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Use and Care of Your Hearing Aid
- Avoid situations where your hearing aid could fall any distance onto a hard surface. Be seated or hold the aid over a table rather than over the floor when changing the batteries, performing maintenance or inserting or removing aid from the ear.
- Keep the hearing aid dry. Remove the aid before swimming or taking a shower. Always store the aid in a dry place and keep it away from sources of dampness. Never attempt to dry it in any type of oven or with a blow dryer. Do not leave your aid in a pocket of clothing that will later be laundered.
- Keep the hearing aid away from excessive heat or direct sunlight. Never leave it on a radiator, near a stove, in a sunny window, in a car glove box, or in any other hot place. Do not wear the aid when using a hair dryer or near a sunlamp or heat lamp.
- Remove the hearing aid before applying hairspray, hair gel, cologne, or cosmetics. These products may damage the microphone. If you are often in dusty environments (wood shop, outdoors, etc.) your hearing aid may require more frequent cleaning and maintenance.
- Store your hearing aid out of reach of youngsters or pets. It should be stored in its case when not in use. Open the battery compartment when not wearing the aid to prevent excessive battery drain and allow moisture to escape.
- Do not attempt to repair your own hearing aid. Never attempt to open its case. Do not wash or lubricate any part of the aid.
- Cleaning: If you have a Behind-the-ear hearing aid keep ear mold tubing free of obstruction. Clean the earmold only with a damp cloth and remove accumulated wax with the provided wax removing tools. Clean the case of the hearing aid with a dry cloth or tissue. See your audiologist at least twice a year for cleaning and maintenance.
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