84 09 69 - Interdental brush CONRAD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 84 09 69 CONRAD

These operating instructions belong with this product. They contain important information for putting it into service and operating it. This should be noted also when this product is passed on to a third party. Therefore look after these operating instructions for future reference! A list of contents with the corresponding page numbers can be found in the index on page

The oral irrigator is intended for improving oral hygiene. By means of the pulsating water jet, food restovers are removed from between the teeth and a massage of the gums is provided. No part of the product must be modified or rebuilt. The housing must not be opened. The labels on the product must not be damaged or removed and no screws or attachments of the product must be loosened or removed. Any use other than the one described above damages the product. Moreover, this involves dangers such as e.g. short-circuit, fire, electric shock, etc. Please observe all safety and installation notes contained in this operating manual!

2. Symbol Explanation

The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards such as electric shock. This symbol with an exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates special dangers during handling, operation or use.

The “hand” symbol indicates special tips and operating notes.

3. Scope of Delivery

• Oral irrigator with wall holder

In case of any damages which are caused due to the failure to observe these operating instructions, the guarantee will expire. We do not assume liability for resulting damages! Nor do we assume liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by improper use or the failure to observe the safety instructions. The guarantee will expire in any such case. Dear customer, the following safety and danger notes are not only intended for the protection of the product, but also for the protection of your health. Carefully read the following topics:

• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible because of safety and approval reasons (CE). Moreover, the guarantee will expire.

• The product is not suitable for medical purposes.

• The oral irrigator should be installed onto a wall. Thus, it is prevented that the device might fall down or into the water.

• For installation of the device make sure that it is operated on a sufficiently large and stable surface. The product must not fall into the water (e.g. washbasin). Lethal danger due to an electric shock!

• Do not install or operate the product directly next to or above radiators. Keep the mains cable out of reach of radiators or other hot objects.

• The product must be installed/operated in closed indoor rooms only.

• Always ensure sufficient distance to the washbasin or to water. Do not install the oral irrigator directly above a washbasin!

• Always disconnect the mains plug of the oral irrigator from the mains socket when not using the oral irrigator.

• Never use the product when you are taking a bath or shower or during washing. Never use the product when you are feeling unwell.

• Never touch the mains cable and the mains plug when your hands are damp or wet. Danger of a life-threatening electric shock! Never spray water onto socket, mains plug, cable or oral irrigator!

• The product is not a toy! Children cannot see the danger arising from incorrect use of electrical devices. Improper handling of the product involves danger due to a life- threatening electric shock!

• If the oral irrigator is used by children or people with corporal or mental handicaps, an adult supervisor must be present the whole time to supervise correct use of the product.23

• We recommend not to use the product for children below 10 years of age. Younger children might choke on the water. Danger of suffocation!

• If you have oral diseases (e.g. gum bleeding), consult your dentist before using the oral irrigator and ask him/her whether use of an oral irrigator is possible for you.

• The product complies with safety class 2. As voltage source, only a proper mains socket of the public mains (230V~/50Hz) must be used. This socket must be protected by a so-called FI (ground fault circuit interrupter).

• Do not disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket by pulling the cable. Always disconnect it from the mains socket by taking it at the provided gripping areas.

• Do not bend the cable and do not place objects on it.

• If the mains cable or the housing of the oral irrigatorshow any damages, do not touch the mains cable. First, de-energize the respective mains socket (e.g. by switching off the respective circuit breaker) and then carefully disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Bring the product to a specialist workshop. Repair of the damaged mains cable is inadmissible! There is danger due to a life- threatening electric shock!

• Do not leave packaging material unattended. It might become a dangerous toy for children!

• In commercial and industrial facilities the regulations for the prevention of accidents as laid down by the professional trade association for electrical equipment and devices need to be observed.

• The operation of the product in schools, training facilities, do-it-yourself and hobby workshops should not be done unless supervised by trained, responsible personnel.24

5. Operating Elements

A Transparent cover (beneath storing space for four plug-in nozzles) B Water tank with hinged lid C Four plug-in nozzles D Wall holder (detachable from the rear side of the oral irrigator) E Slider for activation of the water jet F Handle G ON/OFF switch H Hose I Rotary control for water pressure J Mains cable25

6. Wall Installation

• Remove the wall holder from the rear side of the oral irrigator.

