Cleaning And Maintenance - Panasonic WH-R17C Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning the eartip
Clogged eartips can affect your hearing. To optimize the
performance of your hearing instrument, clean out your eartip.
 Before cleaning, remove the eartip
from the receiver.
 If it is heavily soiled, wash it off with
lukewarm water and mild soap.
 Allow it to air dry completely in a
well-ventilated place. Make sure that
it is completely dry before attaching
it back to the receiver.
CAUTION
· If the eartip comes off and remains in the ear, never
attempt to remove it with use of any device. Attempting
to remove it on your own may cause damage to the ear.
Consult your physician immediately.
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(Consult your dispenser)
Wax guard replacement
Remove the eartip. The wax guard is
fixed in the head of the receiver.
 If the wax guard is clogged, it has to
Receiver
be replaced with a new one.
A dedicated replacement tool needs
to be used, so contact your dispenser.
CAUTION
Cleaning the hearing instrument
 Wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Never use organic
solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, or benzene.
Failure to heed this caution may result in deformation
of the hearing instrument or cracking on the surface.
 Wipe off any sweat, dirt, dust or oil that is left on the
hearing instrument with a clean soft cloth and avoid
exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures and
humidity.
Wax guard
Receiver