you get into a routine of doing it nightly, but not so great if you're in a hurry for a sterilized bottle. However, they have a microwave model for that. In either case, they don't recommend the sterilizers be used with glass bottles and that would be my preference given the information on heating plastics (yes, even bpa-free ones). I think it's a little more trouble than it's worth.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Trouble Free., November 14, 2008

By	Gary Peterson (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Philips Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer (Baby Product)

Our newborn boy (now 6 weeks old) requires feeding about every 2 to 4 hours. That little task takes a lot of time and patience plus bottles, caps, nipples and other assorted items which are in continuous need of cleansing and care. We've set up a production line and the last item in the line is the Avent iQ 24 sterilizer.

The sterilizer is in operation off and on all day. It's simple to use and effective, as far as I can tell. It sure beats using the oven, that's for sure. It's been trouble free up to this point. I just put the stuff into the trays, add the water, turn it on and wait until the little electric tone tells me it's complete. What could be more simple? We are using the smaller bottles at present, but can easily switch to larger bottles as the baby grows. We use the sterilizer so steadily throughout the day that we've never used the long cycle. Our little baby-feeding cycle and production line seems to work fine. Now, if I could just get the feeding cycle extended to allow me adequate sleep.

Gary Peterson

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended sterilization method, December 23, 2008

By	Lincoln Gergar (herenow) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Philips Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer (Baby Product)

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Using the microwave or stove top to sterilize baby bottles is time consuming and unreliable. The Philips Avent iQ24 is quick - takes only 6 minutes - and simple - just push a button. No more waiting for water to boil. No more uncertainty if the sterilization is complete. This device takes care of everything in the most simple way possible. Highly efficient, super easy, very effective.

Yes, the price is high - nearly $100 - but the convenience and safety factor make it a worthwhile investment.

Only downsides are:
1) the cheap feel of the unit (but the plus is the light weight)
2) restrictions on bottle type and size.

Overall, if you don't mind the price, this is a great solution for bottle sterlization.