Philips Avent SCF334 User manual

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Română 109
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Ελληνικα 161
Български 186

Contents
Introduction __________________________________________________________________________7
General description (Fig. A)______________________________________________________________7
Intended use ________________________________________________________________________ 8
Important safety information ___________________________________________________________ 8
Contraindications_____________________________________________________________________ 8
Preparing for use _____________________________________________________________________10
Cleaning and sanitizing ________________________________________________________________10
Find the best cushion for you ___________________________________________________________ 11
Assembling the breast pump ___________________________________________________________ 12
Using the breast pump ________________________________________________________________ 13
When to express milk _________________________________________________________________ 13
Tips ________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Operating the breast pump_____________________________________________________________ 13
Storing breast milk ____________________________________________________________________ 15
Compatibility ________________________________________________________________________ 15
Feeding_____________________________________________________________________________ 16
For your child‘s safety and health _______________________________________________________ 16
Before rst use _______________________________________________________________________ 17
Cleaning bottles ______________________________________________________________________ 17
Assembling bottles ___________________________________________________________________ 17
Heating breast milk ___________________________________________________________________ 17
Maintenance and storage of bottles _____________________________________________________ 18
Additional information_________________________________________________________________ 18
Choosing the right teat for your baby_____________________________________________________ 18
Replacement ________________________________________________________________________ 19
Batteries ____________________________________________________________________________ 19
Recycling ___________________________________________________________________________ 19
Removing the batteries ________________________________________________________________ 19
Ordering accessories __________________________________________________________________ 19
Accessories_________________________________________________________________________ 20
Storage cups________________________________________________________________________ 20
Additional items ______________________________________________________________________ 21
Nipple protectors _____________________________________________________________________ 21
Nipple Cream ________________________________________________________________________22
Warranty and support _________________________________________________________________22
Troubleshooting______________________________________________________________________22
Supplemental information _____________________________________________________________23
Technical information _________________________________________________________________24
EMC information _____________________________________________________________________24
Usage and storage conditions__________________________________________________________ 28
Technical specications_______________________________________________________________ 28
Explanation of symbols_______________________________________________________________ 29
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully benet from the support
that Philips Avent oers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
The Philips Avent breast pump has a unique design that enables you to sit in a more comfortable
position while expressing. The soft massage cushion* is designed to feel soft and warm and to mimic
your baby’s suckling action to provide milk ow - comfortably and gently. The power cushion is
designed for stronger suction. The breast pump starts in a gentle mode that helps to stimulate your
milk ow. You can then choose from three suction modes, according to your own personal comfort.
The pump is easy to assemble and operate and all parts that come into contact with breast milk are
dishwasher-safe.
Healthcare professionals say that breast milk is the best nutrition for babies during the rst year,
combined with solid food after the rst 6 months. Your breast milk is specially adapted to your baby’s
needs and help protect your baby against infection and allergies. A breast pump can help you to
breastfeed longer. You can express and store your milk so that your baby can still enjoy the benets,
even if you cannot be there to provide it yourself. As the pump is compact, quiet and discrete to
use, you can take it with you anywhere, allowing you to express milk at your own convenience and
maintain your milk supply.
This breast pump is for household use only.
*The cushions included with this pump were designed to comfortably t the majority of mothers.
However, if you need it, you can buy a larger cushion separately.
General description (Fig. A)
Figure A. The numbers mentioned below refer to the numbers on the gure on the front foldout
page of this user manual.
1 Motor unit with silicone tube and cap *
2 Silicone diaphragm *
3 Pump body *
4 Massage cushion *
5 Cover *
6 Battery compartment(single electric breast pump only)
7 On/o button
8 Stimulation button
9 Low suction button
10 Medium suction button
11 Deep suction button
12 Adapter
13 White valve *
14 Philips Avent Natural bottle *
15 Dome cap *
16 Screw ring *
17 Teat *
18 Sealing disc *
*Note: The twin electric breast pump comes with two pieces of the marked parts, except for the
motor unit.
