Medela Freestyle Flex User manual

Freestyle Flex™
Electric breast pump
Instructions for use
EN Elektrische Milchpumpe
Gebrauchsanweisung
DE
Elektrische borstkolf
Gebruiksaanwijzing
NL Tire-lait électrique
Mode d’emploi
FR
Tiralatte elettrico
Istruzioni per l’uso
IT

ITALIANO IT
196–243
FRANÇAIS FR
148–195
NEDERLANDS NL
100–147
DEUTSCH DE
52–99
ENGLISH EN
4–51

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1. Important safety information
Please read all instructions before using this product.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Warnings identify all instructions that are important for safety. Failure
to observe these instructions can lead to personal injury or damage
to the product.
The following symbols and signal words show the significance of the
warnings:
Can lead to serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Can lead to minor injury.
CAUTION
Can lead to material damage
(not related to personal injury).
NOTICE
Useful or important information
that is not related to safety.
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When using electrical products, especially when children are present,
basic safety precautions must always be followed.
WARNING
To avoid fire, electric shock, or serious burns:
• The breast pump should never be left unattended when plugged
into a power source.
• Never operate an electrical device if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or dam-
aged, or dropped into water. If damage is found, immediately
discontinue use of power adapter and call Medela Customer
Service.
• Do not use an electrical product that has been exposed to water or
other liquids including:
– Do not use while bathing or showering.
– Never place or drop into water or other liquids.
– Do not run water over the breast pump.
– If an electrical product has been exposed to water or other
liquids, do not touch, unplug the device from electrical outlet, turn
off and contact the manufacturer.

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Important safety information (cont.)
WARNING
To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of severe injury:
• Do not use the Freestyle Flex breast pump while operating a mov-
ing vehicle.
• Pumping can induce labour. Do not pump until after giving birth. If
you become pregnant while breastfeeding or breast pumping,
consult with a licensed healthcare professional before continuing.
• If infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or Human Immunodeficien-
cy Virus (HIV), pumping breast milk will not reduce or remove the
risk of transmitting the virus to your baby through your breast milk.
• Wash all parts that come into contact with your breast and breast
milk after every use.
• Close supervision is necessary when the breast pump or accesso-
ries are used in the vicinity of children.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Applicable for countries in the European Union:
• This device may be used by children eight years old and above and
by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been
instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the resulting
hazards.
• Cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by children
without supervision.

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CAUTION
To avoid fire or burns:
• Make sure the voltage of the power adapter is compatible with the
power source. See chapter 19 for technical specifications.
• Always unplug electrical products immediately after use except for
when charging.
• Do not place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into
a tub or sink.
• The breast pump and accessories are not heat-resistant. Keep
away from heated surfaces or open flames.
• Do not use near flammable materials.
CAUTION
To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of injury:
• This is a single-user product. Use by more than one person may
present a health risk and voids the warranty.
• This product cannot be serviced or repaired. Do not repair yourself.
Do not modify the device.
• Never use a damaged device. Replace defective or worn parts.
• Use the breast pump only for its intended purpose as described in
these instruction for use.
• Do not use the breast pump while sleeping or overly drowsy.
• If tubing becomes mouldy, discontinue use and replace tubing.
• Do not microwave or boil breast milk. Microwaving can cause
severe burns to baby’s mouth from hot spots that develop in the
milk during microwaving (Microwaving can also change the com-
position of breast milk).

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Important safety information (cont.)
CAUTION
To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of injury:
• Clean and sanitise all parts that come into contact with your breast
and breast milk prior to first use.
• Only use Medela recommended parts with your Freestyle Flex
breast pump.
• If pumping is uncomfortable or causing pain, turn the unit off, break
the seal between the breast and the breast shield with your finger
and remove the breast shield from your breast.
• While some discomfort may be felt when first using a breast pump,
using a breast pump should not cause pain. If you are unsure about
correct breast shield sizing please visit www.medela.com or see a
lactation consultant/breastfeeding specialist who can help you get
a proper fit.
• Contact your healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist if
you can express only minimal or no milk or if expression is painful.
See chapter6 for more information.
NOTICE
Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components:
• Plastic bottles and parts become brittle when frozen and may
break when dropped.
• Bottles and parts may become damaged if mishandled (e.g.,
dropped, over-tightened, or knocked over).
• Do not use the breast milk from bottles or components that show
signs of damage.

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Contents
1. Important safety information 4
2. Intended purpose 11
3. Product description 11
3.1 Description of the Freestyle Flex breast pump 11
3.2 Your breast pump system includes 12
4. Getting started 14
4.1 First steps 14
4.2 Powering your breast pump 14
5. Cleaning 15
5.1 Cleaning overview 16
5.2 Disassembling 17
5.3 Washing 18
5.4 Sanitising 19
5.5 Cleaning the motor unit 20
5.6 Cleaning the tubing 21
6. Breast shield sizing 22
6.1 Selecting the correct Medela breast shield size 22
6.2 Optimising the breast shield size 23
7. Assembling your breast pump 24
7.1 Assembling the pump set 24
7.2 Preparing for single pumping 26
7.3 Preparing for double pumping 27
7.4 Hands-free expression with the Easy Expression Bustier 28
8. Operating your breast pump 29
8.1 Terms and designations 29
8.2 Operating and display elements 29
8.3 Charging the battery 31
8.4 Expressing your breast milk 32
9. Finding your maximum comfort vacuum 35
10. Special features 36
10.1 Bluetooth®connectivity 36
10.2 Delayed start 38

10 11. Storing and thawing breast milk 39
11.1 General storage guidelines 39
11.2 Storing breast milk in a Medela cooler bag 39
11.3 Freezing 40
11.4 Thawing 40
11.5 Feeding breast milk 40
12. Maintenance and care 41
12.1 Power adapter care 41
12.2 Battery maintenance 41
12.3 Long-term storage 42
13. Troubleshooting 43
14. Ordering information 45
15. Warranty 46
16. Disposal 46
17. Meaning of symbols 47
18. International regulations 50
18.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 50
18.2 Drinking equipment 50
19. Technical specifications 51

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2. Intended purpose
The Freestyle Flex breast pump is a powered breast pump to be used by lactating women to
express and collect milk from their breasts. The Freestyle Flex breast pump is intended for a
single user.
3. Product description
3.1 Description of the Freestyle Flex breast pump
The Freestyle Flex is a personal-use electric breast pump that includes 2-Phase Expression
technology and is capable of single and double pumping.
The operating life of the Freestyle Flex breast pump is 250 hours.

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Product description (cont.)
3.2 Your breast pump system includes
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1x Motor unit
1x Tubing
Short ends of tubing
(connect to one or two
connectors)
Tubing holder
Long end of tubing
(connects to motor unit)
2x PersonalFit Flex
breast shield (21 mm)
(Applied Part)
2x PersonalFit Flex
breast shield (24 mm)
(Applied Part)
For other breast shield
sizes, see chapter 6
4x Bottle
2x Membrane
2x Connector body
2x PersonalFit Flex connector
For ordering information about accessories see chapter 14.

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2x Bottle stand
1x Ice pack
(included in cooler bag)
1x Cooler bag
1x Bag
4x Lid
1x power adapter with cable
For ordering information about accessories see chapter 14.
All pictures shown in these instructions are for illustration purpose only. The actual product
may vary due to local differences or product enhancement.
Medela reserves the right to substitute any component or accessory with a replacement of
equivalent performance.

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freestyle
By the rechargeable battery
Before first time use, charge the breast pump
battery for two hours with the power
adapter.
ÆThe battery display shows all three bars
when charging is complete.
For details on the battery display see
section8.2.
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Supply
socket
By the power adapter/cable
Plug the power cable into the supply socket
on top of the motor unit.
For details on powering your breast pump/
charging the battery see section 8.3.
4. Getting started
4.1 First steps
To be ready for expressing milk do the following before using your breast pump for the first
time:
1. Charge the battery of your Freestyle Flex breast pump for two hours – see section 8.3.
2. Separate all parts that are exposed to the breast or breast milk prior to cleaning – see
section 5.2.
3. Clean and sanitise the parts – see section 5.3 and 5.4.
4.2 Powering your breast pump
There are two ways to power your breast pump for your pumping session:
or

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5. Cleaning
Supplies needed:
•Mild washing-up liquid
•Clean soft brush
•Clean wash basin
•Drinking-quality water
•Clean pot for boiling water
Parts to wash or sanitise:
•Breast shields
•Breast milk bottles
•Lids
•Connectors
•Membranes
CAUTION
Separate and wash all parts that are exposed to breast milk immediately after use. This will
help to remove breast milk residue and prevent growth of bacteria.
•Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
•Only use drinking-quality tap water or bottled water for cleaning.
•Do not place pump parts directly in the sink to rinse or wash. Use a clean wash basin used
only for infant feeding items.
•Do not use a dish towel to rub or pat items dry.
•Do not use disinfectants for cleaning.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the tubing.
•Do not clean the tubing as described here or with Quick Clean bags in the microwave.
Follow the instructions in section 5.6.
NOTICE
Pay attention to the following:
•Take care not to damage parts of the breast pump set during cleaning.
•Store the dried breast pump set in a clean bag/container until next use.
•Do not store wet or damp parts as mould may develop.
•If you notice a white residue on your breast pump parts after boiling, your water may have a
high mineral content. Remove residue by wiping parts with a clean towel and allow to air
dry.
•Distilled water is recommended when boiling parts to prevent substantial mineral build-up
over time, which may compromise your parts.

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Cleaning (cont.)
5.1 Cleaning overview
Washing and sanitising are two different activities. They must be done separately to protect
you and your baby, and to maintain the performance of your breast pump.
Wash – To clean the surfaces of the parts by physically removing contamination.
Sanitise – To kill microorganisms, such as fungi, bacteria or viruses, that may be present on
the surfaces of the parts.
When to clean
Breast
shields Connectors and
membranes Bottles & lids
Before first use Disassemble the parts according to section 5.2 Wash the parts according to section 5.3
Sanitise the parts according to section 5.4
After each use Disassemble the parts according to section 5.2
Wash the parts according to section 5.3
Once per day Disassemble the parts according to section 5.2
Sanitise the parts according to section 5.4
When to clean
Tubing Motor unit
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As needed Refer to section 5.6.Wipe with clean, damp towel.
Refer to section 5.5.

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5.2 Disassembling
*Before first use
Remove and dispose of the protective cover* from the breast
shield.
After each use
Disassemble the pump set into its individual parts (breast
shield, connector and milk bottle) as follows:
1. Remove the breast shield from the connector.
2. Open the back cap of the connector by squeezing both
flaps and swivelling the cap upwards.
3. Remove the membrane from the connector body.
4. Separate the milk bottles, lids and bottle stands.

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Cleaning (cont.)
5.3 Washing
Washing is important for hygiene and serves to clean the surfaces of the parts by physically
removing contamination. Wash the parts either by hand or in a dishwasher.
Before first use and after each use
or
Rinse and wash by hand
Do not place the parts directly in the kitchen
sink for rinsing and washing. Use a dedicated
wash basin for infant feeding items.
1. Rinse the disassembled parts, except for
the tubing, with cold, clear drinking-quali-
ty water (approx. 20 °C).
2. Clean these parts with plenty of warm,
soapy water (approx. 30 °C). Use a
commercially available washing-up
liquid, preferably without artificial
fragrances and colouring (pH neutral).
3. Rinse the parts with cold, clear drink-
ing-quality water for 10 to 15 seconds
(approx. 20 °C).
4. Allow to dry after washing.
Wash in dishwasher
1. Place the disassembled parts, except for
the tubing, on the top rack or in the
cutlery section. Use a commercially
available dishwashing detergent.
2. Allow to dry after washing.
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If using the dishwasher, parts may become
discoloured. This will not impact the part
function.
Do not routinely wash the tubing.
See section 5.6 for more details.
Drying
1. Allow to air-dry on a clean, unused dish towel or paper towel.

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5.4 Sanitising
Sanitising is important for hygiene and serves to kill living organisms, such as bacteria or
viruses. Boil the parts either on the stovetop or use Quick Clean microwave bags.
Before first use and once per day
or
Sanitise on stovetop
5min
1. Cover the disassembled parts, except for
the tubing, with water and boil at least for
5 minutes.
2. Allow to dry after sanitising.
Sanitise in microwave
1. Use Quick Clean* bags in the microwave
in accordance with the instructions on the
bags.
2. Allow to dry after sanitising.
* Refer to local website/shops for availability
in your country.
Drying
1. Allow to air-dry on a clean, unused dish towel or paper towel.
2. Put the clean and dry parts in a clean storage bag or a clean environment.
Do not store parts in an airtight container/bag if moist. It is important that all residual
moisture dries.

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Cleaning (cont.)
5.5 Cleaning the motor unit
Supplies needed:
•Drinking-quality water
•Mild washing-up liquid
•Clean dish or paper towel
Parts needed:
•Motor unit
CAUTION
•Unplug the breast pump before cleaning the motor unit.
•Do not immerse the motor unit in water; do not run water over the
motor unit.
NOTICE
•Do not spray or pour liquid directly onto the pump.
•When cleaning the motor unit display, only use a damp, soft towel with mild washing-up
liquid. Other cleaners or abrasive clothes may degrade the display performance.
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1. Switch the breast pump off.
2. Unplug the breast pump from the power source.
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3. Wipe the motor unit with a clean towel moistened with
drinking-quality water.
4. Wipe the motor unit dry with a clean, dry towel.