
Table of Contents
Model Overview 06
General Warnings and Safety Information 07
Hearing Aid Description 13
Battery Size 14
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid 15
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 15
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 16
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 17
Step 4: Changing the Volume 18
Step 5: Changing the Programs 20
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 22
Step 9: Changing the Battery 22
Features of Your Hearing Aid 23
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 24

Common Problems and Solutions 27
Accessories 29
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 30
Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 32
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 34
Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada 35
International Warranty 37
Information and Explanation of Symbols 38
Service 40
Technical Data 41

Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Sonic hearing aid. Your hearing care
pro fessional has adjusted your hearing
aidto meet your needs. With a little practice,
you will soon be on your way to better
hearing.
Please read the entire contents of this booklet before
using your hearing aid. It contains instructions on how to
use and how to handle your hearing aid and batteries. It
also contains important safety information.
Indications for Use
The hearing aid is intended to amplify sound to
compensate for the loss of hearing.
It compensates for mild to severe hearing loss as
defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA).

Model Overview
The following Sonic hearing aid models are covered
within these instructions for use:
Celebrate 100 | 80
CL100 ITEPDW, with wireless functionality
CL100 ITED
CL100 ITCPDW, with wireless functionality
CL100 ITCD
CL100 ITCW, with wireless functionality
CL100 ITC
CL100 CICPW, with wireless functionality
CL100 CICW, with wireless functionality
CL100 CIC
CL100 IIC
CL80 ITEPDW, with wireless functionality
CL80 ITED
CL80 ITCPDW, with wireless functionality
CL80 ITCD
CL80 ITCW, with wireless functionality
CL80 ITC
CL80 CICPW, with wireless functionality
CL80 CICW, with wireless functionality
CL80 CIC

General Warnings and Safety Information
Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or even
fatality. Before you use your hearing aid, please read
the following hazard warnings.
Hazard Warnings
Warnings for Hearing Aid Users
Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
It could permanently damage another person’s
hearing.
Avoid wearing your hearing aid while playing
contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.).
A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing aid
could be harmful.

Keep your hearing aid, parts, and batteries out of
the reach of infants, children, and anyone who
might swallow these items.
Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded batteries
out of sight of infants, small children, vulnerable
persons, and pets.
Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a
regular basis, as recommended by your hearing
care professional. Microorganisms from an
unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations.
Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid
is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Never change the battery, or adjust the controls of
the hearing aid, in front of infants, small children,
and vulnerable persons.
Never put your hearing aid or batteries in your
mouth, they could easily be swallowed.
Keep batteries away from medications. Batteries
are easily mistaken for pills.
If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed, see a
doctor immediately.
Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid
may stop working without notice. Keep this in mind
when you depend on warning sounds (e.g. when
you are in traffic).
Be aware of the possibility that the directional
microphone in your hearing aid may reduce the
volume of some warning sounds coming from
behind you.
Remove your hearing aid before applying aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is exposed to
such a product, allow the product to dry before you
put your hearing aid on.

Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals and Users
Take special care when fitting and using a
hearing aid with maximum sound pressure
capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk of
damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.

Safety Information
· Only use hearing aids as directed
· Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing
care professional
· Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden
and permanent hearing loss
· Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or
prevent hearing loss resulting from organic
conditions
· Be aware that hearing aid use may cause excess ear
wax to build up in the ear canal
· Excess ear wax may require removal by a trained
medical professional
· See a doctor immediately if your hearing aid or
earmold causes a discharge from the ear or allergic
reaction
· See your hearing care professional if you experience
discomfort or irritation of your ear
· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or
microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid.

· Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat
by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.
· Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming,
snorkeling, or diving. Your hearing aid is not designed
for such activities.
· Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other
liquids
· Remove your hearing aid before sleeping
· Keep your hearing aid in the case for protection when
you are not wearing it
· Never attempt to dry your aids with a hair dryer,
microwave oven, etc.

