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Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump - instructions for use

Contents
1. Ameda Purely Yours pump diagram
2. For your health and safety
3. Cleaning instructions
4. Tips about pumping
5. Guidelines for milk storage and thawing
6. Using the HygieniKit
7. Using the Purely Yours electric breast pump
8. Adapting to the manual One-Hand breast pump
9. Using the One-Hand breast pump
10. Attaching the Ameda Freezer Bag
11. The Flexishield Areola Stimulator
12. Technical Data
13. Troubleshooting the Purely Yours Breast Pump

6. Using the HygieniKit

Ameda collection kit Your collection kit comes preassembled in Purely Yours product packaging. If you purchased the product with the black tote bag or backpack, simply screw collection bottles onto the breast flanges

Clean collection kit parts (except tubing, white cap and white pump connector) as described in the cleaning instructions. Once all parts are clean and dry, assemble the collection kit as follows:

  1. Place diaphragm into piston chamber and snap white cap onto piston chamber.
  2. Gently secure white valve into lower portion of breast flange. NOTE: Use caution when handling and cleaning the small white valve (see cleaning instructions).
  3. Screw collection bottle onto breast flange.
  4. Insert white pump connector, at end of tubing, into tubing adapter input on the pump.
Hold the collection kit to your breast(s) so that the nipple is aligned to extend straight toward the nipple tunnel of the breast flange. Make sure the breast completely fills the breast flange so that a vacuum is formed and no air escapes. The collection kit and nipple tunnel must tild slightly downward to allow milk to flow naturally toward the bottle.
  1. To dual pump, you may use both hands to hold the collection kit against each breast. Alternatively, you may use one hand to hold one breast flange against the breast and the forearm to hold the other breast flange against the other breast.
Ameda white pump connector To Single Pump:
Remove one tube and close the white pump connector. 		Ameda white pump connector To Dual Pump:
Both tubes should be attached to the white pump connector.
You are now ready to pump!

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7. Using the Purely Yours Electric Breast Pump

Read the section titled Using the HygieniKit before continuing.

Power Options
The pump may be operated under any of the following three power suppy modes:

AC Adapter (included)
Connect the AC adapter to the power receptacle located on the left side of the pump. Plug the AC adapter into an available electrical outlet.

Electrical safety can only be achieved when the breast pump is connected to the AC Power Adapter supplied with the product.

Car Adapter (included with backpack style, also sold seperately)
Connect the car adapter to the power receptacle located on the left side of the pump. Plug the other end into the cigarette lighter receptacle of your vehicle.

Connecting the breast pump with a car adapter must only be made with the Car Adapter specified.

6 AA Alkaline or Rechargeable Batteries (not included)
Open the battery cover unter the pump and insert 6 AA batteries. Make sure the polarity (+) is correct as indicated. Close the compartment by gently pressing the cover unitl it snaps into place

Remove batteries if pump is not in use for a long period of time. Dispose of batteries according to regulations for environmental protection and recycling.

If batteries are in pump, but AC adapter or car adapter is in use, the pump will use the adapter to power the pump, not the batteries.

For the most economical use, Ameda recommends using your pump with the AC adapter provided.

The Adjustable Difference
Your Purely Yours pump allows you to adjust both suction and cycle (speed) settings. Choose the settings that are most comfortable for you and result in the greatest milk experssion.
Cycle Dial
This controls the speed. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the speed. Some mothers have found that their milk flows more quickly if the pump speed is initially set on "high". 		Suction Dial
This controls the suction strength. Start the pump by turning the Suction dial clockwise. Continue to turn the suction dial clockwise to increase the suction to the highest level comfortable for you.
Ready to Pump

  1. Refer to sections Using the HygieniKit and Tips about pumping.
  2. Set up HygieniKit for single or double pumping. Turn the Suction control dial clockwise to switch on the pump. (See previous sections entitled "Cycle Dial" and "Suction Dial.")
NOTE: If the suction on your breast reaches uncomfortable levels, reduce the suction level with the Suction control dial, or disconnect the white pump connector from its receptacle on the electric pump.
  1. Start the Cycle dial at the highest setting comfortable for you. Find the cycle that most closely corresponds to the sucking rhythm of you baby. The cycle setting may be adjusted from 30 to 60 cycles per minute to accommodate individual comfort levels.
NOTE: Some mothers find it helpful to begin pumping on a high setting, then lower the setting once milk starts to flow.
  1. For instructions on how to pump directly into Ameda Freezer Bags, refer to the section Attaching the Ameda Freezer Bag
  2. To clean your breast pump, wipe the casing with a damp cloth, using only water or mild soap. To clean and sanitize your collection kit, refer to the cleaning instructions
  3. If you purchased the black tote bag or backpack with the Purely Yours pump, you may safely store up to six (6), 4 oz. bottles in the room at an ambient room temperature of 73°-75° F for up to ten (10) hours. Freezer packs should be removed once thawed and refrozen.
NOTE: When a pumping session is finished, turn the pump off. Make sure there is no suction on the nipple(s) before removing the HygieniKit from the breast. If necessary, break the suction by inserting a finger between the breast flange and the breast. Once the suction is broken, the HygieniKit can be safely removed.

8. Adapting to the Manual One-Hand Breast Pump

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