Widex RE-CIC, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions The REAL Series RE CIC RE CIC TR Completely in canal ...

Page 2: ...Contents Thank you 4 The hearing aid 5 Right left identification 7 The battery 8 Inserting the battery 9 Low battery indication 11 Turning the hearing aid on and off 12 Placing the hearing aid 13 Removing the hearing aid 14 Possible start up settings 15 Automatic volume adjustment 15 Listening program 16 Cleaning 17 The hearing aid 18 The sound outlet 20 The relief vent short 21 The relief vent fu...

Page 3: ...id 1 Microphone opening where the sound enters the hearing aid 2 Battery drawer 3 Nail grip on the battery drawer for easy opening 4 On off function which is built into the battery drawer 5 Sound outlet through which the amplified sound from the hearing aid reaches your ear 6 Widex wax guard 7 Extraction cord which makes it easy to remove the hearing aid from the ear canal 8 Relief vent short for ...

Page 4: ...g aid if any Right left identification If you are wearing hearing aids in both ears it is easy to tell them apart Most models will be marked with a red Widex logo for the right ear and a blue logo for the left ear The arrow shows the position of the logo An alterna tive model has a red or a blue shell respectively ...

Page 5: ...ther unwanted substance The battery We recommend Zinc Air batteries Use a type 10 bat tery for your hearing aid To obtain replacement batteries please consult your hearing care professional It is important to take note of theexpirydateandtherecommendationsregardingdis posal of used batteries on the battery pack The battery life will depend on a number of factors such as the set ting of your hearin...

Page 6: ... the battery is nearly exhausted Once the battery is totally exhausted the hearing aid will be completely silent Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the low battery indi cation varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you If you wish to have the beep tone function disabled please consult your hearing care professional Never leave an ex...

Page 7: ...ing aid off when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days 1 2 Placing the hearing aid 1 Close the battery drawer completely 2 Hold your hearing aid by the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance 3 Let go of the extraction cord and use the tip of your forefinger to gentl...

Page 8: ...p setting the hearing aid minimises whistling while it is being placed in the ear The alternative is a setting where the hearing aid whistles slightly while you place it in the ear Together with your hearing care professional you can choose the start up setting that suits your needs best Automatic volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac cordance with your sound env...

Page 9: ... are available for cleaning the hearing aid Ask your hearing care professional which accessories you need for your hearing aid 1 Small brush 2 Soft cloth 3 Wax removing tool with a short and a long end 4 Long wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessories Widex 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 10: ...low it to dry We recommend that every time you take the hearing aid out of your ear you inspect the sound outlet the microphone opening in the battery drawer and the relief vent opening to ensure that no wax or dirt has gathered there Below is an example of how the sound outlet relief vent and microphone opening can be positioned in a hearing aid provided with a short vent and a full length vent r...

Page 11: ... Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid The relief vent short If earwax has accumulated in and or around the relief vent opening do as follows Clean any earwax from the vent as far as the long end of wax remov ing tool no 3 can reach Important It is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the relief vent is never blocked Make it a habit to c...

Page 12: ...ffected In that case you should see your hearing care professional The microphone opening If earwax or dirt has gathered around the microphone opening on the hearing aid front do as follows Open the battery drawer and remove the battery Turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is facing downwards Guide the short end of wax re moving tool no 3 through the microphone opening on the battery dr...

Page 13: ...ill be void A Widex wax guard system consists of the following parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard Wax guards come in a car rying case The wax guard is mounted on one end of the holder 1 2 3 Changing the wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard placed in the sound outlet Pull the wax guard straight out 1 Vent opening 2 Sound outlet 3 Used wax guard 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...discard the holder with the used wax guard attached to the removal hook Never reuse a wax guard The frequency with which wax guards should be changed varies from one individual to another de pending on for example the type and amount of ear wax produced If you have any questions regarding your wax guard please contact your hearing care professional 4 Important If the wax guard fits loosely discard...

Page 15: ...midity a Widex dry ing kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of moisture inside the hearing aid See the instruc tions enclosed with the Widex drying kit Do not wear your hearing aid in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer perfume or other sprays Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself Do not wear your hearing aid during x ray MR scans CT scans short wave diathermy or...

Page 16: ...contact your physician immediately The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing but can help you make best possible use of your remaining hearing ability However you should be aware that it takes time to get used to a new hear ing aid and new sounds The hearing aid is made of modern non allergenic materials Still in rare cases skin irritation can occur If you notice skin irritation in or around...

Page 17: ...ng into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid The battery contacts are dirty Contact your hear ing care professional to have the battery contacts cleaned The microphone opening is blocked Clean the mi crophone opening as described on page 23 If you suspect that earwax or dirt has migrated through the microphone opening and into the actual micro phone inside the hearing aid contact ...

Page 18: ...it your ear properly Contact your hearing care professional Your outer ear or ear canal is sore It is important that first time users only wear the hearing aid for short periods of time at the beginning The skin in the ear canal is very thin and may swell a bit because of the pressure from the hearing aid Take 2 3 weeks to gradually get used to the hearing aid If the soreness continues contact you...

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