tommeetippee LEAFLET single electric breast pump User Manual

tommeetippee LEAFLET single electric breast pump User Manual

Mum, you’re one of a kind.

Treat yourself like the true wonder you are and let us support you through your unique breastfeeding experience with the Made for Me ® range from Tommee Tippee.

Your Made for Me® electric breast pump has a soft, comfortable massaging horn designed to help you get more milk in less time. And it’s powered by a slimline, lightweight, portable power pack so that you can use it wherever you need to.

Made especially for you because you’re a one off…

Check out the rest of our Made for Me® range, designed to help you on your breastfeeding journey.
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Stuff you need to know… Getting Started

IMPORTANT WARNINGS! Please keep this instruction guide for future reference as it includes important information.
You can also find these instructions at
tommeetippee.com.

• This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse motor unit, USB lead, or air tube in water or other liquid.
• Do not place the power unit in a microwave oven or steam steriliser.
• DO NOT WASH the air tube. This will result in bacteria build up and can lead to pump failure. Washing or sterilising the air tube will invalidate the warranty and will damage the power unit.
• Do not place the air tube in a microwave or electric steam steriliser or boiling water as it will melt.
• Misuse of the appliance may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and/or personal injury.
• Do not clean with solvents or harsh chemicals.
• This appliance shall not be used or played with by children. Keep the appliance, its air tube and USB lead out of reach of children under 8 years old.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• User maintenance, other than cleaning and sterilising is not required.
• Do not open the power unit, it contains no user serviceable parts and will invalidate the warranty.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged USB lead or motor casing. If the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged please contact tommeetippee.com.
• If the damage is from new, the unit must be returned to the manufacturer.
• Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight.
• Do not store below freezing or above 45°C.
• If damaged within a retail warranty period, this product should be exchanged at place of purchase. The manufacturer will then be made aware.
• Do not use any accessories other than those supplied with this appliance.
• The appliance should not be used adjacent or stacked with other equipment as the two appliances may interfere with each other.
• Do not allow appliance to come into contact with oil-based foods (e.g. oil/tomato-based sauces) as staining will occur.
• This appliance is a personal care product and therefore cannot be returned once opened unless faulty.
• The USB lead should only be used with USB sockets that are rated 2A or lower.
• Do not plug the USB lead directly into a mains supply.

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Getting Started

Mum, we know you have a lot to think about, but can we suggest that you get to know your breast pump before you need to start using it?
It should make for a more relaxed experience, and you’ll soon be an expert at this (as well as many other new things).

Get to know your breast pump
You may be wondering how your breast pump handset fits together.
Don’t worry, it will soon become second nature.

You can wash these parts:

A. Horn – trumpet shaped part with a soft edge to sit comfortably against your breast and petals for massaging to stimulate more milk flow.
B. Body – duck-shaped part that you hold and connects the horn and cup to your bottle.
C. Duck-bill valve (peach) – small one-way valve that lets breast milk into your bottle, but doesn’t let it back through as you move around.
D. Diaphragm – small, transparent cup-shaped part that keeps the “wet” side and the “dry” side of the breast pump separate. This makes it a closed pump system.
E. Diaphragm cap – seals to the diaphragm.
F. Lid (peach) – allows you to connect the air tube to the pump, and close the pump handset.

Together, these parts form your breast pump handset.

DO NOT wash these parts:

Air tube – plastic tube with peach connectors at each end that attach your breast pump to the power unit.

Power unit – small, portable motor that powers the massage and suction features of your breast pump.

A. Power/mode button – use to turn pump on and off and switch between massage and expression / pump modes.
B. Increase suction power.
C. Decrease suction power.
D. LED display – shows mode, time and charge level.
E. Air tube connector – connect your air tube to the power unit here.
F. USB socket – connect this to a USB power source (rated 2A or lower) to recharge.
G. Carry loop – makes it easy to move around while using the pump.

DO wash your hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly before handling your breast pump.
DO thoroughly clean and sterilise all the parts of your breast pump that come into contact with milk, following the instructions below. Do this before you use it for the first time and after every use.

