Waterpik Sidekick WF-04 User manual

Instructions For Use
Instructions d’utilisation
Instrucciones de uso
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical products, especially when children are present,
basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER:
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
• Do not handle plug with wet hands.
• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
• Do not use while bathing.
• Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub
or sink.
• Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug
immediately.
• Check the power supply and the power supply cord for damage before
the first use and during the life of the product.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or
injury to persons:
• If product is opened/disassembled for ANY reason, warranty is VOID.
• Do not use this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Contact Water Pik, Inc. or your local distributor which can be found at
www.waterpik.com.
• Do not direct water under the tongue, into the ear, nose or other delicate
areas. This product is capable of producing pressures that may cause
serious damage in these areas.
• Do not direct water into the nose or ear. The potentially deadly amoeba,
Naegleria fowleri, may be present in some tap water or unchlorinated well
water and may be fatal if directed into these areas.
• Use this product only as indicated in these instructions or as recommended
by your dental professional.
• Only use tips and accessories recommended by Water Pik, Inc.
• Do not drop or insert any foreign object into any opening or hose.
• Keep electrical cord away from heated surfaces.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical products, especially when children are present,
basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER:
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
• Do not handle plug with wet hands.
• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
• Do not use while bathing.
• Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub
or sink.
• Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug
immediately.
• Check the power supply and the power supply cord for damage before
the first use and during the life of the product.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or
injury to persons:
• If product is opened/disassembled for ANY reason, warranty is VOID.
• Do not use this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Contact Water Pik, Inc. or your local distributor which can be found at
www.waterpik.com.
• Do not direct water under the tongue, into the ear, nose or other delicate
areas. This product is capable of producing pressures that may cause
serious damage in these areas.
• Do not direct water into the nose or ear. The potentially deadly amoeba,
Naegleria fowleri, may be present in some tap water or unchlorinated well
water and may be fatal if directed into these areas.
• Use this product only as indicated in these instructions or as recommended
by your dental professional.
• Only use tips and accessories recommended by Water Pik, Inc.
• Do not drop or insert any foreign object into any opening or hose.
• Keep electrical cord away from heated surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use iodine or water insoluble concentrated essential oils in this
product. Use of these can reduce performance and will shorten the life of
the product. Use of these products may void warranty.
• Fill reservoir with water or other dental professional recommended
solution only.
• Remove any oral jewelry prior to use of this product.
• Do not use if you have an open wound on your tongue or in your mouth.
• If your physician or cardiologist has advised you to receive antibiotic
premedication before dental procedures, you should consult your dentist
before using this instrument or any other oral hygiene aid.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near
children or invalids.
• Do not use this product for more than 3 minutes in each two-hour period.
• Unit will shut off automatically after 3 minutes of continuous usage.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Magnetic field: Pacemakers and similar implanted medical devices
may be affected by magnet.
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1. Reservoir
2. Base unit
3. Water hose release button
4. Water hose connection
5. Water hose
6. Reservoir valve
7. Handle
8. Handle notch
9. Power button
10. Pressure control
11. Power supply storage
12. Power supply
13. Power supply cord
14. Travel case
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Replacement accessories may be purchased online at www.waterpik.com, or by phone from Water Pik, Inc. at 1-800-525-2774 (USA) or
1-888-226-3042 (Canada). To find detailed information about tips, other accessories, and product usage please visit our website at www.waterpik.com.

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GETTING STARTED
Assembly
1. Remove power supply from power supply storage.
2. Connect power supply cord to power supply and to base unit.
3. Place reservoir on base unit and press down firmly until secured.
4. Connect water hose to base unit.
5. Using handle notch, hook handle onto front edge of reservoir.
Powering the Unit
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, be sure it is turned on.
Preparing the Reservoir
Remove reservoir from base unit and fill with warm water. Replace reservoir onto the base unit and
press down firmly.
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Prime Unit (First Time Use Only)
Set pressure control switch to high, point the handle and tip into sink.
Turn power ON until water flows from the tip. Turn power OFF.
Adjusting the Pressure Setting
Slide the pressure control on the base of the unit to the lowest setting 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.
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.
Low
Power
High

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Disassembly for Travel
1. Remove and empty reservoir.
2. Unplug unit from electrical outlet.
3. Disconnect handle hose from base unit by pressing the water hose release button.
Point tip into sink and extend water hose to drain all remaining water.
4. Disconnect power supply cord from base unit and power supply.
5. Insert power supply into power supply storage.
6. Slide base unit into reservoir.
Travel
Place the full unit and all components inside the provided travel case for protection when traveling.
Release
Button

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Service Maintenance
Waterpik
®
Water Flossers have no consumer serviceable electrical items and
do not require routine service maintenance. For all parts and accessories go to
www.waterpik.com. You may also call our toll-free customer service number at
1-800-525-2774 (USA) or 1-888-226-3042 (Canada).
Refer to the serial and model numbers in all correspondence. These numbers
are located on the bottom of your unit.
Still have questions? Go to www.waterpik.com.
Water Pik, Inc. warrants to the original consumer of this new product that it is
free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from the date of
purchase. Consumer will be required to submit the original purchase receipt
as proof of purchase date and if requested, the entire product, to support a
warranty claim. Water Pik, Inc. will replace at its discretion any part of the
product, which in its opinion is defective, provided the product has not been
abused, misused, altered or damaged after purchase, was used according
to instructions, and was used only with accessories or consumable parts
approved by Water Pik, Inc. Installation is the responsibility of the consumer
and is not covered by the warranty. This limited warranty excludes accessories
or consumable parts such as tips, etc.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
that vary, depending on the law in your place of residence.
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY