Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Machine Cleaning & Sterilization Guide

Maintaining your Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Machine is crucial for ensuring the safe preparation of your baby's formula. This guide provides a comprehensive cleaning and sterilization procedure, ensuring your machine remains hygienic and delivers optimally prepared feeds. Following these simple steps will help extend the life of your machine and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, contributing to your baby's health and well-being. Regular cleaning and sterilization are essential, even with regular use, to prevent the build-up of bacteria and residue that could compromise the purity of the water used for formula preparation.This detailed, step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process, from emptying the water tank and dismantling removable parts to sterilizing the machine with a Milton tablet and rinsing with boiling water. We'll also cover the final steps of cleaning the exterior and running a test cycle to confirm everything is functioning correctly. By following these instructions, you can confidently maintain your Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Machine, guaranteeing safe and reliable formula preparation for your baby.

Pros And Cons

Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Machine
  • Works for the user's family
  • Controversial
  • Can be loud during draining

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Emptying the Water Tank

Begin by emptying the water tank. This is a crucial first step before cleaning and sterilizing the machine. Locate the water tank and carefully remove any water.

Emptying the water tank
Emptying the water tank

Position a jug underneath the water dispenser. This will help collect the water as it drains.

Locating the teardrop-shaped button
Locating the teardrop-shaped button

Press the teardrop-shaped button on the side of the machine to initiate the draining process. You'll notice a light illuminate, indicating that the water is draining.

Light indicating water draining
Light indicating water draining

Cleaning the Removable Parts

Remove the bottle tray, hopper, and lid. These components should be cleaned separately.

Removing the bottle tray, hopper, and lid
Removing the bottle tray, hopper, and lid

Wash all removable parts with warm soapy water. Use regular dish soap; specialized cleaners aren't necessary.

Rinse the parts thoroughly and set them aside to air dry completely before reassembly.

Sterilizing the Machine

Once the removable parts are clean and dry, refill the water tank with fresh water. Fill it completely.

Refilling the water tank
Refilling the water tank

Add one half of a Milton sterilizing tablet to the water. This tablet will sterilize the machine.

Milton sterilizing tablet
Milton sterilizing tablet

Allow the solution to sit for approximately 15 minutes to ensure complete sterilization.

Sterilization in progress
Sterilization in progress

Final Rinse and Reassembly

After 15 minutes, empty the sterilizing solution. Use the same draining process as before.

Boiling water ready to fill the machine
Boiling water ready to fill the machine

Fill the tank with a kettle full of freshly boiled water to further clean the machine. This step is crucial for removing any remaining residue.

Reassembling the machine
Reassembling the machine

Empty the boiling water. Repeat this boiling water rinse a second time. Finally, refill the tank with fresh water and reassemble all parts.

Final Cleaning and Test Cycle

Wipe down the exterior of the machine with antibacterial wipes, paying special attention to areas that may accumulate residue.

Cleaning the exterior of the machine
Cleaning the exterior of the machine

Run a test cycle to ensure the machine is functioning properly and dispensing water at the correct temperature.

Running the test cycle
Running the test cycle

Once the test cycle is complete, your Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Machine is ready for use.

Machine ready for use
Machine ready for use