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Cleaning and Replacing the Sound Filters
Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlet
For proper function of the microphone, it is important to clean the sound
inlet to remove dust or other sound-disturbing debris. The soft brush,
provided with your hearing instrument, can be used for this purpose.
Your hearing care professional can instruct you on how to properly use
this tool.
Changing the Sound Outlet Filter/Cleaning the Sound Outlet
Your ReSound X-plore
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hearing instrument may be equipped with a
sound outlet filter (consult your hearing care professional). This filter
is located at the end of the sound outlet and prevents debris from
getting into the hearing instrument. If the hearing instrument seems to
have lost power, and changing the battery does not help, the filter may
be blocked, and needs to be changed. Your hearing care professional
can instruct you on how to change the filter.
If your hearing instrument does not have a filter, ear wax and/or other
de bris may accumulate in the sound channel. The cleaning loop,
provided with your hearing instrument, can be used to remove this
material. Your hearing care professional can instruct you on how to
properly use this tool. When using this tool, be careful not to damage or
pull the tubing placed at the opening of the sound outlet. If this is pulled
out, the hearing instrument may need to be returned for repair.
General Precautions
1. Do not leave your hearing instrument in the sun, near an open fire
or in a hot, parked car
2. Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy
rain or in a moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna
3. Should your hearing instrument become wet or moist, use the
drying kit that your hearing care professional has recommended.
Do not place the hearing instrument in a very warm place to
remove moisture (for example, the oven or use a hair dryer).
Direct or indirect heat can damage the instrument.
4. Remove your hearing instrument when applying such things as
cosmetics, perfume, aftershave, hair spray, and suntan lotion.
These might get into the instrument and cause damage.
