Troubleshooting; Motor Not Running; Insufficient Vacuum; No Led Lit (Ac / Dc Version Only) - Medela Vario Mode D'emploi

10 Troubleshooting

Motor not running

Check if:
– the Vario is switched on.
– the mains voltage is correct and if the mains plug is inserted correctly into the fixed mains
socket.
– the internal battery is charged (only AC / DC version under battery operation)
– the fuse on the bottom of the Vario is not defective. For replacing the defective fuse see
chapter 11.

Insufficient vacuum

Check if:
– the vacuum regulator is set correctly.
– the tubings are not defective or broken. If necessary, replace.
– all plug-in connections are tight.
– the overflow protection is deactivated / open. If the overflow protection is activated, deactivate
as shown under 6.3a/2.2.
– the suction jar / lid have no cracks, brittle areas, discolouration. Replace if necessary.
– the disposable system has no cracks, brittle areas, discolouration. Replace if necessary.
– filter is not clogged. To test if the filter is clogged see chapter 17.
– the QuatroFlex is defective. To replace the QuatroFlex see chapter 13.

No LED lit (AC / DC version only)

The rechargeable battery is fully charged.

LED lit up (AC / DC version only)

– The rechargeable battery is being charged.
– The pump is connected to the mains.

LED blinks slowly (AC / DC version only)

The rechargeable battery is soon empty.

LED blinks rapidly (AC / DC version only)

The rechargeable battery is defective. For replacing the defective battery see chapter 14.
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