Hearing Aid Description
ITEPDW, ITED, ITCPDW, ITCD, ITCW and ITC Models
1 Vent
2 Canal
3 Sound outlet with wax
protection
4 Microphone opening
with O-cap filter
5 Battery door
6 Program Button
(optional)
3
4
6
3
2
5
1
ITEPDW | ITED
ITCW | ITC
ITCPDW | ITCD
Note! The ITED, ITCD, and ITC can be built with
an optional volume control. Your hearing care
professional will determine whether it is
necessary to include these options on your
hearing aid.

CICPW, CICW, CIC and IIC Models
1 Vent
2 Canal
3 Sound outlet with wax
protection
4 Microphone opening
with T-cap filter
5 Battery door
6 Program Button
(optional)
7 Removal (pull-out)
string
Battery Size
Your hearing aid uses the following battery size:
· ITEPDW, ITED: size 13
· ITCPDW, ITCD, ITCW, ITC: size 312
· CICPW, CICW, CIC, IIC: size 10
CICPW | CICW | CIC IIC
4
5
7
1
2
3
5
Note! Your product may look slightly different
compared to the illustrations above.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your
Hearing Aid
Step 1: Inserting the Battery
· Gently swing the battery door fully open, but do not
force it (A)
· Remove the sticker from the new battery (B)
· Place the battery into the empty compartment.
The + sign on the battery should face up. (C)
A B C

Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON
Close the battery door completely. You should notice a
click. The hearing aid is now ON.
Click “ON”
Note! Never use excessive force to open
orclose the battery door.

Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid
Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for
your right or left ear.
You will see a color marking on your hearing aid. This
can help you distinguish between the left (blue) and
right (red) hearing aids.
· When inserting the right hearing aid, hold it with the
right hand. When inserting the left hearing aid, hold it
with the left hand.
· Hold your hearing aid between your thumb and index
finger with the microphone on top. If your hearing aid
has a pull-out string, this must be on the bottom. (A)
· Place the canal part of your hearing aid into your ear
canal (B)
A B

· Gently pull your earlobe down with the other hand
while pushing the hearing aid in until it feels secure
and comfortable
Note! It takes patience and practice to insert
your earmold correctly. If you have difficulty,
please consult your hearing care professional.
Step 4: Changing the Volume
Your hearing aid automatically adjusts the volume to
the changing sound environment.
Some models allow you to adjust the volume yourself
with an optional control on the hearing aid. Please ask
your hearing care professional if this function has been
made available on your hearing aid.
If your hearing aid has been built with a volume control
wheel you can adjust the volume yourself.
To increase the volume, turn the volume control
towards the front.
To decrease the volume, turn the volume control
towards the back.

louder softer
The hearing aid will click to confirm that the volume
has been changed and then will beep when you reach
the programmed maximum or minimum. You may hear
a beep, when you return to the preset loudness level in
your hearing aid.
Note! Your hearing aid automatically returns to
a preset loudness level when it starts, when
the battery is low, or when the program is
changed. If you find that the volume is not
adequate, your hearing care professional may
need to adjust your hearing aid settings.

Step 5: Changing the Programs
If your hearing aid has been made with a Program
Button, your hearing care professional can program it
to change programs.
The hearing aid will beep to confirm the program
change. The number of beeps you hear will tell you
which program you are in.
Please ask your hearing care professional how this has
been configured for your hearing aid.
Your hearing aid can be configured with multiple
listening programs. Please ask your hearing care
professional about the programs that are available
with your hearing aid.

Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid
If your hearing aid has been made with a Program
Button, your hearing care professional may be able to
program it to mute your hearing aid. Please ask your
hearing care professional if this function is available
with your hearing aid.
A long press (about 3 seconds) on the button will cause
your hearing aid to mute.
To un-mute the hearing aid, give any control on the
hearing aid a push.
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid
· Use your thumb to push up against the bottom (back
part) of your ear to loosen the hearing aid
· Grasp the hearing aid at its edge between your thumb
and forefinger. Gently remove it from your ear.
· If your hearing aid has a removal (pull-out) string, pull
it gently
Note! Do not use the mute function to turn off
the hearing aid. In this mode, the hearing aid is
still drawing current from the battery.

Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF
Place your fingernail underneath the front edge of the
battery door and lift to open. The hearing aid is now
OFF.
Step 9: Changing the Battery
When the battery is running out, the hearing aid will
beep at regular intervals. You should be prepared to
replace the battery. The time until the hearing aid stops
working depends on the battery type and manufacturer. Mercury-free batteries generally cause earlier
warning beeps.
open (OFF)

Features of Your Hearing Aid
The following feature may be activated in your hearing
aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to
find out how your hearing aid is configured.
Telecoil helps you hear better when using a tele-
phone or in buildings where inductive loop systems
are installed.
Auto Telephone can be automatically activated
eliminating the need to access a dedicated phone
program with the Program Button.
This symbol or a similar sign should
be displayed wherever a permanent
loop has been installed.

Caring for Your Hearing Aid
Healthy ears produce a waxy substance that can clog
your hearing aid. Please follow these cleaning
instructions to prevent wax build-up and ensure
optimal performance of your hearing aid.
For further information on the care of your hearing aid,
please consult your hearing care professional or watch
our instructional videos, available on our website
www. sonici.com in the section “Product Support”.

General Care Instructions
Treat your hearing aid like any other delicate electronic
device (check the safety guidelines on page 7) and
make sure that the hearing aid does not come in
contact with moisture or water. Always clean and dry
your hands thoroughly before handling the hearing aid.
Daily Care Instructions
· Check your hearing aid for ear wax and wipe it clean
with a cloth or tissue
· If necessary, use the cleaning tool to remove wax
from the canal and vent openings on your hearing aid
· Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate
during the night
· A dry storage kit is recommended to remove any
moisture that may have accumulated in the hearing
aid. Always remove zinc-air batteries before drying
your hearing aid with a drying kit. Drying out zinc-air
batteries shortens their lifetime.

Specific Care Instructions
A: Cleaning the Sound Outlet
The sound outlet is an integral part of your hearing aid
and should be kept clean and free from earwax at all
times.
Your hearing aid is built with a wax protection system.
Please ask your hearing care professional for the
instructions on how to exchange the wax protection
filter on your hearing aid.
B: Microphone Protection System
The microphone is an integral part of your hearing aid
and should be kept clean and free from cerumen
(earwax) at all times.
Your hearing aid may have a built-in wax protection
system for the microphone. Please ask your hearing
care professional for the instructions on how to
exchange the microphone protection filter on your
hearing aid.

Common Problems and Solutions
Hearing aid whistles or squeals
Check that the earpiece is inserted correctly. If this is
the case and the hearing aid still whistles or squeals,
please consult your hearing care professional.
No volume, level too soft or humming noise
Check if the volume level is too soft and adjust by
increasing the volume level with the control on your
hearing aid. If you have no volume at all, check whether
the hearing aid is in mute position. If the problem still
occurs, check that the battery door is closed completely. Also check if the battery is inserted correctly. If
the problem still remains, change the battery. If the
problem still persists, contact your hearing care
professional.
Whirring noise, fading, weak or motor-boating sounds
Open and close the battery door several times or clean
the battery contacts carefully with a dry cotton swab. If
the problem still occurs, change the battery. If the
problem still remains, contact your hearing care
professional.

Hearing aid switches from ON to OFF periodically
Your battery is running down. Please change the
battery.
Hearing aid beeps without any action from you
Your battery is running down. Please change the
battery.
Other problems with your hearing aid
If other problems occur with your hearing aid which are
not listed, contact your hearing care professional.