Sterilise all parts of the pump handset using either cold water sterilisation, microwave sterilisation, boiling water, or electric steam sterilisation.
DO NOT sterilise the air tube.
For best results use Tommee Tippee electric or microwave sterilisers.
If you need to clean the power unit, USB lead or air tube, wipe the outside with a clean damp cloth.
DO NOT wash any of these parts.

Putting your pump together

Each time you use your breast pump, check all parts of the pump and power unit for any damage.
Wash your hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly before handling your breast pump.
Make sure that all parts of the pump have been washed, cleaned and sterilised, and are completely dry.

1. Place the clear diaphragm in the top of the body and push down gently to get a good seal.

2. Place the clear diaphragm cap over the diaphragm and push down gently to seal.

3. Place the peach lid over the top of the body and turn it clockwise until it clicks closed.

4. Push the horn onto the body until it’s fully engaged and secure. Turn your pump handset upside down.

5. Insert the peach duck-bill valve. Gently squeeze the sides of the valve to make sure it’s open.

6. Screw in a Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature or Advanced Anti-Colic bottle. This breast pump is designed to fit all Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature and Advanced Anti-Colic bottles (excludes Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature glass bottles) and Express & Go / Pump & Go milk pouches with adaptor rings.

7. Place the assembled pump on a flat surface. Connect one end of the air tube to the peach lid of the pump body and the other to the power unit. It goes in the hole at the side.

Charge me up – powering your power unit

The power unit for your breast pump uses a battery similar to the one in your mobile phone. Charge it up so that you can power your breast pump anywhere and even move around while you’re using it.
The power unit will come with some charge in it, but you should fully charge it before first use.

To charge the power unit

1. Connect one end of the USB lead into your power unit and the other to a USB power outlet (rated 2A or lower) e.g. a mobile phone charger, laptop, USB battery pack, in-car USB socket or USB wall socket. DO NOT connect a USB lead directly into a standard mains plug socket.

2. The LED battery icon will flash to show that your power unit is charging. Charge until all 3 bars are full. Charging time may vary depending on voltage and equipment used, from 3-6 hours.

3. When it’s fully charged all three of the LED lights will remain on.

You can attach your breast pump to the power unit and use it while the battery is charging. It just means you need to stay close to the USB power source.

What do the symbols mean?

Battery fully charged.

Battery Level.

Battery Charging.

Low charge – you have up to 15 mins of power left.

Massage mode – soft massage interspersed with pumping action to encourage milk flow.

Express mode – regular pumping action to express milk.

Level
Massage – 5 levels.
Express – 9 levels.

Timer – allows you to monitor how long you have been pumping for. The power unit will automatically switch off after 30 minutes.

Using your breast pump

Okay mum. You’ve cleaned and assembled your breast pump, powered up your power unit.
You’re prepped and ready to go…
Let’s do this.
The best time to use your breast pump is after the first feed of the day (unless your breastfeeding advisor has told you something different).

Hygiene

Hands washed and dried before touching your breast pump or body?

About you – Get yourself in a comfortable position, sitting, standing or half-lying. The important thing is to keep the pump handset vertical while you hold it against your breast. You’ll also need a flat surface nearby to put the pump and bottle on when you’re done.

Breast pump parts washed and sterilised?

1. Hold the pump handset around the narrow neck of the body. Hold it in whichever hand feels most comfortable. As you use it, you may find it’s more comfortable to cup your hand around the bottle. Do not hold it by the air tube.

2. Place the horn over your breast so that it creates a seal all the way around with your nipple at the centre of the hole, you don’t need to cover the whole of your areola or breast with the horn, so don’t force it. It should sit comfortably. If it doesn’t feel right, relax and reposition.

3. Once you’re ready, press and hold the power button on the power unit. The pump will start with a gentle massage rhythm that mimics the way your baby latches to your nipple to help you begin to produce milk. It will give you 10 short pulses and one longer pump.

4. After about a minute, the pump will automatically move to more powerful massage settings. If you want to move on onto a more powerful setting, press the “+” button.
   If you want to move to a less powerful and shorter massage settings, press the “-” button. A more powerful setting doesn’t necessarily make your milk come any faster. Remember, it’s not a race; it’s about what’s comfortable for you.

5. Once you feel or see your milk, you can switch to Express/Pump mode. This gives you a more regular and prolonged pumping action to help you express milk. Press the power/mode selection button once to switch to Express/Pump mode.

