Widex U-CIC, U-CIC-M TR, U-CIC-M User Instructions

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THE WIDEX UNIQUE™ FAMILY

U-CIC/U-CIC TR/U-CIC-M/U-CIC-M TR 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:

PROGRAMS

 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

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SMARTTOGGLE PROGRAM
 Zen+  Audibility Extender

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

The CIC-M is not a wireless hearing aid, which means that the hearing aids
cannot communicate with each other or with any accessory. Consequently,
you cannot adjust the sound and you will only have one listening program.

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CONTENTS

YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID....................................................................6

Welcome to Widex..........................................................................................6

Important safety information.........................................................................8

THE HEARING AID.................................................................................10

Indications for use..........................................................................................10

Intended use...................................................................................................10

The battery......................................................................................................10

Sound signals..................................................................................................12

How to tell right from left..............................................................................13

Turning the hearing aid on and off...............................................................13

Putting on and removing your hearing aid.................................................14

Sound adjustment..........................................................................................15

Programs.........................................................................................................16

CLEANING.............................................................................................19

Tools.................................................................................................................19

Cleaning the hearing aid................................................................................19

The wax guard............................................................................................... 22

ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................25

TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................26

REGULATORY INFORMATION...............................................................29

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EC directives...................................................................................................29

FCC and IC statements..................................................................................29

SYMBOLS..............................................................................................33

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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 illustrated 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 openings

2. Battery lid (on/off function)

3. Nail grip

4. Sound outlet

5. Widex wax guard

6. Extraction cord

7. Relief vent (short)

8. Relief vent (full length)

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Important safety information

Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid.

Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used im­properly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even
fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact a doctor immediately.

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 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 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 hearing aid repaired.

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Your hearing aids contain radio communication technology. Always 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 temperature and
humidity ranges of -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°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).
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 professionals (audiol­ogists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing
(re)habilitation.

Intended use

The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be
used in everyday listening environments. The hearing aids may be equipped
with the Zen program intended to provide a relaxing sound background (i.e.
music/noise source) for adults 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 recommended by

your hearing care professional.

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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.

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 flat, a sound signal will play. If the battery drains sud­denly there may however be no warning. We recommend carrying a spare
battery with you wherever you go.

Changing the battery

To change the battery, do as follows:

Take the adhesive tab off the new
battery and make sure there is no
sticky substance left on it. Let it
"breathe" for 60 seconds.

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