Protecting your hearing aids
•Open the battery door when not in use.
•Always remove your hearing aids when using hair care products. The hearing aids can become clogged and cease to function properly.
•Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath or shower or immerse them in water.
•If your hearing aids do become wet, do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave. Do not adjust any controls. Open the battery doors immediately, and allow your hearing aids to dry naturally for 24 hours.
•Protect your hearing aids from excessive heat (hair dryer, vehicle glove box or dashboard).
•Ensure you do not twist or squeeze the wire when your hearing aids are placed in their case.
•Regular use of a dehumidifier, such as a
•Do not drop your hearing aids or knock them against hard surfaces.
Cleaning your hearing aids
Use a soft cloth to clean your hearing aid at the end of each day, and place it in its case with the battery door open to allow moisture to evaporate.
Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your hearing aids are free of ear wax is an important step in your daily cleaning and maintenance routine.
Never use alcohol to clean your hearing aids, custom molds or domes.
Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax. Sticking household items into your hearing aids or custom molds can seriously damage them.
Cleaning your custom shells and domes
Clean the domes and shells on the outside daily with a damp cloth. Avoid getting any water in and around the speaker units (microphone shields) and custom shells.
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