6. To move to a more powerful and longer pump setting, press the “+” button. To move to a less powerful and shorter pump setting, press the “-” button. The power will automatically shut off after 30 minutes of express/ pump mode.

When you want to stop expressing

• When your milk is no longer freely flowing, press and hold the power button on your power unit to turn off the pump.

• Disconnect the air tube from the body lid and gently unscrew your bottle from the pump.

• You can store your breast milk in this bottle, by adding a clean sterilised lid or teat and hood (see Page 8 for storage advice). Or decant it into another clean, sterilised bottle or pouch to feed it to your baby.

• When you’ve finished using the pump, disassemble all the parts and clean and sterilise as outlined in the cleaning section on Page 3. Don’t clean or sterilise the air tube.

• Plug your power unit into a USB charging point (rated 2A or lower) to recharge it ready for next time.

• If you want to pause during pumping to change position, or move down to a lower setting that’s absolutely fine. It’s okay to remove the pump from your breast at any time. You can always come back to it later.

• You can use the built-in timer to monitor how long you’re expressing for. The power unit will automatically shut off after 30 minutes of expressing.

If using this breast pump is more painful than when you breast feed, stop using it immediately.

The horn should feel comfortable against your breast. If it doesn’t, you may need a different size. Visit our website at
www.tommeetippee.com

When pumping your nipple should sit comfortably in the centre of the horn and will be extended down the tube by gentle suction. The pump creates a seal around your areola and nipple. You do not need to cover the whole of your areola or breast with the horn. Do not force your breast or nipple into the horn.

Don’t tilt the bottle while expressing. Keep it upright to keep your milk flowing into the bottle.

You don’t need strong suction to express milk from just behind your nipple. Use the mode and power setting that feels most comfortable for you. This may be different at different times of day or at different stages of your breastfeeding experience.

The illuminated LEDs and quiet pump unit allow you to use the pump at night without disturbing others when you want to keep the lights low.
Attach the peach carry loop to a belt loop or clip to help you carry the portable power pack around and free up one hand while expressing or moving around.

Storing breast milk

microwave
• Never refreeze breast milk
• Milk stored in the fridge but intended for freezing should be frozen within 24 hours • Once defrosted, the breast milk should be kept in the fridge and used within 12 hours
• Do not boil breast milk
• Throw away any leftover breast milk after feeding
Refrigerated at 5-10°C| 3 days
Refrigerated at 0-4°C| 6 days
Frozen| 6 months

• When you want to freeze breast milk, allow space at the top of your bottle for it to expand. It’s easiest to freeze breast milk in individual feed quantities of 60-125ml / 2-4oz.
• Your breast milk may separate out into layers when you store it. Give it a shake to remix it thoroughly before feeding your baby
• Thaw frozen milk in the fridge or by standing your bottle in lukewarm water until it has reached body temperature. Or use a Tommee Tippee bottle warmer.
• If you want to take expressed milk out and about with you, make sure it stays cold or frozen until you need to feed your baby.

Using your pump on the go

Your Tommee Tippee Made for Me™ electric breast pump is designed to give you the freedom to express breast milk at home, at work or anywhere that’s comfortable for you. With the portable, rechargeable power pack you don’t need to be connected to a power socket to use it, so you can even move around as you’re expressing.

Important things to remember:

• To keep your breast pump sterile on the go, carry it in a Tommee Tippee Travel and Microwave Steriliser bag. Do not put the power unit or air tube in the steriliser bag.
• Always store your breast pump handset and power unit in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture and out of direct sunlight.

Remember

DO

• DO always wash your hands and any surfaces that your breast pump will come into contact with.
• DO follow the cleaning, sterilising and set up instructions in this guide. Do this before you use it for the first time and after every use.
• DO keep the pump away from direct sunlight.
• DO unplug from USB power supply when not in use.

DON’T

• × Don’t clean with solvents or harsh chemicals.
• × Don’t use whilst driving or operating machinery.
• × Don’t use whilst bathing or showering – it is not waterproof.
• × Don’t use whilst sleeping.
• × Don’t use in temperatures below 10 degrees centigrade.
• × Don’t use if the USB lead or motor unit is damaged.
• × Don’t share your breast pump with other mums.

