Unitron BTE Next, User Manual

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fit into your ears snugly and comfortably. If amplified
sound leaks out of your ear, you may hear whistling.
Always ensure earmolds are clean and free of ear wax
and moisture. Do not use alcohol to clean your
earmolds. If the earmolds become plugged, clear the
opening with a wax loop or pipe cleaner. If your
physician prescribes eardrops, clean any moisture that
may get into the earmolds or tubing to prevent plugging.
Cleaning the Earmolds
If the earmolds attach to an earhook and they require
further cleaning, disconnect the plastic tube from the
hook of the hearing devices. Wash only the earmolds in
warm water with a mild soap. Rinse them with cool
water and allow them to dry overnight. Make sure the
earmold tubes are dry before reconnecting them to each
hook on your hearing devices.
BTEs with Slim Tubes and Domes
If your hearing instruments have slim tubes (see “Using
the Next BTE Guide”), you need to ensure that the tubes
and domes are free of ear wax and moisture. You should
have the slim tubes and domes replaced by your hearing