Medela Freestyle User manual

Instructions

BREASTPUMP

™

Congratulations!

Soon you’ll know why Freestyle™is the perfect pump for you. Designed for busy moms,

Freestyle is everything you could ask for in a breastpump:

n Double electric to save you time

n Small & lightweight for convenience

n 2-Phase Expression®technology for proven performance (see below for more info)

n Hands-free option (included!) to suit your preference

n Rechargeable battery power for true mobility

n A cute tote bag to carry it all with you

Medela is committed to serving you. If you have any questions, please call

Customer Service at 800-435-8316.

You’re going to love Freestyle with 2-Phase Expression. Why? It all starts with how babies nurse.

Babies nurse in two phases:

1. Fast and light sucking to start your milk owing

2. Slower, deeper sucking to get as much milk as quickly as possible

2-Phase Expression - found in Freestyle - is Medela’s exclusive

research-based technology that closely mimics how babies nurse:

n The Stimulation Phase (phase 1) is a rapid pumping rhythm to get your milk owing

n The Expression Phase (phase 2) is a slower pumping rhythm for gentle and efcient milk removal

The combination of these two phases leads to faster let-down and milk ow, which can save you time.

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Table of Contents

Parts Guide .................................. 2-3

Important Safeguards .....................4

How to Assemble & Use Freestyle 5

First time use ...............................5

Assembling the pump.............. 5-6

Basic controls & LCD...................6

Using Freestyle ........................ 7-8

For double pumping ........... 7-8

For single pumping.................8

Using the memory ............ 9-10

Using the timer .....................10

Hands-free & mobile pumping...11

Hands-free setup............ 11-12

Bra clasp adapters ...............13

Using the belt for mobility ......13

Using battery power ............ 14-15

First time use ........................15

Enjoying your freedom..........15

Health & Safety ............................... 16

Hygiene .................................... 16

Cleaning .................................... 16

Storing breastmilk ................17-18

Troubleshooting.........................19-20

Low or no suction...................... 19

Battery problems....................... 19

Other concerns ......................... 20

Display error messages........20-21

Warranty .......................................... 22

Accessories ...............................23-25

Replacement Parts......................... 25

Freestyle Parts

Item Part No.

a. Tubing ................................................................................................................ 8007232

b. Softt Breastshield (2)........................................................................................ 67246

c. Breastshield Spare Parts Kit ............................................................................. 67061

includes: Breastshield Body (c1), Membrane (c2), Back Cap (c3)

d. Support Belt & Extension................................................................................... 3007271

e. Hands-Free Kit................................................................................................... 6007117

includes: Replacement Adapters (2) and Straps, 2-Small (yellow), 2-Large (gray)

f. Replacement Bra Adapters (Universal) (2)......................................................... 8107149

g. Replacement Bra Adapters (Hook & Eye) (2) ..................................................... 8107148

h. 5 oz. (150 ml) Containers (4) .............................................................................. 8117012

i. Power Cord / Charger........................................................................................ 9207047

j. Cooling Element ................................................................................................ 87092

k. Freestyle Vehicle Light Adapter (12 Volt sold separately) .................................. 67153

l. Solid Lids (4) ...................................................................................................... 8107057

m. Rechargeable Battery ........................................................................................ 9197010

Ordering parts

If your retailer does not carry the parts you need, you can call 800-435-8316 and order with VISA,

MasterCard, American Express or Discover. In other countries than the U.S., contact your local

distributor. Visit www.medela.com for a distributor listing.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This is designed to be a single user product. Use by more than

one person may present a health risk and performance risk and

voids the warranty.

When using electrical products, especially when children are

present, basic safety precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER to reduce the risk of electrocution:

1. Always unplug electrical products immediately after using.

2. Do not use while bathing.

3. Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled

into a tub or sink.

4. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

5. Do not reach for a product if it has fallen into water. Unplug

immediately.

WARNING to reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, ﬁre or

injury to persons:

1. A product should never be left unattended when plugged

into an electric outlet.

2. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by,

on, or near children or invalids.

3. Use the product only for its intended use as described in

these instructions. Do not use attachments not

recommended by the manufacturer.

4. Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug,

if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or

damaged, or dropped into water.

5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

6. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray)

products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

7. If the suction feels uncomfortable or painful, decrease the

suction level. If this doesn’t help, turn product off and

remove from your breast. Consult your healthcare

professional.

8. Plug the power cord into the Freestyle breastpump ﬁrst and

then into the wall socket.

9. This product is a personal care item and should not be

shared among mothers.

10. Use with the appropriate supplied Medela power cord and/

or battery pack supplied with the Freestyle breastpump.

11. Never use while sleeping or when drowsy.

12. Wash the appropriate pump kit parts before each use.

13. Use of the product while operating a motor vehicle is not

recommended.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

How to assemble and use Freestyle

First time use

Before using Freestyle for the rst time, sanitize the pump kit:

Disassemble all the parts that come into

contact with the breast and breastmilk:

a. SoftFit™breastshields (2)

b. Breastshield bodies (2)

c. Back caps (2)

d. Membranes (2)

e. Bottles (4)

f. Lids (4)

Sanitize by boiling for 10 minutes.

Tip: You don’t have to clean tubing

Assembling the pump kit

1. Insert pale yellow membrane into clear

breastshield body . If placed properly,

ridges will align.

2. Snap clear back cap onto breastshield body enclosing

membrane . Make sure all 3 tabs are snapped in place.

b d c

Basic Assembly/Use

3. Screw bottle into base.

4. Push breastshield insert into

breastshield body.

5. Connect tubing to the breastshields

and the pump (see picture for placement).

Basic controls and Display

a. On/off (standby mode) button

b. Increase vacuum

c. Decrease vacuum

d. Let-Down button/Timer reset button

e. Memory button

f. Timer

g. Stimulation Phase indicator

h. Expression Phase indicator

i. Memory “on” indicator

j. Battery power indicator

k. AC power indicator

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Basic Assembly/Use

Using Freestyle

For double pumping

1. Center the assembled breastshields over your nipples.

2. Press the on/off button to start pumping. Freestyle will start

in Stimulation Phase, indicated on the display as shown.

3. Adjust the vacuum to your comfort level while pumping

by pressing the increase (+) or decrease (-) button. Holding

down these buttons will adjust vacuum more rapidly. After

two minutes, the Stimulation Phase will automatically

change to the Expression Phase, indicated on the display

as shown.

4. If you let-down (your milk starts to ow) sooner than two

minutes, you may pump more efciently by pressing the

Let-Down button at that time.

5. Once in the Expression Phase, set your Maximum Comfort

Vacuum™. Maximum Comfort Vacuum is the highest vacuum you can use and still feel

comfortable. To nd your Maximum Comfort Vacuum: increase vacuum until pumping

feels slightly uncomfortable (never painful), then decrease slightly.

Pumping

Research has shown that you will pump more efciently - get more milk in less

time - when pumping at Maximum Comfort Vacuum in the Expression Phase.

6. When nished, turn pump off. The Display remains on for a few seconds

after turning the pump off.

Tip: When increasing or decreasing vacuum, the vacuum level will appear on the display screen (“L1” indicates the

lowest level and “L9” indicates the highest level). This can help you identify the vacuum level that’s right for you, and

can also help you remember and easily set your Maximum Comfort Vacuum.

Tip: Some moms prefer going back and forth between Stimulation and Expression to achieve second let-down

throughout a pumping session. You can do this by pressing the let-down button.

For single pumping:

1. Follow pump kit assembly instructions (pages 7-8) using one breastshield.

2. Plug one tube into the back of breastshield assembly.

3. Plug unused end into center tubing dock.

Tip: To switch from double pumping to single pumping, simply unplug tube from the side

you wish to stop pumping from and place open tube into tubing dock.

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