Health and Safety

• Keep your breast pump and anything else you use around breastfeeding clean. Wash all the washable parts of your pump and sterilise them before using.

• Don’t place furniture or other obstructions on the USB lead or air tube, and make sure no one can step on or trip over them.
  Keep them well out of reach of your baby and any young children.

• Keep the USB lead and air tube away from hot surfaces such as radiators and central heating pipes.

• Never use your breast pump power unit with anything except a certified USB power supply.

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Why register?

• Get an additional year’s warranty completely free of charge.
• Get support more quickly as we’ll already have information about you.
• You’ll be the first to hear about any product information updates.

Visit tommeetippee.com/product-registration to register.
It’s quick and easy

Advice and FAQs

Get comfortable with your breast pump

• Unless you’ve been told otherwise, the best time to try your breast pump for the first time is after your baby’s first feed of the day.
• Make sure you’re in a comfortable position and try to relax.
• You’re not trying to suck milk out. It comes from just behind your nipple. Start with the mode and power that feels most comfortable and allows you to express your milk.
• Using your breast pump shouldn’t hurt. If it does, try a gentler setting. Then check your breasts. If you have any red or hot areas, stop using the breast pump and get in touch with your breastfeeding advisor as soon as possible.
• Every mum is different. You may only produce a little milk, or flow freely. You may produce more milk at different times of the day (morning or evening) or different volumes from one breast to another. The Tommee Tippee electric breast pump allows you to choose different settings to suit you at different times.
• Don’t continue using the pump once your milk has stopped coming.

FAQs
Help – there’s no or very little suction.
What can I do?

It’s most likely that there’s some air getting in somewhere, which means the
pump won’t work properly.

• Check that the air tube is connected securely at both ends and there are no kinks in it.
• Make sure that the soft silicone cup is securely attached to the horn at the top and bottom and forms a comfortable seal around your breast. Adjust your position if you need to.
• Check the duck-bill valve is clean and opens easily. Give it a gentle squeeze if it’s stuck.
• Check the diaphragm and diaphragm cap are secure and there are no signs of damage.

Will milk get sucked into the power unit?

No. If you have fitted the diaphragm and cap properly, the air tube and pump are separated from your milk and can’t come into contact with the power unit. It’s what’s known as a closed pump.

Why do I have to use a Tommee Tippee bottle?

The Tommee Tippee Made for Me™ electric breast pump is designed to be a perfect fit for Tommee Tippee bottles and pouches (excludes Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature glass bottles). You may get leaks and spills if you use other brands of bottles and containers that don’t fit correctly.

The LED lights on the power unit flicker. Should I be worried?

We’ve put a lot of power into a small portable power unit, so if you use the highest levels you may notice that the LED lights dim or flash. This is nothing to worry about. It’s just more power going to the pump motor.

INFORMATION ON THE DISPOSAL FOR WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

• This symbol on the products and accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
• For proper disposal for treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. In some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of a new product. Disposing of this correctly will help you save valuable resources and prevent any possible effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
• Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest collection point for WEEE.
• Penalties may be applicable for the incorrect disposal of this product in accordance with national legislation.

Device Symbols

Do not dispose in household waste

IP21 Indicates that the unit is resistant to condensation and finger entry

Compliance with the low voltage and electromagnetic compatibility directive

Compliance with Federal Communications Commission Requirements

Keep the device dry

The product contains a Lithium Ion Battery

The mark advises consumers that the product has been independently tested by an authorised 3rd party

Voltage 5v= Power 3.5W
The power and voltage consumed by the device when plugged into a USB socket

The product is double insulated (Class II appliance)

In some countries this is a medical appliance and this indicates that this product has Applied Parts

Warning!

1. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices in EN60601-1-2. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical installation.

2. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity.
   However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

3. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other devices, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

   • Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
   • Increase the separation between the equipment.
   • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other device(s) are connected.
   • Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for help.

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References

• Simple & Intuitive Baby Products | Tommee Tippee
• Simple & Intuitive Baby Products | Tommee Tippee
• Simple & Intuitive Baby Products | Tommee Tippee
• Virtual Patent Marking and Legals | Tommee Tippee US

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