Waterpik Water Flosser 600 Series Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
• This product is for household use.
When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:


To reduce the risk of electrocution:
• Do not handle plug with wet hands.
• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
• Do not use while bathing.
• Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
• Check the power supply cord for damage before the frst use and during the life of the product.

To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:

• Do not plug this device into a voltage system that is diferent from the voltage system specifed on the device or charger. Use with improper voltage will damage product and VOID warranty.
• If product is opened/disassembled for ANY reason, warranty is VOID.
• Do not use this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Contact Water Pik, Inc. or Visit www.waterpik.com.
• Do not direct water under the tongue, into the ear, nose or other delicate areas. This product is capable of producing pressures that may cause serious damage in these areas.
• Do not direct water into the nose or ear.
The potentially deadly amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, may be present in some tap water or unchlorinated well water and may be fatal if directed into these areas.
• Use this product only as indicated in these instructions or as recommended by your dental professional.
• Only use tips and accessories recommended by Water Pik, Inc.
• Do not drop or insert any foreign object into any opening or hose.
• Keep electrical cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use iodine or water insoluble concentrated essential oils in this product. Use of these can reduce performance and will shorten the life of the product. Use of these products may void warranty.
• Fill reservoir with water or other dental professional recommended solution only.
• Remove any oral jewelry prior to use of this product.
• Do not use if you have an open wound on your tongue or in your mouth.
• If your physician or cardiologist has advised you to receive antibiotic premedication before dental procedures, you should consult your dentist before using this instrument or any other oral hygiene aid.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on or near children or people with special needs.
• If the Pik Pocket™ tip (not included in all models) separates from the shaf for any reason, discard tip and shaf and replace with new Pik Pocket™ tip (PP-100E).
• Do not use this product for more than 5 minutes in each two-hour period.
• Unit will shut of automatically afer 5 minutes of continuous usage.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug is intended to ft into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ft fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ft, contact a qualifed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Hinged reservoir lid
2. Reservoir
3. Tip storage under lid
4. Power button
5. Mode selector button
6. LED mode indicators
7. Pressure control dial
8. Tip
9. Rotating control knob
10. Tip eject button
11. Water ON/OFF switch
12. Handle
13. Water hose
14. Base

TIPS

NOT ALL TIPS INCLUDED IN ALL MODELS

A. Orthodontic Tip*
- Braces/General use
B. Pik Pocket™ Tip*
- Periodontal pockets/Furcations
C. Plaque Seeker™ Tip*
- Implants/Crowns/Bridges/Retainers/General use
D. Toothbrush Tip*
- General use
F. Classic Jet Tip**
- General use
G. Tongue Cleaner**
- Fresher breath
*Replace Every 3 months
**Replace Every 6 months

GETTING STARTED

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

Lif the reservoir lid, remove the reservoir, and fll with lukewarm water. Replace the reservoir over the base and press down frmly and close the lid.

Inserting and Removing Tips

Insert tip into the center of the Water Flosser handle, pressing down frmly until the tip clicks into place. The colored ring will be fush 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 fows 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 frst-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 fow from mouth into the sink. Turn water switch ON. When fnished, turn water switch and power OFF. During use you can stop the fow of water by sliding the water switch on handle to the OFF position.
NOTE: Motor will continue to run.

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 briefy between teeth. Continue until you have cleaned the inside and outside of both the upper and lower teeth.

One-Minute Timer/30-second Pacer (Floss Mode Only)

The Water Flosser will create a short pause at 30-seconds, to remind you to move to the other arch of your mouth and another short pause at 1-minute to signal you have reached the recommended cleaning time. The unit will continue to run without pauses until the unit is turned of. Depending on the pressure setting, some water will remain in the reservoir afer 1-minute.

Timer may be deactivated if desired. Steps to deactivate:
1. While unit is of, press the mode button once to wake the unit up.
One of the LEDs should light up.
2. Press and hold the mode button for approximately 3-seconds until the Massage Mode light blinks. The timer is now deactivated.

If you wish to reactivate the timer:
1. While unit is of, press the mode button once to wake the unit up. One of the LEDs should light up.

2. Press and hold the mode button for approximately 3-seconds until the Floss Mode light blinks. The timer is now activated. Or unplug unit to reset to factory settings.

