User s instructions The mind440 Series. m4-m/m4-m-cb Behind-the-ear

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User s instructions The mind440 Series m4-m/m4-m-cb Behind-the-ear

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The hearing aid, ear-set and accessories shown in these instructions may not look the same as the ones you have. We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary. Hearing aids and their accessories should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of your hearing aid. 3

Contents Thank you...6 Ear-set solutions.... 7 The hearing aid...8 Function signals... 9 Right/left identification... 9 The battery....10 Inserting the battery...11 Removing the battery...12 Low battery indication...13 Turning the hearing aid on and off...15 Possible start-up settings...16 Automatic volume adjustment...16 Listening programs....17 Switching between the listening programs...20 Using a telephone...21 Hearing aid with an earmould...22 Placing the hearing aid and earmould...23 Removing the hearing aid and earmould...24 Cleaning...25 The hearing aid....26 The microphone openings...26 The earmould...27 Changing the ear-set...28 In case of malfunction.....29 Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip...31 Right/left identification...32 Placing the hearing aid and ear-tip...33 Removing the hearing aid and ear-tip...34 4

Cleaning...35 The hearing aid....36 The microphone openings...36 The ear-set...37 Changing the ear-set...39 Assembling a new ear-set...40 Tubing and ear-tip size...41 Trimming the anchor...42 In case of malfunction.....46 Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip...48 Right/left identification...49 Placing the hearing aid and custom ear-tip...50 Removing the hearing aid and custom ear-tip......... 51 Cleaning...52 The hearing aid....53 The microphone openings...53 The ear-set...54 Changing the tubing...56 Assembling a new ear-set...57 Tubing size...58 In case of malfunction.....59 Caring for your hearing aid...61 Good advice...63 Your hearing aid...66 5

Thank you...... for choosing a Widex hearing aid. Your hearing aid is a sophisticated instrument that can be adjusted to your requirements in consultation with your hearing care professional. All illustrations in this booklet show a right-ear hearing aid. Unless otherwise stated, the same principles apply to the left ear. We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid. 6

General Ear-set solutions Several ear-set solutions are available for your hearing aid. Below, your hearing care professional can tick off the solution chosen for you. Earmould Instant ear-tip Custom ear-tip Important Unless otherwise indicated, the information provided in this booklet applies to all three ear-set types. In addition to the general instructions, please be sure to read the sections that apply to your specific ear-set solution. 7

The hearing aid The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set. 1. Microphone openings, where the sound enters the hearing aid. 2. Program button for choosing between different listening programs is available on some models. 3. On/off function, which is integrated into the battery drawer (see page 15). 4. Nail grip on the battery drawer for easy opening. 1. 4. 3. 2. 8

General Function signals Your hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the use of certain functions. The signal can be a spoken message or tones adjusted by the hearing care professional in consultation with you. The signal can also be deactivated. Right/left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be provided with coloured marks (red mark = right and blue mark = left). The arrow shows the position of the identification mark. 9

The battery We recommend Zinc Air batteries. Use a type 10 battery for your hearing aid. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. It is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack. The battery life will depend on a number of factors, such as the setting of your hearing aid, how many hours you use it daily and the listening environments in which you use it. 10

General Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery in the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab. Once the tab has been removed, the battery will start functioning after a few seconds. Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance. 1. Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer. Do not press the battery drawer beyond the open position. 2. Place the hearing aid on the provided cloth on a clean, plane surface. Turn the hearing aid as illustrated. 3. Use the provided battery magnet to position the battery at the opening of the battery drawer. Hold a finger against the battery drawer to support it. 1 2 3 11

4. Carefully push the battery into place in the battery drawer. The small plus (+) sign on the battery must face upwards. 4 If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incorrectly inserted. Always place the battery in the actual battery drawer as illustrated and not in the open space inside the hearing aid. Removing the battery 1. Open the battery drawer as previously described. Place the hearing aid on the provided cloth on a clean, plane surface and turn it as illustrated. 2. Supporting the drawer with your finger, use the provided battery magnet to push the battery out of the battery drawer from the minus side. 1 2 12

