Waterpik Water Flosser WP-450 User manual

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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.
We are so convinced that you will be happy with your new Waterpik®Water
Flosser, that we back it up with a 14-day guarantee. If you aren’t satisfied
that your gums are healthier after using the Waterpik®Water Flosser for 14
consecutive days, feel free to return it to us for a full refund.
Thank you for choosing the Waterpik®Water Flosser.
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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.

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Important Safeguards 4
Product Description 6
Getting Started 8
Care of Your Waterpik® Water Flosser 14
Troubleshooting Guide 15
Limited Two-Year Warranty 16

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When using electrical products, especially when children are present,
the basic safety precautions below should always be followed.
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• Donothandlechargerwithwethands.
• Donotimmersein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,
shower stall or sink.
• Donotreachforaproductthathasfallenintowater.Unplug immediately.
• Checkthechargercordfordamagebeforetherstuseandduring
the life of the product.
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• Donotplugthisdeviceintoavoltagesystemthatisdifferentfromthevoltage
system specified on the device or charger.
• 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anyliquid.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.
See operating instructions for correct usage.
• Usethisproductonlyasindicatedintheseinstructionsoras
recommended by your dental professional.
• OnlyusetipsandaccessoriesthatarerecommendedbyWaterPik,Inc.

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• Fillreservoirwithwaterorotherdentalprofessionalrecommended
solutions only.
• Donotdroporinsertanyforeignobjectintoanyopeningontheproduct.
• Keepchargingunitandcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donotoperatewhereoxygenoraerosolspraysarebeingused.
• Donotusemouthwashes/rinsesthatcontainiodine,bleach,or
tea tree oil.
• Donotusewhilewearinganyoraljewelry.Removepriortouse.
• Donotuseifyouhaveanopenwoundonyourtongueorinyourmouth.
• Ifyourphysicianadvisedyoutoreceiveantibioticpremedicationbefore
dental procedures, you should consult your dentist before using this
instrument or any other oral hygiene aid.
• Forhouseholduseonly.Donotuseoutdoors.
• Closely instruct and supervise children and individuals with special
needs in the proper use of this product.
• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywith
the appliance.
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Tip Rotator
Charger
Inlet
Flip Top
Water Inlet
Reservoir
Tip
Eject Button
Tip
Power
Handle
Pressure
Control
Power
Switch

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Orthodontic
Tip
Toothbr ush
Tip
Plaque SeekerTM
Tip
Charger
WaterPikPN20012047
Replacementtips/attachmentsmaybepurchaseddirectlyfrom
WaterPik,Inc.
Call1-800-525-2774(USA)or1-888-226-3042(Canada)orvisitour
web site at www.waterpik.com.
NOTE:Alltipsnotincludedinallmodels
Classic Jet
Tip
Pik PocketTM
Tip
Tongue
Cleaner Tip

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Plugthecordinto
any standard electrical outlet. Make sure you
pushtheswitchintothe“OFF”positionbefore
charging. The unit will not charge if the switch
isinthe“ON”position.See“Careofyour
Waterpik
®
WaterFlosser”forguidanceonhow
to look after your battery. The Waterpik
®
Water
Flosserwillstaychargedforupto2weeks
depending on use.

Lift flip top on reservoir and fill the reservoir
withlukewarmwater.Disconnectchargingcord
from the unit prior to filling the reservoir and
product use.
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Insert tip into the center of
the knob at the top of the
Water Flosser handle. The
colored ring will be flush
with the end of the knob if
the tip is correctly locked
into place.
To remove the tip from
the handle, press the
tipejectbutton
and pull tip from
the handle.

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Youcanadjustthepressuresettingonyour
Water Flosser by simply sliding the pressure
switch on the handle. Slide the pressure switch
to “low”forgentlecleaningonsensitivegums.
Slide the pressure switch to “high”formore
powerful cleaning between teeth and below the
gumline.
Keepunituprightduringuseforbestresults. Directthestreambyturningtheknobatthetop
of the handle.

