PHILIPS SCF323 Single Electric Breast Pump User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

PHILIPS SCF323 Single Electric Breast Pump User Manual
Important
Intended Use
Cleaning and sterilising
Assembling
Using your pump
Hints to help you succeed
When to express milk
Storage
Compatibility
Ordering accessories
Recycling
Troubleshooting
Important additional information
Explanation of symbols
- References
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PHILIPS SCF323 Single Electric Breast Pump User Manual

Important

Read this user manual carefully before using your Philips Avent single electric breast pump, and save it for future reference. More information is available online, please visit our website at: www.philips.com/support.

Warning

Use the original USB cable. This appliance does not contain a supply unit. To power the product, only use a certified safety extra low voltage (SELV) supply unit with an output rating of 5 V , ≥ 1 A. Using a non-certified supply unit may cause hazards or serious injuries.
Always unplug from the power socket immediately after use.
Do not use the breast pump while bathing.
Do not place or store the breast pump where it can fall or be pulled into a bath or sink.
Do not place or drop the pump motor, silicone tube, and USB cable into water or other liquids.
Do not reach for a appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug from the power socket immediately.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Place the appliance out of reach from children and pets.
Before each use, check the breast pump if any obvious damage.
Only use accessories recommended by Philips Avent.
Make sure the breast pump is not exposed to extreme heat or placed in direct sunlight.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the pump. Do not attempt to open, or repair the breast pump motor yourself.
The parts of the pump that come directly into contact with milk are personal care items, and should not be shared between mothers.
Do not attempt to remove the pump body from the breast while under vacuum. Switch the breast pump off, and break the seal between your breast and the pump funnel with your finger, then remove the pump from your breast. You can also pull off the silicone tube from the motor or the cap to release the vacuum.
Never use while pregnant as pumping can induce labor.
Never use when you are sleepy or drowsy.
This appliance 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.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
If expressing becomes painful, stop and consult your breast feeding advisor or healthcare professional.
Do not use the breast pump in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures with air, with oxygen, or with nitrous oxide.
Although the breast pump is compliant with applicable EMC directives, it may still be susceptible to excessive emissions and/or may interfere with more sensitive equipment.
Do not put any objects on the pump motor, like pillow, blanket etc. When using, make sure the pump motor works in a condition of good ventilation and heat dissipation.

Caution

The appliance should not be left unattended when plugged into a power socket.
Never stuff or insert any foreign object into the opening or silicone tube.
Do not shorten the silicone tube.
Before you connect the breast pump to the power, make sure that the voltage of the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage.
Wash, rinse, and sterilise the appropriate pump parts before each use.
Do not use antibacterial, abrasive cleaners, or detergents when cleaning the breast pump parts.
Never put the breast pump parts or USB cable in water or steriliser, as you can cause permanent damage to the pump.
If the vacuum generated is uncomfortable or cause pain, switch off the breast pump, break the seal between the breast and the pump funnel with your finger, and then remove the pump from your breast. You can also pull off the silicone tube from the motor or the cap to release the vacuum.
Do not continue pumping for more than five minutes at a time if no result is achieved.
Do not use the breast pump if the silicone diaphragm appears to be damaged or broken. Replace the silicone diaphragm. See chapter “Ordering accessories” for information on how to obtain replacement parts.
For your baby’s safety, always follow the instructions in the user manual for the bottles and teats.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

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Overview

Control panel

Intended Use

The Philips Avent single electric breast pump is intended to express and collect milk from the breast of a lactating woman. The device is intended for a single user.

Cleaning and sterilising

Before you use your breast pump for the first time and for every time, you must disassemble, wash, and sterilise all the breast pump parts that come into contact with your breast milk. (see c, d, e, f, g in Overview chapter)

Before you use the bottle and its parts for the first time and for every time, you must also disassemble, wash and sterilise.

Caution

Never wash or sterilise the pump motor, the silicone tube, the cap, and the supply unit. These components do not come into contact with your breast milk. You can wipe those parts clean with a soft cloth.

You can also use the dishwasher (top rack only) or hand wash in warm, soapy water, and then rinse thoroughly. We recommend you to sterilise all the parts contacting with breast milk in our Philips Avent steam steriliser, or by boiling for 5 minutes. Avoid to contact with the vessel directly to protect the parts from deformation.

Caution

Take care when cleaning the valve and the silicone diaphragm. If it gets damaged, your breast pump will not function properly.
To clean the valve, rub it gently between your fingers in warm soapy water. Do not insert any object as it may cause damage.

Assembling

To assemble the pump, follow the steps below.

Note

Make sure that you clean and sterilise the pump as instructed in this user manual.
Make sure that you assemble the pump correctly as instructed in this user manual.
To avoid leakage, remove the residue around the rim before assembling. Put the bottle onto the pump body, and do not over-tighten.
Wash your hand thoroughly before you take the sterilised components.

Tip

You may find it easier to assemble while it is wet.

Using your pump

Before using the pump

Wash your hands thoroughly, and make sure your breasts are clean. Gently squeeze a little milk from each nipple to make sure that milk ducts are not blocked.
Make sure you follow the steps in “Cleaning and sterilising” and “Assembling” chapters to clean, sterilise, and assemble the breast pump.
Relax in a comfortable chair, leaning slightly forward (use cushions to support your back). Make sure that you have a glass of water nearby.

To begin pumping

Note

You do not need to use the biggest expression level, only use the levels that are comfortable for you.

5 When you have finished expressing, press the power button ( ) to switch off the breast pump and then remove the pump body from your breast carefully.

Tip

After switching off the breast pump, break the seal between the breast and the pump funnel with your finger, and then remove the pump from your breast.

