Medela Harmony User manual

Harmony™
EN Instructions for use
DE Gebrauchsanweisung
FR Mode d’emploi
IT Istruzioni per l’uso
NL Gebruiksaanwijzing

EN Parts List
DE Teileliste
FR Liste des pièces
IT Elenco componenti
NL Onderdelenlijst
i
ab
c
d
e
f
g
h

a810.7084
EN PersonalFit™ Breastshield 24mm
DE PersonalFit™ Brusthaube
FR PersonalFit™ Téterelle
IT Coppa per il seno PersonalFit™
NL PersonalFit™ Borstschild
b800.7170
EN Handle
DE Handgriff
FR Poignée
IT Impugnatura
NL Hendel
c800.0766
EN Diaphragma/stem with O-ring
DE Membrane mit Stiel und O-ring
FR Diaphragme/tige avec base ovale
IT Diaframma/Gambo con base ovale
NL Diafragma/pen met O-ring
d800.7196
EN 2-Component Connector
DE 2-Komponenten Verbindungsstück
FR Connecteur à 2 Composants
IT Connettore in due parti
NL 2-componenten aansluiting
e810.0475
EN Valve Head
DE Ventilkopf
FR Valve
IT Testa della valvola
NL Vacuümklep
f820.7013
EN Valve Membrane
DE Ventilmembrane
FR Membrane
IT Membrana
NL Membraan
g811.0021
EN Bottle
DE Flasche
FR Biberon
IT Poppatoio
NL Melkflesje
h810.0462
EN Bottle stand
DE Standfuss
FR Support
IT Supporto
NL Standaard
i200.2714
EN Calma Multi-Lid
DE Calma Multi-Deckel
FR Multi-Couvercles Calma
IT Tappo Calma
NL Calma Multi-deksel
EN Parts List
DE Teileliste
FR Liste des pièces
IT Elenco componenti
NL Onderdelenlijst
NE
4
DE
11
FR
18
IT
25
NL
32

4
Thank you for choosing the Harmony breastpump. Breastmilk is the natural choice for
your baby, but there are reasons and situations where breastfeeding is not possible.
For over 50 years, it has been Medela’s conviciton that these mothers and babies can
be supported. In close co-operation with breastfeeding experts, Medela, one of the
marketleaders, has researched and developed breastpumps that perfectly meet
breastfeeding mothers needs. For mothers who insist on the best for their babies
and themselves. Because you care.
Why Harmony™?
Harmony is the best solution if you need to leave your baby for short periods, for shopping
or sports for example. You can still provide valuable breast milk. The 2-Phase Expression
technology and the practical handling enable you to pump efficiently. Harmony is discreet
and easily transported.
What is 2-Phase Expression®?
Medela has been the first company worldwide to deeply
research babies and their feeding behaviour. The results
have led to the development of the 2-Phase-Expression-
Technology. 2-Phase-Expression is based on the natural
sucking rhythm of the baby: Short, stimulating movements
(Stimulation) are followed by longer, more intensive ones
(Expression), ensuring an optimal milkflow. Thus,
more milk can be expressed in a shorter time –
and more comfortably.

5
Indications for use
Harmony is a manual breastpump for supporting breastfeeding mothers.
Harmony is ideal:
I To help overcome mother or baby breastfeeding problems
– To relieve sore and cracked nipples
– To bring out flat or inverted nipples
Important safeguards
Read all instructions before use.
I Use the product only for its intended use as described in this instruction manual.
I Use Medela original accessories only.
I Check pump kit components for wear or damage.
I Plastic bottles and component parts become brittle when frozen and may
break when dropped.
I Also, bottles and component parts may become damaged if mishandled,
e.g. dropped, over-tightened, or knocked over.
I Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components.
I Do not use the breastmilk if bottles or components become damaged.
I This is a single user product. Use by more than one person may present a health risk.
I If problems or pain occur, consult your lactation consultant or physician.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

6How to clean Harmony pump set
Please follow these handling and cleaning instructions. Use drinking water quality only.
Disassemble all parts prior to cleaning.
Note: Food colourings may discolour components which will not affect performance.
Medela assumes no liability for improper handling.
You can find more information at: www.medela.com
b d g
ef i a c
Part abcde f gi
Clean prior to first and once daily
Firstly rinse with hot water, second wash
thoroughly with hot soapy water and finally rinse.
Medela recommends to
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
covering with cold water in a saucepan
and boiling out for 5 min ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
or wash in top rack of dishwasher ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
or with Quick Clean Microwave Bag ✓–✓✓ ✓✓✓✓
or with b-well Steam Sterilizer ✓–✓✓✓✓✓✓
Clean immediately after each use
Firstly rinse with hot water by hand,
second wash with warm soapy water,
finally rinse in clean hot water.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

7
How to assemble your Harmony pump set
Attach connector and
breastshield.
Place membrane onto valve. Push the valve onto the
connector. Note: Ensure sidewise
position of the valve.
*
Screw the connector onto the
bottle.
Insert base of handle assembly into opening
on connector until it locks into place.
*If the handle components have been disassembled
Place the oval shaped base
of the stem into the dia-
phragm. Ensure that the oval
shaped bases match.
Place diaphragm and stem into pump handle
and press down firmly around entire edge to ensure proper seal.

8How to use your Harmony
Centre breastshield over
your nipple.
Start pumping with Stimulation
by pressing forward on the
smaller part of the handle.
Press and release quickly
until your milk starts to flow.
Once your milk starts to flow,
change to Expression by press-
ing the lower end of the handle.
Note: the level of vacuum is con-
trolled by compression and
speed of the handle stroke.

9
How to store/thaw breastmilk
Medela recommends using the following guidelines for storing and thawing breastmilk.
These apply to healthy, full-term babies.
I Never fill bottles/bags more than ¾ full to allow space for possible expansion.
I Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave oven or in a pan of boiling water
(danger of burning).
Room
temperature
Refrigerator Refrigerator
freezer
compartment
Freezer
Freshly expressed
breastmilk
Do not store
at room
temperature
3 - 5 days at
approx. 4°C
6 months at
approx. -16°C
12 months at
approx. -18°C
Thawed breastmilk
(previously frozen)
Do not store 10 hours Do not refreeze after thawing!

10
Disposal
The unit is made of plastics and may only be disposed of in accordance with
local regulations.
....one more question...
Am I using the right size breastshield?
… Every mother is different and needs her personal size, therefore Medela offers
five different sizes of PersonalFit breastshield. Answer some questions at
http://www.medela.com/IW/en/breastfeeding/good-to-know/right-size-of-breastshield.html
to know if the actual breastshield is the right one for you.
Visit our website at www.medela.com. Here you will find answers to all your questions.
Troubleshooting
Trouble Solution
If there is low
or no suction
Check that the valve head and membrane are clean and not
damaged.
Make sure the white membrane is laying flat against the valve
head.
Ensure sideways position of valve.
Make sure the handle components are well assembled.
Check all connections of the kit and breastpump.
Ensure the breastshield is well assembled and forms a complete
seal around the breast.