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Your Waterpik®Water Flosser can be used to deliver mouthwash and
antibacterialsolutions.Askyourdentalprofessionaltorecommendthe
appropriatesolutionforyou.Note:useofsomeantibacterialsolutions
could shorten the life of your Waterpik®Water Flosser.
Afterusinganyspecialsolutioninthereservoir,takeamomentafterevery
usetorinsetheunit.Partiallyllthereservoirwithwarmtapwater.Aim
the tip into your sink. 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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Leanlowoversinkandplacethetipinmouth.Aimthetiptowardteeth,and
turn the unit on.
Directthejetstreamata90-degreeangleto
your gumline. 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. Follow the gumline and
pause briefly between teeth. Continue until
all areas around and between the teeth
have been cleaned.

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Turntheunitoff.Emptyanyliquidleftinthereservoir.
If desired, the reservoir may be removed from the power handle by pulling
the reservoir release latch while sliding the reservoir down towards the base
of the unit.
To replace the reservoir on the power handle, simply slide it up towards the
top of the unit. The reservoir will snap into place when fully engaged.

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ThePikPocketTM Tip is specifically designed to deliver
water or anti-bacterial solutions deep into periodontal
pockets. It is not intended for general use.
TousethePikPocketTM Tip, lean low over your
sink and 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 clean
by gently following gumline, inserting tip in between
teeth. Continue tracing along the gumline until all areas
of the mouth are clean.
NOTE:ThistipmustbeusedonlywiththePressure
Controlsettolow.Useonahighersettingwillshorten
life of tip and power handle.
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Placethetonguecleaneronyourtongueandstart
the Water Flosser – use the lowest pressure setting,
increase as comfortable. Gently place the tongue
cleanerinthecenter/midlineofyourtongueabouthalf
way back and with light pressure pull forward.
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ThespecialOrthodonticTipisuniquelydesignedto
simultaneously brush and rinse hard-to-reach areas around
bracesandotherdentalwork.Startonthelastmolar(back
tooth).Aimtipat90degreeangletothetoothatthegumline.
Gently glide tip along gumline, pausing briefly to lightly brush
area between teeth and all around orthodontic bracket, before
proceedingtothenexttooth.Continueprocessuntilyouhave
cleaned the inside and outside of both the upper and lower
teeth.
Replacementtips/attachmentsmaybepurchaseddirectlyfrom
WaterPik,Inc.
Call1-800-525-2774(USA)or1-888-226-3042(Canada)or
visit our web site at www.waterpik.com.

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Classic
Jet Tip
Orthodontic
Tip
PikPocket™
Tip
Toothbrush
Tip
Plaque
Seeker™Tip
Tongue Cleaner
Tip
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Placethetoothbrushtipin
mouth with the brush head
on the tooth at the gumline.
The toothbrush tip can be
used with or without toothpaste. Turn the Water Flosser on so the water
owsthroughthetip.Usingalightpressure(bristlesshouldnotbend)
vibrate the brush back and forth with very short strokes-much like you would
withamanualtoothbrush.Repeatonadjacentteeth.Waterwillowthrough
the brush, to help simultaneously clean and rinse the tooth surface.
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Directthejetstreamata
90-degreeangletoyour
gumline. Close lips slightly to
avoid splashing but allow water
toow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.
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


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Neverimmersetheunitinwater.Wipetheexteriorwhennecessarywitha
softclothandmildnon-abrasivecleanser.Reservoirmaybewashedwith
soapy water or in top rack of dishwasher.
Before cleaning, unplug from the electrical outlet.
BeforeexposingtheWaterFlossertofreezingtemperatures,removethe
reservoir and run the unit until completely empty.

