Getting Started With Your Water Flosser - Waterpik WP-861 User Manual

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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR WATER FLOSSER

Fill
Eject
Power
ON
High
Water
ON
Low
Water
ON
Powering the Unit
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, be sure it
is turned on.
Preparing the Reservoir
Lift the reservoir lid, remove the reservoir, and fill with lukewarm water. Replace the
reservoir over the base and press down firmly and close the lid.
Inserting and Removing Tips
Insert tip into the center of the Water Flosser handle, pressing down firmly until the
tip clicks into place. The colored ring will be flush with the top of the handle if the tip is
correctly locked into place. To remove tip from the handle push the tip eject button on the
handle.
Prime Unit (First Time Use Only)
Set pressure control dial on base to high (pressure setting No.10), point the handle and tip
into sink. Turn power and water ON until water flows from the tip. Turn unit OFF.
Adjusting the Pressure Setting
Turn the pressure control dial on the base of the unit to the lowest setting (pressure setting
No.1) for first-time use. Gradually increase pressure over time to the setting you prefer – or
as instructed by your dental professional.
Using the Water Flosser
Always place the tip in your mouth before turning the water ON. With water switch
on handle in OFF position, turn power on. Lean over sink and slightly close lips enough
to prevent splashing while still allowing water to flow from mouth into the sink.
Turn water switch ON.
When finished, turn water switch and power OFF. During use you can stop the flow of
water by sliding the water switch on handle to the OFF position.
NOTE: Motor will continue to run.
Recommended Technique
For best results, start with back teeth and work toward the front teeth. Direct the stream
at a 90-degree angle to your gumline with tip in mouth. Glide tip along gumline and pause
briefly between teeth. Continue until you have cleaned the inside and outside of both the
upper and lower teeth. Lean over sink.