Philips AVENT SCF363/11 User manual

SCF363/11, SCF363/12
User Manual

Contents
1 Important 3
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) 4
2 Introduction 5
Overview 6
Control panel 7
3 Cleaning and sterilising 8
4 Assembling 8
5 Using your pump 10
Before using the pump 10
To begin pumping 10
To pause pumping 13
Storing your breast milk 14
Feeding your baby with
expressed breast milk 14
6 Hints to help you succeed 15
7 When to express milk 16
Right times of the day to
express your milk 16
8 Storage 16
9 Compatibility 16
10 Ordering accessories 16
11 Recycling 17
12 Guarantee and service 17
13 Troubleshooting 18
14 Important additional
information 20

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• Make sure the breast pump,
including the power adapter, is not
exposed to extreme heat or placed
in direct sunlight.
• Do not use the breast pump
outdoors.
• There are no user serviceable
parts inside the breast pump. Do
not attempt to open or repair the
pump body yourself.
• The parts of the pump which come
directly into contact with milk are
personal care items, and should
not be shared between mothers.
• Do not attempt to remove the
pump body from the breast while
under vacuum. Switch the breast
pump o, and break the seal
between your breast and the
pump funnel with your nger,
then remove the pump from your
breast. You can also pull o the
silicone tube from the motor or the
cap to release the vacuum.
• Never use while pregnant as
pumping can induce labor.
• Never use when you are sleepy or
drowsy.
• This appliance is not intend to
be used by people (including
children) who have physical,
sensory or mental deciencies or
lack experience and knowledge,
unless there is related supervision
and instruction on the usage of
this appliance by someone who are
responsible for their safety.
• If expressing becomes
painful, stop and consult
your breastfeeding advisor or
healthcare professional.
1 Important
Read this user manual carefully before using
your Philips Avent twin electronic breast
pump, and save it for future reference. You
can also nd this user manual at Philips
website: www.philips.com/support.
Warning
• Always unplug from the power
socket immediately after use.
• Do not use the breast pump while
bathing.
• Do not place or store the breast
pump where it can fall or be pulled
into a bath or sink.
• Do not place or drop the pump
motor, silicone tube, and power
adapter into water or other liquids.
• Do not reach for a product that has
fallen into water. Unplug from the
power socket immediately.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Place the appliance
where children or pets is not
reachable.
• Before each use, check the
breast pump, including the power
adapter for signs of damage. Never
operate the breast pump if it has
a damaged plug, not working
properly, has been dropped or
damaged, or has been submerged
in water.
• The power cord is irreplaceable.
Discard it if is damaged, including
the power adapter.
• Only use accessories
recommended by Philips Avent.
• Only use the power adapter
supplied with the product.

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• If the vacuum generated is
uncomfortable or cause pain,
switch o the breast pump, break
the seal between the breast and
the pump funnel with your nger,
and then remove the pump from
your breast. You can also pull o
the silicone tube from the motor or
the cap to release the vacuum.
• Do not continue pumping for more
than ve minutes at a time if no
result is achieved.
• Never use any accessories or
parts from other manufacturers
or that Philips Avent does not
specically recommend. If you use
such accessories or parts, your
guarantee becomes invalid.
• Do not use the breast pump if the
silicone diaphragm appears to
be damaged or broken. Replace
the silicone diaphragm. See
chapter “Ordering accessories”
for information on how to obtain
replacement parts.
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all
applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic
elds.
• Do not use the breast pump in the
presence of ammable anaesthetic
mixtures with air, with oxygen, or
with nitrous oxide.
• Although the breast pump
is compliant with applicable
EMC directives, it may still be
susceptible to excessive emissions
and/or may interfere with more
sensitive equipment.
• Do not put any objects on the
pump motor, like pillow, blanket
etc. When using, make sure the
pump motor works in a condition
of good ventilation and heat
dissipation.
Caution
• The product should not be left
unattended when plugged into a
power socket.
• Never stu or insert any foreign
object into the opening or silicone
tube.
• Do not shorten the silicone tube.
• Before you connect the breast
pump to the power, make sure
that the voltage of the product
corresponds to the local power
voltage.
• Wash, rinse, and sterilise the
appropriate pump parts before
each use.
• Do not use antibacterial, abrasive
cleaners, or detergents when
cleaning the breast pump parts.
• Never put the breast pump motor
in water or steriliser, as you can
cause permanent damage to the
pump.