General Low battery indication In the standard setting the hearing aid will produce a spoken message when the battery is nearly exhausted (see page 9). If a setting with tone indication has been chosen, four beep-tones will be produced. Once the battery is totally exhausted, the hearing aid will be completely silent. Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the low battery indication varies from one case to another. We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you. Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhausted batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid. 13

Your hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer without a nail grip, which means that you need a tool to open the battery drawer. This type of drawer can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child. A special tool for opening the drawer will be included with this drawer. The battery drawer is opened as illustrated. 14

General Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of your hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. 1. Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid. If you have just turned off the hearing aid, wait at least three seconds before turning it on again. 2. Open the battery drawer to turn off the hearing aid. 1 2 In the standard setting a spoken message will indicate that the hearing aid is on (see page 9). Please remember to switch the hearing aid off when it is not in use. Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days. 15

Possible start-up settings The hearing aid can be set to start up in two different ways. In the standard start-up setting the hearing aid minimises whistling while it is being placed on the ear. The alternative is a setting where the hearing aid whistles slightly while you place it on the ear. Together with your hearing care professional you can choose the start-up setting that suits your needs best. Automatic volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment. Important If the volume in your hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak, or if the reproduced sounds are distorted, or you would like any further information, consult your hearing care professional. 16

General Listening programs Depending on how your hearing care professional has programmed your hearing aid, you can have up to six listening programs intended for specific listening situations. At the back of this booklet your hearing care professional can list the listening programs that are available in your hearing aid. If your needs change over time, the combination of listening programs can be changed. When selecting a listening program, please remember that there are situations where it is particularly important to be able to hear the surroundings sounds (e.g. traffic, warning signals). Master: Standard program Acclimatisation: Has the same features as the Master program, but provides slightly less amplification. Music: For listening to music. 17

TV: For listening to the TV. Comfort: Attenuates background noise. Audibility Extender: Makes high-frequency sounds audible. Zen: Makes fractal tones. The generated sounds are adjusted according to your hearing loss. The Zen program may be used with amplification so both the surrounding sounds and the fractal tones are heard together. Or, it may be used alone (without amplification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds. 18

General Up to two listening programs with one Zen style each can be programmed for Zen. Furthermore, a special Zen program can be made available. This is called Zen+ and can contain up to three Zen styles. Important Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surrounding sounds including speech. The programs should not be used when hearing such sounds is important. Switch the hearing aid to a non-zen program in those situations. 19

Switching between the listening programs If your hearing aid model is provided with a program button, you can switch between the listening programs by pressing the program button at the bottom of the hearing aid. Each time you switch to another program, a click will be produced and a spoken message will indicate your choice of program. If your hearing aid is provided with the Zen+ program, you access this program by pressing the program button for more than one second. This function is called SmartToggle. A short press of the program button in the SmartToggle mode will allow you to cycle through the available Zen styles. You can exit SmartToggle by pressing and holding the program button for more than a second. 20

General If you have chosen the tone indication instead of a spoken message, the various sounds tell you which program you have chosen: Program 1: One brief beep Program 2: Two brief beeps Program 3: Three brief beeps Program 4: One long and one brief beep Program 5: One long and two brief beeps Zen+: Tone Some hearing aid models may be provided with a remote control. These hearing aids have no program button. If your hearing aid has a remote control, please refer to the user s instructions for the remote control. Using a telephone When listening on a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, and not directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try to move the telephone loudspeaker to a slightly different position. 21

Hearing aid with an earmould The ear-set consists of the following parts: 1. Earhook 2. Tubing 3. Earmould 3a. Sound bore 3b. Vent 1 2 3b 3a 3 22

Hearing aid with an earmould Placing the hearing aid and earmould 1. Insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing. 2. It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand. 3. Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the earhook rests comfortably on the ear, close to your head. 1. 2. 3. 23

Removing the hearing aid and earmould 1. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. 2. Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tubing. 1 2 If it is difficult, you can try to move the earmould carefully from side to side while pulling it out. It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand. 24

Hearing aid with an earmould Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set. 1. Soft cloth 2. Wax removing tool 1. 2. Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories. 25

