Troubleshooting - Medela Lactina Mode D'emploi

9. Troubleshooting

Problem
If the motor
is not running
If there is low
or no suction
If there is an
overflow
Solution
Check whether mains power/battery is available.
Check that the device is switched on.
Assemble the breastshield correctly.
Check whether all connections of the pump set and breastpump are
secure.
Express in accordance with Chapter 7.
Ensure the breastshield forms a complete seal around the breast.
The white valve membrane must lie flat against the yellow valve head.
Check that the valve head and membrane are clean and not damaged.
See chapters 6.1 or 6.2 and 6.3 „Assembling the pump set".
l The ends of the tubing must be firmly inserted into the back of
the breastshield and the opening on the cylinder holder.
l The rubber seal is correctly secured to the piston.
l The piston/cylinder is screwed onto the cylinder holder or breast-
shield correctly.
l The cylinder holder including the piston/cylinder is fitted to the
Lactina correctly.
l During pumping on one side, the port cap has been inserted into
the unused opening on the cylinder holder.
l Do not kink or trap the tubing during expression.
l All components must be completely dry.
1. Place the pump set into the bottle holder.
2. Turn off the pump and unplug the power cord from the socket.
3. Wipe off the pump with a damp (not wet) cloth.
4. If there is milk in the tubing:
For One-Day Pump Set: throw away the pump set and use a new
one.
For reusable pump set: Remove tubing and piston/cylinder and
clean in accordance with chapters 5.2 and 5.3 „Before first use and
once a day". Shake out any drops of water from the tubing and hang
up the tubing to dry or let the pump run with tubing attached for
1–2 minutes or until dry.
If there is condensation in the tubing:
For One-Day Pump Set and reusable pump set: Let the pump run
with tubing attached for 1–2 minutes or until dry.
5. When components are completely dry, reassemble breastpump
and set.
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