Beforerstuse,chargefor24hourstoobtainfullcharge.
To charge your Water Flosser, plug the cord into any standard electrical
outlet.Makesureyoupushtheswitchintothe‘OFF’positionbefore
charging.Theunitwillnotchargeiftheswitchisinthe‘ON’position.
If you use your Water Flosser once a day or less, it is recommended
you charge it overnight, once a week. If you use it twice a day or more,
chargetheunitmorefrequently.Donotrunthebatteriesdowncompletely
asthismayshortenthelifespanofthebatteriesandwillrequirecharging
theunitfor24hourstoobtainafullcharge.
IftheWaterFlosseristobestoredforanextendedperiodoftime,charge
itfor24hoursbeforestoring.NeverstoretheWaterFlosserforextended
periodsunlessitisfullycharged.Tomaximizethelifespanofthebatteries
thebatterychargermaybekeptconnectedtotheunitcontinuously,except
for when the product is in use.

TheunitcontainsaNickelMetalHydridebattery.Attheendofthebattery
life, please recycle the unit at your nearest recycle center per local or state
requirements.Thebatteryisnotreplaceable.
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Waterpik
®
Water Flossers have no consumer-serviceable electrical items and
donotrequireroutineservicemaintenance.Forallyourserviceneeds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).
Some replacement parts and accessories for the Water Flosser are also
available for sale at the customer service numbers shown above.
Refertotheserialandmodelnumbersinallcorrespondence.
These numbers are located on the bottom of your unit.

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



Leakage between the tip and the tip rotator.


Reservoirleaks.
Inadequatepressure/Nouidow.
Unitdoesnotcharge.
Unitdoesn’tstart.

1) Tipnotfullyengaged.
1) Liquidwasleftinreservoir.
2) PowerHandlenotcorrectlyengaged
with reservoir.
3) Waterinletisopen.
1) Unitisupsidedown.
2) Insufcientliquidinreservoir.
3) Reservoirconnectionclogged.
4) Tipiscloggedwithdebris
5) Pressuresettingonlow.
1)Mainspowersocketisnotlive.
2)SwitchisinONpositionduringcharging.
1)Batterynotcharged.

1) Removetipandreinstall.
1) Alwaysemptythereservoirafteruse.
2) Removereservoirthenreinstallasper
instructions.
3) Closewaterinlet.
1) Tipmustbehigherthanreservoirforcorrect
water flow.
2) Fillwithliquid.
3) Fillreservoirwithwarmtapwaterandone
capofvinegar.Rununtilempty.
Rinsewithfullreservoiroftapwater.
4) Flushtipunderfaucetorreplacetip.
5) Adjustpressuresettingtohigh.
1) TurnONthemainspowersocket;tryan
alternative mains power socket.
2) TurnunitswitchtoOFFpositionforcharging.
1) Besurethepowersocketisfunctioning;
test with another appliance. See “Care of
your Waterpik®WaterFlosser”fordetailson
how to charge the battery. Be sure charger
pins are clean and unobstructed.
Stillhavequestions?Gotowww.waterpik.com.
Ifnoneofthesecorrectiveactionsaresuccessful,calltheWaterPik,Inc.CustomerService.Toll-FreeNumber:1-800-525-2774(U.S.A.)1-888-226-3042(Canada).

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WaterPik,Inc.warrantstotheoriginalconsumerofthisnewproductthatitisfreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfor2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.
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
Félicitations!Vousavezchoisil’hydropropulseurWaterpik®qui
contribuera à rendre vos gencives plus saines et votre sourire plus
éclatant!
Grâceàuneassociationcliniquementprouvéedelapressiond’eauetde
pulsations, l’hydropropulseur Waterpik®élimine les bactéries nocives des
espaces interdentaires et à la base des gencives - là où la brosse à dents
ne peut pas atteindre.
Noussommestellementconvaincusdelasatisfactionquevousapportera
le nouvel hydropropulseur Waterpik®,quenousl’assortissonsd’une
garantiede14jours.Sivousn’êtespassatisfaitdelameilleuresantéde
vos gencives après avoir utilisé l’hydropropulseur Waterpik®pendant 14
joursconsécutifs,vouspouvezlibrementnouslerenvoyeretrecevoirun
remboursement total.
Merci d’avoir choisi l’hydropropulseur Waterpik®.
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

Le brossage traditionnel ne peut
atteindre facilement les résidus
alimentaires dissimulés et les
bactéries nocives.
Le fil dentaire a un accès limité à la
base de la gencive.
L’hydropropulseur Waterpik®élimine
les résidus alimentaires coincés et les
bactéries nocives.

