Defrosting Breast Milk; Heating Up Breast Milk; Frequently Asked Questions - Difrax 611 Manual De Usuario

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Defrosting breast milk

Defrosting method
well in advance at the back
of the fridge
in running, lukewarm water

Heating up breast milk

Breast milk can be safely and easily warmed up in a bain-marie in hot water or with the
Difrax bottle warmer. Heating up breast milk in the microwave is not recommended,
unless you follow the instructions extremely carefully.
Heating method Correct!
(Difrax) bottle warmer - heat up to a maximum temperature of 37°C
in a bain-marie - heat up to a maximum temperature of 37°C
- keep stirring to prevent any hot spots
microwave - lowest capacity
- remove the teat from the bottle
- always shake twice in between
Tip: Use the Difrax S-bottle warmer.
Your breast milk at the right temperature of 37°C
within 3 minutes' time
Speed Antibodies
gradual retains protective properties 100%
fast if the water is too hot,
properties may be destroyed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I have little or no suction, why is this happening?
• Check whether there is any damage to parts and replace them if necessary.
• Check that all components (including the tubes and milk valve) are securely in place.
• Check that the breast pump is switched on. The display should light up.
• Regularly check the milk valve (D6) for small tears. These can affect the operation
of the breast pump. If the milk valve (D6) is damaged, replace it immediately.
• Use the blue valve
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• When using batteries, replace them.
Question: The breast does not lactate. What can I do?
• See the useful tips on page 11.
Question: My breasts are producing milk, but the bottle is not filling up, what can I do?
• Make sure that the pump is in a lower position than your breast.
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• Check that the inner shell is firmly pressed to the breast and that a vacuum is created.
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Press outer shell gently to stimulate a vacuum.
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• Check that your bra is not blocking the flow of milk through milk tube
• Check whether the milk valve is clogged.
Tip: Place the milk tube between your breasts in the middle of your bra.
Question: It hurts when I use the breast pump, why is this happening?
• If your breasts are tensed up, massage them gently. If your nipple is pressed against
the back of outer shell , switch to a smaller shell (see page 8). If this does not solve
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the problem, contact our Customer Service department www.difrax.com.
• If the pain does not go away, consult your doctor or lactation expert.
Question: Milk has entered air tube , is this a problem?
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• No, this is nothing to worry about. In this case, rinse the tube with water and leave
to dry before use.
Question: Milk has entered pump , is this a problem?
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• Stop expressing, remove the shell from your breast, disconnect air tube
and leave pump on the lowest setting for 10 minutes. This will draw the milk out of
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pump . Pump may make a heavy noise when you first start using it, but this will
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not affect its operation.
Question: There is condensation in the air tube, is this a problem?
• No, this is not a problem, make sure the tube is dried out thoroughly after use
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from pump
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