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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. After use, empty any liquid remaining in the unit.
Note: If the unit is used with a mouthwash solution, a
full reservoir of water should be run through after each
use to rinse it and remove any traces of mouthwash.
2. Rinse the irrigator tip and the handle separately for
several seconds under running water. Note: Be sure to
point the handle downward (upside down) when
rinsing. Do not allow water to drain into the irrigator
handle.
3. After cleaning, place the irrigator tip back in the
covered storage and the handle on the base.
4. Unplug the unit.
5. Clean the base periodically with a soft cloth or paper
towel. The base must be dry before plugging it into an
electrical outlet.
MEDICAL SAFEGUARDS
Please note the following safeguards for your
continued safety.
1. Similar to starting any new oral hygiene product,
contact your dentist before using PowerDent Oral
Irrigator if you had oral or periodontal surgery.
2. Contact your dentist if excessive bleeding occurs or if
bleeding continues after 2 weeks.
Caution:
Opening the
handle will
destroy the
appliance and
invalidate the
warranty.
Note: During the
first few days of
using, your
gums may bleed
slightly. Any
bleeding should
stop within a
few days. If your
gums continue
to bleed for a
period of 2
weeks or more,
discontinue use
and consult
your dentist.
5. Before turning the unit on, check that the water stop
switch
➄
on the handle is in the off position (away
from the tip). After turning the unit on by pressing
the on/off button
➉
on the base unit, lean over the
sink and position the tip in your mouth. Move the water
stop switch to on (towards the tip) to begin the cleaning
and massage process.
Note: Keep your mouth slightly open and hold your
elbow at mouth level so that the water can run back
into the sink.
6. Direct the flow along the gumline (Figure 2) and also
between your teeth. Do not point the irrigator tip directly
at your gums. For best results, begin with your back
teeth and work forward. Consult your dental professional
for further recommendations on use.
7. To adjust the flow of the water from a stream to the
hydromassage spray (or spray to stream), rotate the
colored irrigator tip (Figure 3). Use the stream for more
pinpoint cleaning and the hydromassage spray for a more
general cleaning and massage.
Note: To avoid splashing, adjust the flow from stream
to spray while the unit is out of your mouth, over the
sink and pointed down into the sink.
8. When finished, move the water stop switch to the off
position and turn off the unit. Remove the irrigator tip by
pressing the release button
➅
and replace in the
covered storage. Empty any liquid remaining in the unit.
Unplug the unit.
Note: NEVER leave the unit "On" when not in use.
Water pressure will continue to build and may
cause damage to the unit. You must turn the
water stop switch
➄
and the On/Off Button
➉
to the Off position when not in use.
Note: We recom-
mend soaking the
irrigator tip in a
denture cleaner
(commercially
available) every 2
to 4 weeks to
keep it
hygienically
clean.
Caution: All
servicing of this
unit must be
performed by
authorized
HoMedics
service
personnel only.
Figure 3
Figure 2
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