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Caring for your hearing aid
The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be
treated with care . Here are some things you can do to
prolong the life of your hearing aid:
• Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use . Re-
move the battery if the hearing aid will not be used
for several days .
• When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case
in a cool, dry location out of reach of children and
pets .
• Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme tempera-
tures or high humidity .
• Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or
swimming, or when using a hair dryer, perfume or
other sprays .
• In environments with high humidity, a Widex drying
kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of mois-
ture inside the hearing aid . See the instructions
enclosed with the Widex drying kit .
Good advice and warnings
Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal-
lowed or used improperly . Swallowing or improper
use can result in severe injury, or even fatalities . In
case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately .
• Keep the hearing aid and its parts, accessories and
batteries out of reach of children and anyone else
who might swallow such items or otherwise cause in-
jury to themselves . Do not change batteries in front
of them and do not let them see where you keep
your battery supply . Discard used batteries carefully .
• 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 swal-
lowing it .
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.
