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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR WATER FLOSSER
NOTE: All tips not included in all models.
Replace Every 3 Months
Orthodontic Tip
BEST FOR
Braces
General Use
Pik Pocket™ Tip
BEST FOR
Periodontal Pockets
Furcations
Plaque Seeker
®
Tip
BEST FOR
Implants
Retainers
Crowns
General Use
Bridges
Triple Sonic
BEST FOR
Brush Head
Plaque Removal
Powering the Unit
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. If the outlet is
controlled by a wall switch, be sure it is turned on.
Preparing the Reservoir
Lift the reservoir lid, remove the reservoir, and fill
with lukewarm water. Replace the reservoir over
the base and press down firmly and close the lid.
Remove
Fill
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Replace Every 6 Months
Classic Jet Tip
BEST FOR
General Use
Tongue Cleaner
BEST FOR
Fresher Breath
Replacement tips can be purchased from your
local distributor, which can be found at
www.waterpik.com/intl.
Inserting and Removing Tips
Insert tip into the center of
NO
the Water Flosser handle,
gap
pressing down firmly until
the tip clicks into place. The
colored ring will be
flush with the top of
the handle if the tip
is correctly locked
into place. To remove
tip from the handle
push the tip eject
button on the handle.
Tip
release
button
Prime Unit (First Time Use Only)
Set pressure control dial on base to high (pressure
setting No.10), point the handle and tip into sink.
Turn power and water ON until water flows from
the tip. Turn unit OFF.
Water
ON
ON
High
Adjusting the Pressure Setting
Turn the pressure control dial on the base of
the unit to the lowest setting (pressure setting
No.1) for first-time use.
Gradually increase
pressure over time to the
Low
setting you prefer – or as
instructed by your dental
professional.
Using the Water Flosser
Always place the tip
Water
in your mouth before
ON
turning the water ON.
With water switch on
handle in OFF position, turn
power on. Lean over sink
and slightly close lips enough to
prevent splashing while still
allowing water to flow from
mouth into the sink.
Turn water switch ON. When finished, turn
water switch and power OFF. During use you
can stop the flow of
Water
OFF
water by sliding the water
switch on handle to the
OFF position.
NOTE: Motor will continue
to run.
Recommended Technique
For best results,
start with back teeth
and work toward the
front teeth. Direct the
stream at a 90-degree angle to your gumline with
tip in mouth. Glide tip along gumline and pause
briefly between teeth. Continue until you have
cleaned the inside and outside of both the upper
and lower teeth. Lean over sink.
When Finished
Turn the unit OFF. Empty any liquid left in the
reservoir. Unplug the unit.
NOTE: If you used mouthwash or other solution
besides water, see "Using Mouthwash and Other
Solutions" section.
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