HYDRO FLOSS Care & Use Instructions page 2

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Remove the reservoir lid and fill the reservoir with lukewarm tap water.
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Return the reservoir to the base of the Hydro Floss
firmly to ensure a good connection between the reservoir and base.
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Insert a tip into the opening on the handle. Push firmly until the tip snaps
into place.
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Insert the power supply plug into a 110-120 volt AC outlet. Do not use
with any other voltage system without a voltage converter.
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Turn the pressure control knob to setting 9.
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Direct the tip into the bottom of the sink basin and turn the ON/OFF knob
to the ON position.
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When the water begins to flow from the tip (2-5 seconds), press the
water stop button on the handle and adjust the pressure control to level 5
and then adjust the setting to the level that is comfortable to you.
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Insert the tip into your mouth and release the water stop button.
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Direct the stream of water to the gumline at 90 degrees, so that contact
is made at the gum line.
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Maneuver the flow of water from tooth to tooth along the gumline;
pausing briefly between each tooth.
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We recommend two full reservoirs of water each time you use the
product.
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Empty any water remaining in the reservoir. Never leave water in the
reservoir when the Hydro Floss
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You may add liquids (mouth rinse, peroxide, etc.) to the water in the
reservoir. Just make sure to flush the additive from the unit by running
plain warm water through the unit after each use of an additive.
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Do not add baking soda, salt or any other abrasive substance to the
water in the reservoir. Doing so will damage the Hydro Floss
the warranty.
In cases where a physician has advised antibiotic premedication before
dental procedures, consultation is recommended before use of this product.
(1) TIP
(2) WATER STOP BUTTON
(3) HANDLE
(4) HANDLE HOLDER
(5) ON/OFF KNOB
(6) PRESSURE CONTROL
KNOB
(7) RESERVOIR
(8) RESERVOIR LID
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is not in use.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR EASIER USE
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Proper irrigating technique relies on the sense of touch. It is a good idea to
practice while watching yourself in the mirror without turning the Hydro
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Floss on. This will allow you to see the technique you will use. Choose a
starting point and move the tip along your gumline, pausing on the space
between the teeth. As you practice, watch your movements and remember
how it feels.
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While irrigating, bend at the waist or tilt your head down over the sink.
Leave your mouth partially open and keep your elbow raised. This allows
the water to fall into the sink and will keep you and the surrounding surfaces
dry. Do not attempt to watch yourself in mirror; you will make a mess.
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Do not twist the handle of the Hydro Floss
angle. Instead, twist the tip. The handle design allows the tip to be twisted
while using the unit. Twisting the handle will ultimately cause the water
hose to uncoil and/or kink.
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Be sure to press the reservoir down firmly when returning it to its place on
the base. You may choose to use a cup or other container to fill the
reservoir without removing it from the base.
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Always cover the reservoir with the reservoir lid when not using the Hydro
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Floss
CLEANING THE HYDRO FLOSS
AFTER EACH USE
1. Unplug the Hydro Floss ® before cleaning.
2. Remove the reservoir and wipe dry both the inside and outside surfaces.
3. Wipe dry the base and handle.
MONTHLY
1. Fill the reservoir with a 50/50 solution of warm water and vinegar.
2. Turn the pressure control knob to the 9 setting.
3. Remove the tip and place the handle in the bottom of the sink.
4. Turn the ON/OFF knob to the ON position and let the reservoir empty
into the sink.
5. Refill the reservoir with warm water and let the reservoir empty into the
sink. This will flush any remaining vinegar solution from the unit.
6. Wipe dry the base and handle.
Note: A mild cleanser may be used on the surfaces of the base, reservoir and
tips. Never immerse the base or handle in water. NO PART of the Hydro
Floss ® is dishwasher safe.
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