Tip

In order to protect the appliance, please always shut down the appliance by pressing the power button instead of plugging the supply unit off.

7 Unscrew the bottles from the pump bodies for feeding or storage. Clean the used parts of the breast pump according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and sterilising’.

Caution

Do not continue pumping for more than 5 minutes at a time if you do not succeed in expressing any milk. Try to express at another time during the day.
If the process becomes very uncomfortable or painful, stop using the pump and consult your breastfeeding advisor.
Never tilt the breast pump when the milk has reached the maximum line on the bottle. Replace with a new bottle before re-pumping to avoid spillage.
After expression, please take off the bottle from pump body immediately, store the bottle with the sealing disc.

Note

If you regularly express more than 125 ml per session on each breast, you can use a 260 ml / 9 oz Philips Avent bottle (Need to be purchased separately) to prevent overfilling and spillage.
When in use, the appliance will shut down automatically if there is no operation for more than 30 minutes.
Place the pump motor on a stable and flat surface to avoid any accidental drops when in use. If not, this may pull the pump body off from the breast and cause injury.

Storing your breast milk

Caution

Never refreeze breast milk.
Do not mix fresh breast milk to already frozen milk.
Always discard any left over milk at the end of a feed.

Note

Only store the breast milk collected with a sterile pump.

Unscrew the bottle from the pump bodies after milk expression.
Store the expressed milk in clean and sterilised Philips Avent bottles fitted with sealing discs. Put them in the fridge or freezer immediately.
You can store your expressed milk in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours (not in the door) or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Label the bottles with date and time.
Use up the older milk first.

For your child’s safety and health

WARNING!

Always use this product with adult supervision.
Never use feeding teats as a soother.
Continuous and prolonged sucking of fluids will cause tooth decay.
Always check food temperature before feeding.
Keep components not in use out of the reach of children.
Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness.
Due to strangulation hazards, do not extend cords or loops.
Never attach to cords, ribbons, laces, or loose parts of clothing. The child can be strangled.
If you use Philips Avent bottle to store breast milk, make sure to remove the seal disc and then assemble the Philips Avent teat for feeding.
Place the frozen breast milk in the refrigerator to defrost overnight. In case of an emergency, you can defrost the milk in a bowl of hot water. Use up the defrosted breast milk within 24 hours after defrosting.

Warming up the breast milk

Stand the bottle in a bowl of hot water, or using Philips Avent bottle and baby food warmer to warm it up safely.

Caution

Remember! Always check milk or food temperature before feeding.
Never heat breast milk in a microwave as this may destroy valuable nutrients and antibodies. In addition, the uneven heating may cause hot spots in the liquid which could cause burns to the throat.
Never immerse a frozen bottle in boiling water to avoid crack or split.

Hints to help you succeed

The electric breast pump is simple and easy to use. With a little practice, you will be able to express milk proficiently in no time.
Choose a time when you are not in a rush or could not be interrupted easily.
Having your baby or a photograph of your baby nearby can help stimulate your milk to flow.
Before pumping, place a warm towel onto your breast and gently massage for a few minutes. This can help stimulate milk flow, and ease the pain of your breast.
Warmth and relaxation can stimulate milk flow. Try pumping after a warm bath or shower.
Try pumping from one breast while your baby is feeding from the other, or continue to pump after feeding.
Repositioning the pump on the breast from time to time can help stimulate your milk flow.

Tip

Practice with your pump to find the best pumping techniques for you. If the process becomes painful, stop and consult your breast-feeding advisor.

When to express milk

It would be best for you to use the breast pump after you have a regular breastfeeding, unless it is suggested by your doctor or breast-feeding advisor. The exceptions are:

Pumping for your baby in hospital.
When you have sore or cracked nipples and you may wish to express your milk until they are healed.
When you are separated from your baby temporarily and wish to continue to breast-feed after reunited. You should pump regularly to stimulate your milk supply.
Right times of the day to express your milk
Early in the morning when you breasts are full, just before or after your baby’s first feed.
After a feed, if your baby has not emptied both breasts.
Between feeds or in a break if you have returned to work.

Storage

Keep the breast pump out of direct sunlight as prolonged exposure may cause discolouration.
Store the breast pump and its accessories in a safe and dry place.

Compatibility

The Philips Avent electric breast pump is compatible with Philips Avent bottles in our range. When you use other Philips Avent bottles, use the same type of teat that was supplied with that bottle. For details on how to assemble the teat and general cleaning instructions, refer to the user manual on our website: www.philips.com/support.

Ordering accessories

To purchase accessories for this appliance, please visit our online shop at www.philips.com/support. If the online shop is not available in your country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You find its contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaflet.

Recycling

This symbol means that electrical products shall not be disposed of with normal household waste.
Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical products.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country or consult your breast- feeding advisor.

Important additional information

There are some common breast feeding-related symptoms described in the table below. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breast feeding specialist.

Explanation of symbols

The warning signs and symbols are essential to ensure that you use this product safely and correctly and to protect you and others from injury.
This symbol indicates:

that the product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling (Fig. 1).
to follow the instructions for use (Fig. 2).
important information such as warnings and cautions (Fig. 3).
the manufacturer (Fig. 4).
manufacturer’s catalog number of the breast pump (Fig. 5).
the batch number of the breast pump (Fig. 6).
direct current (Fig. 7).
Class III appliance (Fig. 8).
the storage and transportation temperature limits to which the device can be safely exposed: -25 °C to 60 °C (or -13 °F to 140 °F) (Fig. 9).
2-year Philips wordwide guarantee (Fig. 10).
for food contact (Fig. 11).
that the material used for the packaging is corrugated board (Fig. 12).