Philips Avent Advanced Bottle Steriliser SCF291/01, 10-minute cycle

Philips Avent Advanced Bottle Steriliser SCF291/01 is an electric steam steriliser with a stated 10-minute cycle and capacity for up to six feeding bottles with accessories. Its compact, adjustable design is intended to sterilise and store items, while customer feedback also raises concerns about durability and drying.

At a glance

Uses steam for a stated 10-minute sterilising cycle.
The listed capacity is up to six feeding bottles with accessories.
Manufacturer states contents stay sterile for up to 24 hours when the lid remains on.
Designed to reduce in size for smaller items and storage.

Price

£53.98Save 21%

Reference price: ~~£67.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A short stated cycle and capacity for up to six bottles with accessories may suit regular batch sterilising.
The stated 24-hour sterile storage period, with the lid kept on, can help separate sterilising from the next feed.
The design can reduce in size for smaller items and to save counter space when not in use.

Cons

It sterilises but does not claim to dry bottles, so items may need separate drying before use.
Customer feedback reports durability concerns, including rusting and damage, and some buyers say bottles do not dry properly after sterilising.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Model	SCF291/01

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	30.4 x 35.9 x 18.3 cm; 1.78 kg
Weight listed	1.78 kg

Capacity and cycle
Bottle capacity	Sterilise up to six feeding bottles with accessories in just 10 minutes.
Sterilising cycle	A sterilising cycle lasts just 10 minutes
Germ reduction claim	Kills 99.9% of germs*
Sterile storage claim	The steriliser's cleaning will keep its contents sterile for up to 24 hours. Just keep the lid on.

Design and materials
Material composition	Polypropylene
Design	Our steriliser is designed for space-saving flexibility
Adjustable size	Reduces in size for smaller items and to minimize your counter-top space when not in use.
Cleaning claim	Top to bottom, inside and out, the steriliser is quick and easy to clean – even the heating plate.
Odour claim	Designed to reduce the chance of unpleasant odours

Power and contents
Batteries required	No
Box contents	1 x Electric steam sterilizer; 1 x Tongs

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The 99.9% germ-reduction claim names specified organisms, and the 24-hour sterile-storage claim applies only while the lid stays on. The steriliser does not claim to dry its contents.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Households wanting an electric steam steriliser with a stated 10-minute cycle and capacity for up to six bottles with accessories.
Buyers who want a design that can reduce in size for smaller items or when stored.

Less suited to

Anyone looking for a device that also dries bottles as part of its stated function.
Buyers who need customer feedback without reported concerns about durability and value.

Philips Avent Advanced Bottle Steriliser SCF291/01, 10-minute cycle · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 641 ratings

5 stars72%72%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars1%1%
1 star8%8%

Customer feedback highlights ease of use, spaciousness and a fast sterilising cycle, with one reported example of up to six bottles in 10 minutes using 130 ml of water. Other feedback raises concerns about rusting or damage, bottles remaining wet, and value for money. These are customer perceptions rather than verified product defects. The complaints about drying are relevant because the listed function is sterilising, not drying.