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2 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 provides comfort, convenience for eective expression.
Rhythmic Wave mimics the fast/shallow & slow/deep way a baby suckles for faster let down
and continuous milk ow with closer to natural sucking pacing. It also has a soft massage
cushion, Alternating suction especially for twin and an intuitive design to make whole
expression more comfortable and convenient.
Doctors recommend that breast milk is the best nutrition for babies during the rst year,
combined with solid food after the rst six months, Your milk is specially adapted to your
baby’s needs and contains antibodies which help protect your baby against infection and
allergies. Your twin electric breast pump will help you breast-feed longer. You can express
and store your milk so that - whether you are out for a few hours, taking a well deserved
rest, or back at work - your baby can still enjoy the benets of your breast milk, even if you
cannot be there to give it yourself. As the pump is easy to assemble, silent and discreet, you
can take it with you anywhere, allowing you to express milk at your own convenience and
maintain your milk supply.

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Overview
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aSilicone tube gValve (x3) (one for back up)
bSilicone cap (x2) hScrew ring
cSilicone diaphragm (x2) iSealing disc
dPump body (x2) jBottle (x2) (125 ml)
eMassage Cushion (x2) kPump motor
fPump cover (x2)
Only for SCF363/11 lPower adapter

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Control panel
A
B
C
H
G
F
D E
AStimulation indicator ELevel up button
BExpression indicator FMode button (to select the stimulation or
expression mode)
CPower button GTimer indicator (minute)
DLevel down button HDisplay

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3 Cleaning and
sterilising
Before you use your breast pump for the
rst time and for every time, you must
disassemble, wash, and sterilise all the
breast pump parts that come into contact
with your breast milk. (see c, d, e, f,
gin Overview chapter)
Before you use the bottle and its parts for
the rst time and for every time,you must
also disassemble, wash and sterilise. (see
h, i, jin Overview chapter)
Caution
• Never wash or sterilise the pump
motor, the silicone tube, the cap, and
the power adapter. These components
do not come into contact with your
breast milk. You can wipe those parts
clean with a soft cloth.
You can also use the dishwasher (top rack
only) or hand wash in warm, soapy water,
and then rinse thoroughly. We recommend
you to sterilise all the parts contacting
with breast milk in our Philips Avent steam
steriliser, or by boiling for 5 minutes.
Avoid to contact with the vessel directly to
protect the parts from deformation.
Caution
• Take care when cleaning the valve
and the silicone diaphragm. If it gets
damaged, your breast pump will not
function properly.
• To clean the valve, rub it gently
between your ngers in warm soapy
water. Do not insert any object as it
may cause damage.
4 Assembling
To assemble the pump, follow the steps
below.
Note
• Make sure that you clean and sterilise
the pump as instructed in this user
manual.
• Make sure that you assemble the pump
correctly as instructed in this user
manual.
• To avoid leakage, remove the residue
around the rim before assembling. Put
the bottle onto the pump body, and do
not over-tighten.
• Wash your hand thoroughly before you
take the sterilised components.
1 Insert the valve into the pump body
from underneath.
2 Put the bottle onto the pump body
and turn it anticlockwise to x it. Do
not over-tighten when assembling the
bottle to the pump body.
2
1

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3 Insert the Massage Cushion into the
pump funnel and press the rim to
ensure a perfect seal.
4 Put the silicone diaphragm onto the
pump body and press the rim to make
sure a perfect seal.
2
1
Tip
• You may nd it easier to assemble
while it is wet.
5 Firmly push the cap onto the silicone
diaphragm, so that it sites securely on
top of the silicone diaphragm.
6 Repeat above steps 1-5 for another
pump body.
7 Connect the silicone tube to the cap
and the motor rmly.
8 Connect the power adapter to the
pump motor, and then insert the
power plug to the power socket.
2
1
Note
• Only use the adapter provided with this
product. Do not use other adapters.

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2 Press the power button ( ) for
2 seconds to switch on your pump.
2s
» The display panel lights up with
HI. The breast pump automatically
starts up in stimulation level 1
mode in the rst time usage, and
the stimulation indicator lights up.
The appliance has the memory
function to remember the levels
for both stimulation and expression
mode in your latest usage.
» You begin to feel the suction on
your breasts.
Note
• The timer starts when the appliance is
power on. The display shows 01 after
the appliance has been switched on for
1 minute. The unit is minute.
• The display will show the total breast
pumping time, pause time does not
count in.
• If the timer on the display is more than
99 minutes (when it comes to 100
minutes), the appliance will ash twice
and shut down automatically.
5 Using your pump
Before using the pump
• Wash your hands thoroughly, and make
sure your breasts are clean. Gently
squeeze a little milk from each nipple
to make sure that milk ducts are not
blocked.
• Make sure you follow the steps
in “Cleaning and sterilising” and
“Assembling” chapters to clean, sterilise,
and assemble the breast pump.
• Relax in a comfortable chair, leaning
slightly forward (use cushions to support
your back). Make sure that you have a
glass of water nearby.
To begin pumping
1 Press the assembled pump bodies
against your breasts. Make sure that
your nipples are centered, so that the
massage cushion creates an airtight
seal. Make sure that no air escapes;
otherwise there is no suction.

