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How to assemble the Philips Avent Electric Premium Breast Pump

Published on 2020-11-18

Your Philips Avent Breast Pump is designed to be easily assembled and cleaned. Below you will find simple steps on how to assemble your Electric breast pump.

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
  2. Push the white valve into the pump as far as possible
  3. Screw the bottle onto the pump body
  4. Place the cushion into the pump body.
  5. Push the inner part of the cushion in the funnel up to the line (indicated with an arrow)
  6. Press the cushion around the rim of the funnel, making sure to cover the pump body.
  7. Place the silicone diaphragm into the pump body. Using your thumbs, press down to ensure a perfect seal
  8. Attach the tube(s) and cap(s) onto the silicone diaphragm(s).
  9. Attach the tube(s) to the motor unit port.
  10. Optional: If the battery is low, plug the motor unit into the wall socket with the provided power adapter.
  11. The breast pump is now ready to use


Tip: You can place the cover over the cushion to keep the breast pump clean.

Note: This pump can be used cordless (when the battery is charged) or while plugged in.

The information on this page applies to the following models: SCF396/11 , SCF398/11 .

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