Here you will find practical information for the care and maintenance of your hearing instruments:
Þ General useful tips
Þ Cleaning and care of In-the-Ear hearing instruments
Þ Cleaning and care of Behind-the-Ear hearing instruments
Þ Troubleshooting
Useful tips for caring for your hearing instruments
Modern hearing instruments are durable, easy-to use and reliable. Nevertheless, a few simple precautions will ensure that your instruments continue to give you many years of trouble-free service.
· Avoid getting your hearing instruments dirty
Always make sure your fingers are dry and clean before handling your hearing instruments. The microphone inlet is only a few tenths of a millimeter (1/16 to 1/8 inch) wide and can become blocked easily.
· Avoid sharp knocks and impact
Insert and remove your hearing instruments over a soft surface (a bed or sofa).
· Protect your hearing instruments from heat
Never leave your hearing instruments where they may be affected by extreme heat. Protect them from direct sunlight (at home and in a parked car) and do not leave them near radiators.
· Protect your instruments from dampness
Remove instruments from your ears before showering, bathing or swimming. Do not leave them in the bathroom where they could suffer water damage. Dry any perspiration inside and around the ears regularly. Dampness and condensation can damage the circuitry in your hearing instruments. We recommend that you leave the battery compartments open overnight and use the special drying kit available from your hearing care professional.
· Keep your hearing instruments out of the reach of children and pets
Dogs are irritated by the feedback (whistling) sound and attracted by the owner’s scent. Often the result is a chewed up hearing instrument. The hearing instrument battery can be dangerous if swallowed. Consult a medical professional immediately if the battery is accidentally ingested.
