Philips Avent SCF334 User manual

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Contents
Introduction __________________________________________________________________________7
Instructional symbols_________________________________________________________________7
General description (Fig. A & Fig. B) _______________________________________________________7
Intended use ________________________________________________________________________ 8
Important safety information ___________________________________________________________ 9
Contraindications ___________________________________________________________________ 9
Warning___________________________________________________________________________ 9
Caution ___________________________________________________________________________10
Preparing for use _____________________________________________________________________10
Cleaning __________________________________________________________________________10
Disinfection (optional) _______________________________________________________________ 12
Assembling the breast pump _________________________________________________________ 12
Using the breast pump ________________________________________________________________ 15
When to express milk________________________________________________________________ 15
Tips ______________________________________________________________________________ 15
Operating the breast pump ___________________________________________________________ 15
Storing breast milk ____________________________________________________________________ 18
Compatibility ________________________________________________________________________ 19
Feeding_____________________________________________________________________________ 19
For your child‘s safety and health _____________________________________________________ 19
WARNING!_________________________________________________________________________ 19
Additional information _______________________________________________________________ 21
Accessories__________________________________________________________________________22
Manual breast pump converter________________________________________________________22
Storage cups_______________________________________________________________________27
Additional items _____________________________________________________________________ 29
Breast milk bag____________________________________________________________________ 30
Replacement ________________________________________________________________________32
Batteries __________________________________________________________________________32
Ordering accessories __________________________________________________________________33
Disposal ____________________________________________________________________________33
Removing the batteries ______________________________________________________________33
Full two year warranty_________________________________________________________________33
Troubleshooting_____________________________________________________________________ 34
Supplemental information _____________________________________________________________35
Technical information _________________________________________________________________35
EMC information ___________________________________________________________________35
Usage and storage conditions________________________________________________________ 39
Technical specications_____________________________________________________________ 40
Explanation of symbols_______________________________________________________________ 40
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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 imitates your baby’s sucking action
to provide milk ow - comfortably and gently. 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 of it, even if you cannot be there to provide it
yourself. As the pump is compact 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 cushion included with this pump was designed to comfortably t the
majority of mothers. However, if you need it, you can buy a dierent size
cushion separately.
Instructional symbols
The following instructional symbols are used in this user manual:
Contraindication A condition that could cause injury to yourself.
Warning A situation that could cause injury to yourself or others.
Caution A situation that could cause damage to your appliance or other
equipment.
Note Usage tips, additional information or a note.
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General description (Fig. A & Fig. B)
Figure A. The numbers mentioned below refer to the numbers of the gure
on the back 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 housing (SCF332 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 Nipple *
18 Sealing disc *
*Note: Model SCF334 comes with two pieces of the marked parts,
except for the motor unit.
Figure B, accessories and additional items. The numbers mentioned below refer
to the numbers of the gure on the back foldout page of this user manual.
19 Breast pad day
20 Breast pad night
21 Travel bag
22 Philips Avent brush
23 Philips Avent Natural bottle
24 Philips Avent storage cup
25 Handle of the manual breast pump converter
26 Silicone diaphragm with stem of the manual breast pump converter
27 Philips Avent storage cup adapter
28 Breast milk bag
SCF332/11 contains: Single electrical breast pump (including 1 bottle) +
Breast pad day (2x), Breast pad night (2x)
SCF334/15 contains: Twin electrical breast pump (including 2 bottles) +
Breast pad day (2x), Breast pad night (2x).
SCF334/12 contains: Twin electrical breast pump (including 2 bottles) +
Breast pad day (2x), Breast pad night (2x), Travel bag, brush.
SCF334/13 contains: Twin electrical breast pump (including 2 bottles) +
Bottle (2x), Breast pad day (26x), Breast pad night (14x), Travel bag, Brush.
SCF334/16 contains: Twin electrical breast pump (including 2 bottles) + Manual
breast pump converter, Bottle (2x), Breast pad day (2x), Breast pad night (2x),
Storage cup (10x), Storage cup adapter (2x), Breast milk bag (25x), Travel bag .
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.
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Important safety information
Read this user manual carefully before you use the breast pump and save it
for future reference.
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.
-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.
Warning infectious diseases:
-If you are a mother who is infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or
Human Immunodeciency Virus (HIV), pumping breast milk will not
reduce or remove the risk of transmitting the virus to your baby through
your breast milk.
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 and rinse all parts listed in section 'Cleanable parts', before each use.
-Only store breast milk collected with a cleaned and (optionally)
disinfected 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 to use the appliance for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent leaking of batteries.
