To­begin­pumping - Philips SCF312/01 Manual

How to use your pump
(see diagram E)
Wash­your­hands­thoroughly­and­make­sure­your­breasts­are­clean.­Relax­in­a­
comfortable­chair,­leaning­slightly­forward­(use­cushions­to­support­your­back).­
Make­sure­you­have­a­glass­of­water­nearby­as­expressing­can­be­thirsty­work.­­
A­photograph­of­your­baby­will­help­too.
To­begin­pumping
1.­ Switch­on­at­the­wall­socket­if­using­mains­power.­To­turn­the­pump­on,­press­
and­hold­the­control­button­for­2­seconds.­The­light­on­the­top­of­the­control­
handle­will­flash­ORANGE­and­then­turn­to­a­solid­GREEN­to­indicate­that­the­
pump­is­ready­to­use.­If­at­any­time­the­light­is­flashing­red,­stop­and­consult­
the­'Troubleshooting­guide'.
2.­ Bring­the­assembled­pump­to­your­breast.­Position­the­cushion­firmly­onto­
your­breast­so­as­to­create­a­perfect­seal­(ensure­no­strand­of­hair­or­piece­­
of­clothing­is­trapped).­Using­the­control­handle­you­can­find­your­exact­
comfort­level.­As­you­press­down­on­the­handle,­you­will­feel­greater­suction­
against­your­breast.­You­don't­need­to­squeeze­the­handle­fully,­only­as­far­­
as­feels­comfortable­for­you.
3.­ Once­comfortable,­begin­by­gently­squeezing­the­handle­5­or­6­times­quite­
quickly,­simulating­the­rapid­suckling­you­usually­feel­when­your­baby­is­first­
put­to­the­breast.­Your­milk­will­soon­begin­to­flow­and­you­can­establish­­
a­slower,­comfortable­pumping­pattern.­Many­mothers­find­that­holding­
down­the­handle­for­2­to­3­seconds­at­a­time­imitates­the­feeling­of­their­­
baby­breastfeeding.
4.­ When­you­have­established­a­comfortable­pumping­rhythm­with­at­least­­
2­squeezes,­simply­press­the­control­button­on­the­handle,­and­the­electronic­
breast­pump­will­automatically­continue­in­the­same­way.­The­light­on­the­
control­handle­will­turn­from­solid­GREEN­to­a­flashing­GREEN.­Your­pattern­
will­now­be­stored­in­the­pump's­memory­–­even­after­the­pump­has­been­
switched­off!­
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