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3 You can choose your desired
stimulation level to stimulate by
pressing the level up ( ) and level
down ( ) buttons. You can press
the level up button to deeper the
suction. Press the level down button to
lower the suction.There are altogether
9 stimulation levels.
4 The stimulation mode will switch
to expression mode automatically
after 3 minutes. Once your milk
starts owing, you can also press the
mode button ( ) to switch to the
expression mode manually.
5 After switching to the expression
mode, you can choose your desired
expression level by pressing the level
up ( ) and level down ( )
buttons. You can press the level up
button to deeper the suction. Press the
level down button to lower the suction.
There are altogether 9 expression
levels.
» The expression indicator(when
turned to expression mode) lights
up.
Note
• Do not worry if your milk does not
ow immediately. Relax and continue
pumping. When you use the breast
pump for the rst few times, you may
need a higher expression mode to get
your milk owing.
• When needed, you can press the
mode button ( ) to switch between
stimulation mode and expression mode
to get the best pumping eect. After
the rst mode switch when power
on, the stimulation mode will not
automatically switch to the expression
mode again. Switch it manually when
you need.

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Note
• If you regularly express more than
125 ml per session on each breast, you
can use a 260 ml/9 oz Philips Avent
bottle to prevent overlling and spillage.
• The appliance will pause when there is
no operation for more than 30 minutes.
7 When you have nished expressing,
press the power button ( ) for
2 seconds to switch o the breast
pump and then remove the pump body
from your breast carefully.
Tip
• After switching o the breast pump,
break the seal between the breast
and the pump funnel with your nger,
and then remove the pump from your
breast.
8 Disconnect the power plug to the
power socket, and then disconnect the
power adapter from the pump motor.
1
2
Tip
• In order to protect the appliance,
please always shut down the appliance
by pressing the power button instead
of plugging the adapter o.
Note
• You do not need to use all stimulation/
expression levels, only use the levels
that are comfortable for you.
• Place the pump motor on a stable and
at surface to avoid any accidental
drops when in use. If not, this may pull
the pump body o from the breast and
cause injury.
6 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. To express from one
breast, you need to disconnect one
silicone tube from the cap, and insert
it into the connecting hole, or you can
take the pump from one breast. Other
operations are just in the same way.

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9 Unscrew the bottles from the pump
bodies for feeding or storage. Clean
the used parts of the breast pump
according to the instructions in chapter
‘Cleaning and sterilising’.
Caution
• 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.
• If the process becomes very
uncomfortable or painful, stop
using the pump and consult your
breastfeeding advisor.
• Never tilt the breast pump when the
milk has reached the maximum line on
the bottle. Replace with a new bottle
before re-pumping to avoid spillage.
• After expression, please take o the
bottle from pump body immediately,
store the bottle with the sealing disc.
To pause pumping
This breast pump has a pause function, you
can press the power button ( ) to pause
pumping at any time when the suction
becomes uncomfortable, there is a need to
change the bottle, reposition the pump on
the breast, or a short rest.
1 When the breast pump is in a
particular stimulation or expression
mode, press the power button ( )
will pause pumping.
» The power button will ash to
indicate the breast pump is in
pause, and other indicator lights
will be o.
Note
• When the breast pump is in pause,
level down/level up button will lose
their functions. Only the power button
still work.
2 Press the power button ( ) again to
continue pumping with the stimulation
or expression mode selected before
pausing.

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Feeding your baby with
expressed breast milk
The bottle of this product is composed of
a bottle body, a teat, a cap, a screw ring,
and a sealing disc. It is suitable for infants
aged 0 month and above. It complies with
GB38995-2020. When in use, pay attention
to:
• Inspect before each use and pull the
feeding teat in all directions. Throw away
at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
• Do not place a feeding teat in direct
sunlight or heat, or disinfectant (sterilizing
solution) for longer than recommended,
as this may cause aging.
• For hygiene reasons, sterilise this product
by boiling for 5 minutes in sucient
water. Avoid to contact with the vessel
directly to protect the parts from
irreversible deformation.
• Clean and strilise before each use.
Storing your breast milk
Caution
• Never refreeze breast milk.
• Do not mix fresh breast milk to already
frozen milk.
• Always discard any left over milk at the
end of a feed.
Note
• Only store the breast milk collected
with a sterile pump.
1 Unscrew the bottles from the pump
bodies after milk expression.
2 Store the expressed milk in clean and
sterilised Philips Avent bottles tted
with sealing discs. Put them in the
fridge or freezer immediately.
• You can store your expressed milk
in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours
(not in the door) or in the freezer for
up to 3 months.
• Label the bottles with date and time.
• Use up the older milk rst.

