c. Using the breast pump
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1 •
Place the breast shield correctly over your breast ensuring the
milk can fl ow freely into the collection container.
2 •
Ensure that your nipple is centred inside the funnel. The fl exible
part of the breast shield must also be properly positioned on
your breast to ensure a complete seal.
3 •
Check that the selector is in the right position when using in
single or double pumping mode before starting.
4 •
Activate the breast pump by pressing the button
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By default, the breast pump starts in single pumping mode.
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To use in double pumping mode, press the central button
to choose "double pumping" mode. When you are in "single
pumping" mode, "dots" light up on the right. If you are in "double
pumping mode", "drops" light up on the left.
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Suction is activated. A time counter is displayed to allow you to track the duration of the stimulation and expression
sessions.
5 •
The MINIKIT DUO breast pump operates with several setting levels that are displayed progressively on the right or left of
the display screen. To move from one level to another, press the
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Levels 1 to 4 correspond to the stimulation phase (fast rate, low suction):
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when starting, it is necessary to begin with this stimulation phase in order to stimulate the arrival of milk and to activate
the milk let-down refl ex. This phase should last about 2 minutes. Level 1 automatically switches to level 2 after 45
seconds; level 2 automatically switches to level 3 after 90 seconds; level 3 automatically switches to level 4 after 135
seconds and level 4 automatically switches to level 5 after 180 seconds. If the fi rst drops of milk begin to fl ow more
quickly, press the
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Levels 5 to 9 correspond to the expression phase (with an increasingly slower speed, the suction power becomes
stronger): upon the arrival of the milk and for optimal collection, adjust the position to your convenience according to
the comfort felt. Milk expression is optimal at the level of maximum compression and is not painful for the mother.
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At any time in the expression cycle, you can press the
that milk is fl owing properly inside the collection container.
6 •
After expressing the milk, switch o the breast pump by pressing the
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WARNINGS:
• Check that the position of the selector corresponds to the "single" or "double pumping" mode on the device.
• Check regularly during use of the breast pump that the membrane is positioned correctly in its housing.
NOTES:
• The MINIKIT DUO breast pump stops automatically after 30 minutes of expression.
• Always unplug the device from the mains after use.
• Do not fi ll the collection container above the mark.
• Be careful not to bend the tubing during use.
• The breast pump can be used clipped to a belt or to trousers if necessary (battery operation only).
d. After each use
1 •
Disconnect the tubing from the breast shield and then unscrew
the breast shield from the collection container.
2 •
Remove the transparent "Clean Valve".
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Use the collection container stand to avoid any risk of upsetting
the collection container.
3 •
Secure the cap onto the collection container.
4 •
Disconnect the long tube of the MINIKIT DUO breast pump.
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Disconnect the protective membrane from the tubing.
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Unplug the device if it is used on mains power.
5 •
Disassemble the 2 parts making up the valve: the white
membrane and intermediate ring.
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Disassemble all the components of the protective membrane.
6 •
After each use, rinse and clean all the parts as described in
Chapter 3.
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button to go directly to level 5 in the expression phase.
2
3
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Connection in double pumping mode
or
buttons.
button to go back to the lower setting level. Be sure to check
button.
00:00
4
00:15
Display screen when the device
is switched on (Level 1 single
pumping mode, connected to
mains power
01:00
5
6
00:15
L5
Example of programme
(Level 5, double
pumping mode, connected to
mains power)