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
Mises en garde importantes 19
Description du produit 21
Comment démarrer 23
Entretien de votre hydropropulseur Waterpik® 29
Guide de diagnostic 30
Garantie limitée de deux ans 31

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


Lorsdel’utilisationd’appareilsélectriques,surtoutenprésenced’enfants,
lesprécautionsdebaseci-dessousdoiventtoujoursêtresuiviespourla
sécurité d’emploi.




•Nemanipulezpaslechargeuraveclesmainsmouillées.
•Neplongezpasl’appareildansl’eauoudanstoutautreliquide.
•Nevousservezpasdel’appareilpendantvotrebain.
•Neposezpasl’appareiletnelerangezpasdansunendroitoùilpourrait
tomberouêtreaccidentellemententraînédansunebaignoire,une
douche ou un lavabo.
•Netouchezpasl’appareils’ilesttombédansl’eau.Débranchez-le
immédiatement.
•Vériezl’étatducordond’alimentationduchargeuravantlapremière
utilisation, puis régulièrement pendant la durée de vie de l’appareil.




•Nebranchezpascetappareildansunsystèmeàvoltagedifférentde
celuiquiestspéciésurl’appareiloulechargeur.
•N’utilisezpasl’appareilsilecordond’alimentationoulapriseest
en mauvais état, s’il ne fonctionne pas correctement, s’il est tombé
ouaétéendommagé,ous’ilesttombédansunliquidequelconque.
ContactezWaterPik,Inc.ouvotredistributeurlocaldontles
coordonnées se trouvent à www.waterpik.com.
•Nedirigezpaslejetd’eauversl’enversdelalangue,l’intérieurde
l’oreille,lesnarinesoud’autreszonesdélicates.Sanssesaccessoires
appropriés,cetappareilestcapabledeproduiredespressionsqui
pourraientprovoquerdeslésionsgravesdansceszones.Consultezle
mode d’emploi pour vous servir correctement de l’appareil.
•Utilisezl’appareildelamanièreindiquéedanslemoded’emploiou
suivezlesrecommandationsdevotredentiste.

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•Utilisezseulementlescanulesetlesaccessoiresrecommandéspar
WaterPik,Inc.
•Remplissezleréservoiravecdel’eauoudessolutionsrecommandées
par votre dentiste seulement.
•N’insérezpasd’objetdanslesoricesdel’appareil.
•Gardezlechargeuretleléloignésdessurfaceschaudes.
•Nevousservezpasdel’appareillàoùdel’oxygèneoudes
vaporisateurs aérosols sont utilisés.
•N’utilisezpasdelavage/rinçagedebouchecontenantdel’iode,du
chlore, ou de l’huile de théier.
•Nevousservezpasdel’appareilsivousportezdesbijouxbuccaux.
Retirez-lesavantl’utilisation.
•Nepasutilisersivousavezuneplaieouvertesurlalangueoudans
la bouche.
•Sivotremédecinvousaconseillédeprendredesantibiotiquesavant
lessoinsdentaires,consultezvotredentisteavantd’utilisercet
appareil ou tout autre instrument de soins d’hygiène bucco-dentaire.
•Réservezceproduitàl’usageménager.Nepasutiliseràl’extérieur.
• Supervisez de près les personnes handicapées et les enfants concernant
l’utilisation de l’appareil.
•Lesenfantsdevraientêtresuperviséspours’assurerqu’ilsnejouent
pas avec l’appareil.
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