Single/Double
Electric Breast Pump
SCF397, SCF395
www.philips.com/mybreastpump
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B1
B2
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A5
A4
CB
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B5 B6
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully benet from the support that Philips Avent oers,
register your breast pump at www.philips.com/welcome.
The Philips Avent single/double electric breast pump is inspired by babies and their natural suction movement. The soft silicone
cushion stimulates the nipple with gentle massaging movements, helping you to express milk comfortably and eectively. The
combination of suction and nipple stimulation triggers fast milk ow. The no-lean-forward design enables you to sit in a relaxed,
upright position while expressing.
Healthcare professionals and the World Health Organization recommend to exclusively feed children with breast milk during the
rst six months of life and to continue giving them breast milk for two years next to oering additional nutritious foods. This is
because your breast milk is specially adapted to your baby’s needs and helps to protect your baby against infection and allergies.
To breastfeed longer, you can express and store your milk so that your baby can still enjoy the benets of it, even if you cannot be
there to provide it yourself. As the pump is compact, quiet and discrete to use, you can take it with you anywhere, allowing you to
express milk at your own convenience and to maintain your milk supply.
If breastfeeding goes well, it is advisable (unless recommended otherwise by your healthcare professional) to wait until your milk
supply and breastfeeding schedule are established (normally at least 2 to 4 weeks after giving birth) before you start expressing.
General description
Note: The numbers mentioned below refer to the numbers on the gure of the front foldout page of this user manual.
Note: The double breast pump comes with two pieces of the items shown in Figures B and C.
Product description (Fig. A)
A1 Motor unit
A2 Breast pump kit
A3 Bottle
A4 Adapter*
A5 Double breast pump
* The adapter supplied may vary for dierent countries.
Breast pump kit (Fig. B)
B1 Cap
B2 Silicone tube
B3 Silicone diaphragm
B4 Pump body
B5 Cushion
B6 Cover
B7 White valve
Philips Avent Natural bottle (Fig. C)
C1 Bottle cap
C2 Screw ring
C3 Teat
C4 Sealing disc
C5 Bottle
Accessories
There are multiple versions of this breast pump package, which all come with a dierent combination of the following Philips Avent
accessories:
- Travel bag
- Cleaning brush
- Storage cups with adapter*
* For these accessories, a separate user manual is provided.
- Breast milk storage bags*
- Natural bottles
- Thermo pads*
Intended use
The Philips Avent single/double 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.
Important safety information
Read this user manual carefully before you use the breast pump and save it for future reference.
This user manual can also be found online on the Philips Avent website: www.philips.com/avent.
Warnings
- Never use the breast pump while you are pregnant, as pumping can induce labor.
Warnings to avoid choking, strangulation and injury:
- Do not allow children or pets to play with the motor unit, the adapter, packaging materials or accessories.
- Always unplug the breast pump after use. Store the breast pump when not in use.
- This breast pump is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge. Such persons can only use this breast pump if they are supervised by or have received
proper instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Warning to prevent transmitting infectious diseases:
- If you are a mother who is infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or Human Immunodeciency Virus (HIV), expressing breast milk
will not reduce or remove the risk of transmitting the virus to your baby through your breast milk.
Warnings to avoid electric shock:
- Inspect the breast pump, including the adapter, for signs of damage before each use. Do not use the breast pump if the adapter
or plug is damaged, if it does not work properly or if it has been dropped or submerged in water.
- Only use the adapter (S009AHz050yyyy) provided with this breast pump.
- Always ensure that it is easy to disconnect the device from the mains in case of malfunction. The adapter is considered the
disconnection device.
Warnings to avoid contamination and to ensure hygiene:
- For hygienic reasons, the breast pump is only intended for repeated use by a single user.
- Clean and disinfect all parts before rst use and after each use.
- Do not use antibacterial or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the breast pump parts as this may cause damage.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you touch breast pump parts and breasts to prevent contamination.
Avoid touching the inside of containers or lids.