• Look for an appropriate location for installing the wall holder. Observe a top distance of 12cm and a lateral distance of 6cm.

• Mount the wall holder onto the wall as shown in figure 2. For this, use appropriate dowels, if necessary. Make sure not to damage any electrical cables, water or gas lines when drilling! Danger! Drilling holes into tiles of a rented apartment might involve claim for compensation by your landlord. If in doubt, consult your landlord before drilling holes into the tiles to mount the wall holder.

• Insert the oral irrigator into the wall holder and push it down until it locks into place.

• Screw the small screw into the respective aperture to fasten the oral irrigator to the wall holder. Thus, it cannot loosen from the wall holder.26

7. Preparation and Operation

• Check whether the oral irrigator is switched off (the ON/OFF switch sticks out a little bit more than it is the case when it is switched on).

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.

• Insert a lug-in nozzle into the upper aperture of the handle.

Insertion is possible in one direction only. Do not use force! For hygienic reasons, each user should use his/her own plug-in nozzle.

• Open the lid of the water tank and fill in tap water which should be clear, clean and fresh. The water temperature should neither be too cold nor too hot. It must not exceed 40°C (Danger of scald!).

You can add a little bit of customary mouthwash, if desired. The maximum total filling quantity is 500ml. There is a marking on the side of the water tank.

• Insert the water tank vertically down into the oral irrigator. Press it into the connection so that the water tank is fully inserted.

Insertion is possible in one direction only. Do not use force!27

• Set the desired water pressure for the pulsating water jet. Turning anti-clockwise (in direction A) reduces the water pressure, turning clockwise (in direction B) increases the water pressure.

• Switch the oral irrigator on. The motor for the pump drive starts working.

• Carefully put the Tipp of the plug-in nozzle into your mouth. Bend over the washbasin and hold your face down in an angle of approx. 45°. Leave your mouth a little bit open so that the water can flow out later.

• Activate the water jet by moving the slider in the direction of the plug- in nozzle as shown in the figure on the right.

• Move the nozzle inside your mouth so that all tooth interspaces are cleaned. Let the water flow out of your mouth into the washbasin.

• To switch of the water jet, move the slider into the opposite direction.

• Switch the oral irrigator off so that the pump drive does not work anymore.

After each cleaning, wait 5 minutes so that the pump can cool down.28

8. Cleaning After each Use

• Remove the water tank from the oral irrigator. Open the lid and empty possible residual water.

• Hold the aperture at the tip of the plug-in nozzle into the washbasin. Switch the oral irrigator on for a few seconds via the ON/OFF switch and activate the water jet.

Thus, the pump and the hose are emptied completely to prevent contamination of bacteria and calcification.

• Dry the components of the oral irrigator e.g. by means of a clean towel.

• Insert the handle through the hose spiral into the holder of the oral irrigator. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.29

• Observe all safety instrcutions contained in this operating manual. Observe all notes concerning mounting/installation and operation.

• The following unfavorable conditions are to be avoided at the place of installation or during transport: - extreme hot and cold temperatures - direct sunlight - dust or flammable gases, fumes or solvents - strong vibrations

• Check the product for damages prior to each use. If you detect any damages, do not connect the product to the mains voltage. Danger! Safe operation must be presumed to be no longer possible, if - the device exhibits visible damage, - the device does not operate any longer and - the device was stored under unfavorable conditions for a long period of time or - the device was exposed to extraordinary stress caused by transport.

• Do not disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket by pulling the cable! Always disconnect the plug from the mains socket by taking it at the lateral gripping areas. Otherwise, the mains cable might get damaged. Danger of electric shock!

• Always disconnect the mains plug of the oral irrigator from the mains socket when not using the oral irrigator.

• If there are sockets in the vicinity of children, use appropriate child-proof protection.