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SCF332 contains: single electric breast pump (including 1 bottle), breast pads
SCF334 contains: twin electric breast pump (including 2 bottles), breast pads, travel bag
SCD223 contains: single electric breast pump (including 1 bottle), 9oz bottle (1), power cushion,
storage cups (10), storage cup adapter (2), breast pads (4)
SCD292 contains: single electric breast pump (including 1 bottle), 9oz bottle (1), power cushion,
storage cups (10), storage cup adapter (2), nipple cream, nipple protectors, breast pads (18)
Intended use
The Philips Avent Comfort Single/Twin electric breast pump is intended to express and collect milk
from the breast of a lactating woman.
The device is intended for a single user.
Important safety information
Read this user manual carefully before you use the breast pump and save it for future reference.
This user manual can also be found online via the Philips Avent website: www.philips.com/avent
Contraindications
Never use the breast pump while you are pregnant, as pumping can induce labor.
Warning
Warnings to avoid choking, strangulation and injury:
-Do not allow children or pets to play with the motor unit, the adapter or accessories.
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
-Always unplug the breast pump immediately after use.
-Do not leave the breast pump unattended when it is plugged in.
-This breast pump is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Such persons can only use
this breast pump if they are supervised by or have received proper instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Warnings to avoid electric shock:
-Inspect the breast pump, including the adapter, for signs of damage before each use. Do not use
the breast pump if the adapter or plug is damaged, if it does not work properly or if it has been
dropped or submerged in water.
Warnings to prevent burns:
-Only use the adapter indicated on the appliance to prevent overheating of the adapter.
-Non-rechargable batteries are not to be recharged to prevent overheating and leaking of batteries.
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Warnings to avoid poisoning and contamination and to ensure hygiene:
-For hygienic reasons, the breast pump is only intended for repeated use by a single user.
-Clean, rinse and sanitize all pump parts, except the motor unit, the tube and cap and the adapter,
before each use.
-Only store breast milk collected with a cleaned and sanitized pump.
-Do not use the breast pump if the silicone diaphragm appears to be damaged or broken.
See chapter ‘Ordering accessories’ for information on how to obtain replacement parts.
-Do not use antibacterial or abrasive cleaning agents when you clean breast pump parts.
-If you are not going use the appliance for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
leaking of batteries.
Warnings to avoid breast and nipple problems and pain:
-Do not attempt to remove the pump body from your breast while under vacuum. Switch o the
appliance and break the seal between your breast and the pump funnel with your nger.
Remove the pump from your breast.
-Never use the breast pump while you are sleepy or drowsy to avoid lack of attention during use.
-Always switch o the breast pump before you remove the pump body from your breast to release
the vacuum.
-Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips Avent does not
specically recommend. This could lead to improper working of the appliance and could inuence
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). If you use such accessories or parts, your warranty becomes
invalid.
-Do not continue pumping for more than ve minutes at a time if you do not succeed in expressing
any milk. Try to express at another time during the day.
-If the process becomes very uncomfortable or painful, stop using the pump and consult your
breastfeeding advisor.
-If the pressure generated is uncomfortable or causes pain, switch o the appliance, break the seal
between the breast and the pump body with your nger and remove the pump from your breast.
-Never drop or insert any foreign object into any opening.
Caution
Caution to prevent damage to and malfunctioning of the product:
-Prevent the adapter and motor unit from coming into contact with water.
-Keep the adapter and the silicone tubes away from heated surfaces to avoid overheating and
deformation of these parts.
-Never put the motor unit or the adapter in water, in a dishwasher or in a sanitizer.
-Although the breast pump is compliant with applicable EMC directives, it may still be susceptible
to excessive emissions and/or may interfere with other equipment. A consequence can be that
the breast pump switches o or goes into error mode. To prevent interference, keep other electric
equipment away from the breast pump during expressing (see 'Technical information').
-There are no user serviceable parts inside the motor unit of the breast pump. No modication of
equipment is allowed. If you do, your warranty becomes invalid.
-Do not short-cut the supply terminals of the batteries.
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Preparing for use
Cleaning and sanitizing
The motor unit, the silicone tube, cap and the adapter do not require cleaning and sanitizing, as they
do not come into contact with breast milk. Clean and sanitize all other parts of the breast pump before
rst use. Also clean these parts after each subsequent use and sanitize them before each subsequent
use.
Caution: Never put the motor unit or the adapter in water, in a dishwasher or in a sanitizer, as this
causes permanent damage to these parts.
Cleanable parts
Clean the following parts before (rst) use and after each subsequent use. Please check the list in the
General Description section to see which items are included with your breast pump.
Breast pump parts:
-Silicone diaphragm
-Pump body
-Massage cushion
-White valve
-Cover
-Power cushion
Bottle parts:
-Philips Avent Natural bottle
-Dome cap
-Screw ring
-Teat
-Sealing disc
Accessories
-Philips Avent storage cup
-Philips Avent storage cup adapter
Supplies needed for cleaning:
Washing in sink Washing in dishwasher
-Mild dishwashing liquid -Mild dishwashing liquid/tablet
-High quality drinking water -High quality drinking water
-Soft brush or clean dish towel
-Clean sink or bowl
Warning: Do not use antibacterial or abrasive cleaning agents when you are cleaning.
1 Disassemble the breast pump and bottle completely. Also remove the white valve from the breast
pump.
Caution: Be careful when you remove the white valve and when you clean it. If it gets damaged,
your breast pump does not function properly. To remove the white valve, gently pull at the
ribbed tab on the side of the valve.
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2 Wash the parts in the sink or dishwasher.
Washing in sink: Detach all parts and soak for 5 minutes in hot water with some mild dishwashing
liquid. Clean all parts with a soft brush or clean dish towel and then rinse them thoroughly (Fig. 3).
Washing in dishwasher: Clean the parts, except the motor unit, the silicone tube and cap and the
adapter, in the dishwasher (on the top rack only).
Note: To clean the valve, rub it gently between your ngers in warm water with some washing-up
liquid. Do not insert objects into the valve, as this may cause damage.
Disinfection (optional)
After cleaning, if you also want to disinfect, you can boil the parts in water in a household pot.
Supplies needed for disinfection:
-A household pot
-High-quality drinking water
Disinfect the parts in the following way:
Fill a household pot with enough water to cover all parts. Bring the water to boil. Place the parts in the
household pot and boil them for 5 minutes. During disinfection with boiling water, prevent the bottle
or other parts from touching the side of the pan. This can cause irreversible product deformation or
damage that Philips cannot be held liable for (Fig. 4).
Allow water to cool and gently remove the parts from the water. Place the parts neatly on a clean
paper towel or in a clean drying rack and allow them to air dry. Avoid using cloth towels to dry the
parts because they can carry germs and bacteria that are harmful to your baby.
Find the best cushion for you
Expressing breast milk should be comfortable. Therefore we oer 3 soft exible cushions: a 19.5 mm
massage cushion (supplied with your breast pump), a 25 mm massage cushion and a 27 mm power
cushion. To see if the power cushion is included with your breast pump, please check the list under
section General Description.
For optimal comfort and performance, you should choose the optimal cushion for your nipples
(Fig. 5).
-19,5 mm: Massage cushion,
-25 mm: Massage cushion (not included),
-27 mm: Power cushion:
1 Start with the standard 19,5 mm massage cushion supplied with your breast pump. You can nd the
size of the cushion on the cushion itself (Fig. 6).
2 If the cushion is too small, purchase the larger 25 mm cushion (see ‘Ordering accessories’).
A too small cushion can cause pain or less eective expression (Fig. 7).
3 If you prefer stronger suction or if you need a larger cushion size, you can try the 27 mm power
cushion (Fig. 8).
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Assembling the breast pump
Note: Make sure you have cleaned and sanitized the appropriate parts of the breast pump.
1 Wash your hands thoroughly before you handle the cleaned parts.
Warning: Be careful, the cleaned parts may still be hot. Only start assembling the
breast pump when cleaned parts have cooled down.
Note: You may nd it easier to assemble the breast pump while it is wet.
2 Insert the white valve into the pump body from underneath. Push the valve in as far as possible
(Fig. 9).
3 Screw the pump body clockwise onto the bottle until it is securely xed (Fig. 10).
4 Insert the silicone diaphragm into the pump body from above. Make sure it ts securely around the
rim by pressing down with your ngers to ensure a perfect seal (Fig. 11).
