Preparing to Pump
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
- Check each component part for wear or damage before use and replace parts as necessary.
- Make sure all components which have come into contact with breast milk are clean and dry.
- Assemble your pump and components. Use a twisting motion to connect and disassemble component parts.
- Ensure tubing is tightly connected to prevent air leakage.
- Massage the breast for about five minutes with a warm towel to promote expression.
Pumping with the Motif Duo
The Motif Duo has software which enables the pump to function in 3 modes; Massage, Expression and Memory mode.
- Place the breast shield on your breast so that your nipple is centered within it.
- Turn the breast pump on to begin pumping.
- To achieve let down, begin pumping in Massage Mode, press MODE to switch to Massage Mode.
- Adjust the suction level to your comfort by pressing the INCREASE(+) or DECREASE (-) buttons. 10 being the strongest suction.
- Once let down is achieved, switch to Expression Mode by pressing the MODE button.
- Adjust the suction level to your comfort by pressing the INCREASE(+) or DECREASE (-) buttons. 10 being the strongest suction.
- The average pumping session lasts 15-30 minutes.
- After you are finished pumping turn off the pump.
- Slide a finger between your breast and the breast shield to separate them.
- Refrigerate or chill breast milk immediately after expression.
Using Memory Mode
You can save your preferred settings for the Massage and Expression Modes, as well as the length and suction level of your most productive pumping sessions in each mode.
Programming Pump Memory
- Determine your favorite operating mode along with the suction level and operating time.
- Turn your Duo on by pressing the POWER button.
- Check the LCD display to see if there is an existing Memory sequence. The Memory icon will be displayed if there is one saved.
- Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds to delete a recorded Memory sequence. The Memory icon will turn off once it has been deleted. Your Duo will then return to its previous settings.
- Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to start programming a Memory sequence.The Memory icon will flash when your Duo is ready to record.
- Operate the pump using the desired sequence and suction levels.
- After pumping, press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to save the sequence. The Memory icon will turn on once the sequence has been saved
Pumping in Memory Mode
- To start your saved Memory sequence, press and hold the DECREASE(-) button for 3 seconds. Depending on the mode the sequence started in, the Expression or Massage Mode icon will flash as the sequence begins.
- To stop running your saved operating sequence, press and hold the INCREASE(+) button for 3 seconds, and your pump will return to its previous settings.
Adjust Frequency (or Cycle)
The frequency, or cycle, function controls the number of times your pump pulls per minute. The frequency level can be adjusted in Expression mode only. Frequency in Massage mode is always 70.
There are 3 frequency levels (1-3).
- To select your frequency in expression press and hold the INCREASE(+) or DECREASE (-) button for 1 second.
- The LCD screen will read [CY: _ ], with the current frequency level.
- Adjust the frequency level by pressing either the INCREASE(+) or DECREASE(-) buttons.
- The frequency will be displayed for 4 seconds only.
The higher the suction level being used, the lower the frequency of options 1, 2 and 3.
Download the English Duo User Manual here.
Download the Spanish Duo User Manual here.
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