The Philips AVENT SCF293/00 premium electric steam sterilizer with dryer effectively kills 99.9% of germs in just 6 minutes. It sterilizes using steam, an effective, chemical-free way to protect your baby from harmful germs. It dries with hot, filtered air. Contents are dry and ready for the next feed within 40 minutes! The premium electric steam sterilizer with dryer is adjustable, giving you the option of a small configuration for pacifiers, a medium configuration for breast pumps, toddler plates and utensils, and a large configuration for up to 6 Philip Avent bottles. As a result, it requires minimal space on your counter top. To use, just add water to the base, load, and turn on the power. Advanced features, such as a 6-minute cycle with automatic shutoff and drip tray to prevent unpleasant odors, make it easy to use; and contents remain sterile for up to 24 hours if the lid remains closed. The Philips AVENT Premium electric steam sterilizer with dryer is backed by a full 2-year warranty. With heating time of 4 minutes, total sterilization cycle is 10 minutes.