• If the oral irrigator is used by children or people with corporal or mental handicaps, an adult supervisor must be present the whole time to supervise correct use of the product.

• We recommend not to use the product for children below 10 years of age. Younger children might choke on the water. Danger of suffocation!

• Use clear, clean and fresh tap water only for operating the oral irrigator. If desired, you can add a little bit of customary mouthwash. The temperature of the tap water must not exceed 40°!

• For hygienic reasons, each user should use his/her own plug-in nozzle.30

10. Maintenance and Cleaning

There are no serviceable parts for you inside the oral irrigator. Therefore, never dismount the product (except for the work describd in this operatingmanual). Any maintenance or repair´and the involved opening of the oral irrigator must be done by an expert or a specialist workshop only. Before cleaning the exterior, switch the oral irrigator off and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Clean the exterior of the oral irrigator with a clean, dry and soft cloth. In case of stronger contamination, slightly moisten the cloth with lukewarm water. Do not use any cleaning agents as this might involve discoloring of the housing. Moreover, the cleaning agent might get into the pump circuit and thus into your mouth. There is danger of toxication or chemical burns of your oral mucosa! To clean the product after each use, proceed as described in chapter 8.

Please dispose of the unserviceable device according to the current statutory requirements.31

With the oral irrigator you have purchased a product which has been designed using state-of-the- art technology and which is safe to operate. Nevertheless, problems or failures might occur. Therefore, we would like to describe in the following how you can eliminate possible failures. Please observe all safety instructions contained in this operating manual! Problem No function Solution

• Is the mains socket fully functional?

• Is the oral irrigator switched on?

• The drive motor is overheated. Switch the oral irrigator off via the ON/OFF switch and wait at least 20 minutes.

• The water tank is empty. Switch the oral irrigator off and fill the water tank.

• The water tank is not inserted correctly.

• The plug-in nozzle is not inserted correctly. Switch the oral irrigator off and insert the plug-in nozzle correctly.

• The plug-in nozzle is blocked. Switch the oral irrigator off and replace the plug-in nozzle.

• The slider on the handle is not in the correct position.

• Set the rotary control for the water pressure to a higher position (turn it in direction “4”).

• The plug-in nozzle is blocked. Switch the oral irrigator off and replace the plug-in nozzle. The motor for the pump does not work Water pressure is too low The pump works, but there is no water flowing out of the plug- in nozzle32

• Move the water jet outlet from one tooth interspace to the next. Ensure an angle of approx. 90° so that the water jet can get directly into the tooth interspaces and can remove food restovers etc. Slightly open your mouth so that the water can flow out. Hold your face/mouth over the washbasin.

• Proceed in the same way for the inside of your teeth.

• Then, clean he tooth interspaces of your upper jaw the same way as you did for the teeth of the lower jaw.33

• Cleaning the tooth interspaces with the oral irrigator does not substitute regular cleaning of your teeth with tooth brush and tooth paste.

The oral irrigator only is a complement for tooth and oral care.

• Correct handling of the tooth brush is decisive for preserving the health of your teeth for a long time. Simply moving the tooth brush back and forth very soon wears the dental enamel and therfore should be avoided. Rotary movements are ideal, additionally complemented by moving the brush from the gums to the tooth in order to clean the tooth interspaces. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day after your meals for approx. 3 minutes. Regularly replace your tooth brush by a new one; at leats every 2 months or when the bristles of the tooth brush have deformed. Depending on your teeth and your gums, choose a soft, medium or hard tooth brush.

• It is recommended to support children below 10 years of age with cleaning their teeth. Very often, younger children are not able to do the correct movements with the tooth brush.

• When operating the oral irrigator, always start with the lowest water pressure (setting “1”). If necessary, increase the water pressure until it is comfortable for you.

A too high water pressure might involve loosening of dental fillings or might rinse off loose dental fillings. If you feel pain of your teeth or gums during cleaning your teeth or if your gums are bleeding, switch the oral irrigator off. If necessary, seek medical care!

• For further questions about correct tooth care, contact your debtist. He will give you individual information and will make suggestions or recommend certain products (e.g. dental floss) depending on your teeth.34