Widex Evoke EC ERE User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE WIDEX ENERGY CELL™
TECHNOLOGY
ERE model
Receiver-in-canal

YOUR HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
PROGRAMS
Universal Audibility Extender
Quiet Audibility Extender
Comfort Audibility Extender
Transport Audibility Extender
Urban Audibility Extender
Impact Audibility Extender
Party Audibility Extender
Social Audibility Extender
Music Audibility Extender
T Audibility Extender
M+T Audibility Extender
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Phone Audibility Extender
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NOTE
The program names in the table are the default names. If you have chosen to
use some of the other names available, write the new names in the table. That
way you will always know which programs you have in your hearing aids.
NOTE
Read this booklet and the booklet "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" carefully
before you startusing your hearing aid. You should also read the user instruc-
tions for the refill unit and the cartridge.
NOTE
This hearing aid works wirelessly with the TONELINK app. We take no responsi-
bility if the hearing aid is used with any third part app or if the TONELINK app is
used with any unsupported devices.
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CONTENTS
YOUR HEARING AID...................................................................................6
Welcome...........................................................................................................6
Your hearing aid at a glance.......................................................................6
The refill unit and cartridge.........................................................................7
Important safety information.........................................................................9
Operating, storage and transportation conditions..................................... 11
Operating conditions...................................................................................11
Storage and transportation conditions....................................................12
THE HEARING AID.....................................................................................13
Indications for use..........................................................................................13
Intended use....................................................................................................13
Refilling your hearing aid.............................................................................. 13
Low energy indication................................................................................13
Daily use.......................................................................................................14
Turning the hearing aid on and off.............................................................. 16
Putting on and removing the hearing aid...................................................17
Programs.........................................................................................................18
Sound signals.................................................................................................20
Lost partner ...............................................................................................20
Program and sound adjustment...................................................................21
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Speaking on the phone with hearing aids..................................................22
CLEANING AND DRYING...........................................................................23
Cleaning tools.................................................................................................23
Cleaning the hearing aid...............................................................................23
Drying box......................................................................................................24
ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................27
TRAVELLING ON AN AIRPLANE................................................................30
REGULATORY INFORMATION................................................................... 31
EU directives...................................................................................................33
Directive 2014/53/EU................................................................................ 33
Information regarding disposal................................................................34
FCC and ISED statements.............................................................................34
SYMBOLS................................................................................................. 37
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YOURHEARINGAID
Welcome
Congratulations on your new WIDEX EVOKE EC™ hearing aid. This hearing
aid is powered by an energy cell which is based on the fuel cell technology.
Your hearing aid should be used with the refill unit, Widex Refill Unit EEC1
model, and the cartridge, Widex Cartridge EEC1 model.
Use your hearing aid regularly, even if it takes some time getting used to it.
Infrequent users do not usually get the full benefit of a hearing aid.
NOTE
Your hearing aid and its accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this
booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes we consider necessary.
Your hearing aid at a glance
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1. Ventilation cover with filter
2. Push button
3. Earwire with receiver
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4. Refill valve
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5. Left/right identification. Blue indicates
your left hearing aid, while red is for your
right hearing aid.
For further information on the ear-set, see the ear-set manual.
The refill unit and cartridge
Your hearing aid should be refilled once a day. To refill your hearing aid, use
the refill unit, which contains a cartridge.
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1. Sliding lid
2. Refill well
3. Finger grip
4. Cartridge (separate ac-
cessory)
5. Two AAA batteries
6. Battery lid
It is recommended to use the refill unit and cartridge in well-ventilated
areas.
A new cartridge contains 16 ml of 80% methanol solution, corresponding to
approximately four consecutive weeks of use for two hearing aids that are
refilled on a daily basis and approximately six consecutive weeks of use for
one hearing aid that is refilled on a daily basis.
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Important safety information
Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aids, refill
unit and cartridge.
Hearing aids canbe dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Swal-
lowing or improper usecan result in severe injury or even fatalities. In
case of ingestion, contact a doctor immediately and call the 24 Hour
National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at [phone].
Keep hearing aids, their parts, accessories and batteries away from chil-
dren, mentally disabled people and pets.
The cartridge contains a methanol solution which is flammable and tox-
ic and can cause irritation to your skin, eyes and respiratory system.
If your skin is exposed to the methanol solution, rinse it off immediately
with plenty of water.
If your eyes are exposed to the methanol solution, rinse it off immedi-
ately with plenty of water. Seek medical attention immediately.
In case of ingestion of the methanol solution, rinse your mouth with wa-
ter immediately and try to induce vomiting. Seek medical attention im-
mediately.
Take your hearing aids out when you are not using them. This will help to
ventilate the ear canal and prevent ear infections.
Contact your doctor orhearing care professional immediately if you sus-
pect you may have an ear infection or an allergic reaction.
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Contact your hearing care professional if the hearing aid does not feel
comfortable, or if it does not fit properly, causing irritation, redness or the
like.
Remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming or using a hair
dryer.
Do not wear your hearing aids when applying perfume, spray, gels, lotion
or cream.
Do not dry your hearing aid in a microwave oven – this will damage it.
Never use other people’s hearing aids and never allow others to use
yours, as this could damage your hearing.
Never use your hearingaids in environments wherethere may be explo-
sive gases, such as in mines, oil rigs, etc.
Never try to open or repair your hearing aid yourself. Contact your hear-
ing care professional if youneed to have your hearing aid repaired.
Never use your hearingaid if it is broken,for example, if the hearing aid is
leaking more than one drop of methanol solution.
Your hearing aids contain radio communication technology. Always ob-
serve the environment in which you are using them. If any restrictions ap-
ply, you must take precautions to comply with these.
Do not expose your hearing aids to extreme temperatures or high humid-
ity. Dry the hearing aids quickly with a soft cloth if they get wet, or if you
perspire heavily.
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