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For your child’s safety and health
WARNING!
• Always use this product with adult
supervision.
• Never use feeding teats as a soother.
• Continuous and prolonged sucking of
uids will cause tooth decay.
• Always check food temperature before
feeding.
• Keep all components not in use out of
the reach of children to avodid being
swollowed or any other dangerous
accidents. The bottle and its components
should not be used as toys.
• If you use Philips Avent bottle to store
breast milk, make sure to assemble the
Philips Avent teat for feeding.
• Place the frozen breast milk in the
refrigerator to defrost overnight. In case
of an emergency, you can defrost the
milk in a bowl of hot water. Use up the
defrosted breast milk within 24 hours
after defrosting.
Warming up the breast milk:
• Stand the bottle in a bowl of hot water,
or use Philips Avent bottle and baby food
warmer to warm it up safely.
Caution
• Never heat breast milk in a microwave
as this may destroy valuable nutrients
and antibodies. In addition, the uneven
heating may cause hot spots in the
liquid which could cause burns to the
throat.
• Never immerse a frozen bottle in
boiling water to avoid crack or split.
6 Hints to help you
succeed
The twin electronic breast pump is simple
and easy to use. With a little practice, you
will be able to express milk prociently in
no time.
• Choose a time when you are not in a
rush or could not be interrupted easily.
• Having your baby or a photograph of
your baby nearby can help stimulate your
milk to ow.
• Before pumping, place a warm towel
onto your breast and gently massage for
a few minutes. This can help stimulate
milk ow, and ease the pain of your
breast.
• Warmth and relaxation can stimulate milk
ow. Try pumping after a warm bath or
shower.
• Try pumping from one breast while
your baby is feeding from the other, or
continue to pump after feeding.
• Repositioning the pump on the breast
from time to time can help stimulate your
milk ow.
Tip
• Practice with your pump to nd the
best pumping techniques for you. If
the process becomes painful, stop and
consult your breast-feeding advisor.
• We recommand you to use the breast
pad to keep your bra clean.

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7 When to express
milk
It would be best for you to use the
breast pump after you have a regular
breastfeeding, unless it is suggested by
your doctor or breast-feeding advisor. The
exceptions are:
• Pumping for your baby in hospital.
• When your breasts are engorged (painful
or swollen). You can pump a small
amount of milk before or between feeds
to ease the pain, and to help your baby
your baby latch on more easily.
• When you have sore or cracked nipples
and you may wish to express your milk
until they are healed.
• When you are separated from your baby
temporarily and wish to continue to
breast-feed after reunited. You should
pump regularly to stimulate your milk
supply.
Right times of the day to
express your milk
• Early in the morning when you breasts
are full, just before or after your baby’s
rst feed.
• After a feed, if your baby has not
emptied both breasts.
• Between feeds or in a break if you have
returned to work.
8 Storage
• Keep the breast pump out of direct
sunlight as prolonged exposure may
cause discolouration.
• Store the breast pump and its
accessories in a safe and dry place.
9 Compatibility
The Philips Avent electric breast pump is
compatible with Philips Avent bottles in our
range. When you use other Philips Avent
bottles, use the same type of teat that was
supplied with that bottle. For details on how
to assemble the teat and general cleaning
instructions, refer to the user manual on
our website: www.philips.com/support.
10 Ordering
accessories
To purchase accessories for this
appliance, please visit our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service. If the
online shop is not available in your country,
go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service
centre. If you have any diculties obtaining
accessories for your appliance, please
contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in
your country. You nd its contact details in
the worldwide guarantee leaet.

