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5.6 Cleaning the tubing
Normally, cleaning of the tubing is not necessary.
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Inspect the tubing. If you find condensation in the air tube, wash and dry it immediately or
replace the tubing. If you see breast milk inside the tubing or tubing connector do not attempt
to wash, clean or sterilize the tubing or tubing connect. Instead contact the manufacturer.
Supplies needed:
• Drinking-quality water
• Mild washing-up liquid
Parts needed:
• Tubing
Washing the tubing
1.
Switch the breast pump off.
2.
Remove the tubing from the motor unit.
3.
Remove the tubing from the connector cap.
4.
Rinse the tubing by pouring cool water into both short
tubing ends until it flows out of the long tubing end.
5.
Wash the tubing in warm, soapy water.
6.
Rinse the tubing with clear water.
Drying the tubing
1.
Shake out any water droplets.
2.
Hang the tubing to air dry.
3.
Make sure that the tubing is completely dry before using it.
NOTICE
• If the tubing becomes mouldy, discontinue use and replace tubing. Refer to
chapter 14
ordering information.
•
Do not use the breast pump with wet tubing; doing so will cause damage to your breast
pump.
