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Prime Unit (First Time Use Only)
Set pressure control dial
on base to high, point the
ON
handle and tip into sink.
High
Turn unit ON until water
flows from the tip, turn
unit OFF.
Adjusting the Pressure Setting
Turn the pressure control
dial on the base of the
unit to the lowest setting
Low
(pressure setting No.1) for
first-time use. Gradually
increase pressure over
time to the setting you prefer – or as instructed by
your dental professional.
Using the Water Flosser
Always place the tip in your mouth before
turning the water ON. Lean over sink
and slightly close lips enough to prevent
splashing while still allowing water to flow
from mouth into the sink.
Turn power ON. When finished,
turn power OFF.
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During use you can
temporarily stop water flow
Pause
by pressing the pause button
on the handle.
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.
Note: If you used mouthwash or other solution
besides water, see "Using Mouthwash and Other
Solutions" section.
CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATERPIK
TIP USAGE
Pik Pocket™ Tip
The Pik Pocket
Tip is
™
specifically designed to
deliver water or anti-bacterial
solutions deep into
periodontal pockets.
To use the Pik Pocket
™
Tip, set the unit to
the lowest pressure setting. Place the soft
tip against a tooth at a 45-degree angle and gently
place the tip under the gumline, into the pocket.
Turn the unit on and continue tracing along
the gumline.
Tongue Cleaner Tip
To use the tongue cleaner
tip, set to lowest pressure
setting, place tip in the
center/middle of your
tongue about half way back
and start the Water Flosser.
Pull forward with light pressure. Increase pressure
as you prefer.
Orthodontic Tip
To use the Orthodontic
Tip, gently glide tip
along gumline, pausing
briefly to lightly brush
area between teeth and all around orthodontic
bracket, before proceeding to the next tooth.
Toothbrush Tip
Place the
toothbrush tip in
mouth with the
brush head on the
tooth at the gum line. The toothbrush tip can be
used with or without toothpaste. Turn the Water
WATER FLOSSER
®
Flosser on so water flows through the tip. Using
a light pressure (bristles should not bend)
massage the brush back and forth with very short
strokes – much like you would with a manual
toothbrush.
Plaque Seeker
®
Tip
To use the Plaque
Seeker
®
Tip, place
the tip close to the
teeth so that the
bristles are gently touching the teeth. Gently glide
tip along gumline, pausing briefly between teeth to
gently brush and allow the water to flow between
the teeth.
Using Mouthwash and
Other Solutions
Your Waterpik
®
Water Flosser can be used to
deliver mouthwash and antibacterial solutions.
After using any special solution, rinse unit to
prevent clogging by partially filling reservoir with
warm water and running unit with tip pointed into
sink until unit is empty.
Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug from the electrical outlet.
Clean the product when necessary by using a soft
cloth and mild non-abrasive cleanser.
The water reservoir is removable for easy cleaning
and is top rack dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Remove reservoir valve before placing
reservoir in dishwasher.
Remove
Replace
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