Waterpik WP-250 User manual

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www.waterpik.co.uk
Waterpik®
Water Flosser
Models WP-250/260

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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 Guide 16
Limited Two-Year Warranty 17

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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:
• Alwaysunplugproductafterusing.
• Donothandleplug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anyliquid.
Unplug immediately.
• Checkthepowersupplycordfordamagebeforetherst
use and during the life of the product.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, serious injury or damage to
tissue:
• Donotplugthisdeviceintoavoltagesystemthatis
differentfromthevoltagesystemspecied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Waterpik
International, Inc. UK service center on
+ 44 (0) 844 335 6354.
• 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recommendedby
Water Pik, Inc.
• Donotdroporinsertanyforeignobjectintoanyopening
or hose.

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• Keepelectricalcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donotoperatewhereoxygenoraerosolspraysare
being used.
• Donotuseiodine,bleach,orwaterinsolubleconcentrated
essential oils in this product. Use of these can reduce
product performance and will shorten the life of the
product.
• Fillreservoirwithwaterorotherdentalprofessional
recommended solution only.
• Donotusewhilewearinganyoraljewelry.Removejewelry
prior to use.
• 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.
• 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.
• DonotremovethePikPocketTMexibletipfromtheclear
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.
• Donotusethisproductformorethan5minutesineach
two-hour period. Longer usage can overheat the motor
and cause product failure as well as void the warranty.
• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonot
play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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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 Pocket™
Tip
Tongue
Cleaner Tip
Toothbrush
Tip
Plaque Seeker®
Tip
Replacement tips/attachments may be purchased directly from
Waterpik International, Inc. [phone] or from your
local Water Pik stockist.
NOTE: all tips not included in all models.

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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
Fillthereservoirwithlukewarmwater.Replacethe
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conrmit
is seated properly and locked in place.
Toremovetipfromthehandleslidethetipejectbuttonup
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.
Aimthetiptowardteeth.
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 the
lowestsetting(pressuresettingNo.1)forrst-time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. Turn
unitONuntilwaterowsfromthetip.TurnunitOFF.
Low
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Recommended Technique
Directthe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. 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
Turntheunitoff.Emptyanyliquidleftinthereservoir.Unplugtheunit.
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2
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4
OFF
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TIP USAGE
Pik Pocket
TM
Tip
The Pik Pocket
TM
Tipisspecically
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 45-degree angle and gently place the
tip under the gum line, 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
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waterstreamat90
degrees 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.

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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
manualtoothbrush.Repeatonadjacentteeth.Waterwill
flow 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
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, 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.
BeforeexposingtheWaterFlossertofreezing
temperatures, remove the reservoir and run the
unit until completely empty.
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CARE 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jet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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RECOMMENDED TIP
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
Service Maintenance
Waterpik®Water Flossers have no consumer-serviceable
electricalitemsanddonotrequireroutineservicemaintenance.
For all your service needs please call our UK customer service
number on [phone].
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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
Some replacement parts and accessories for the
Water Flosser are also available from Waterpik
International, Inc. at www.waterpik.co.uk. You may
also call our UK customer service number on
[phone].
Refertotheserialandmodelnumbersinall
correspondence. These numbers are located on the
bottom of your unit.

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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.
Reservoirleaks.
Inadequatepressure.
Unit doesn’t start.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CAUSE
1) Tip not fully engaged.
1) Tip is worn.
2) Tip is split.
1)Damagetothehose.
1) Missing black reservoir valve.
2) Black reservoir valve is upside down.
1)Reservoirnotpositionedproperly.
2) Tip is clogged with debris.
3) Black reservoir valve is clogged.
4) Hard water deposits.
1) Motor not running.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1)Removetipandreinstall.
1)Replacewithnewtip.
2)ReplacewithnewtipanduseONLYonlowestpressure.
1) Contact Waterpik International Customer Services on
[phone]
1) Contact Water Pik, Inc. customer services on
[phone].
2) Ensure valve is right-side up (see image to right).
1)Re-positionreservoir.Pressdownrmlyonthereservoir.
2) Flush tip under faucet or replace tip.
3)Removereservoirvalveandcleanbymassagingthevalve
under warm running water and place back into reservoir.
Ensure the valve is right-side up (see above image).
4)Add2tablespoonsofwhitevinegartoafullreservoirofwarm
water. Set pressure control dial to high, point the handle and tip
 intosink.TurnunitONandrununtilreservoirisempty.Rinse
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).
Still have questions? Go to www.waterpik.co.uk
If none of these corrective actions are successful, call the Waterpik International, Inc. UK Customer Service Centre: [phone].

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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 Pik,
Increservestherighttorequesttheproducttobereturned,attheownersexpense,foranalysistoconrmthe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 these
instructions.Thislimitedwarrantyexcludesaccessoriesorconsumablepartssuchastips,etc.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights.Youmayalsohaveotherrightsthatvarydependingonthelawinyour
place of residence.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

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www.waterpik.co.uk
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Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Waterpik®(stylized)isatrademarkofWaterPik,Inc.registeredinCanada,EU,Japan,Korea,Mexico,Switzerland,andtheUnitedStates.
PlaqueSeeker®is a trademark of Water Pik, Inc. registered in the EU.
Treat yourself betterTM and Pik PocketTM are trademarks of Water Pik, Inc.
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DesignedinUSA.
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