Warnings to avoid breast and nipple problems including pain:
- Do not use the breast pump if the silicone diaphragm appears to be damaged or broken. See chapter ‘Ordering accessories’ for
information on how to obtain replacement parts.
- Only use accessories and parts recommended by Philips Avent.
- No modication of the breast pump is allowed. If you do so, your warranty becomes invalid.
- Never use the breast pump while you are sleepy or drowsy to avoid lack of attention during use.
- Always switch o the breast pump before you remove the pump body from your breast, in order to release the vacuum.
- If the vacuum is uncomfortable or causes pain, switch o and remove the breast pump from your breast.
- Do not continue pumping for more than ve 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 healthcare professional.
Warnings to prevent damage and malfunction of the breast pump:
- Portable radio frequency (RF) communications equipment (including mobile phones and peripherals such as antenna cables
and external antennas) should not be used closer than 30 cm (12 in) to any part of the breast pump, including adapter. This
could have a negative eect on the performance of the breast pump.
- Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper
operation.
Cautions
Cautions to prevent damage to and malfunctioning of the breast pump:
- Prevent the adapter and motor unit from coming into contact with water.
- Never put the motor unit or the adapter in water or in a dishwasher, as this causes permanent damage to these parts.
- Keep the adapter and the silicone tubes away from heated surfaces to avoid overheating and deformation of these parts.
Before rst use
Disassemble, clean and disinfect all parts that come into contact with breast milk before you use the breast pump for the rst time
and after every use.
Cleaning and disinfecting
Overview
Clean and disinfect the parts that come into contact with the breast and breast milk as described below:
When How
Clean and disinfect before rst use and after
every use.
The following parts do not come into contact with the breast and breast milk. Clean them as described below.
These parts do not need disinfection.
When How
Clean when needed.
Disassemble all parts and then clean them as
described in chapter 'Cleaning' and disinfect
them as described in chapter 'Disinfecting'.
Wipe with a clean, damp cloth with water and
mild detergent.
Step 1: Disassembling
Disassemble the breast pump, bottle and storage cup completely.
Also remove the white valve from the breast pump.
Step 2: Cleaning
5 min.
The parts that come in contact with milk can be cleaned manually or in the dishwasher.
Warning: Do not use antibacterial or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the breast pump parts as this may cause
damage.
Caution: Never put the motor unit or the adapter in water or in a dishwasher, as this causes permanent damage to
these parts.
Caution: Be careful when you remove and clean the white valve. If it gets damaged, your breast pump does not
function properly. To remove the white valve, gently pull at the ribbed tab on the side of the valve. To clean the white
valve, rub it gently between your ngers in warm water with some dishwashing liquid. Do not insert objects into the
white valve, as this may cause damage.
Step 2A: Manual cleaning
Supplies needed:
- Mild dishwashing liquid
- Drinking-quality water
- Soft, clean brush
- Clean tea towel or drying rack
- Clean sink or bowl
1. Rinse all parts under a
running tap with lukewarm
water.
5. Leave all parts to air-dry on a
clean tea towel or drying rack.
2. Soak all parts for 5 minutes
in warm water with some mild
dishwashing liquid.
Step 2B: Cleaning in the dishwasher
Supplies needed:
- Mild dishwashing liquid or a dishwashing tablet
- Drinking-quality water
Note: Food colorings may discolor parts.
1. Place all parts on the top
rack of the dishwasher.
2. Put dishwashing liquid or a
tablet in the machine and run
a standard program.
3. Clean all parts with a
cleaning brush.
3. Leave all parts to air-dry on a
clean tea towel or drying rack.
4. Thoroughly rinse all parts
under a running tap with cold
clear water.
Step 3: Disinfecting
Supplies needed:
- A household pot
- Drinking-quality water
Caution: During disinfection with boiling water, prevent the bottle or other parts from touching the side of the pot.
This can cause irreversible product deformation or damage that Philips cannot be held liable for.
5 min.
1. Fill a household pot with
enough water to cover all parts
and place all parts in the pot.