5 Insert the cushion into the funnel-shaped section of the pump body (Fig. 12).
6 Push in the inner part of the cushion as far as possible and make sure that it is perfectly sealed all
around the rim of the pump body (Fig. 13).
7 Press in between the petals to remove any trapped air (Fig. 14).
Note: Place the cover over the cushion to keep the breast pump clean while you prepare for
expressing.
Warning: Always use the breast pump with a cushion.
8 Insert the adapter into the wall socket and insert the plug at the other end into the motor unit
(Fig. 15).
The adapter reference code is indicated on the bottom of the appliance. Only use the indicated
adapter with the appliance.
-For battery operation (single electric breast pump only), turn the bottom of the motor unit in the
direction indicated by the marks on the bottom (step 1 (Fig. 16)) and remove it (step 2 (Fig. 16)).
I nsert four new 1.5V AA batteries (or 1.2V, in case of rechargeable batteries) into the battery
housing. Check the markings on the housing of the battery for the correct polarity. Reattach the
bottom to the motor unit.
Note: A new set of batteries provides 1-3 hours of operating time. Rechargeable batteries will lose
capacity over time and may cause a decrease in operating time.
Note: If you have inserted batteries in the battery housing of the motor unit and plug in the adapter,
the breast pump will run from on electrical power. The batteries cannot be charged in the unit.
Warning: Do not mix dierent type of batteries.
Warning: Do not mix used and new batteries.
9 Attach the silicone tube and cap onto the diaphragm. Push down the cap until it is securely in
place (Fig. 17).
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Using the breast pump
When to express milk
If breastfeeding goes well, it is advisable (unless advised otherwise by your healthcare professional/
breastfeeding advisor) to wait until your milk supply and breastfeeding schedule are established
(normally at least 2 to 4 weeks after giving birth) before you start expressing.
Exceptions:
-If breastfeeding does not go well immediately, expressing regularly can help to establish and
maintain your milk supply.
-If you are expressing milk for your baby to be given in hospital.
-If your breasts are engorged (painful or swollen), you can express a small amount of milk before
or between feeds to ease the pain and to help your baby latch on more easily.
-If you have sore or cracked nipples, you may wish to express your milk until they are healed.
-If you are separated from your baby and wish to continue to breastfeed when you are reunited,
you should express your milk regularly to stimulate your milk supply.
You need to nd the optimum times of the day to express your milk, for example just before or after
your baby’s rst feed in the morning when your breasts are full, or after a feed if your baby has not
emptied both breasts. If you have returned to work, you may need to express during a break.
Using a breast pump requires practice and it may take several attempts before you succeed.
Fortunately, the Philips Avent electric breast pump is easy to assemble and use so you will soon
get used to expressing with it.
Tips
-Familiarize yourself with the breast pump and how to operate it before you use it for the rst time.
-Choose a time when you are not in a rush and will not be interrupted.
-A photograph of your baby can help encourage the ‘let-down’ reex.
-Warmth can also help: try to express after a bath or shower, or place a warm cloth or Philips Avent
Thermopad on the breast for a few minutes before you start expressing.
-You may nd it easier to express while your baby is feeding from the other breast, or immediately
after a feed.
-If expressing becomes painful, stop and consult your breastfeeding advisor or healthcare
professional.
Operating the breast pump
1 Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your breasts are clean.
2 Relax in a comfortable chair (you may wish to use cushions to support your back). Make sure you
have a glass of water nearby.
3 Press the assembled pump body against your breast. Make sure that your nipple is centered, so
that the massage cushion creates an airtight seal (Fig. 18).
For twin electric breast pump users: The twin electric breast pump enables you to express milk
from both breasts at the same time. However, you can also use the appliance to express from one
breast in just the same way. Attach both assembled pump bodies to the silicone tube and cap.
We recommend to place the cover over the other one.
4 Make sure that your nipple ts correctly in the cushion. See for correct size of cushion, section
"Find the best cushion for you".
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5 Press the on/o button (Fig. 19).
-The breast pump automatically starts up in stimulation mode and the on/o button and the
stimulation button light up.
-You begin to feel the suction on your breast.
6 Once your milk starts owing, you can adopt a slower rhythm by pressing the lowest suction button
(Fig. 20).
-This button lights up instead of the stimulation button.