The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid. The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings. If you feel resistance, withdraw the tool and try again. Use only the provided wax removing tool. When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry. 26

Hearing aid with an earmould The earmould Make sure that your earmould is clean and free of earwax and moisture. Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean the earmould. Cleaning the earmould: 1. Disconnect the earmould from the tubing. 2. Clean the vent with the wax removing tool. 3. Clean the sound bore with the wax removing tool. 1 2 3 27

4. At least once a week, disconnect the earmould from the tubing and wash the earmould in lukewarm water. Allow it to dry overnight. 5. If there is still moisture in the earmould the next time you want to use the hearing aid, use a blower or the like to blow it dry. 4 5 Changing the ear-set If your ear-set tubing becomes slack, stiff, yellow or cracked, replace the tubing. For further supplies of tubing or if the earmould no longer fits your ear, contact your hearing care professional. 28

Hearing aid with an earmould In case of malfunction.. If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: The hearing aid is not turned on. Make sure that the battery drawer is closed. The battery is dead or does not work. Insert a new battery in the battery drawer of the hearing aid. The sound bore of the earmould is blocked. Clean the blocked sound bore as described on page 27. If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it could be because: The battery is nearly exhausted. Insert a new battery in the battery drawer of the hearing aid. The sound bore of the earmould is blocked. Clean the blocked sound bore as described on page 27. Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ ENT doctor. Your hearing may have changed. Contact your hearing care professional. 29

If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ ENT doctor. The tubing is broken. Replace the tubing. The tubing is yellow and stiff. Replace the tubing. The tubing often comes off the earmould or hearing aid hook. Replace the tubing. The hook is cracked. Contact your hearing care professional. The earmould is not correctly placed in your ear canal. Take the earmould out and reinsert it. The earmould fits loosely in your ear canal. Contact your hearing care professional. 30

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip The ear-set consists of the following parts: 1. Tubing with 1a. hook 1b. trimmed anchor 2. Instant ear-tip 1b. 1a. 2. 1. 31

Right/left identification The ear-set tubing is available in different lengths for the right and left ear, respectively. The individual size is printed on the tubing. Red print indicates that it is for the right ear and blue print that it is for the left ear. 32

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Placing the hearing aid and ear-tip 1. Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hook and tubing rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head. 2. Insert the ear-tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing. 1 2 Make sure that the anchor is positioned correctly, securing the position of the ear-set. Check at regular intervals that the hearing aid and earset are positioned correctly. Important We do not recommend wearing the hearing aid without the anchor for the instant ear-tip solution. If the hearing aid is not secured by the anchor, it can fall off your ear and be lost. 33

Removing the hearing aid and ear-tip 1. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. 2. Carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tubing. 1 2 34

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set. 1. Soft cloth 2. Wax removing tool 3. Cleaning thread 3. 1. 2. Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories. 35

The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid. The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings. If you feel resistance, withdraw the tool and try again. Use only the provided wax removing tool. When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry. 36

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip The ear-set Make sure that the ear-set is clean and free of earwax, moisture or the like. Otherwise the ear-tip may come off. Wipe the ear-set with the soft cloth at regular intervals. Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean the ear-set. Cleaning a blocked tubing: 1. Grip the hearing aid between your thumb and index finger. With your other hand grip the tubing and pull straight apart as indicated by the arrow. 2. Pull the ear-tip off the tubing. 3. Pass the cleaning thread through the tubing. Pull the thread out at the other end. 1 2 3 37

If necessary, the ear-tip can be washed. Pull the ear-tip off the tubing. Wash the ear-tip thoroughly in lukewarm water. Allow it to dry overnight. 38

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Changing the ear-set The ear-set should be changed on a regular basis. The life of the ear-set is individual and depends on a number of factors, such as how much the hearing aid is used and the type of earwax. If one of the ear-set elements becomes slack, stiff, yellow or cracked, replace the ear-set. 39

Assembling a new ear-set Push the ear-tip onto the tubing. It is very important that the ear-tip is firmly secured. Click the ear-set onto the top of the hearing aid as illustrated. For further supplies of ear-sets or if the ear-tip size no longer fits your ear, contact your hearing care professional. 40

