Waterpik WP-250 User manual

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Munddusche Waterpik®
Modells WP–250/260/300
Hydropulseur Waterpik®
Modèles WP–250/260/300
Idropulsore Waterpik®
Modellos WP–250/260/300
Waterpik® Water Flosser
Models WP–250/260/300
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www.waterpik.com
Waterpik®
Water Flosser
Models WP-250/260/300
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Congratulations! By selecting the Waterpik®Water
Flosser you are now on your way to better gum health,
and a healthier smile!
With a clinically proven combination of water pressure
and pulsations, the Waterpik®Water Flosser removes
harmful bacteria deep between teeth and below the
gumline – where brushing alone won’t reach.
Thank you for choosing the Waterpik®
Water Flosser.
Oral Care With The Waterpik®
Water Flosser
Traditional brushing
can’t easily reach
hidden food debris and
harmful bacteria.
Flossing has limited
access below the
gumline.
The Waterpik®Water
Flosser removes trapped
food debris and harmful
bacteria.
WELCOME
Traditional Oral Care
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards 5
Product Description 7
Getting Started 9
Care of Your Waterpik®Water Flosser 14
Troubleshooting G uide 16
Limited Two-Year Warranty 17
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical products, especially when children are
present, the basic safety precautions below should always
be followed.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING.
DANGER:
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
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 
 
 
 
or be pulled into a tub, shower stall or sink.
 
Unplug immediately.
 
use and during the life of the product.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, serious injury or damage to
tissue:
 

or charger.
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
if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or

International, Inc. or your local distributor which can be
found at www.waterpik.com/intl.
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other delicate areas. This product is capable of producing
pressures that may cause serious damage in these areas.
See operating instructions for correct usage.
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as recommended by your dental professional.
 
Water Pik, Inc.
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or hose.
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 
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being used.
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concentrated essential oils in this product. Use of these
can reduce product performance and will shorten the life
of the product.
 
recommended solution only.
 
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 
in your mouth.
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to receive antibiotic premedication before dental
procedures, you should consult your dentist before using
this instrument or any other oral hygiene aid.
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 
with special needs in the proper use of this product.
 TM
shaft. If it separates for any reason, discard both the tip
and shaft and replace with a new Pik PocketTM Tip. Pik
PocketTM Tip not included in all models.
 
two-hour period. Longer usage can overheat the motor
and cause product failure as well as void the warranty.
 
play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Reservoir
Tip
Handle
Pressure
control knob
On/Off switch
Base
Tip
eject button
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Reservoir valve
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Orthodontic
Tip
Classic Jet
Tip
Pik PocketTM
Tip
Tongue
Cleaner Tip
Toothbrush
Tip
Plaque Seeker
®
Tip
NOTE:
all tips not included in all models.
GETTING STARTED
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Insert
NO
Gap
Slide
Button
Up
Eject
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
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reservoir over the base and press down firmly.
Inserting and Removing Tips
Insert tip into the center of the Water Flosser handle. The
colored ring will be flush with the top of the handle if the
tip is correctly locked into place. Gently pull on tip to


towards the top of the handle and lift tip from handle.
GETTING STARTED
Fill
Replace
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Tip Insertion Tip Removal
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Placement in Mouth
Lean low over sink and place the tip in mouth.
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Set pressure at desired setting. With your free hand,
turn the unit on.
Adjusting the Pressure Setting
Turn the pressure control dial on the base of the unit to

use. Gradually increase pressure over time to the
setting you prefer – or as instructed by your dental
professional.
Prime Unit (First Time Use Only)
Prior to Very First Use of Unit, Prime Unit: Set pressure
control dial on base to high, point the handle and tip into sink.

Low
I
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12
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High
I
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Recommended Technique
Slightly close
lips to avoid splashing but allow water to flow freely from mouth into
the sink. For best results, start in the molar area (back teeth) working
toward the front teeth. Glide tip along gumline and pause briefly between
teeth. Continue process until you have cleaned the inside and outside of
both the upper and lower teeth.
When Finished

