Waterpik Water Flosser WF-03, Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
• Do not direct water under the tongue, into the ear, nose or other delicate areas.
This product is capable of producing pressures that may cause serious damage
in these areas.
• Do not direct water into the nose or ear. The potentially deadly amoeba,
Naegleria fowleri , may be present in some tap water or unchlorinated well water
and may be fatal if directed into these areas.
• Use this product only as indicated in these instructions or as recommended by
your dental professional.
• Do not use lithium batteries in this product. These batteries are capable of
producing pressures that may be uncomfortable to the user and may also result
in damage to the appliance. Use of lithium batteries will void the warranty.
• Only use tips and accessories that are recommended by Water Pik, Inc.
• Do not drop or insert any foreign object into any opening on the product.
• Do not use this product outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use iodine or water insoluble concentrated essential oils in the Water
Flosser. Use of these can reduce product performance and will shorten the life
of the product.
• Fill reservoir with water or other dental professional recommended solution only.
• If the Pik Pocket® tip (not included in all models) separates from the shaft for
any reason, discard tip and shaft and replace with new Pik Pocket® tip.
• Remove any oral jewelry prior to use of this product.
• Do not use if you have an open wound on your tongue or in your mouth.
• If your physician advised you to receive antibiotic premedication before dental
procedures, you should consult your dentist before using this instrument or any
other oral hygiene aid.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on or near children
or invalids.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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