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Tubing and ear-tip size The ear-set must be adjusted to fit your ear exactly. It is important to choose the correct tubing length and eartip size in order to ensure a good and comfortable fit. Furthermore, the anchor must be trimmed to fit your ear canal. Your hearing care professional will choose the correct ear-set size and help you trim the anchor. Also see the instructions on how to trim the anchor. At the back of this booklet your hearing care professional can write down the sizes selected for you. 41

Trimming the anchor The anchor is supplied separately from the rest of the ear-set and must be adjusted to fit your ear. The anchor should form an appropriately sized loop to ensure the comfortable retention of the ear-tip in the ear canal. There are several ways of doing this: 42

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Method 1 1a. Pull the pointed end of the anchor through the upper hole on the side of the tubing until the anchor is stopped by the grip at the end. 1b. Guide the pointed end of the anchor through the lower hole to form a small loop. 1c. When the loop is the correct size, cut off any excess with scissors or similar. 1a 1b 1c 43

Method 2 2a. Pull the pointed end of the anchor through the upper hole on the side of the tubing until the anchor is stopped by the grip at the end. 2b. Loop the anchor in the direction indicated by the dotted line and arrows. 2c. Guide the anchor through the lower hole on the side of the tubing as illustrated to form a loop. 2d. When the loop is the correct size, turn the ear-set around and cut off any excess with scissors or similar. 2a 2b 2c 2d 44

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip General information: 3. Make sure that the end of the anchor loop is flush with the small hole and there are no sharp edges. Use the tip of your finger to check for sharp edges. 3 If part of the anchor sticks out through the hole, creating an uneven surface, this may cause irritation of the ear. 45

In case of malfunction.. If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: The hearing aid is not turned on. Make sure that the battery drawer is closed. The battery is dead or does not work. Insert a new battery in the battery drawer of the hearing aid. The sound outlet of the ear-tip is blocked. Clean or replace the ear-tip. If necessary, replace the entire earset. If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it could be because: The battery is nearly exhausted. Insert a new battery in the battery drawer of the hearing aid. The sound outlet of the ear-tip is blocked. Clean or replace the ear-tip. If necessary, replace the entire earset. Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ ENT doctor. Your hearing may have changed. Contact your hearing care professional. 46

Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ ENT doctor. The tubing is broken. Replace the ear-set. The tubing is yellow and stiff. Replace the ear-set. The hook is cracked. Replace the ear-set. The ear-tip is not correctly placed in your ear canal. Take the ear-tip out and reinsert it. 47

Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip The ear-set consists of the following parts: 1. Tubing with 1a. hook 2. Custom ear-tip with 2a. extraction cord 1a. 2. 2a. 1. 48

Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Right/left identification The ear-set tubing is available in different lengths for the right and left ear, respectively. The individual size is printed on the tubing. Red print indicates that it is for the right ear and blue print that it is for the left ear. The custom ear-tip has Widex printed on it. Red print indicates that the ear-tip is for the right ear and blue print that it is for the left ear. 49

Placing the hearing aid and custom ear-tip 1. Insert the custom ear-tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing. 2. It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand. 3. Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hook and tubing rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head. 1. 2. 3. 50

Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Removing the hearing aid and custom ear-tip 1. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. 2. Take hold of the extraction cord and carefully pull the custom ear-tip out of the ear canal. 1. 2. Important Do not pull the tubing to remove your hearing aid. Use the extraction cord. 51

Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set. 1. Soft cloth 2. Wax removing tool 3. Cleaning thread 3. 1. 2. Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories. 52

Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid. The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings. If you feel resistance, withdraw the tool and try again. Use only the provided wax removing tool. When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry. 53

The ear-set Make sure that your ear-set is clean and free of earwax, moisture or the like. Wipe the ear-set with the soft cloth at regular intervals. Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean the ear-set. Cleaning a blocked tubing: 1. Grip the hearing aid between your thumb and index finger. With your other hand grip the tubing and pull straight apart as indicated by the arrow. 2. Carefully pull the custom ear-tip off the tubing, wriggling the tip of the tubing gently. 3. Pass the cleaning thread through the tubing. Pull the thread out at the other end. 1 3 2 54

Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip If necessary, the custom ear-tip can be washed. Pull the ear-tip off the tubing. Wash the ear-tip thoroughly in lukewarm water. Allow it to dry overnight. 55

Changing the tubing The tubing should be changed on a regular basis. The life of the tubing is individual and depends on a number of factors, such as how much the hearing aid is used and the type of earwax. If your ear-set tubing becomes slack, stiff, yellow or cracked, replace the tubing. 56

Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Assembling a new ear-set 1. Hold the custom ear-tip between two fingers, with the extraction cord downwards. Hold the tubing with the other hand as illustrated. Gently press the tubing into place in the custom ear-tip. 2. Use your fingernail to press the tubing in as far as it will go so that it is securely fastened. 3. Click the ear-set onto the top of the hearing aid as illustrated. 1 2 3 For further supplies of tubing or if the custom ear-tip no longer fits your ear, contact your hearing care professional. 57

Tubing size The ear-set must be adjusted to fit your ear exactly. It is important to choose the correct tubing length in order to ensure a good and comfortable fit. Your hearing care professional will choose the correct tubing length for you the first time. At the back of this booklet your hearing care professional can write down the size selected for you. 58

In case of malfunction.. Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: The hearing aid is not turned on. Make sure that the battery drawer is closed. The battery is dead or does not work. Insert a new battery in the battery drawer of the hearing aid. The sound outlet of the custom ear-tip is blocked. Clean the ear-tip as described on page 55. If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it could be because: The battery is nearly exhausted. Insert a new battery in the battery drawer of the hearing aid. The sound outlet of the custom ear-tip is blocked. Clean the ear-tip as described on page 55. Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ ENT doctor. Your hearing may have changed. Contact your hearing care professional. 59

If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ ENT doctor. The tubing is broken. Replace the tubing. The tubing is yellow and stiff. Replace the tubing. The hook is cracked. Replace the tubing. The custom ear-tip is not correctly placed in your ear canal. Take the ear-tip out and reinsert it. The custom ear-tip fits loosely in your ear canal. Contact your hearing care professional. 60

General Caring for your hearing aid With proper care, your hearing aid will give you consistent reliable service. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid: Switch your hearing aid off when it is not in use. Should you not use it for several days, take out the battery. Treat the hearing aid as the valuable object it is: with care. When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a cool, dry location where it cannot be reached by children or pets. When not in use, do not expose the hearing aid to extreme heat or high humidity. In environments with high humidity, a Widex drying kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of moisture inside the hearing aid. See the instructions enclosed with the Widex drying kit. 61

Do not wear your hearing aid in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer, perfume or other sprays. Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself. Do not wear your hearing aid during x-ray, MR scans, CT scans, short-wave diathermy, or similar radiation treatments and never place your hearing aid in a microwave oven. These are some of the types of radiation that can damage your hearing aid. Radiation from, for example, room surveillance equipment, burglar alarms and cellular telephones is weaker and will not damage your hearing aid. Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or other areas with explosive gases. To maintain the proper shape of the ear-set, be careful not to twist or squeeze it out of shape when your hearing aid is placed in the case. 62

General Good advice The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of earwax. Contact your physician/ent doctor if you suspect that a plug of earwax has accumulated in your ear. Earwax may not only reduce your own hearing but also the effect of the hearing aid considerably. It is a good idea to ask your physician to clean your ears a couple of times a year. Please be sure to keep the hearing aid and its parts and accessories out of the reach of children, who might place them in their mouths. Also keep batteries out of children s reach and discard used batteries carefully. Do not change batteries in front of children and do not let them see where you keep your supply. Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like. Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it. In case of ingestion, contact your physician immediately. 63

The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing but can help you make best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. However, you should be aware that it takes time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds. The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic materials. Still, in rare cases skin irritation can occur. If you notice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal, contact your hearing care professional. 64

General Please be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal. An infection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear. Therefore, we recommend that you remove the hearing aid and earset from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated. Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid and ear-set as required. If an infection occurs, you should seek medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts. Do not under any circumstances use alcohol, chlorine or similar substances. 65

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