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Warnings to avoid breast and nipple problems and pain:
-Do not attempt to remove the pump body from your breast while under
vacuum. Turn 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 turn 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, turn 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 or in a dishwasher.
-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 turns
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.
Preparing for use
Cleaning
The motor unit, the silicone tube, cap and the adapter do not require
cleaning, as they do not come into contact with breast milk. Clean all parts
listed in section 'Cleanable parts' before (rst) use. Also clean these parts
after each subsequent.
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Caution: Never put the motor unit or the adapter in water or in a
dishwasher, as this causes permanent damage to these parts.
Cleanable parts
Clean the following parts before (rst) use and after each subsequent use:
Breast pump parts:
-Silicone diaphragm
-Pump body
-Massage cushion
-White valve
-Cover
Bottle parts:
-Philips Avent Natural bottle
-Dome cap
-Screw ring
-Nipple
-Sealing disc
Accessories (only SCF334/16):
-Philips Avent storage cup
-Philips Avent storage cup adapter
-Manual breast pump converter
-Handle
-Silicone diaphragm with stem
Supplies needed for cleaning:
Washing in sink Washing in dishwasher
-Mild washing-up liquid -Mild washing-up 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, bottle and storage cup 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.
2 Wash the parts in the sink or dishwasher.
Washing in sink: Soak all separated parts for 5 minutes in hot water with
some mild washing-up liquid. Clean all parts with a soft brush or clean
dish towel and then rinse them thoroughly.
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:
5 min.
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.
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.
Assembling the breast pump
Note: Make sure you have cleaned and optionally disinfected 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.
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2 Insert the white valve into the pump body from underneath. Push the
valve in as far as possible.
3 Screw the pump body clockwise onto the bottle until it is securely xed.
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.
5 Insert the massage cushion into the funnel-shaped section of the
pump body.
6 Push in the inner part of the massage cushion as far as possible and
make sure that it is perfectly sealed all around the rim of the pump body.
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7 Press in between the petals to remove any trapped air.
Note: Place the cover over the massage cushion to keep the breast pump
clean while you prepare for expressing.
Warning: Always use the breast pump with the massage cushion.
8 Insert the adapter into the wall socket and insert the plug at the other
end into the motor unit.
The adapter reference code is indicated on the bottom of the appliance.
Only use the indicated adapter with the appliance.
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-For battery operation (SCF332 only), turn the bottom of the motor
unit in the direction indicated by the marks on the bottom (step 1) and
remove it (step 2). Insert four new 1.5V AA batteries (or 1.2V, in case of
rechargeable batteries) into the battery housing. 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.
9 Attach the silicone tube and cap onto the diaphragm. Push down the
cap until it is securely in place.
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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.
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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.
SCF334: 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 massage cushion (see
image below). Not too tight, it is important that the nipple can move
freely, while expressing breast milk. The massage cushion should not be
too large, because this can cause pain or less eective expression.
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If the cushion is not the right size for your nipples, you can purchase a
cushion of a dierent size separately. Two cushion sizes are available:
19.5mm and 25mm. You can nd the size of the cushion on the cushion
itself (19.5 or 25).
5 Press the on/o button.
-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.
-This button lights up instead of the stimulation button.
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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.
You can turn o the breast pump whenever you like by pressing the
on/o button.
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.
Warning: If the process becomes very uncomfortable or painful, stop
using the pump and consult your breastfeeding advisor.
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.
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9 When you have nished expressing, turn o the breast pump and
carefully remove the pump body from your breast.
10 Unscrew the bottle from the pump body. You have multiple options:
-Place a cleaned sealing disc in a cleaned screw ring, and screw the
assembled screw ring onto the bottle. The expressed milk in the bottle
is ready for storage.
-Alternatively, place a cleaned nipple in a cleaned screw ring and
screw the assembled screw ring onto the bottle. Seal the nipple with
the dome cap.
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.
12 Clean the other used parts of the breast pump according to the
instructions in section ‘Cleaning’.
Storing breast milk
Warning: Only store breast milk collected with a cleaned and optionally
disinfected 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 cleaned 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 cleaned bottles tted with
a cleaned screw ring and sealing disc or cleaned storage cups. Clearly label
the bottle or storage cup with the date and time of expression and use older
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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 cleaned breast pump in cleaned 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 Philips
Avent Classic bottles, always insert the ring in the top of the bottle before
you attach it to the breast pump. 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 (see 'Choosing the right
nipple for 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 Classic 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.
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.
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CAUTION
-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.
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 teat sits upright.
To remove the dome cap, place your hand over the dome cap and your
thumb in the dimple of the dome cap.
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