How to clean: Cleaning is easy, thanks to the small number of separate parts. All parts are dishwasher proof. How to use : 1) Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your breasts are clean. Gently squeeze a little milk from each nipple to ensure milk ducts are not blocked. 2) Make sure you have sterilized and carefully assembled your pump 3) Relax in a comfortable chair, leaning slightly forward (use cushions to support your back). Make sure you have a glass of water nearby. 4) Press the funnel and Let-down Massage Cushion of the pump firmly against your breast, making sure that no air can escape – otherwise, there will be no suction. 5) As you gently push down on the pump handle, you will feel the suction on your breast. You don’t need to depress the handle fully to create a vacuum – only as much as is comfortable. 6) Begin by pumping 5-6 times rapidly to initiate let-down. Then, hold the handle down for 2-3 seconds, and allow it to return to its resting place. These 2-3 second cycles imitate your baby’s natural suckling pattern and allow the milk to flow between strokes. 7) Milk should begin to flow after the first few strokes. Don’t worry if your milk does not flow immediately. Relax and continue pumping. Do not continue pumping for more than 5 minutes at a time if NO result is achieved. Try expressing at another time during the day. Storage: Storing your milk in the freezer To store in the freezer use a sealing disc in place of the teat and dome cap or use a sterilized VIA Lid to seal the VIA Cup. The storage containers should be clearly labeled with the date and time of expression and older the milk used up first.