Preparing For Pumping; Selecting The Correct Breast Shield Size; Assembling The Connector And Breast Shield - Medela Harmony Instrucciones De Uso

6. Preparing for pumping

Only use clean and dry parts for assembly. Refer to chapter 5 for cleaning.
CAUTION
To prevent contamination of your milk:
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the pump parts and breasts.
• Dry your hands with a fresh towel or a single-use paper towel.
• Avoid touching the inside of bottles and lids.
To make sure that the device works properly and safely:
• Check pump components for wear or damage before use. Replace if necessary.
• Always inspect all parts prior to use for cleanliness. If dirty, clean according to chapter 5.
NOTICE
The O-ring ensures a sealed connection between the handle and the
O-ring
connector. This is necessary to build up a vacuum.
Stem
Make sure that the white O-ring is present in its groove of the stem.
If it is missing or defective, contact the Medela Customer Service.

6.1 Selecting the correct breast shield size

Refer to figure ¢7 on the foldout pages.
1. For proper sizing, measure the diameter of your nipple ( ¢7-01).
2. Select the breast shield that is slightly larger than your nipple ( ¢7-02).
For more information on breast shield sizing, visit www.medela.com.

6.2 Assembling the connector and breast shield

Refer to figure ¢2 on the foldout pages.
1. ¢2-01 Carefully push the breast shield into the top opening of the connector.
Æ Choose a breast shield size that suits your needs.
2. ¢2-02 Place the valve membrane in a horizontal position on the valve head. Carefully
push the knob on the membrane's back into the smallest hole of the head until it engages.
Æ The membrane must lie flat on the head.
3. ¢2-03 Push the valve head onto the inner sleeve of the connector.
Æ The valve head must be positioned sideways as shown in the picture.
4. ¢2-04 Screw the bottle into the connector.
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