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Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry every
day. To clean the instrument, use a soft cloth. If the instrument has
been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, use a drying kit that
is available from your hearing care professional.
To avoid the need for repairs:
1. Never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids since this
may cause permanent damage to the hearing instrument.
2. Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling, and avoid
dropping it on hard surfaces or floors.
3. Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sunlight
since excessive heat can damage the instrument or deform the
casing.
Cleaning the Earmould
The earmould should be cleaned regularly:
1. Remove the earmould and the tubing from the hearing
instrument before you clean it.
2. To clean the earmould, rinse with lukewarm water.
3. If ear wax is stuck in the sound canal of the earmould, the
cleaning loop or a syringe with lukewarm water can be used to
“push” the wax out.
4. Blow gently through the tubing to remove moisture trapped
inside.
5. Be sure to thoroughly dry the earmould and its tubing before
reconnecting it to the hearing instrument.
The tubing connecting the earmould to the hearing instrument
should be changed if it becomes stiff or brittle. Contact your
hearing care professional to change the tubing when needed.
