Medela Freestyle Flex User manual

Freestyle Flex™

Electric breast pump

Instructions for use

EN Elektrische Milchpumpe

Gebrauchsanweisung

Elektrische borstkolf

Gebruiksaanwijzing

NL Tire-lait électrique

Mode d’emploi

Tiralatte elettrico

Istruzioni per l’uso

ITALIANO IT

196–243

FRANÇAIS FR

148–195

NEDERLANDS NL

100–147

DEUTSCH DE

52–99

ENGLISH EN

4–51

1. Important safety information

Please read all instructions before using this product.

Keep these instructions for future reference.

Warnings identify all instructions that are important for safety. Failure

to observe these instructions can lead to personal injury or damage

to the product.

The following symbols and signal words show the significance of the

warnings:

Can lead to serious injury or

death.

WARNING

Can lead to minor injury.

CAUTION

Can lead to material damage

(not related to personal injury).

NOTICE

Useful or important information

that is not related to safety.

i Information

When using electrical products, especially when children are present,

basic safety precautions must always be followed.

WARNING

To avoid fire, electric shock, or serious burns:

• The breast pump should never be left unattended when plugged

into a power source.

• Never operate an electrical device if it has a damaged cord or

plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or dam-

aged, or dropped into water. If damage is found, immediately

discontinue use of power adapter and call Medela Customer

Service.

• Do not use an electrical product that has been exposed to water or

other liquids including:

– Do not use while bathing or showering.

– Never place or drop into water or other liquids.

– Do not run water over the breast pump.

– If an electrical product has been exposed to water or other

liquids, do not touch, unplug the device from electrical outlet, turn

off and contact the manufacturer.

Important safety information (cont.)

WARNING

To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of severe injury:

• Do not use the Freestyle Flex breast pump while operating a mov-

ing vehicle.

• Pumping can induce labour. Do not pump until after giving birth. If

you become pregnant while breastfeeding or breast pumping,

consult with a licensed healthcare professional before continuing.

• If infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or Human Immunodeficien-

cy Virus (HIV), pumping breast milk will not reduce or remove the

risk of transmitting the virus to your baby through your breast milk.

• Wash all parts that come into contact with your breast and breast

milk after every use.

• Close supervision is necessary when the breast pump or accesso-

ries are used in the vicinity of children.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-

sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the appliance.

Applicable for countries in the European Union:

• This device may be used by children eight years old and above and

by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack

of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been

instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the resulting

hazards.

• Cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by children

without supervision.

CAUTION

To avoid fire or burns:

• Make sure the voltage of the power adapter is compatible with the

power source. See chapter 19 for technical specifications.

• Always unplug electrical products immediately after use except for

when charging.

• Do not place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into

a tub or sink.

• The breast pump and accessories are not heat-resistant. Keep

away from heated surfaces or open flames.

• Do not use near flammable materials.

CAUTION

To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of injury:

• This is a single-user product. Use by more than one person may

present a health risk and voids the warranty.

• This product cannot be serviced or repaired. Do not repair yourself.

Do not modify the device.

• Never use a damaged device. Replace defective or worn parts.

• Use the breast pump only for its intended purpose as described in

these instruction for use.

• Do not use the breast pump while sleeping or overly drowsy.

• If tubing becomes mouldy, discontinue use and replace tubing.

• Do not microwave or boil breast milk. Microwaving can cause

severe burns to baby’s mouth from hot spots that develop in the

milk during microwaving (Microwaving can also change the com-

position of breast milk).

Important safety information (cont.)

CAUTION

To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of injury:

• Clean and sanitise all parts that come into contact with your breast

and breast milk prior to first use.

• Only use Medela recommended parts with your Freestyle Flex

breast pump.

• If pumping is uncomfortable or causing pain, turn the unit off, break

the seal between the breast and the breast shield with your finger

and remove the breast shield from your breast.

• While some discomfort may be felt when first using a breast pump,

using a breast pump should not cause pain. If you are unsure about

correct breast shield sizing please visit www.medela.com or see a

lactation consultant/breastfeeding specialist who can help you get

a proper fit.

• Contact your healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist if

you can express only minimal or no milk or if expression is painful.

See chapter6 for more information.

NOTICE

Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components:

• Plastic bottles and parts become brittle when frozen and may

break when dropped.

• Bottles and parts may become damaged if mishandled (e.g.,

dropped, over-tightened, or knocked over).

• Do not use the breast milk from bottles or components that show

signs of damage.

Contents

1. Important safety information 4

2. Intended purpose 11

3. Product description 11

3.1 Description of the Freestyle Flex breast pump 11

3.2 Your breast pump system includes 12

4. Getting started 14

4.1 First steps 14

4.2 Powering your breast pump 14

5. Cleaning 15

5.1 Cleaning overview 16

5.2 Disassembling 17

5.3 Washing 18

5.4 Sanitising 19

5.5 Cleaning the motor unit 20

5.6 Cleaning the tubing 21

6. Breast shield sizing 22

6.1 Selecting the correct Medela breast shield size 22

6.2 Optimising the breast shield size 23

7. Assembling your breast pump 24

7.1 Assembling the pump set 24

7.2 Preparing for single pumping 26

7.3 Preparing for double pumping 27

7.4 Hands-free expression with the Easy Expression Bustier 28

8. Operating your breast pump 29

8.1 Terms and designations 29

8.2 Operating and display elements 29

8.3 Charging the battery 31

8.4 Expressing your breast milk 32

9. Finding your maximum comfort vacuum 35

10. Special features 36

10.1 Bluetooth®connectivity 36

10.2 Delayed start 38

10 11. Storing and thawing breast milk 39

11.1 General storage guidelines 39

11.2 Storing breast milk in a Medela cooler bag 39

11.3 Freezing 40

11.4 Thawing 40

11.5 Feeding breast milk 40

12. Maintenance and care 41

12.1 Power adapter care 41

12.2 Battery maintenance 41

12.3 Long-term storage 42

13. Troubleshooting 43

14. Ordering information 45

15. Warranty 46

16. Disposal 46

17. Meaning of symbols 47

18. International regulations 50

18.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 50

18.2 Drinking equipment 50

19. Technical specifications 51

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