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EN Illustrated items or instruction steps are marked with the figure Solo ENGLISH Electric breast pump and detail number (e.g. ¢2-01). ™ Instructions for use 3-20 EN Fold this page out.
If damage is found, immediately discontinue use of power adapter and call Medela Customer Service. • Do not use an electrical product that has been exposed to water or other liquids including: –...
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WARNING To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of severe injury: • Do not use the device while operating a moving vehicle. • Pumping can induce labour. Do not pump until after giving birth. If you become pregnant while breastfeeding or breast pumping, consult with a licensed healthcare professional before continuing.
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• While some discomfort may be felt when first using a breast pump, it should not cause pain. If you are unsure about correct breast shield sizing please visit www.medela.com or see a lactation consultant/breastfeeding specialist who can help you get a proper fit.
Contents 1. Important safety information 2. Intended purpose 3. Product description Description of the device The device includes 4. Getting started Cleaning before first use Charging the battery 5. Cleaning Washing and sanitising the pump set Cleaning the pump unit Cleaning the tubing 6.
2. Intended purpose The Solo breast pump is a powered breast pump to be used by lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts. The Solo breast pump is intended for a single user. 3. Product description 3.1 Description of the device The Solo is a personal-use electric breast pump that includes 2-Phase Expression technology and is designed for single pumping.
5. Cleaning 5.1 Washing and sanitising the pump set Washing and sanitising are two different activities. They must be done separately to protect you and your baby, and to maintain the performance of the device. Wash – To clean the surfaces of the parts by physically removing contamination. Sanitise –...
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Before first use, remove and dispose of the protective cover ( ¢4-01) from the breast shield ( ¢4-02). Wash and sanitise the pump set and bottles following the steps 1 to 4 below before using them for the first time. Wash your pump set and bottles after each use and sanitise the parts once per day after they have been washed.
5.2 Cleaning the pump unit CAUTION To prevent electric shock and damage to the material: • Unplug the pump unit before cleaning it. • Do not immerse the pump unit in water. • Do not spray or pour liquid directly onto it. 1.
1. For proper sizing, measure the diameter of your nipple ( ¢5-01). 2. Select the breast shield that is slightly larger than your nipple ( ¢5-02). For more information on breast shield sizing, visit www.medela.com. 6.2 Assembling the pump set...
Pump is on, expression phase Light is pulsing Pump is on, paused When the pump is on, the status light appears in different colours according to the battery level: solo Battery level Good Decrease Increase Low, enough to finish one pump session...
7.3 Expressing your breast milk CAUTION In case of pain or insufficient milk expression: • Do not hold the pump set by the bottle. This can lead to compression and blockage of the milk ducts and engorgement. • Do not try to express with vacuum that is too high and uncomfortable (painful). The pain, along with potential breast and nipple trauma, may decrease milk output.
7.4 Pausing In both stimulation and expression phase the breast pump can be paused. This allows you to readjust yourself or your pump set, or attend to your surroundings. 1. For pausing, press the On/Pause/Off button while the breast pump is running. Æ...
8. Handling of breast milk 8.1 General storage guidelines Storage guidelines for freshly expressed breast milk (for healthy term babies) Room temperature Refrigerator Freezer Breast milk thawed in 16 to 25 °C 4 °C (39 °F) –18 °C (0 °F ) the refrigerator (60 to 77 °F) or colder...
Contact the Medela Customer Service. If you have not resolved the problem with the breast pump or you have further questions, please contact the Medela Customer Service. For contact data visit www.medela.com. Under “Contact” choose your country.
• Bottle Depending on your region, check local website/shops for availability. 11. Warranty Find information on the international warranty on www.medela.com/ewarranty. 12. Disposal Disposal of the device At the end of its operating life, separate the parts of the breast pump and dispose of accord- ing to the following instructions.
13. Meaning of symbols Symbols used in these instructions General safety alert symbol, points to Read and follow the instructions for information related to safety. use. Defines a relative humidity range Defines a temperature range (e.g. for (e.g. for operation, transport or operation, transport or storage).
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The EAC (Eurasian Conformity) mark indicates that the product complies Indicates that the device is a short-circuit with the basic safety requirements proof safety isolating transformer. according to the technical regulations of the Eurasian Customs Union. Indicates that the electronic device The UA TR conformity mark indicates incorporating transformer(s) and electronic compliance with the Ukrainian...
WARNING The electric breast pump Solo should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the electric breast pump Solo should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
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16. Common data Vacuum performance (at 500 m above sea level Operation [954.62 hPa ambient pressure]) -45 … -245 mmHg 45 … 111 cpm Operation Transport/storage Pump unit Size 120 x 90 x 54 mm Weight 250 g Battery capacity and type 3.6 V, 2500 mAh/Li-ion Transport/storage...
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