Note: Do not worry if your milk does not ow immediately. Relax and continue pumping. The rst
few times you use the breast pump, you may need to use a higher suction mode to get your milk
owing.
7 Depending on your own personal comfort, you may wish to use a higher suction mode that
provides deeper suction. You can always return to a lower suction mode (Fig. 21). You can turn o
the breast pump whenever you like by pressing the on/o button (Fig. 22).
Note: You do not need to use all suction modes, only use the modes that are comfortable for you.
Warning: Always turn o the breast pump before you remove the pump body from
your breast to release the vacuum.
Warning: Do not continue pumping for more than 5 minutes at a time if you do not
succeed in expressing any milk. Try to express at another time during the day.
8 On average, you need to pump for 10 minutes to express 60-125ml (2-4 oz) of breast milk from
one breast. However, this is just an indication and varies from woman to woman.
Note: If you regularly express more than 125ml per session, you can purchase and use a 260ml/
9 oz Philips Avent bottle to prevent overlling and spillage.
9 When you have nished expressing, turn o the breast pump (Fig. 22) and carefully remove the
pump body from your breast.
10 Unscrew the bottle from the pump body. You have multiple options:
-Insert a sanitized sealing disc into a sanitized screw ring and screw this onto the bottle (Fig. 23).
The expressed milk in the bottle is ready for storage.
-Alternatively, assemble a sanitized nipple and screw ring onto the bottle according to the
instructions (see 'Feeding'). Seal the nipple with the dome cap (Fig. 24).
11 Unplug the adapter from the wall outlet to disconnect the appliance from the electrical power.
Unplug the motor unit from the adapter. Unplug the silicone tube and cap from the silicone
diaphragm. For easy storage, wrap the silicone tube around the motor unit and clip the cap
onto the tube (Fig. 25).
12 Clean the other used parts of the breast pump according to the instructions in section
‘Cleaning and sanitizing’.
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Storing breast milk
Warning: Only store breast milk collected with a cleaned and sanitized pump to ensure
hygiene.
Breast milk can be stored in the fridge (not in the door) for up to 48 hours. Expressed milk should be
refrigerated immediately. If you store milk in the fridge to add to during the day, only add milk that has
been expressed into a sanitized bottle or storage cup. Breast milk can be stored in the freezer for up to
three months as long as it is kept in either sanitized bottles tted with a sanitized screw ring and sealing
disc or sanitized storage cups. Clearly label the bottle or storage cup with the date and time of expression
and use older breast milk rst. If you intend to feed your baby with the expressed breast milk within
48 hours, you can store the breast milk in the fridge in an assembled Philips Avent bottle or storage cup.
Do’s
-Always refrigerate or freeze expressed milk immediately.
-Only store milk collected with a sanitized breast pump in sanitized bottles.
Don’ts
-Never refreeze thawed breast milk.
-Never add fresh breast milk to frozen breast milk.
Compatibility
The Philips Avent electric breast pump is compatible with Philips Avent bottles in our range and
Philips Avent Storage cups. When you use other Philips Avent bottles, use the same type of nipple
that was supplied with that bottle. For details on how to assemble the nipple and general cleaning
instructions, see section 'Feeding' and section 'Cleaning'. These details can also be found on our
website, www.philips.com/support.
-Spare nipples are available separately. Make sure you use a nipple with the correct ow rate when
you feed your baby. To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go
to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country.
-Do not mix Philips Avent Anti-colic bottle parts and nipples with parts of the Philips Avent Natural
bottles. They may not t and could cause leakage or other issues.
-The high-quality plastic Philips Avent Natural bottle is compatible with most Philips Avent breast
pumps, spouts, sealing discs and cup tops.
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Feeding
You can feed your baby with breast milk from Philips Avent bottles and storage cups.
For your child's safety and health
Warning
Warnings to prevent harm to children:
-Always use bottles and nipples with adult supervision. Do not
allow your child to play with small parts or walk/run while using
bottles or cups.
-Never use feeding nipples as a soother, to prevent choking
hazard.
-Continuous and prolonged sucking of uids will cause tooth
decay.
-Always check the temperature of the food before you feed your
baby to prevent burns.
