Medela Symphony User Manual
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- Page 1 Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump User Manual © 2015 By Tracey Tong First Printing, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario Canada Reproduced with permission by Medela Canada and Medela International Medela Symphony ® is licensed by Medela Canada and Medela International...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
● Milk Bottle Container Stand……………………………………...8 ● Power Cord………………………………………………………..8 ● Medela Symphony ® Carrying Case……………………………9 7. Assembling the Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump for use………..10 8. Using the Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump………………………..13 9. Caring for the Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump…………………...15 a) Caring for the Medela Symphony ®... - Page 3 11. Frequently Asked Questions…………………………………………..20 ● Can I use the pump without plugging it in?.......20 ● How can I tell if my breast shields fit?........20 ● Why doesn’t the Medela Symphony ® come with a timer?..21 12. Appendix…………………………………………………………………21 ● The benefits of breastfeeding……………………………………21 ●...
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Page 4: Introduction
This user manual is an overview of the Medela Symphony ®, its purpose, warnings and its parts and their functions. It also includes instructions on how to assemble and set up the accessories for the Medela Symphony ®, how to care for the Medela Symphony ®... -
Page 5: Warnings
The breast pump also relieves discomfort associated with engorgement of the breasts due to lactation. The guide will teach both medical professionals and direct users (lactating women) and their partners or helpers how to use the Medela Symphony®, and how to troubleshoot any problems that arise with the breast pump. Warnings Please read this manual thoroughly before using the Medela Symphony ®... -
Page 6: Parts List
Overview: This section includes a list and description of the parts and accessories to be used in conjunction with the Medela Symphony ® breast pump. The Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump Unit – Parts include an LCD display, an ON/OFF button (left) a vacuum adjustment and a milk let-down button (right). -
Page 7: Milk Collection Bottle
Milk Collection Bottle – The milk collection bottle catches the breast milk. It is clear and has two units of measurement, ounces and millilitres. Milk Collection Bottle Lid – The milk collection bottle lid fits over the milk collection bottle. -
Page 8: Rubber Tubing
Milk Bottle Container Stand – The milk bottle container stand hooks onto the back of the Medela Symphony ® breast pump unit and holds the 150 ml-sized milk collection bottles when they are not in use. Power Cord – The power cord is plugged into the back of the Medela Symphony ® breast pump. -
Page 9: Medela Symphony ® Carrying Case
Medela Symphony ® Carrying Case – The Medela Symphony ® case is airline approved and protects the case when not in use. -
Page 10: Assembling The Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump For Use
Ensure that all of the parts have been washed and sterilized. Allow to air dry on a clean towel. Plug in the Medela Symphony ® and check the LCD screen to ensure that there is power flow. It should read ‘Symphony 2.0’. - Page 11 Screw the bottom of the connectors onto the milk collection bottles. There are two ends to the plastic tubing. The triangular ends: And the round ends:...
- Page 12 Fit the triangular ends into the membrane caps, which are located under the handle of the Medela Symphony ® breast pump. Fit the rounded ends into the backs of the connectors.
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Page 13: Using The Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump
Using the Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump Overview: This section includes step-by-step instructions on using the Medela Symphony ® breast pump. Prior to using the Medela Symphony ® for the first time, refer to Section 9: Caring for your Medela Symphony ®... - Page 14 The Medela Symphony ® begins with a stimulation mode for two minutes to acclimatize the body to the breast pump. The Medela Symphony ® will automatically go into letdown mode after two minutes, and will continue to operate for another 28 minutes, at which time it will automatically shut off.
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Page 15: Caring For The Medela Symphony ® Breast Pump
Symphony ® breast pump and its accessories. a) Caring for the Medela Symphony ® breast pump (motor unit) ● Do not drop or shake the Medela Symphony ® breast pump or any of its accessories. ● Do not store the Medela Symphony ® breast pump in below freezing temperatures, or in temperatures that are above 40 degrees Celsius. - Page 16 Prior to using the Medela Symphony ® breast pump for the first time, separate all the parts of the accessories parts and wash, with soap and water, all accessories that will come in contact with breast milk or the breast. All parts may also be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher on sanitary cycle.
- Page 17 ● Breast milk collection bottles ● Breast milk collection bottle lids...
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Page 18: How To Sterilize The Medela Symphony ® Accessories
● Soak all parts in warm and soapy water and scrub with a scrub brush. ● Rinse with water until the water runs clear and free of soap. How to Sterilize the Medela Symphony ® Accessories Sterilize all the parts that come into contact with the breast milk or the breast after every use, or at minimum once per day. -
Page 19: C) Caring For The Rubber Tubing
If the tubing gets moldy, replace them. REFERENCE MATERIALS 10. Troubleshooting Overview: This section covers a selection of common problems that may occur with the Medela Symphony ® breast pump. Problem Try this The tubing is foggy with moisture... -
Page 20: The Medela Symphony ® Will Not Turn On
Contact Medela Canada at 1-800-435-8316. 11. Frequently Asked Questions Overview: This section gives the answers to some frequently asked user questions in relation to use of the Medela Symphony ® breast pump. Question Answer Yes. The pump can run on its battery – a... -
Page 21: How Can I Tell If My Breast Shields Fit
Choosing the right size of breast shield is crucial to expressing the most amount of breast milk possible. Just as all breasts are different, Medela Symphony ® breast shields are not one size fits all. While starter kits will come with 24 mm shields,... -
Page 22: Health Tips For Lactating Women
Pumping women can transport the Medela Symphony ® breast pump to work in the Medela Symphony ® hard case. The pumped breast milk can be stored in a fridge (clearly label the breast milk, so that some unsuspecting coworker doesn’t sneak some “dairy”... -
Page 23: Feeding Pumped Breast Milk
Feeding pumped breast milk Breast milk can be fed via bottle to babies, or a cup to older children. When using a bottle, examine the condition of the nipple and the bottle before every feed, and discard any milk that has not been consumed after each feed. Do not save it for the next feeding. -
Page 24: Glossary
Medela Symphony ® breast pump. It is sold separately from the pump. Milk collection bottle – Made by Medela, the bottle is compatible with the Medela Symphony ® breast pump and collects the pumped breast milk. It is clear and has two units of measurement, ounces and millilitres. - Page 25 Milk collection bottle container stand – The stand hooks onto the back of the Medela Symphony ® breast pump unit and holds the milk collection bottles when they are not in use. Milk collection bottle lid – The lid, which is yellow, fits over the milk collection bottle.
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Page 26: Index
Medela Canada 4, 10, 11 breasts Medela International 1, 4, 14, 16 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 Medela Symphony medical grade breast pump membrane caps Caring 2, 7, 8, 9 2, 6... - Page 27 3, 7, 9, 13 Warnings 2, 4 Thawing 3, 13 3, 11, 12 work transporting World Health Organization 4, 11, 13 Troubleshooting 2, 9 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14 tubing For more information, please contact: Medela Canada 1-800-435-8316...
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