4. Preparing for Pumping
Parts you will need for this step:
• breastpump
• breastshields
• bottles
and lids
NOTE
l Use Medela original accessories only.
Warning: Using non-Medela original accessories with your Medela
breastpump represents a health risk.
l Check breastpump kit components for wear or damage before use and
replace if necessary.
l All components must be completely dry before use for proper performance
and to prevent damage to the breastpump.
CAUTION
l Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the breast and
breastpump parts.
INFO
l Carry out all the steps with care and assemble the breastpump kit correctly
for optimum performance.
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• membranes
• tubing
• connectors
• Back
caps
4.1 Assembly of breastpump kit
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2
Wash hands before
Carefully insert the light
touching breastpump, kit
yellow membrane into the
and breasts and avoid
base of the connector.
touching the inside of
bottles or lids.
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5
Push the breastshield onto
Screw bottle into connector. Insert the short tubing into
the connector.
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Insert the long tubing into
the motor unit.
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Fasten the back cap to the
connector
I Make sure that all 3 snaps
(top & side) are engaged.
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the back cap as far as it
will go.
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