-Throw away any part at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
-Keep all components not in use out of the reach of children.
-Do not alter the product or parts of it in any way. This may result
in unsafe functioning of the product.
Cautions to avoid damage to the product:
-Do not place in a heated oven, plastic can melt.
-Plastic material properties may be aected by disinfection and
high temperatures. This can aect the t of the dome cap.
-Do not leave a feeding nipple in direct sunlight or heat, or leave
in disinfectant for longer than recommended because this may
damage the product.
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Before rst use
Before rst use, disassemble all parts, clean and optionally disinfect the bottle. Inspect the bottle
and feeding nipple before each use and pull the feeding nipple in all directions to prevent a choking
hazard. Throw away at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
Cleaning bottles
To ensure hygiene, clean the parts of the bottle mentioned in section 'Cleaning' before each use. Also
clean all parts after each subsequent use. You can optionally disinfect by following the instructions in
section 'Disinfection (optional)' .
Make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly and that the surfaces are clean before contact
with cleaned components. Excessive concentration of detergents may eventually cause plastic
components to crack. Should this occur, replace immediately. Inspect the bottle and feeding nipple
before each use and pull the feeding nipple in all directions to prevent a choking hazard. Throw away
any part at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
Assembling bottles
When you assemble the bottle, make sure you place the dome cap vertically onto the bottle so that
the nipple sits upright (Fig. 26). To remove the dome cap, place your hand over the dome cap and
your thumb in the dimple of the dome cap (Fig. 27). The nipple is easier to assemble if you wriggle it
upwards instead of pulling it up in a straight line (Fig. 28). Make sure you pull the nipple through until
its surface is level with the surface of the screw ring (Fig. 29).
Heating breast milk
If you use frozen breast milk, let it defrost completely before you heat it.
Note: In case of an emergency, you can defrost the milk in a bowl of hot water.
Heat the bottle or storage cup with defrosted or refrigerated breast milk in a bowl of hot water or in
a bottle warmer. Remove the screw ring and sealing disc from the bottle or remove the lid from the
storage cup.
Always stir or shake heated food to ensure even heat distribution and test the temperature before
serving. Take extra care when you heat up food in a microwave as heating food in a microwave oven
may produce localized high temperatures.
Note: We do not recommend heating breast milk in the microwave because when breast milk
becomes too warm, nutrients and vitamins are damaged.
Note: You can purchase and use Philips Avent bottle warmer to heat up the milk.
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Maintenance and storage of bottles
Inspect the bottle and feeding nipple before each use and pull the feeding nipple in all directions to
prevent a choking hazard. Throw away at the rst signs of damage or weakness. For hygiene reasons,
we recommend replacing nipples after 3 months. Keep nipples in a dry, covered container. When not
in use, do not leave the nipples in sunlight or heat, or leave in disinfectant ('sterilizing solution') for
longer than recommended, as this may weaken the nipple. Do not place in a heated oven. Store the
bottles in a dry location.
Additional information
The Philips Avent nipples are available with dierent ow rates to help your baby with drinking.
Over time, you can change the nipple to accomodate the individual needs of your baby.
Choosing the right teat for your baby
The Philips Avent teats are available with dierent ow rates to help your baby with drinking. Over
time you can change the teat accommodating the individual needs of your baby. Philips Avent teats
are clearly numbered on the side to indicate ow rate (see image). Make sure you use a teat with the
correct ow rate when you feed your baby. Use a lower ow rate if your baby chokes, is leaking milk
or has trouble adjusting to the drinking speed. Use a higher ow rate if your baby falls asleep during
feeding, gets frustrated or when feeding takes a very long time.
Teats are available for 0m, 0m+, 1m+, 3m+, 6m+, variable ow (I/II/III) and thick feed (Y).
(0) The teat for 0m can be used from day one. Extra soft silicone teat and it is the lowest ow rate
available. Ideal for newborn and breastfed babies of all ages. The teat only has one opening for uids
and the number 0 is shown on the teat.
(1) The teat for 0m+ has an extra soft silicone teat. Ideal for newborn and breastfed babies of all ages.
The number 1 is shown on the teat.
(2) The teat for 1m+ has an extra soft silicone teat. Ideal for breastfed babies of all ages. The number 2
is shown on the teat.
