Pumpables Milk Genie, Users Manual & Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL QUICK START GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ...CLEANING CARE TIPS 18 STERILIZING BREASTPUMP PARTS 18 BOILING 19 CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS I E MILTON 19 STEAM STERILIZER 19 STERILIZATION TIPS 20 BREASTSHIELD SIZING 21 SIGNS YOUR BREASTSHIELD IS TOO SMALL 22 SIGNS YOUR BREASTSHIELD IS TOO LARGE 22 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 23 ASSEMBLING THE MILK GENIE 24 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 24 POWER ADAPTER 27 PREPARING TO PUMP 29 OPERATING THE MILK GENIE 30 BUTTONS 30 IC...

Page 4: ...AWING FROZEN MILK 40 FEEDING BREAST MILK 40 WARMING MILK 40 SAFELY BOTTLE FEED 41 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 NEED MORE HELP 44 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 45 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 45 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 46 WARRANTY 47 DISPOSAL 48 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 49 EMISSIONS 49 ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS 50 ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY 51 FOR MORE INFORMATION 54 ...

Page 5: ...umping mode as well which is useful for tandem feeding while expressing or expressing after baby has fed from the other breast Comes with 3 Breastshield Sizes The Milk Genie comes with 3 separate breastshield sizes 21mm 24mm and 27mm so you can easily swap shields and ensure the perfect fit Fully Adjustable Cycle Vacuum Settings Touch button controls allow you to easily adjust the cycle and vacuum...

Page 6: ...trols during those early morning pumping sessions the Milk Genie s backlight emits enough light to see in the dark Battery With 2 5 hours of battery life you don t need to be tethered to the wall when pumping with the Milk Genie Stylish Portable Design Weighing in at just 265 grams 58 pounds and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand your purse or your pocket ...

Page 7: ...cs 1 Milk Genie Breast Pump 2 Breastshields 2 each of 21mm 24mm and 27mm 3 Tubing 2 Tubes and 4 Tubing Connectors 4 Backflow Protectors 2 each of Bottom Pieces Membranes and Top Pieces 5 Connectors 2 Connectors 6 Valves 2 Silicone Duck Valves 7 Bottle Kits 2 Each of Bottles Bottle Caps Soft Flow Teats Bottle Necks and Bottle Sealing Discs bottles connect directly to the pump collection kit 8 Power...

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Page 10: ...9 See also Operating the Milk Genie page 30 ...

Page 11: ...10 See also Assembling the Milk Genie page 24 ...

Page 12: ...11 SINGLE PUMPING DOUBLE PUMPING POWER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY POWER ADAPTER USE See also Assembling the Milk Genie page 24 ...

Page 13: ...12 See also Operating the Milk Genie page 30 ...

Page 14: ... Wider than Nipple Signs of a good fit are no pain rubbing redness or whiteness of the nipple and adequate milk expression You should not experience pain or discomfort while pumping If so try a different size or contact our customer support team for more help For more information see also Breastshield Sizing page 21 ...

Page 15: ...n the Quick Start Guide Or visit us at www pumpables co Or contact our expert customer service team facebook com pumpables twitter com pumpables hello pumpables co We re pumping mamas too and we understand Every one of our customer service team can assemble a breast pump blindfolded and we love to help other pumping mamas ...

Page 16: ...Milk Genie breast pump Do not turn the suction level above your comfort level Ensure that the breast shields are fitted correctly see Breastshield Sizing on page 21 If you experience pain or discomfort stop using the breast pump and seek help from your care provider a certified lactation consultant or the Pumpables team as appropriate GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES Close supervision is necessary when u...

Page 17: ...ou are pregnant please consult your healthcare provider prior to using the Milk Genie Pumping can cause contractions and in extreme cases induce labor If you are pregnant while nursing another child please consult your healthcare provider prior to using this product ...

