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Cause
Possible remedy
Not loud enough
Low volume
Turn up volume; see
hearing healthcare
professional for models
without a manual volume
control or if problem
persists
Low battery
Replace battery
Earmolds/slim tubes/
domes not inserted
properly
See “Putting your hearing
aids on your ears.”
Remove and reinsert
carefully
Change in hearing
Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Earmolds/slim tubes/
domes blocked with
ear wax
Clean earmolds. See
“Cleaning your hearing
aids.” Use cleaning pin
to dislodge ear wax
in slim tubes. Consult
your hearing healthcare
professional
Plugged microphone
shield
Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Cause
Possible remedy
Intermittent
Low battery
Replace battery
Dirty battery contact
Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Two long beeps
Low battery
Replace battery
Whistling
Earmolds/slim tubes/
domes not inserted
properly
See “Putting your hearing
aids on your ears.”
Remove and reinsert
carefully
Hand/clothing near ear
Move hand/clothing away
from your ear
Poorly fitting earmolds/
slim tubes/domes
Consult your hearing
healthcare professional