Let the water boil for 5 minutes.
Make sure the parts do not
touch the side of the pot.
2. Allow the water to cool
down.
3. Gently remove the parts
from the water. Place the
parts on a clean surface/tea
towel or drying rack to air-dry.
4. Store the dry items in
a clean, dry and covered
container.
Using the breast pump
Cushion size
The Philips Avent single/double electric breast pump has a soft, active cushion. It gently stimulates your nipple to trigger milk ow.
The cushion is made of exible silicone, that adapts to up to 99.98 % of women, tting nipple sizes up to 30 mm.
Assembling the breast pump
Make sure you have cleaned and disinfected the parts of the breast pump that come into contact with milk.
Warning: Be careful, when you have disinfected the breast pump parts by boiling them, they can be very hot.
To prevent burns, only start assembling the breast pump when disinfected parts have cooled down.
Warning: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you touch breast pump parts and breasts to
prevent contamination. Avoid touching the inside of containers or lids.
Check the breast pump kit parts for wear or damage before use and replace them if necessary.
Note: Correct placement of the cushion, silicone diaphragm and silicone tube is essential for the breast pump to form a
proper vacuum.
1. Wash your hands thoroughly
with soap and water.
2. Push the white valve in the
pump body as far as possible.
3. Screw the pump body onto
the bottle.
4. Place the cushion in the
pump body and make sure that
the rim covers the pump body.
4A. Push the inner part of
the cushion into the funnel
against the line (indicated
with an arrow).
7. Attach the silicone tube
and cap onto the silicone
diaphragm. Push down the
cap until it is securely in place.
Note: You can place the
cover over the cushion to
keep the breast pump clean
when you take it with you and
while you are preparing for
expressing.
5. Place the silicone
diaphragm in the pump body.
8. Connect the tube(s) to the
motor unit.
5A. Make sure that the silicone
diaphragm ts securely around
the rim by pressing it down
with your thumbs.
9. Insert the adapter into the
wall socket and insert the
small plug at the other end
into the motor unit.
6. Push the silicone tube into
the cap.
10. The breast pump is now
ready for use.
Motor unit part description
1 USB power inlet
2 On/o button with pause/play function
3 Mode selection button
4 'Level down' button
5 'Level up' button
6 Indicator lights for modes and levels
7 Tubing port for single breast pump
8 Tubing ports for double breast pump
8
1 3 5
4 6
2
7
Mode indicator lights
The breast pump has two modes. Below you nd an explanation of these modes.
Indicator
lights
Mode Explanation No. of suction levels
Stimulation
mode
Expression mode
Mode to stimulate the breast to start up the milk ow. 8 suction levels
Mode for ecient milk removal after milk has started owing.
After 90 sec. of stimulation, the device automatically switches to
the expression mode.
16 suction levels
Note: When you change the suction level, the display shows the selected suction level for a few seconds and then
shows the selected mode again.
Suction level indicator lights
Suction level 1:
Bottom light
ashes
Suction level 2:
Bottom light
steady on
Suction level 3:
Bottom light steady
on + next light
ashes
Suction level 4:
2 lights steady on.
Suction level 5:
2 lights steady on
+ next light ashes.
Suction level 16:
all lights are on
Note: Every time the level increases, the next light starts ashing or the ashing light becomes solid.
Pumping instructions
Warning: Before you remove the pump body from your breast, always switch o the breast pump to release the vacuum.
Warning: 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.
Warning: If the process becomes very uncomfortable or painful, stop using the pump and consult your healthcare
professional.
Note: If you regularly express more than 125 ml/4 oz per session, you can purchase and use a 260 ml/9 oz Philips
Avent Natural bottle to prevent overlling and spillage.
3 sec.
1. Wash your hands thoroughly
with soap and water and
make sure that your breast
is clean.
5. Use the 'level up' and 'level
down' buttons to change
the suction level to your
preference.
3 sec.
2. Place the breast pump kit
onto your breast. Make sure
that you center your nipple.
90 sec.