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TIP USAGE
Pik Pocket
TM
Tip
The Pik Pocket
TM

designed to deliver water or
anti-bacterial solutions deep
into periodontal pockets. It is not
intended for general use.
To use the Pik Pocket™
Tip, set the unit to the
lowest pressure setting.
Lean low over your
sink and place the soft
tip against a tooth at a

into the pocket. Turn the unit on and continue tracing along
the gum line until all periodontal pockets are treated.
NOTE: This tip must be used only with the Pressure Control
set to 1. Use on a higher setting will shorten life of tip and
power handle.
Tongue Cleaner Tip
To use the tongue cleaner tip, set
the unit to the lowest pressure
setting. Gently place the tongue
cleaner in the center/midline of
your tongue, about halfway back
and start the Water Flosser. With
light pressure pull forward. You
can increase pressure as you prefer.
Orthodontic Tip


simultaneously brush and
rinse hard-to-reach areas
around braces and other


glide tip along gumline, pausing briefly to lightly brush
area between teeth and all around orthodontic bracket,

you have cleaned the inside and outside of both the upper
and lower teeth.
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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 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

through the brush, to help simultaneously clean and rinse
the tooth surface.
Plaque Seeker®Tip
Direct the jet stream at a 90-degree angle to your gumline.
Close lips slightly to avoid splashing but allow water to flow
freely from mouth into sink. Start in the molar (back teeth)
area working toward the front teeth. 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. Continue until all areas around and
between the teeth both inside and outside, top and
bottom have been cleaned.
Using Mouthwash and Other Solutions
Your Waterpik®Water Flosser can be used to deliver

dental professional to recommend the appropriate
solution for you. Note: use of some antibacterial
solutions could shorten the life of your Waterpik®
Water Flosser, see warnings section for details.
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Cleaning Your Waterpik®Water Flosser
Clean the product when necessary by using a soft cloth
and mild non-abrasive cleanser.
Before cleaning, unplug from the electrical outlet.

temperatures, remove the reservoir and run the
unit until completely empty.
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CARE OF YOUR WATERPIK®WATER FLOSSER



Turn on the unit and let it run until empty. This will help
keep the tip from clogging and help your unit to last longer.
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ENGLISH
RECOMMENDED TIP
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
Service Maintenance
Waterpik®Water Flossers have no consumer-serviceable

maintenance. For all your service needs go to
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Classic
Jet Tip
Orthodontic
Tip
Pik Pocket ™
Tip
Toothbrush
Tip
Plaque
Seeker®Tip
Tongue Cleaner
Tip
Replace Every
3 Months
Replace Every
6 Months

Please do not ship product to Waterpik International,


numbers in all correspondence.
These numbers are located on the
bottom of your unit.

which can be found at www.waterpik.com/intl.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBL E M
Tips
Leakage between the tip and handle knob.
Pik PocketTM Tip
Tear in soft tip.
Water Flosser Base
Hose to the handle leaks.


Unit doesn’t start.
CAUSE
1) Tip not fully engaged.
1) Tip is worn.
2) Tip is split.

1) Missing black reservoir valve.
2) Black reservoir valve is upside down.

2) Tip is clogged with debris.
3) Black reservoir valve is clogged.
4) Hard water deposits.
1) Motor not running.
CORRECTIVE ACTION

 
  

which can be found at www.waterpik.com/intl, for a self service
repair kit.

which can be found at www.waterpik.com/intl, for
a replacement reservoir.
2) Ensure valve is right-side up (see image to right).

2) Flush tip under faucet or replace tip.
 
under warm running water and place back into reservoir.
Ensure the valve is right-side up (see above image).

water. Set pressure control dial to high, point the handle and tip

by repeating with a full reservoir of clean warm water.
1) Be sure outlet is functioning; test with another appliance
(check electrical reset button and/or wall switch).

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ENGLISH
Water Pik, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser/owner of this new product that it is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for two years from date of purchase. Save your receipt as your proof of purchase date. Water

claim falls within our warranty policy. We will replace any part of the product, which in our opinion is defective,
provided the product has not been abused, misused, altered or damaged after purchase and was used according to


place of residence.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
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
Waterpik®-Munddusche sind Sie auf dem besten Weg

Lächeln.

Wasserdruck und Pulsationen entfernt Ihre Waterpik®-



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Munddusche entschieden haben.
Mundhygiene mit der
Waterpik®-Munddusche
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verborgene Speisereste
und schädliche
Bakterien nicht erreicht.
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®-
Munddusche entfernt
Speisereste und
schädliche Bakterien.
WILLKOMMEN
Herkömmliche Zahnpflege
DEUTSCH
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INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
Wichtige Sicherheitsvorkehrungen 21
Produktbeschreibung 23
Inbetriebnahme 25
Pflege Ihrer Waterpik®-Munddusche 30
Leitfaden zur Fehlerbehebung 32
Zwei-Jahres-Garantie 33
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