Medela Harmony User manual

HarmonyTM
EN Instructions for use |ES Instrucciones de uso |FR Mode d’emploi
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Important Safeguards
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
The warning symbol identifies all instructions that are important to safety. Failure to
observe these instructions can lead to injury or damage to the breast pump. When
used in conjunction with the following words, the warning symbols stand for:
WARNING Can lead to serious injury or death.
CAUTION Can lead to minor injury.
NOTE Can lead to material damage.
INFO Useful or important information that is not related to safety.
WARNING: To avoid health risk and reduce the risk of injury:
• This product is intended for use by a single user only and should not be shared
between users.
• Do not drive while pumping.
• Never use while pregnant, as pumping can induce labor.
• Clean and sanitize all parts that come in contact with your breast and breast milk
prior to first use.
• Wash all parts that come in contact with your breast and breast milk after every use.
• Inspect all appropriate pump components before each use.
• Do NOT continue pumping for more than 2 consecutive pumping sessions if no
results are achieved.
• Do not thaw frozen breast milk in a microwave or in a pan of boiling water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
• Plastic bottles and component parts become brittle when frozen and may break
when dropped.
• Bottles and component parts may become damaged if mishandled, e.g. dropped,
over-tightened, or knocked over.
• Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components.
• Do not use the breast milk if bottles or components become damaged.

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Take a moment to read through this entire instruction manual before using this
product for the first time.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
It is best to wait until your breastfeeding routine is established (approximately
4weeks) before expressing breast milk, unless otherwise advised by your
healthcare professional.
Glossary of Terms
2-Phase Expression®technology – research based technology that mimics a
baby’s natural nursing rhythm.
Expression Phase – slower sucking/pumping rhythm for gentle and efficient milk
removal as quickly as possible.
Maximum Comfort Vacuum™ –highest vacuum setting where a mother still feels
comfortable during pumping. It is different for every mother.
Stimulation Phase – fast sucking/pumping rhythm to stimulate the milk ejection
reflex and to start the milk flowing.
Intended Use
For lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts to complement
breastfeeding.
If you have medical reasons or other needs for exclusively pumping, it is
recommended that you use a hospital grade breast pump such as our Symphony
Breast Pump. To learn more, visit us at www.medelabreastfeedingus.com.
Product Description
HarmonyTM is a personal use manual breast pump that includes 2-Phase
Expression technology and is capable of single pumping.

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Important Safeguards ...................................................................................2-3
Product Description ......................................................................................... 5
1. Cleaning Instructions....................................................................................6-9
1.1 Before using for the first time ....................................................................... 6
1.2 After each use...........................................................................................6-7
1.3 Sanitize daily.............................................................................................8-9
2. Assembly....................................................................................................10-12
2.1 Assembly of pump kit ...........................................................................10-12
2.2 Correctly fitting breast shields .................................................................... 13
3. Pumping .....................................................................................................14-17
3.1 Device operation...................................................................................14-15
3.2 Symphony Breast Pump Setup.............................................................16-17
4. Storing Breast Milk......................................................................................... 18
5. Preparing & Feeding Breast Milk .................................................................. 19
5.1 Preparing breast milk ................................................................................. 19
5.2 Feeding breast milk.................................................................................... 19
6. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 20
7. Supplemental Information/Disposal............................................................. 21
8. Warranty.......................................................................................................... 22
Table of Contents

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1x PersonalFit™
Breast Shield (24 mm)
(for other breast shield sizes
see Section 2.2, page 13)
Item 87073
1x Handle
Item 8007170
1x Pump Body
Item 8007196
1x Valve
Item 87089
1x Membrane
Item 87088
2x Bottles
Item 87130
1x Bottle Stand
Item 8100462
2x Lids
Item 87130
Product Description
Diaphragm, Stem,
O-Ring Assembly
Item 8207234

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• Breast shield
• Pump Body
• White membrane • Yellow valve
• Breast milk bottle
and lid
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4
1.1 Before using for the first time
Clean and sanitize the parts below before using
your pump for the first time. Follow the cleaning
and sanitizing instructions in Sections 1.2 and
1.3 that follow.
1. Cleaning
1.2 After each use
Clean all parts that come in contact
with your breast and breast milk.
Separate breast shield from
pump body.
• Only use drinking-quality tap or bottled
water for cleaning.
• Take apart and wash all parts that come
in contact with the breast and breast
milk immediately after use to avoid
dry up of milk residues and to prevent
growth of bacteria.
• Pay special attention to O-Ring during
disassembly and cleaning to avoid
losing or damaging.
Caution Rinse in cool water all separated
parts that came in contact with
breast and breast milk in order to
remove breast milk residue.
• Handle, Diaphragm,
Stem, O-Ring
Assembly

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Supplies Needed: • Mild Dish Soap
• Clean Dish Towel or
Soft Brush
• Clean Sink or Bowl
• Drinking Quality
Water
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Twist and pull the yellow valve off
the pump body.
Remove the white membrane
from the yellow valve.
Washing in sink:
Washing Options:
or
Washing in dishwasher:
• Soak all separated parts in
warm soapy water for
5minutes.
• Clean with a clean dish-cloth
or soft brush.
• Rinse all separated parts
with clear water.
• Allow all parts to air dry in
a clean area.
• Store dry parts when not in use.
• Wash all separated parts
on top rack of dishwasher.
• Allow all breast pump parts
to air dry in a clean area.
• Store dry parts when
not in use.
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• You may wash
your kit parts
by following the
instructions on
the Quick Clean™
Breastmilk
Removal Soap
bottle.
(sold separately)
Schlauchhalterung
2

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Diaphragm O-Ring Stem
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1.3 Sanitize daily
• Wash breast pump kit parts after each use.
• Sanitize breast pump kit parts once daily.
• Take care not to damage parts
of the pump kit during cleaning.
• If the individual components of the pump
kit are cleaned in a dishwasher, parts may
be discolored by food pigments. This has
no impact on the function.
• The diaphragm, stem and o-ring assembly
should not be sanitized using the
Micro-Steam bags.
Note
Wash hands thoroughly.
Allow water to cool and gently
remove parts from water with
tongs.
1. Cleaning (cont.)

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Separate all parts that come in
contact with your breast and
breast milk.
Refer to image in Section 1.1
• Fill a pot with enough water
to cover all parts.
• Bring water to a boil.
• Place parts in boiling water
and let parts boil for 10
minutes.
• Place parts on a clean surface and/
or towel.
• Allow all parts to air dry.
• Store dry parts when not in use.
Do NOT store wet or damp parts.
You may sanitize your
kit parts by following the
instructions on Medela’s
Quick Clean™Micro-Steam™
bag. (sold separately)
See note page 8.
Do not microsteam diaphram,
stem, or o-ring.
or
1. Cleaning (cont.)

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Parts you will need for this step:
1
4
• Inspect valves for cracks or chips and
inspect membranes for holes, tears or
warping. If you notice any damage to
these parts, replace them immediately.
• Check stem to make sure o-ring is
present.
Note
2.1 Assembly of pump kit
Wash hands before touching
breast pump, kit and breasts
and avoid touching the inside of
containers or lids.
Screw bottle onto pump body.
2. Assembly
• Carry out all the steps with care and
assemble the pump kit correctly for
optimum performance.
Info
• Breastshield
• Pump Body
• White membrane • Yellow valve
• Breastmilk bottle
and lid
• Handle, Diaphragm,
Stem, O-Ring
Assembly