(3) The teat for 3m+ has an extra soft silicone teat. For bottle fed babies at 3 months of age and up.
The number 3 is shown on the teat.
(4) The teat for 6m+ has a bite resistant silicone teat. The sturdier teat is ideal for bottle fed babies at
6 months of age and up. The number 4 is shown on the teat.
(I/II/III) Variable ow: has a bite resistant silicone teat. The sturdier teat, with an adjustable ow rate
to babies convenience is ideal for bottle fed babies at 3 months of age and up. The teat has one slot
cut on the top for uid and the markings I, II, III on the edges of the teat.
(Y) Thick feed: has a bite resistant silicone teat. The sturdier teat, designed for thicker feeds is ideal for
bottle fed babies at 6 months of age and up. The teat has one Y cut for uid and the symbol Y on the
teat.
Note: Every baby is unique and your baby's individual needs may vary from the description of ow
rates.
Note: Teat (0) might not be available in your country, please check www.philips.com/avent.
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Replacement
Batteries
When using the breast pump (single electric breast pump) on batteries, always use four 1.5 AA
batteries (or 1.2V in case of rechargeable batteries). Remove the rechargeable batteries from the motor
unit before charging them.
Remove exhausted batteries and dispose of them safely, see chapter 'Disposal'. For instructions on
how to replace the batteries, see chapter ‘Preparing for use’.
Recycling
-This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste
(2012/19/EU) (Fig. 37).
-This symbol means that this product contains rechargeable and disposable batteries which shall
not be disposed of with normal household waste (2006/66/EC) (Fig. 38).
-Please take your product to an ocial collection point or a Philips service center to have a
professional remove the rechargeable battery.
-Follow your country‘s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products,
and rechargeable and disposable batteries. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences
for the environment and human health.
Removing the batteries
Follow the steps below to remove batteries from the appliance (single electric breast pump only).
1 Before removing the batteries, make sure the motor unit is turned o and the adapter is unplugged.
2 To remove the batteries, turn the bottom of the motor unit in the direction indicated by the marks
on the bottom (step 1) and remove it (step 2) (Fig. 36).
3 Remove the four 1.5 AA batteries (or 1.2V in case of rechargeable batteries) from the battery housing.
4 Reattach the bottom to the motor unit.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer.
You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty
leaet for contact details).
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Accessories
Storage cups
The Philips Avent storage cups are part of a reusable storage system specically designed for mothers
to express, store and feed. The Philips Avent storage cups have twist-on lids to provide leak-proof
transport and storage.
With the storage cup adapter, you can use the storage cups as containers for the breast pump and as
feeding bottles.
For your child's safety and health
WARNING!
Warnings to prevent harm to children:
-Always use storage cups with adult supervision. Do not allow your child to play with small parts or
walk/run while using cups.
-Always check the temperature of the food before you feed your baby to prevent burns.
-Throw away at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
-Continuous and prolonged sipping of uids will cause tooth decay.
-Keep all parts not in use out of the reach of children.
-Do not alter the product or parts of it in any way. This may result in unsafe functioning of the
product.
Warnings to avoid poisoning and contamination:
-Expressed breast milk and food can be stored in sanitized Philips Avent storage cups in the
refrigerator for up to 48 hours (not in the door) or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Never refreeze
breast milk or add fresh breast milk to already frozen milk. Write the storage date on the storage
cup with a pencil or marker.
-Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or antibacterial cleaners. Do not place components directly on
surfaces that have been cleaned with anti-bacterial cleaners.
-Always discard any breast milk that is left over at the end of a feed.
Cautions to avoid damage to the product:
-Do not place the storage cups in a hot oven or on any other hot surface, plastic can melt.
Cleaning storage cups
To ensure hygiene, clean the parts of the storage cups mentioned in section 'Cleaning' before each
use. Also clean all parts after each subsequent use. You can optionally disinfect by following the
instructions in section 'Disinfection (optional)'.
Make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly and that the surfaces are clean before contact
with cleaned components. Excessive concentration of detergents may eventually cause plastic
components to crack. Should this occur, replace immediately. Inspect the storage cups before each
use to prevent a choking hazard. Throw away any part at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
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