How Do I Troubleshoot a Medela Harmony?

Breast pumps are indispensable items for nursing mothers who return to work or whose babies are having trouble latching. Medela makes many different models of breast pumps, and the Harmony is one of the more basic models available. It is a manual hand pump that can be upgraded for electric pumping use. One of the most commonly encountered problems with breast pumps is loss of suction. With the help of a few troubleshooting tips, suction can be restored, and your Medela Harmony will work once more.

Instructions

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      Check that the small, flexible white membrane is clean and lies flat against the yellow valve that deposits the milk into the bottle.

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      Push the stem assembly into the pump handle until it will go no further.

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      Ensure that the white O-ring is in place inside the stem handle.

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      Twist the pump body to make sure it is securely screwed in place on the bottle.

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      Push on the breastshield to ensure it is securely seated in the pump body.

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      Check that the oval base of the stem is properly seated in the diaphragm inside the handle.

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