Page 18: ...hat will be used to store and freeze breast milk such as bottles Most milk storage bags come pre sterilized verify before using WASHING BREASTPUMP PARTS 1 Wash your hands 2 Disassemble all parts and wash in warm soapy water and then rinse thoroughly in hot water The top rack of the dishwasher is fine for all parts except the valve and backflow protector membrane You may wish to soak the parts in w...

Page 19: ...o air dry before reassembly Cleaning Care Tips If pumping multiple times per day you can save time by storing the kit in a clean closed container i e snaplock bag or clean plastic tubwith a lid in the refrigerator untilthe nextuse Once aday wash the equipment thoroughly with warm soapy water and rinse it well with hot water STERILIZING BREASTPUMP PARTS You can use any method you like to sterilize ...

Page 20: ...hemical Solutions i e Milton Follow the directions to make up the chemical solutions Always follow the manufacturer s directions if they differ from the information below 1 Make up a fresh solution every day 2 Make up the solution in a large clean plastic container 3 Separate the equipment and place into the chemical solution squeezing the solution through the teats to make sure they are not block...

Page 21: ...20 Sterilization Tips Tip Frequent microwave sterilizing of breast pump parts and bottles may cause discoloration This does not affect usability or safety of the parts ...

Page 22: ...ded size After pumping in expression mode for 5 minutes you will notice your nipple has swollen Measure the diameter of the nipple at the base excluding areola Select a breastshield that is 2 3mm wider than the nipple diameter If you experience discomfort try a different size Your shield should be the ideal fit if no very little areola is being drawn into the flange there is no discomfort and ther...

Page 23: ...the nipple Whiteness of the nipple and or a white ring around the base of the nipple Little milk is being expressed General discomfort while pumping SIGNS YOUR BREASTSHIELD IS TOO LARGE Excess areola is drawn into the flange a small amount of areola may enter the flange for some women however it should never be uncomfortable or painful Sensation of pulling and or pulling pain Nipple is pulled to t...

Page 24: ...rranting a larger size You might also be smaller in the evening after consistent pumping or feeding throughout the day You might be larger at the beginning of a pumping session and smaller after some milk has been expressed Your measurements might change after your milk supply is well established about 10 weeks postpartum One breast may perform better with a different sized breastshield than the o...

Page 25: ...arts except for the pump motor and tubing sterilizing the pump motor and tubing can cause irreparable damage For more information on sterilizing and washing the parts that come with your Milk Genie please refer to the Cleaning Care section of this manual page 17 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 26: ...crew the milk collection bottle into the connector 4 Assemble the backflow protector as illustrated below by inserting the membrane into the base then inserting the top into the base and turning clockwise to secure 5 Fit the backflow protector into the connector Use a screwing motion to attach and remove this part to avoid damaging it 6 Insert the tubing connectors into each end of the tubing the ...

Page 27: ...e backflow protector 8 Connect the tubing to the Milk Genie For double pumping remove the cap on the airport see below left For single pumping make sure this cap remains in place see below right 9 Insert power adapter if necessary ...

Page 28: ...ith interchangeable parts for localization to your region US AU UK EU and Asia Connect the power charger and the appropriate adapter by sliding the adapter down into the charger see below You will hear a loud click once they are fully assembled ...

Page 29: ...e adapter press down on the button labeled Push and slide it back up and out see below Note The power adapter is for internal use only The adapter is FDA compliant and adheres to US and Canadian component requirements ...

Page 30: ... Inspect parts for damage Do not use parts if they are damaged Do not use silicone parts such as membranes or duck valves if they are torn or thinning To maintain suction and overall functionality of the pump silicone parts need to be replaced regularly Replacements are available on the Pumpables website pumpables co contact us if you need assistance Replacement Frequency Replacement Frequency Exc...

