Widex AIKIA-m, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User instructions AIKIA m Behind the ear...

Page 2: ...ld waste Please consult your na tional Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items Important The hearing aid ear set and accessories shown in these instructions may not look the same...

Page 3: ...The microphone openings 24 The earmould 25 Changing the tubing 26 Hearing aid with an instant ear tip 27 Right left identification 28 Positioning the hearing aid and instant ear tip 29 Removing the h...

Page 4: ...ly to the left ear We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid Ear set solutions Several ear set solutions are available for your hearing aid Below your hearing care professional can t...

Page 5: ...one openings 2 Program button is available on some models 3 On off function 4 Nail grip Right left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears the hearing aids can be provided with coloured m...

Page 6: ...fter a few seconds Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance 1 Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer Do not press the battery drawer beyon...

Page 7: ...tones while wearing your hearing aid it is an indication that the battery is nearly exhausted Once the battery is totally exhausted the hearing aid will be completely silent Exactly how long the hear...

Page 8: ...l tool for opening the drawer will be includ ed with this drawer The battery drawer is opened as illus trated Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of your hearing aid also functions a...

Page 9: ...Your hearing aid may be provided with up to two lis tening programs intended for specific listening situa tions At the back of this booklet your hearing care profes sional can list the listening prog...

Page 10: ...eps Remote control Some hearing aid models may be pro vided with a remote control These hearing aids have no program button If your hearing aid has a remote control please refer to the user s instruct...

Page 11: ...3b Vent Positioning the hearing aid and earmould 1 Insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing 2 It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and up wards with the...

Page 12: ...ubing If it is difficult you can try to move the earmould care fully from side to side while pulling it out It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand Cleaning...

Page 13: ...raw the tool and try again Use only the wax removing tool provided When the hearing aid is not in use the battery drawer should be left open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry The...

Page 14: ...e a blow er or similar to blow it dry before attaching the earmould to the tubing Changing the tubing If your ear set tubing becomes slack stiff yellow or cracked replace the tubing For further suppli...

Page 15: ...ce the hearing aid behind the ear so that the tubing rests comfortably on the ear close to your head 2 Insert the ear tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing Make sure that the...

Page 16: ...ar 2 Carefully pull the ear tip out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear set 1 Soft cloth 2...

Page 17: ...nd allow it to dry The ear set Make sure that the ear set is clean and free of earwax moisture or the like Otherwise the ear tip may come off Wipe the ear set with the soft cloth at regular intervals...

Page 18: ...r set The ear set should be changed on a regular basis The life of the ear set is individual and depends on a number of factors such as how much the hearing aid is used and the type of earwax If one o...

Page 19: ...cured Click the ear set onto the top of the hearing aid as illus trated Tubing and ear tip size The ear set must fit your ear exactly It is important to choose the correct tubing length and ear tip si...

Page 20: ...hearing aid 1b Your ear set is now ready for use and is placed so that it rests comfortably in your ear The anchor can also be trimmed to fit your ear There are several ways of doing this Two such ex...

Page 21: ...arrows 2c Guide the anchor through the lower hole on the side of the tubing as illustrated to form a loop 2d When the loop is the correct size turn the ear set around and cut off any excess with scis...

Page 22: ...ht left identification The ear set tubing is available in dif ferent lengths for the right and left ear respectively The individual size is printed on the tubing Red print indi cates that it is for th...

Page 23: ...p wards with the opposite hand 3 Place the hearing aid behind the ear so that the tubing rests comfortably on the ear close to your head Removing the hearing aid and custom ear tip 1 Remove the hearin...

Page 24: ...ons to clean the hearing aid The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the open ings If you feel resistance withdraw the tool and try agai...

Page 25: ...ailable for removing the tubing Contact your hearing care professional if you want more information 2 Carefully pull the custom ear tip off the tubing wriggling the tip of the tubing gently 3 Pass the...

Page 26: ...ther supplies of tubing or if the custom ear tip no longer fits your ear contact your hearing care pro fessional Assembling a new ear set 1 Hold the custom ear tip between two fingers with the extract...

Page 27: ...the battery drawer The sound outlet of the earmould ear tip is blocked Earmould Clean the blocked sound bore see page 25 Instant ear tip Replace or clean the ear tip see page 34 Custom ear tip Clean...

Page 28: ...o reduce the amount of mois ture inside the hearing aid See the instructions en closed with the Widex drying kit Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer...

Page 29: ...can result in severe injury or even fatalities In case of ingestion contact a physician immediately Keep hearing aids and their parts accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else...

Page 30: ...n in the ear canal An infection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid and ear set from your ear at night to allow the ear ca...

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