11/21/2023 0 Comments Spectra protectorThe two clear pieces are slightly different. Right: large backflow protector piece (note the small tab at the bottom)įirst, you can see the backflow protector has three pieces- two are the clear, hard plastic cases and one is a white silicone membrane. Middle: white silicone backflow protector membrane. Spectra S2 backflow protector assembly looks tricky but is actually super simple. Now that everything is clean, we can get on to the Spectra S2 assembly, starting with the backflow protectors. I like to set my pump parts and bottles up to dry on this cute drying rack from Amazonthat looks like fake grass. Next, no matter how you wash your parts, you will need to dry them. If using a dishwasher, place items on wash cycle on the top rack and air dry. The steam will sterilize the parts!Īnd Spectra explains that you can put your parts in the dishwasher! Or, if you want to use a steam bag to sterilize your S2 parts, check out the Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam bag (click to view on Amazon)! Simply put the parts in the bag with some water and microwave them. Follow the instructions of the bag manufacturer. Microwave bags can be used if the proper amount of water is added. Discoloration is cosmetic and does not affect the chemical composition of the parts. Microwaving your parts can result in distortion and/or discoloration of the parts. If you prefer, you can sterilize your parts in the microwave or dishwasher. Silicone Accessories–duckbill valves, backflow protector membranes, and bottle nipples: Run them through the boiling water for less than 2 minutes. Once the water reaches boiling point, turn off the heat and place accessories in boiling water-the water will continue to boil.Ħ. Place lid on the top and bring to boil.Ĥ. Fill with water so that when your parts are added the water is at least 4” above the parts.ģ. Use a pot large enough to fit all your parts-if the pot is too small, parts discoloration and/or distortion may occur.Ģ. Spectra recommends:įor the accessories (which are clear or pink) - breast shield/flange, upper and lower case of backflow protector, bottle, bottle ring, bottle cover, and disk: (your model may or may not have all of these accessories)ġ. You may want to wash both sets of flanges to determine which one fits you better. Cleaning the S2 Partsįirst, you will need to wash the bottles, all the pieces of the backflow protectors, the valves, and the flanges. Some kits do not include the tote bag or cooler, depending on what version you select. Your kit likely includes a bag, power adapter, four 5 ounce bottles, 2 backflow protectors (two sets of: two clear hard plastic pieces and one white silicone membrane), two duckbill valves (triangular white silicone parts that create the vacuum seal), 2 tubes, two 24mm flanges (the “shields” that go onto your breasts), two 28mm flanges, and a cooler. Click the image to see more details on Amazonįirst, let’s take inventory of everything that comes with the S2 breast pump.
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