Page 31: ... automatically starts at the vacuum intensity and mode you most recently used The Milk Genie has integrated Memory in which you can store your favorite pumping program BUTTONS The following buttons control the functions of the Milk Genie Function Control Overview Power Button Powers the Milk Genie ON and OFF Controls START and STOP of Memory Function when held down for 2 seconds Mode Button Switch...

Page 32: ... Function Overview Memory Mode Displays when there is a stored program in the Memory Mode function Flashes while a program is being recorded in the Memory Mode function Does not display when there is no stored program Battery Displays remaining battery life Flashes when charging is needed See Battery Life page 37 for a detailed overview Plugged In Displays when Milk Genie is receiving power from t...

Page 33: ...enie is is in Expression Mode Flashes when Expression Mode is being played back as part of a stored program in the Memory Mode function Timer Tracks duration of operation time Automatically starts when Milk Genie is powered on Automatically resets when Milk Genie is powered off Milk Genie automatically powers off at 30 00 Vacuum Intensity Indicates Vacuum Intensity at a range of 1 10 Displayed Num...

Page 34: ...33 FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS ...

Page 35: ...ur baby once the milk has begun flowing To utilize these features observe the following instructions 1 Press the power button to turn on your Pumpables Milk Genie 2 Press the Mode button to switch to Massage Mode The screen will display the icon 3 Once your milk is flowing press the Mode button again to enter the Expression Mode In Expression Mode the screen will display the icon 4 You may find go...

Page 36: ...y observe the following instructions 1 Adjust the vacuum intensity by pressing the and buttons between levels 1 and 10 Start off with the vacuum on low and then gradually increase the vacuum setting to your comfort level 2 To achieve best results we recommend trying to pump with the vacuum set to your maximum comfort level You may try switching between your maximum comfort level and a lower intens...

Page 37: ...o memorize 2 When activated the Memory icon will flashes 3 Adjust the settings during your pumping session as best suits you 4 Press the Power button for another 2 seconds to stop recording 5 When your program is stored the Memory icon will always be displayed 6 To use your stored pumping program press the button the same button you press to decrease vacuum intensity for 2 seconds 7 Press the Mode...

Page 38: ...his means it s time to plug in your Milk Genie to a power outlet The Milk Genie takes approximately 2 5 hours to charge To prolong battery health we recommend reaching a full charge prior to unplugging the Milk Genie You can pump while the Milk Genie is charging Fully Charged 75 50 25 5 Empty flashing When the Milk Genie needs to be charged the battery icon will flash The screen will also display ...

Page 39: ...Duration Fresh Breast Milk At room temperature up to 26 C 78 F 4 hours 8 hours In the cooler bag with an ice pack up to 15 C 59 F 12 hours 24 hours In the back of the refrigerator up to 4 C 78 F 3 days 8 days Frozen Breast Milk Prior to Feeding At room temperature up to 26 C 78 F None Should be thawed in the refrigerator None Should be thawed in the refrigerator In the cooler bag with an ice pack ...

Page 40: ...ozen None Should not be frozen Previously Refrigerated or Frozen Breast Milk after Feeding At room temperature up to 26 C 78 F 1 hour 1 hour In the cooler bag with an ice pack up to 15 C 59 F 1 hour 2 hours In the back of the refrigerator up to 4 C 78 F 1 hour 2 hours In the freezer 18 20 C 0 4 F None Do not refreeze None Do not refreeze In the Freezer In the Freezer Compartment of a Refrigerator ...

Page 41: ...r warm running water until the milk is thawed and reaches room temperature Place the bottle or bag in a bowl of very warm water and gently move it around in the bowl until thawed refreshing the warm water as it cools Note Breastmilk is still considered frozen if it contains any amount of ice particulates We recommend waiting until breastfeeding is well established prior to feeding your baby expres...

Page 42: ...lly designed for formula which is not as susceptible to heat damage SAFELY BOTTLE FEED To ensure safe usage of bottles adhere to the following guidelines Always inspect the bottle nipple and other feeding accessories for defects prior to feeding your baby If the nipple appears cracked or torn discontinue use and discard immediately Always supervise infants when bottle feeding Periodically test the...

