Medela Breastpump User Manual

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hung to air-dry. For faster drying, attach
tubing to the pump and run for 1-2
minutes or until dry, or pour a small
amount of isopropyl alcohol through the
tubing to dry. Carefully swinging the
tubing in a circular motion, will also
help to speed drying.

Inspect tubing after each pumping

session for condensation and/or milk.

To  eliminate condensation after you

have completed pumping, continue
running the pump with the tubing(s)
attached for another 1-2 minutes or
until dry.

Wash hands thoroughly before pump-

ing. If your physician recommends,
clean the breast and surrounding area
with a damp cloth. Do not use soap or
alcohol which can dry the skin and
cause cracked nipples.

When freezing, do not fill containers

more  than 3/4 full to allow space for
expansion. Label containers with the
date of pumping.

• To inhibit the growth of bacteria,

breastmilk which is not used
immediately should be refrigerat-
ed. Milk can be refrigerated for up
to 5-7 days or, if longer storage is
needed, freeze the milk.

• In the freezer compartment inside

a refrigerator, breastmilk can be
stored  for approximately six months.

• In a separate -20° C freezer,

breastmilk can be stored for
approximately 12 months.

•  Thaw frozen breastmilk by holding

the container under warm  water.
Milk may be defrosted  in the
refrigerator overnight. Gently
shake the container to blend any
fat that has separated.

• Do not thaw frozen breastmilk

in a microwave or in a pan of
boiling water. 

• If adding expressed breastmilk

to container of already frozen
breastmilk, make sure to add
a less amount than the already
frozen amount.

For long-term or frequent

pumping; when the baby is not avail-
able to feed at the breast at least part of
the time every day (a premature baby,
for example), use of a full-size electric
pump (Lactina

®

or Classic

™

Breastpump) is suggested. These
pumps can be rented inexpensively for
home use. For the names of rental sta-
tions or breastfeeding specialists in
your area, call 1-800-TELL YOU
(1-800-835-5968).

: When using the

pump, do not overfill or tilt the 
containers.

Disassemble, wash, and rinse all parts

(except motor unit) that come in contact
with the breast or the milk. Boil cylin-
der/piston assembly, including rubber
parts, weekly or when milk spots
appear.

• Place parts in a 4-5 quart pan.

• Fill to within 1 inch of rim with

cold water. The use of distilled
water will help to minimize
deposits onto components.

• Cover and boil for 20 minutes.

• Remove from stove. Drain

water off. Allow parts to cool
in open pan.

• Remove all parts and allow to 

air-dry.

Disassemble and wash all parts that

come in contact with the breast and
milk in soapy water or wash in top-rack
of dishwasher. The motor unit may be
wiped with a damp cloth.

Rinse in clear water.

Air-dry on clean towel and cover parts

when not in use. The tubing should be