Tubing Care; Cleaning And Disinfecting The Breast Pump - Medela symphony Manual De Instrucciones

7. Tubing Care

Supplies needed:
• Mild dish soap
• Clean dish towel
• Clean sink or bowl
• Drinking quality water
• Damp (not wet cloth)
Parts needed:
• Tubing
• Symphony ® pump
• Membrane cap
• Protective membrane
3
Remove, tubing, protective
membrane, and membrane cap.
Clean protective membrane and
membrane cap by following steps
in section 5.
Note
• Tubing should be washed if milk
is present or tubing is soiled.
• Cleaning tubing is not necessary
if condensation present is
from previous washings or
atmospheric conditions.
Warning
Breast pump kits are a personal
care item intended for use by a
single user only and should not
be shared between users.
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7A. Tubing care
• Inspect tubing after each pumping session.
Caution
• Do not store wet or damp parts as mold
may develop.
• Inspect the tubing for condensation or milk
after each use. Wash or replace the tubing
immediately after use if soiled or milk is
observed in the tubing.
• If tubing becomes moldy, discontinue use
and replace tubing. Replacement parts can
be purchased at
www.medela.com.
4
Remove tubing from breast shield.
7
Use a damp (not wet) cloth to
wipe the pump and membrane
area.
Note
If there is condensation in the tubing:
Shake water droplets out of the tubing and
hang it up to dry or let the pump run with
tubing attached for 1–2 minutes or until dry.
1
Turn off breast pump.
5
Rinse tubing in cool water to
remove breast milk.
7A. Cleaning and disinfecting
the breast pump
1
Wipe off with a clean, damp (not
wet) cloth. Alcohol based disinfecting
agent may be used. Do not immerse
the pump in water; do not run water
over the pump.
Questions? Visit www.medela.com or call us at 1-800-435-8316.
2
Unplug breast pump from
power source.
6
• Wash tubing in warm soapy water.
• Rinse tubing with clear water.
• Hang to air dry.
• Or shake out any drops of water
from the tubing and let the pump
run with tubing attached until dry.
6
disinfect
Wipe off with a clean, damp (not wet)
cloth. Water and basic dishwashing
agent or non-abrasive detergent
may be used.
Caution
Unplug breast pump before cleaning.
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