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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully
benefit from the support that Philips Avent offers, register your breast pump
at www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
1
Handle
2 Silicone diaphragm
3 Stem
4 Pump body
5 Cushion
6 Cushion cover
* For this accessory, a separate user manual is provided. Read the separate
user manual carefully, as it contains important safety information.
Intended use
The Philips Avent manual breast pump is intended to express and to collect
milk from the breast of a lactating woman. The device is intended for a
single user.
Important safety information
Read this user manual carefully before you use the breast pump and save it
for future reference.
Contraindication
- Never use the breast pump while you are pregnant, as pumping can
induce labor.
WARNING!
Warnings to avoid choking, strangulation and injury:
- Do not allow children or pets to play with the breast pump parts,
packaging materials or accessories.
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Before each use, visually inspect the individual components for cracks,
chips, tears, discoloration or deterioration. In the event that damage to
the device is observed, discontinue use until the parts have been
replaced.
Warnings to avoid contamination and to ensure hygiene:
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For hygienic reasons, the breast pump is only intended for repeated use
by a single user.
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Clean and disinfect all parts before first use and after each use.
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Do not use antibacterial or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the breast
pump parts as this may cause damage.
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Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you touch
breast pump parts and breasts to prevent contamination. Avoid touching
the inside of containers or lids.
Warnings to avoid breast and nipple problems including pain:
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Always release the handle before you remove the pump body from your
breast in order to release the vacuum.
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If the vacuum is uncomfortable or causes pain, stop pumping and
remove the breast pump from your breast.
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Do not continue pumping for more than five minutes at a time if you do
not succeed in expressing any milk. Try to express at another time during
the day.
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If the process becomes very uncomfortable or painful, stop using the
pump and consult your healthcare professional.
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Only use accessories and parts recommended by Philips Avent.
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No modification of the breast pump is allowed.
Warning: If you are infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or
Hepatitis B or C, using the breast pump will not reduce or remove the risk of
transmitting the virus to your baby through breast milk.
Caution
Caution to prevent damage to and malfunctioning of the breast pump:
-
Keep the parts away from heated surfaces to avoid deformation
of these parts.
Preparing for use
Disassemble, clean and disinfect all parts before you use the breast pump
for the first time and after every use.
Caution: Be careful when you remove and clean the white valve. Do not
insert objects into the white valve, as this may cause damage.
Cleaning and disinfecting
Disinfecting is especially important if your baby is less than 3 months old,
was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system due to illness or
medical treatment. To ensure hygiene, perform the disinfecting step at least
once a day.
7 White valve
8 Philips Avent Natural bottle*
9 Bottle cap
10 Screw ring
11 Feeding nipple
12 Sealing disc
Step 1: Disassembling
Disassemble the breast pump and bottle completely. Also remove the white
valve from the breast pump.
Step 2: Cleaning
The parts can be cleaned manually or in the dishwasher.
Step 2A: Manual cleaning
Supplies needed:
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Mild dishwashing liquid
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Drinking-quality water
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Soft, clean brush used only for
infant feeding items
1
Rinse all parts under a running tap with lukewarm water. Do not place
the parts in a sink to rinse.
2
Place all parts in a clean bowl.
3
Add warm water and some mild dishwashing liquid.
4
Soak all parts for 5 minutes.
5
Clean all parts with a cleaning brush.
6
Thoroughly rinse all parts under a running tap with cold clear water by
holding them.
7
Clean the bowl and the brush. Rinse them well and allow them to air-dry
after each use. Wash them by hand or in a dishwasher at least every
few days.
8
Leave all parts to air-dry on a clean, unused tea towel or drying rack in
an area protected from dirt and dust. Do not use a tea towel to rub or to
pat the items dry.
Step 2B: Cleaning in the dishwasher
Supplies needed:
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Mild dishwashing liquid or a dishwashing tablet
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Drinking-quality water
Note: Food colorings may discolor parts.
1
Place all parts on the top rack of the dishwasher.
2
Put dishwashing liquid or a tablet in the machine. Run a standard
program using hot water and a heated drying cycle (or sanitizing setting).
3
Remove the parts from dishwasher with clean hands. If items are not
completely dry, place items on a clean, unused tea towel or paper towel
to air-dry thoroughly before storing. Do not use a tea towel to rub or pat
the items dry.
Step 3: Disinfecting
Supplies needed:
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A household pot
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Drinking-quality water
Caution: During disinfection with boiling water, prevent the bottle
or other parts from touching the side of the pot. This can cause
irreversible product deformation or damage that Philips cannot be
held liable for.
1
Fill a household pot with enough water to cover all parts and place all
parts in the pot. Let the water boil for 5 minutes. Make sure the parts do
not touch the side of the pot.
2
Allow the water to cool down.
3
Gently remove the parts from the water. Place the parts on a clean
surface, clean, unused tea towel or drying rack to air-dry.
4
Store the dry items safely until needed. Ensure the clean pump parts,
bottle brushes and wash bowls have air-dried thoroughly before storing.
Items must be completely dry to help prevent germs and mold from
growing. Store the dry items in a clean, protected area.
Assembling the breast pump
Make sure you have cleaned and disinfected the parts of the breast pump
that come into contact with milk.
Warning: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before
you touch breast pump parts and breasts to prevent contamination.
Avoid touching the inside of containers or lids.
Warning: Be careful, when you have disinfected the breast pump
parts by boiling them, they can be very hot. To prevent burns, only
start assembling the breast pump when disinfected parts have
cooled down.
Check the breast pump kit parts for wear or damage before use and replace
them if necessary.
Note: Correct placement of the cushion and the silicone diaphragm is
essential for the breast pump to form a proper vacuum.
1
Insert the white valve into the pump body from underneath. Push the
valve in as far as possible (Fig. 2).
2
Screw the pump body clockwise onto the bottle until it is securely fixed
(Fig. 3).
3
Insert the stem in the silicone diaphragm (Fig. 4).
4
Insert the silicone diaphragm into the pump body from above. Make sure
it fits securely around the rim by pressing down with your fingers to
ensure a perfect seal (Fig. 5).
5
Attach the handle onto the diaphragm with stem by hooking the hole in
the handle over the end of the stem. Push down the handle onto the
pump body until it clicks into place (Fig. 6).
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Clean tea towel or drying rack
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Clean bowl used only for infant
feeding items
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