Pumping with your electronic breast pump – Philips AVENT Twin electronic breast pump SCF304-02 User Manual

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HELPFUL TIP!

The light on top of the Twin Electronic Breast Pump Motor indicates the pump mode:

Flashing

ORANGE

Light: Pump is in warm-up mode. Wait for the continuous

GREEN

light.

Continuous

GREEN

Light: Manual pumping mode. You control the speed and pressure

of the pump.
Flashing

GREEN

Light: Automatic pumping mode. Your breast pump will mimic your last

established pumping rhythm and level of suction.
Flashing

RED

Light: Consult the ‘Troubleshooting Guide’ on page 18.

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Your Electronic Breast Pump Mimics Your Pumping: To create a natural

breastfeeding rhythm, we suggest you hold down on the handle for

3 seconds, then release and repeat the pattern for the next compression.

Next, press the blue One-Touch Memory Control on the

handle. The mode light on the pump motor will change from solid

GREEN

to flashing

GREEN

and your breast pump will mimic the

rhythm of the last two compressions.

Note: You do not need to compress the handle fully, only until it feels comfortable. The

further you compress the handle, the more suction the pump will provide. If the pressure

is uncomfortable, stop the automated pumping by pressing the One-Touch Memory

Control and breaking the seal between your breast and pump funnel with your finger.

Changing the Speed and Level of Suction: Press the blue

One-Touch Memory Control on the handle again, and the pump

will revert to manual control. The light will turn from flashing

GREEN

to solid

GREEN

. Establish a comfortable speed and level

of suction. Press the blue One-Touch Memory Control again, and

your Electronic Breast Pump will continue the same pumping rhythm.

Ending Pumping Session: Press the blue One-Touch Memory Control,

break the seal between your breast and pump funnel with your finger

and remove the pump from your breast. Turn the pump off and

unplug at the power source. Your Electronic Breast Pump will

remember and save the speed and suction level of your last two

compressions. Unscrew the base after milk is collected. If any milk

remains in the pump body, pour it into the base. Do not overfill the

base. Wash and re-sanitize all necessary parts before the next use.

Next time you turn your pump on: Resuming Saved Session? Turn on the pump as in

Step 1. Complete Step 2. Press the blue One-Touch Memory Control.This engages the

automatic pumping mode. The pump will continue with the rhythm of the last two saved

compressions of the milk expression phase. Continue pumping as described in Step 4.

Need to re-establish let-down? If you need to establish let-down, turn on the pump as in

Step 1. Complete Step 2. Squeeze the handle with shallow quick strokes and proceed as

described in Step 3.

CONSULT THE GUIDELINES FOR STORING EXPRESSED BREAST MILK ON PAGE 16 & 17.

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Before you begin pumping, make sure that you have correctly washed, sanitized and

assembled the pump. Consult the ‘Preparing to Pump’ Section on page 7 for tips on

stimulating let-down and milk flow.

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Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your breasts

are clean.
Turn on Pump: When the flashing

ORANGE

light changes

to a continuous

GREEN

light, the pump is ready to use.

If the light is flashing

RED

, refer to the ‘Troubleshooting Guide’

on page 18.

Form a Seal: Press the pump against your breast, so that

your nipple fits into the funnel. A seal should form between

the pump and your breast. (If double pumping, press a pump

to each breast.)

Let-down: Let-down is your body’s physiological response to

the suckling action of your baby on the breast. This stimulates

the breast to produce milk and send it towards the nipple

where it is available for baby.
To initiate let-down, begin by squeezing the handle with shallow

quick strokes. This is intended to imitate your baby’s natural

suckling pattern. At the same time you are doing this, you are

enabling the petals on the Let-down Massage Cushion to flex in

and out around the areola, creating a massaging effect. This is

intended to help stimulate the natural let-down reflex. Let-down

can occur immediately after a few strokes and should not take

longer than 5 minutes (refer to page 7 on ‘Preparing to Pump’).

You can choose to automate this let-down phase by pressing

the blue One-Touch Memory Control or you can continue

to pump manually.

Milk Expression: Milk Expression occurs after let-down

is achieved and milk begins to flow. It is the phase that

is induced by the baby’s deeper more comfortable

suckling rhythm.
If you did not automate the let-down rhythm, please skip to

Step 5. If you have automated the let-down phase in Step 3,

press the blue One-Touch Memory Control to end the let-down

rhythm. You can now begin to establish a comfortable pumping

rhythm and level of suction that can be maintained throughout

your pumping session.

Pumping with Your Electronic Breast Pump

Pumping with Your Electronic Breast Pump

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