6. After 90 seconds the breast
pump will switch smoothly to
expression mode and slowly
increase its vacuum to the last
used expression suction level
(or level 11 when used for the
rst time).
3. Press and hold the on/
o button until the device
switches on. The indicator
lights go on to indicate that the
device is in stimulation mode.
7. If your milk starts owing
earlier or if you want to switch
from expression to stimulation
mode, you can switch modes
with the mode selection
button.
4. The breast pump starts in
stimulation mode and slowly
increases its vacuum to the
last used stimulation suction
level (or level 5 when used for
the rst time).
8. Briey press the on/o
button if you want to pause.
To continue, briey press the
on/o button again.
9. Press and hold the on/o
button to switch o.
Tip: For optimal expression, choose the highest setting that still feels comfortable. This setting may dier across dierent sessions.
Tip: You can use the double breast pump as a single breast pump by connecting only the tube of one pump kit to the motor unit.
10. Unplug the adapter from the
wall socket and pull the small
plug out of the motor unit.
After use
1
2
1. Unscrew the bottle. 2A. To store the breast milk:
4. Pull the silicone tube out of
the cap.
close the bottle with the
sealing disc and screw ring.
5. Disassemble and clean
all parts that have been in
contact with breast milk (see
'Cleaning and disinfecting').
2B. To prepare the bottle
for feeding your baby: place
a teat in a screw ring and
screw the assembled screw
ring onto the bottle. Seal the
teat with the bottle cap (see
'Assembling the bottle').
3. Remove the silicone tube and
cap from the breast pump kit.
Warning: Refrigerate or freeze expressed milk immediately or keep it at a temperature of 16-29 °C (60-85 °F) for a
maximum of 4 hours before you feed your baby.
For more information about the breast pump and tips for expressing milk, visit www.philips.com/avent.
Storing breast milk
Below you nd guidelines for storing breast milk:
Storage location Temperature Max. storage duration
Room 16-29 °C (60-85 °F) 4 hours
Refrigerator 4 °C (39 °F) 4 days
Freezer < -4 °C (25 °F) 6 months
Warning: Never refreeze thawed breast milk to avoid a decrease in milk quality.
Warning: Never add fresh breast milk to frozen breast milk to avoid a decrease in milk quality and unintended
thawing of the frozen milk.
Feeding breast milk with the bottle
For your child’s safety and health
WARNING!
- Continuous and prolonged sucking of uids will cause tooth decay.
- Always check food temperature before feeding.
- Throw away at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
- Keep components not in use out of the reach of children.
- Never attach to cords, ribbons, laces or loose parts of clothing. The child can be strangled.
- Never use feeding teats as a soother.
- Always use this product with adult supervision.
- Keep the bottle cap away from children to avoid suocation.
- Do not allow children to play with small parts or walk/run while using bottles.
- Inspect all parts before use and pull the feeding teat in all directions. Throw away any part at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
- Always discard any breast milk that is left over at the end of a feed.
Caution: To avoid damage to the bottle
- Do not place in a heated oven, plastic can melt.
- Plastic material properties may be aected by disinfection and high temperatures. This can aect the t of the bottle cap.
- Do not leave a feeding teat in direct sunlight or heat, or leave in disinfectant for longer than recommended because this may
damage the product.
Before using the bottle
- Inspect the bottle and feeding teat before each use and pull the feeding teat in all directions to prevent a choking hazard.
Throw away at the rst signs of damage or weakness.
- Clean and disinfect the bottle before rst use and after every use (see ‚Cleaning and disinfecting‘).
Assembling the bottle
1. The teat is easier to assemble
if you move it back-and-forth
while pulling it upwards instead
of pulling it up in a straight line.
5. To remove the cap, place your
hand over the cap and your
thumb in the dent of the cap.
2. Make sure you pull the teat
through until its lower part is
aligned with the screw ring.
3. Make sure you place the
cap vertically onto the bottle
so that the teat sits upright.
4. Screw the screw ring with
teat and cap on the bottle.
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