Widex UNIQUE Series User manual

WIDEX UNIQUE
USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE WIDEX UNIQUE™ FAMILY
U-CIC/U-CIC-M model
Completely-in-canal

YOUR WIDEX® HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
Vent: ฀Short ฀Full length ฀None
฀CIC ฀CIC-M
Your hearing aid series:
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PROGRAM
฀Universal ฀Audibility Extender
฀Quiet ฀Audibility Extender
฀Transport ฀Audibility Extender
฀Urban ฀Audibility Extender
฀Party ฀Audibility Extender
฀Music ฀Audibility Extender
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
฀Zen ฀Audibility Extender
฀Phone ฀Audibility Extender
฀Zen+ ฀Audibility Extender
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NOTE
The CIC-M is not a wireless hearing aid, which means that the hear-
ing aids cannot communicate with each other or with any accesso-
ry. Consequently, you cannot adjust the sound and you will only
have one listening program.
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CONTENTS
YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID....................................................................7
Welcome to Widex..........................................................................................7
Important safety information.........................................................................9
THE HEARING AID................................................................................. 14
Indications for use..........................................................................................14
Intended use................................................................................................... 14
The battery......................................................................................................15
Sound signals..................................................................................................21
How to tell right from left.............................................................................22
Turning the hearing aid on and off..............................................................23
Putting on and removing your hearing aid................................................25
Sound adjustment.........................................................................................29
Programs......................................................................................................... 31
CLEANING.............................................................................................36
Tools................................................................................................................36
Cleaning the hearing aid...............................................................................36
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The wax guard............................................................................................... 42
ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................49
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................51
REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................................... 58
FCC and IC statements and EC directives.................................................108
SYMBOLS..............................................................................................111
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YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID
Welcome to Widex
Congratulations on your new hearing aid.
Use your hearing aid regularly, even if it takes some time getting
used to it. Infrequent users don’t usually get the full benefit of a
hearing aid.
NOTE
Your hearing aid and its accessories may not look exactly as illustra-
ted in this booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes
we consider necessary.
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Your hearing aid at a glance
1. Microphone opening
2. Battery lid (on/off function)
3. Nail grip
4. Sound outlet
5. Widex wax guard
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6. Extraction cord
7. Relief vent (short)
8. Relief vent (full length)
Important safety information
Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing
aid.
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Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or
used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in se-
vere injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact a
doctor immediately. In case of ingestion, contact a doctor im-
mediately. In case of ingestion, contact a doctor immediately
and the 24 Hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at
[phone].
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 or hearing care professional immediately if
you suspect you may have an ear infection.
Remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming or us-
ing a hair dryer.
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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 ruin
it.
Never use other people’s hearing aids and never allow others
to use yours, as this could damage your hearing.
Never use your hearing aids in environments where there may
be explosive gases, such as in mines, etc.
Keep hearing aids, their parts, accessories and batteries away
from children.
Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself. Contact
your hearing care professional if you need to have your hear-
ing aid repaired.
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Your hearing aids contain radio communication technology. Al-
ways observe the environment in which you are using them. If
any restrictions apply, you must take precautions to comply
with these.
Do not expose your hearing aids to extreme temperatures or
high humidity, and dry them quickly if they get wet, or if you
perspire heavily.
Your hearing aids should be stored and transported within the tem-
perature and humidity ranges of -18°C to +40°C (-0,4°F to 104°F) and
10%-95% rH.
Storage and transportation up to 60°C (140°F) with 10%-95% rH can
be accepted in shorter periods (duration of max. of 2 weeks).
Your hearing aids are designed to operate from 0°C (32°F) to 50°C
(122°F).
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For more information about your hearing aids, visit: www.widex.com.
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THE HEARING AID
Indications for use
The hearing aids are indicated for individuals older than 36
months with a range of hearing loss from minimal (10 dB HL) to
severe (90 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations.
They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professio-
nals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who
are trained in hearing (re)habilitation and tinnitus management.
Intended use
The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification de-
vices to be used in everyday listening environments. The hearing
aids may be equipped with the Zen program intended to provide
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a relaxing sound background (i.e. music/noise source) for adults
older than 21 years who desire to listen to such a background in
quiet.
The battery
Use a type 10 zinc-air battery for your hearing aid.
Always use a fresh, new battery that is precisely the kind recom-
mended by your hearing care professional.
NOTE
Check that the battery is completely clean and free of any residue
before inserting it in the hearing aid. Otherwise your hearing aid
may not function as expected.
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Never attempt to recharge your hearing aid batteries, as they
could explode.
Never leave a flat battery in the hearing aids while storing
them. It could leak and ruin your hearing aid.
Dispose of used batteries as indicated on the packaging and
take note of the expiry date.
Low battery indication
When the battery is weak, a sound signal will play. If the battery
drains suddenly there may however be no warning. We recom-
mend carrying a spare battery with you wherever you go.
Changing the battery
To change the battery, do as follows:
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Use the nail grip to gently swing
the battery door open and re-
move the old battery.
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Take the adhesive tab off the
new battery and make sure
there is no sticky substance left
on it. Let it "breathe" for 60 sec-
onds.
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Now place the new battery in the drawer as shown.
Close the drawer. If it doesn't close easily, the battery is not
placed correctly.
If you are not using the hearing aid for a few days, remove the
battery.
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NOTE
Avoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft
surface while changing the battery.
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