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11 Recycling
Do not throw away the product with the
normal household waste at the end of its
life, but hand it in at an ocial collection
point for recycling. By doing this, you help
to preserve the environment.
Follow your country's rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic
products. Correct disposal helps prevent
negative consequences for the environment
and human health.
12 Guarantee and
service
Philips guarantees its products under
correct usage for a period of two year after
the date of purchase. If any defect due to
faulty materials and workmanship occurs
within this two year guarantee period,
Philips will repair or replace the product
at its expense. For repair or replacement,
make sure to provide convincing proof, for
instance by means of a receipt, that the
day onwhich service is claimed is within the
guarantee period.
The guarantee only covers the breast pump
motor and power adapter. It does not
cover non-electrical parts, accessories and
consumable parts. The guarantee does not
cover shipping and handling fees, and on-
site services fees either.
If you need service or information, or if you
have a problem, please contact the Philips
Avent Consumer Care center. Website:
http://www.philips.com/support.

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13 Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the
appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country or visit us online at www.philips.com/support.
Problem Solution
Lack of suction. • Check that all components are assembled correctly and that the
valve is in positioned correctly.
• Make sure that the cap, the diaphragm, and the Massage
Cushion are tted securely to the pump body with a perfect seal.
• If the air pressure in your region is too low, it may aect the
suction.
• Make sure the silicone tube is rmly connected to the cap and
the motor without twisting.
No milk been
expressed.
• Make sure to assemble and use the breast pump correctly.
• Relax and try again; as pumping skills may improve by
practicing.
• Refer to the “Hints to help you succeed” section.
Pain in the
breast area when
expressing.
• You may pump with a expression level that is too high. You do
not need to use all expression levels, only use the levels that are
comfortable for you. Press the level down button to reduce the
suction.
• Consult your health professional/ breast feeding advisor.
Milk is overowing
from the Massage
Cushion.
• Remove and ret the Massage Cushion for a tight t. Make sure
that it is installed correctly and rmly.
• Try leaning lightly forward.
Cracking/
Discoloring.
• Avoid contact antibacterial or abrasive detergents/ cleaners.
Combinations of detergents, cleaning products, sterilisation
solution, softened water, and temperature uctuations may
cause the plastic to crack. If any crack is found, stop using the
pump immediately. Contact Philips Avent Consumer Care center
for spare components.
• Food coloring can discolor components, but this will not aect
your usage.
• Keep all the components away from the source of heat or direct
sunlight as it can discolor components.
Components are
broken or lost.
• Contact Philips Avent Consumer Care center for spare
components. You can nd the contact details on the Guarantee
Card.

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Problem Solution
The breast pump
does not work.
• Make sure the pump is correctly assembled and press the power
button to switch on.
• Make sure the power adaptor is correctly connected.
The display ashes
and then shuts
down automatically.
• When using the power adapter to supply power, make sure
you are using the one Philips provided. Then make sure it is
connected correctly, and then switch on the pump again.
• After checking the 2 scenarios above, if the problem persists,
contact Philips Consumer Care center for help
• If the timer on the display is more than 99 minutes (when it
comes to 100 minutes), the appliance will ash twice and shut
down automatically. If you need to continue using it, restart the
breast pump.
The silicone tube
connector is too
loose when it is
plugged into the
pump motor or
silicone cap.
• Change a new silicone tube connector.
The display shows
error cocde E1, the
breast pump stops
working.
• E1 means that the input voltage of the power supply you are
using is too high. Please make sure you use the power adapter
provided by Philips to ensure safe use.
The display shows
error cocde E2, the
breast pump stops
working.
• E2 means that the input voltage of the power supply you are
using is too low or the rated current of the power supply is too
small, the machine cannot start normally. Please make sure you
use the power adapter provided by Philips to ensure safe use.

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14 Important additional information
There are some common breast feeding-related symptoms described in the table below. If
you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breast feeding
specialist.
Symptom Description
Pain sensation • Perceived pain in breast or nipple.
Sore nipples • Persistent pain in the nipples at the beginning of the pumping
period, or it lasts throughout the entire pumping period, or hurts
between sessions, very similar to the pain felt during breast feeding.
Engorgement • Breast swelling. The breast may feel hard, lumpy and tender.
• It may include erythema (redness) of the breast area and fever.
Bruise/
Thrombus
• A reddish-purple discoloration that does not blanch when pressed.
When the bruise fades, it becomes green and brown.
Blistering • It looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin.
Nipple tissue
trauma (nipple
trauma)
• Ruptured or cracked nipples.
• The skin of the nipple tissue falls o. It usually occurs in
combination with cracked nipples and/or blistering.
• Torn nipples.
Bleeding • Cracked or torn nipples can lead to bleeding of the aected area.
Mammary ducts
blocked
• A red, tender lump appeared on the breast. This may include
erythema (redness) of the breast area and fever. If left untreated, it
can cause mastitis (breast inammation).