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Lack of suction
No milk being
expressed
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Ensure the pump is correctly assembled and that suction is being created.
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Relax and try again, as expression may improve after practice.
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Refer to the ‘Preparing to Pump’ section on page 7.
Pain in the
breast area
when expressing
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You may be pumping too hard. You do not need to use all the suction the pump
can generate. Try compressing the handle halfway.
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Try holding down the pump handle for 2-3 seconds per compression.
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Consult your health professional or breastfeeding advisor.
Milk is drawn up
the Let-down
Massage Cushion
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Try leaning slightly forward.
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Remove and re-fit the Let-down Massage Cushion to ensure it is firmly
attached and pushed far enough down the center of the funnel.
Some women may prefer to use the pump without the Let-down Massage Cushion. The Let-down
Massage Cushion has petals that flex in and out to gently massage the area around the breast.
This is intended to help stimulate a fast, natural milk flow. When using the breast pump without
the Let-down Massage Cushion, the maximum vacuum level achievable will be higher.
Cracking or
discoloration
of pump parts
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Avoid contact with antibacterial or abrasive detergents or cleaners as they
can damage the plastic. Combinations of detergents, cleaning products, sanitizing
solution, softened water and temperature fluctuations may, under certain
circumstances, cause the plastic to crack. If this occurs, do not use. The pump
bodies and breast milk containers are dishwasher safe but food colorings may
discolor them. Follow guidelines in ‘Cleaning and sanitizing your
Your Pump’ on page 6.
Lost or broken parts
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Contact Philips AVENT for replacements.
Call 1.800.54.AVENT or visit www.philips.com/AVENT
Pump not responding
to pressing of the
control handle
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Ensure the pump is correctly assembled and switched on with the power indicator
illuminated GREEN.
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Make sure the cables between the electric wall socket and the pump are correctly
connected.
Pump light
flashing RED
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If the pump stops working and the power light is flashing RED then a fault has been
detected.
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3 flashes, delay, 3 flashes, etc – the breast pump has detected a vacuum fault.
Switch off the motor and check tubing and connections for obstructions or
damage.
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2 flashes, delay, 2 flashes, etc – the breast pump has detected that it is over the
acceptable temperature. Switch off the motor. Ensure unit is not exposed to heat
sources or sitting in direct sunlight. Allow unit to stabilize before trying again.
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Continuous flashing – the pump has detected that the control cable has been
incorrectly fitted/not fitted or the cable is damaged.
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Check that all the pump components have been assembled correctly and that the
white valve is positioned correctly.
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Ensure that the silicone diaphragm and Let-down Massage Cushion are fitted
securely to the pump body and a perfect seal is created, making sure to push the
Let-down Massage Cushion far enough down the center of the funnel.
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Make certain that the tubing connections and control handle are firmly in place.
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Guidelines for Storing Expressed Breast Milk
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Refrigerate breast milk immediately. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours in the back of the
refrigerator, not in the door.
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Freeze for up to 3 months, or 6 months in a zero-degree freezer.
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Frozen breast milk can be defrosted overnight in the refrigerator, thawed in warm
water or heated on the lowest setting of a bottle warmer or baby food warmer.
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NEVER refreeze breast milk.
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If you express small amounts of milk throughout the day, you can top up the milk container
by keeping it in the refrigerator and adding to it. Make sure the milk is used within 24 hours
of the first expression, or store it in the freezer.
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DO NOT add fresh breast milk to already frozen milk.
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ALWAYS discard any milk that is left over at the end of a feed.
Note: Only milk collected with a clean, sanitized pump should be stored to be fed to your baby. Sanitize Breast
Milk Containers before use or express milk directly into pre-sterilized cups.
Never immerse a frozen bottle or liner in boiling water as this may cause it
to crack/split.
Transporting Expressed Breast Milk
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Please refer to Tote Bag Instructions for complete
directions on how to store and transport breast
milk using the Thinsulate
™
carriers.
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When removed from the freezer, four cool packs
will keep one 4 oz /125 ml or one 9 oz /260 ml
container of freshly expressed breast milk sufficiently
chilled inside a Thinsulate carrier and insulated bag
for up to 6 hours. Ensure that both the storage
containers and carriers are placed upright in the bag
to prevent leaking. Also make sure that the Thinsulate
carriers are completely zipped.
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Be sure to keep the cool packs frozen until they
are ready to use and refrigerate milk immediately
after removing it from the insulated bags.
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In hot climates, avoid storing Thinsulate
carriers or
the travel bag containing expressed milk in a car,
office, cabinet etc. Milk must be sufficiently chilled
to avoid spoilage.
Please note: Milk storage times vary
based on collection and storage
conditions. This storage information is
only a suggestion. Please contact your
health professional or breastfeeding
advisor about milk storage guidelines.
Storing Your Expressed Breast Milk
Troubleshooting Guide
Need Help? Call us at 1.800.54.AVENT or visit www.philips.com/AVENT