Do I need to sterilize this before first use?
262718
According to the included instruction in package, Yes. 5 min in boiling water Should do it.
1284793
I have put it in my dishwasher a few times and it has held up. I haven't put it in a sterilizer though. I would assume yes.
2115431
Yes, you must wash the items with soap and water to ensure they are clean prior to sterilizing them. The sterilizer does not wash the items.
244539
Yes you need to the first time you use it as per the instructions. This is done to remove moisture in the system.
2140233
There is a 12-minute PREHEAT function where you must put the empty jars in first, that is the sterilization step, you do NOT put in lids or rims by the way, just the open jars. So easy. I just used the canner today making cranberry syrup. I used the JAM setting #1. I love this appliance. No heavy, dangerous pots of hot water to deal with, especially in 90 degree temps like today.
555810
No. I use this as a precursor to runing my auto clave.I run all of my stainless tubes through it prior to bagging and sterilization. Hope that helps.
178827
completion of the cleaning,it will taking into the sterilizer.first high temperature disinfection,second dry again. ensure that there is no water in the nipple.
1178085
In the instruction booklet I believe it says you have to microwave it in order to sterilize it.
1010166
No, just comes inside the box but you can sterilize it later in hot water or in your baby bottles sterilizer.
1744986
If you are using this for sous vide, I would not reuse. That is just asking for trouble. Giving old bacteria a new life in your next batch of food seems like a terrible idea.
1811473
yes, I did it with mine and it was fine, but don't sterilize the tubing, just rinse with water if needed.
160862
Instructions say to refrigerate after tenderizing if not planning to cook it right away.
431088
Haven't needed to. I fill the 'tray' part as level as possible and securely put the top half back on. After rinsing and some small particles come out, I don't have a problem.
1531360
I didn't heck that on my bottle before I stored it away in the cabinet. I would use it up to at least one year and maybe even two years. I would just make sure the top of the bottle is clean before you sealed it.
440108
I was worried about sterilizing this also when I bought it. However my pediatrician says that as long as you rinse it with warm water right after you are done using it then wash it with warm soapy water you never have to sterilize. He says the same thing about bottles. That works for us because I wash it with hot soapy water as soon as it is empty so I can fill it up again. Don't know if you are comfortable with that advice but I am passing it on. I do throw it in the dishwasher once in a blue moon.
1103337
I sanitized with clorox followed by a really good rinsing. Worked fine - the kit is really good!
218593
You dont have to sterilize the pump itself, but you do have to sterilize the accessories (flanges, bottles, etc...). I would recommend buying several sets of accessories so you dont have to sterilize after every use.