Page 43: ... not connected properly Assemble adapter as per instructions on page 27 Pump Will Not Turn on And a Loose Rattling Sound is Heard Internal circuit board has come loose Contact customer service No Suction Tubing has been disconnected Firmly attach tubing to both the backflow protector and the pump nozzle Backflow protectors are not assembled correctly Reassemble and reattach the backflow protectors...

Page 44: ...ly attached Firmly attach tubing to both the backflow protector and the pump nozzle If single pumping nozzle cover is loose Ensure the second pump nozzle is fully covered by the rubber cap Air is leaking out between breast and the breast shield Adjust breast If persists breast shield may be the wrong size Valves and backflow protector may need replacing Over time the elasticity of these parts degr...

Page 45: ...44 NEED MORE HELP Visit us at www pumpables co Or contact our expert customer service team facebook com pumpables twitter com pumpables hello pumpables co ...

Page 46: ...485 Color Teal and White Pump Type Single or Double Dimensions 133mm x 49mm x 95mm 5 24 in x 1 93 in x 3 74 in Power Supply Lithium Ion Battery or AC Adapter Material Plastic Voltage Input 100 240 Vac 50 60 Hz 0 8A Voltage Output 12 Vdc 2A Battery Type 900 mAh Lithium Ion Battery ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating Temperature 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Operating Humidity 15 95 non condensing Storage Temp...

Page 47: ...9 53 6 41 47 49 7 38 41 47 8 32 38 41 9 28 32 38 10 24 28 32 Note Massage Mode is always 70 Cycles per Minute Vacuum Level mmHg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Single Pump Massage 50 60 70 80 85 95 100 105 110 115 Expression 70 110 150 170 200 215 230 245 260 270 Double Pump Massage 28 30 36 41 45 49 54 58 62 66 Expression 33 60 88 100 120 140 150 170 190 215 ...

Page 48: ...ized modification or connection to an improper power supply The warranty does not cover wear and tear caused by the regular use of this product The user assumes responsibility for regular inspection and replacement of accessories In the event of defect at Pumpables option Pumpables will replace the Milk Genie free of charge If you need assistance with correct usage care or warranty when using this...

Page 49: ...act your local authority To comply with EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE please adhere to the following This product may contain material which could be hazardous to human health and the environment DO NOT DISPOSE of this product as unsorted municipal waste This product needs to be RECYCLED in accordance with local regulations contact your local authorities...

Page 50: ...3 feet away from the Milk Genie while in operation Do not use adjacent or stacked with any other electronic equipment EMISSIONS The Milk Genie has been tested to comply within the limits of a Class B digital device meaning it is safe for use at home and in public establishments specifically anywhere connected to a low voltage power supply network providing electricity for domestic use ...

Page 51: ...The Milk Genie uses RF energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause interference in nearby electronic equipment RF Emissions CISPR 11 Class B The Milk Genie is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic and those directly connected to public low voltage power supply networks that supply buildings used for domestic purposes...

Page 52: ...ct 8 air Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrostatic Discharge ESD FDA Home Use Guidance 8 Contact 15 air 8 Contact 15 air Electrical Fast Transient Burst IEC61000 4 4 2 for power supply lines 1 for input output lines 2 for power supply lines 1 for input output lines Main power quality should...

Page 53: ... cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycle 6 cycle 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycle 30 cycle 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5s Main power quality should be that of a typical commercial or domestic environment If the user of the Milk Genie requires continued operation during power interruptions it is recommended to power the pump from an uninterruptible power supply or the battery Power Frequency 50 60 Magnetic F...

Page 54: ...Test Test Level Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment Guidance Power Frequency 50 60 Magnetic Field FDA Home Use Guidance 30 A m 30 A m Note UT is the a c main voltage prior to application of the test level ...

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