Expectant Mothers

SoftFeeder Troubleshooting


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RESERVOIR NOT POOLING PROPERLY - SOFTFEEDER

Use stronger finger pressure to help the flow of supplement

RESERVOIR NOT REFILLING AUTOMATICALLY - SOFTFEEDER

If thickened supplements are used, check that the air-groove in the disk has not become blocked.
Angle the feeder so the air that remains in the bottle rises to the end. Angling the bottle in this manner is essential to the automatic refill feature of the reservoir. Air may enter reservoir through slit causing reservoir to empty. Simply follow “Filling The Reservoir” instructions to resume feeding.

FEEDER LEAKING - SOFTFEEDER

If the feeder leaks, check that the feeder has been correctly assembled. The stud of the valve must be properly inserted through the hole in the disk. The collar must be firmly screwed onto the bottle.
Make sure the supplement is not too hot. The feeder is designed for use with room temperature supplement and should not be used with hot liquids.
Check to see if either the valve membrane or reservoir is visibly damaged and needs replacing.

SOFTFEEDER NOT RELEASING FLUID

Check the slit located on one side of the pad. If the slit becomes sealed it needs to be manually opened.
To break the seal, try squeezing the pads tightly, both towards the upper and lower parts of the pads.
Or, use both thumbs to pull the pads outwards, as if you were trying to turn the lip inside out.

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