Accessories
Sonic offers a wide range of optional accessories that
may be purchased to enhance your hearing aid.
Depending on the hearing aid family and local regulations, the following accessories are available:
Remote control
SoundGate communication device (for wireless
connection to mobile phones, music players, etc.)
SoundGate Mic (to improve speech understanding of
a chosen speaker’s voice in challenging listening
environments)
TV Adapter (for wireless connection to your televi-
sion via the SoundGate)
Phone Adapter (for wireless connection to your
landline phone via the SoundGate)
For further information on accessories, please
contact your hearing care professional.

Product Approval, Markings and
Compliance
All Sonic hearing aid models covered by these instructions for use comply with international standards
concerning electromagnetic compatibility. Due to the
limited size available on the hearing aid, allrelevant
approval markings are found in this document.
Electromagnetic Interference
Your hearing aid has been thoroughly tested for
electromagnetic interference. However, some products
may emit electromagnetic energy causing unforeseen
interference with hearing aids. Examples include
induction cooking appliances, shop alarm systems,
mobile phones, fax machines, personal computers,
X-rays, CT scans, etc.

Even though your hearing aid is designed to comply
with the most stringent international standards of
electromagnetic compatibility, it may emit electromagnetic energy that can cause interference with other
devices.
Your hearing aid contains a radio transmitter using
short range magnetic induction technology working at
3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the
transmitter is < – 42 dBμA/m @ 10 m.
The electromagnetic emission from the radio system is
well below international limits for human exposure. By
comparison, the electromagnetic energy of the hearing
aid is lower than that generated by household items
such as halogen lamps, computer monitors, dishwashers etc.

Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument
Compatibility
Some hearing instrument users have reported a
buzzing sound in their instruments when they are using
cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing
instrument may not be compatible.
The compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell
phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the
hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone
emissions (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National
Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility
between Wireless Communication Devices and
Hearing Aids).

For example, the sum of a hearing aid with a rating of 2
(M2/T2) and a telephone with a rating of 3 (M3/ T3)
would result in a combined rating of 5. According to the
standard, any combined rating that equals at least 5
would provide “normal use”; a combined rating of 6 or
greater would indicate “excellent performance.”
The immunity of all Sonic hearing instrument models
covered by these instructions for use is at least M2/T2.
The equipment performance measurements,
categories and system classifications are based upon
the best information available but Sonic cannot
guarantee that all users will be satisfied.

Compliance with Requirements
for Europe
All devices covered in these instructions for use are in
conformance with the requirements of the Directive
93/42/EEC of the Council of the European Communities
concerning medical devices, MDD. This is certified by
applying the following marking:
All devices with wireless functionality (Celebrate, see
page 6) also comply with the essential requirements
of the Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament
onradio equipment and telecommunications terminal
equipment, R&TTE. It operates as an inductive application in a harmonized frequency band according to the
Commission Decision 2008/432/EC and may be used in
all member states of the EU and EFTA. This is certified
by applying the following marking:
Declaration of conformity is available at:
Sonic Innovations, Inc.
2501 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873

Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada
Sonic Innovations, Inc.
Celebrate hearing aid models:
CL ITC/ITE
FCC ID: ZTOF2ITE01
IC: 9799A-F2ITE01
CL100 CICPW, CL100 CICW, CL80 CICPW, CL80 CICW
FCC ID: ZTOF2CIC01
IC: 9799A-F2CIC01
Statement of compliance:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.

International Warranty
Your hearing aid has a limited warranty, covering
defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty covers the hearing aid itself, but not
accessories such as batteries, tubing, earmolds, etc.
This warranty is void if a defect is the result of misuse
or mistreatment. The warranty is also void if the
hearing aid has been repaired by nonauthorized
service personnel.
Please review the warranty with your hearing care
professional.
Note! Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Sonic could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Information and Explanation of Symbols
The CE conformity marking indicates
conformance to all applicable European
Directives
This symbol indicates that the products
described in these instructions for use
adhere to the requirements for an
applied part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The
surface of the hearing aid is specified as
applied part
of Type B.
This symbol indicates that it is important
for the user to read and take into account
the relevant information in these instructions for use
This sign indicates important safety
information that must be observed to
minimize risks or to avoid hazardous
situations