Hydro-Pulse Massage Mode

Hydro-Pulse Massage ofers a unique water pulsation pattern designed to enhance gum stimulation. For best results, use the Floss Mode as instructed. Afer using Floss Mode for 1-minute, switch the unit to Massage Mode, adjust pressure as desired, and aim the water stream at your gums and massage throughout your mouth.
To determine in which mode the unit is set while it is of simply press mode button and the LED light will indicate current mode. To change mode, press mode button again. You may also press the mode button while unit is on to change mode during use.

When Finished

Turn the power OFF. Empty any liquid lef in the reservoir. Unplug the unit.
NOTE: If you used mouthwash or other solution besides water, see "Using Mouthwash and Other Solutions" section.

NOTE: NOT ALL TIPS INCLUDED WITH ALL MODELS.

TIP USAGE

Pik Pocket™ Tip

The Pik Pocket™ tip is specifcally designed to deliver water or anti-bacterial solutions deep into periodontal pockets.
To use the Pik Pocket™ tip, set the unit to the lowest pressure setting. Place the sof tip against a tooth at a 45-degree angle and gently place the tip under the gumline, into the pocket.

Tongue Cleaner Tip

Set to lowest pressure setting, place tip in the center/middle of your tongue about half way back. Pull forward with light pressure. Increase pressure as you prefer.

Orthodontic Tip

To use the orthodontic tip, gently glide tip along gumline, pausing briefy to lightly brush area between teeth and all around orthodontic bracket, before proceeding to the next tooth.

Toothbrush Tip

Place the toothbrush tip in mouth with the brush head on the tooth at the gumline.
The toothbrush tip can be used with or without toothpaste. Using a light pressure (bristles should not bend) massage the brush back and forth with very short strokes – much like you would with a manual toothbrush.

Plaque Seeker™ Tip

To use the Plaque Seeker™ tip, place the tip close to the teeth so that the bristles are gently touching the teeth. Gently glide tip along gumline, pausing briefy between teeth to gently brush and allow the water to fow between the teeth.

CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATERPIK® WATER FLOSSER

Using Mouthwash and Other Solutions

Your Waterpik® Water Flosser can be used to deliver mouthwash and antibacterial solutions. Afer using any special solution, rinse unit to prevent clogging by partially flling reservoir with warm water and running unit with tip pointed into sink until unit is empty.

Accessory Storage

Accessory tip storage for your two most frequently used tips is under the reservoir lid and can be easily accessed by removing the reservoir.

Cleaning

Before cleaning, unplug from the electrical outlet. Clean the product when necessary by using a sof cloth and mild non-abrasive cleanser.
The water reservoir is removable for easy cleaning and is top rack dishwasher safe.

Removing Hard Water Deposits / General Cleaning

Hard water deposits may build up in your unit, depending on the mineral content of your water. If lef unattended, it can hinder performance. Cleaning internal parts: add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to a full reservoir of warm water. Point the handle and tip into sink. Turn unit ON and run until reservoir is empty. Rinse by repeating with a full reservoir of clean warm water.
This process should be done every 1 to 3 months to ensure optimal performance.

Leakage

If leaking due to a damaged hose, replacement hoses and handles can be purchased at www.waterpik.com or contact Water Pik Inc. customer service for a self service repair kit.

LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY

Service Maintenance
Waterpik® Water Flossers have no consumerserviceable electrical items and do not require routine service maintenance. For all parts and accessories go to www.waterpik.com. You may also call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-525-2774 (USA) or 1-888-226-3042 (Canada).
Refer to the serial and model numbers in all correspondence. These numbers are located on the bottom of your unit.
Still have questions? Go to www.waterpik.com.

Water Pik, Inc. warrants to the original consumer of this new product that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. Consumer will be required to submit the original purchase receipt as proof of purchase date and if requested, the entire product, to support a warranty claim. Water Pik, Inc. will replace the product, provided the product has not been abused, misused, altered or damaged afer purchase, was used according to instructions, and was used only with accessories or consumable parts approved by Water Pik, Inc. Installation is the responsibility of the consumer and is not covered by the warranty. This limited warranty excludes accessories or consumable parts such as tips, etc. Use with improper voltage will damage product and VOID warranty.
This warranty gives you specifc legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary, depending on the law in your place of residence.

Limitation of Liability
This limited warranty is your sole remedy against Water Pik and it shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary or otherwise, including but not limited to property damage, arising out of any theory of recovery, including statutory, contract or tort.