Important information for handling and
product safety
The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates
that the European Directive 2002/96/EC
on waste of electronic equipment
applies.
Please recycle your hearing aid and
batteries according to your local regulations or return them to your hearing care
professional for disposal.
Operating
conditions
The product is designed such that it
functions without problem or restrictions
if used as intended, unless otherwise
noted in these instructions for use
Transport
and
storage
conditions
During transport or storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit value of
–25°/60° Celsius (–13°/140° Fahrenheit)

Service
If none of the actions listed on the previous
pages solve the problem, contact your hearing care
professional.
Do not attempt to repair your hearing
aid yourself.
Place stamp with dispenser name and address here:

ITEPDW
Additional information
1)
Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box
measurement settings.
“2cc” ref ers to a coupler according to IEC 60318-5:2006. Applied standard:
ANSI S3.22:2009.
2cc Coupler1)
CL 100|80
OSPL90, HFA dB SPL 121
Full-on Gain, HFA dB 56
Reference Test Gain dB 44
Frequency Range Hz 100-6100
Distortion 500/800/1600 Hz % <2/<2/<2
Equivalent Input Noise dB(A) 20
Operating Current mA 1.3
Telecoil HFA SPLITS dB SPL 101

ITCPDW
Additional information
1)
Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box
measurement settings.
“2cc” ref ers to a coupler according to IEC 60318-5:2006. Applied standard:
ANSI S3.22:2009.
2cc Coupler1)
CL 100|80
OSPL90, HFA dB SPL 121
Full-on Gain, HFA dB 56
Reference Test Gain dB 44
Frequency Range Hz 100-6100
Distortion 500/800/1600 Hz % <2/<2/<2
Equivalent Input Noise dB(A) 20
Operating Current mA 1.3
Telecoil HFA SPLITS dB SPL 101

ITCW
Additional information
1)
Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box
measurement settings.
“2cc” ref ers to a coupler according to IEC 60318-5:2006. Applied standard:
ANSI S3.22:2009.
2cc Coupler1)
CL 100|80
OSPL90, HFA dB SPL 114
Full-on Gain, HFA dB 44
Reference Test Gain dB 36
Frequency Range Hz 100-9400
Distortion 500/800/1600 Hz % <2/<2/<2
Equivalent Input Noise dB(A) 21
Operating Current mA 1.2
Telecoil HFA SPLITS dB SPL 94

CICPW
Additional information
1)
Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box
measurement settings.
“2cc” ref ers to a coupler according to IEC 60318-5:2006. Applied standard:
ANSI S3.22:2009.
2cc Coupler1)
CL 100|80
OSPL90, HFA dB SPL 112
Full-on Gain, HFA dB 43
Reference Test Gain dB 33
Frequency Range Hz 100-9400
Distortion 500/800/1600 Hz % <2/<2/<2
Equivalent Input Noise dB(A) 20
Operating Current mA 1.1

CICW
Additional information
1)
Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box
measurement settings.
“2cc” ref ers to a coupler according to IEC 60318-5:2006. Applied standard:
ANSI S3.22:2009.
2cc Coupler1)
CL 100|80
OSPL90, HFA dB SPL 102
Full-on Gain, HFA dB 35
Reference Test Gain dB 24
Frequency Range Hz 100-7900
Distortion 500/800/1600 Hz % <2/<2/<2
Equivalent Input Noise dB(A) 22
Operating Current mA 1.1

Canada
Sonic Innovations Canada
500 Trillium Drive Unit 15
Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1A7
+1 800 667 7664
World Headquarters
Sonic Innovations, Inc.
2501 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873 USA
+1 888 423 7834
International
Sonic AG
Morgenstrasse 131B
3018 Bern, Switzerland
+41 31 560 21 21
Sonic Innovations, Inc.
2501 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873 USA
+1 888 423 7834
Sonic AG
Morgenstrasse 131B
3018 Bern, Switzerland
+41 31 560 21 21
www.sonici.com
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