EWDJ11 - Interdental brush PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EWDJ11 PANASONIC

• Oral irrigators can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge under supervision.

• Oral irrigators shall be used only with cold or warm water, or specicsolutionsasdenedin the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Children shall not play with the appliance. PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 6 2022/6/15 10:04:297 English Safety precautions Toreducetheriskofinjury,lossoflife,electricshock,re, and damage to property, always observe the following safety precautions. Explanation of symbols The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed. WARNING Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or property damage. The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed. Thissymbolisusedtoalertuserstoaspecic operating procedure that must not be performed. Thissymbolisusedtoalertuserstoaspecic operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely. PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 7 2022/6/15 10:04:298 English WARNING Do not store within the reach of children or infants. Do not let them use it. - Doing so may cause an accident or injury. Immediately stop using if there is an abnormality or malfunction. - Failuretodosomaycauseinjuryorre. CAUTION Do not modify, disassemble or repair. - Doing so may cause an accident or injury.

Contact an authorized service centre for repair.

• People who are unable to operate should not use this appliance.

• People with weak oral senses should not use this appliance. - Doing so may cause injury or damage to teeth and gums. Never use for a purpose other than oral cleaning. - Doing so may cause an accident or injury when the stream of water is pointed toward the eyes, nose, ears, tongue, or throat. Do not ll the tank with water warmer than 40 ºC. - Doing so may cause burns. Do not share the nozzle with your family or other people. -Doingsomayresultininfectionorinammation. Do not drop the product or subject it to shock. - Doing so may cause injury. PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 8 2022/6/15 10:04:299 English CAUTION The batteries’ supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. - Doing so may cause burns or injury. People who may have periodontal disease, have teeth being treated, or concerned about symptoms in their mouth should consult a dentist before use. - Failure to do so may cause injury or damage to teeth and gums. After use, clean the main body, the tank and the nozzle and dry them. - Failure to do so may cause damage to your health due to propagation of mold and bacteria.

• Always follow the cautions printed on the alkaline batteries.

• Check the polarity of the alkaline batteries (+ and -) and install them correctly.

• Do not mix new and old alkaline batteries or different types of alkaline batteries.

• Remove the alkaline batteries immediately and dispose of them safely when they are discharged.

• Remove the alkaline batteries when not using the appliance for an extended period of time.

• Please use the alkaline batteries by the recommended use-by date.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. - Failure to do so may cause injury or surrounding contamination due to heat generation, bursting, or leakage of the alkaline batteries. PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 9 2022/6/15 10:04:2910 English Parts identication (See page 2)

• The nozzle is a consumable.

Back of the main unit

• Alkaline battery is not supplied. Please buy it separately.

Water suction hose Accessory

Pouch There may be moisture inside the main unit (tank and water suction hose etc.) left from the distilled water used for product testing. Intended use

• Do not ll the tank with anything other than tap water or lukewarm water (e.g. salt, mouth rinse or chemicals etc.). - Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• Do not dry the main unit with a dryer or fan heater. - Doing so may cause malfunction or deformation of the parts.

• After use, store the appliance in a place with low humidity. - Putting it in a bathroom or the like may cause a malfunction. PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 10 2022/6/15 10:04:2911 English Installing the alkaline batteries

• Keep your hands and the main body dry.

• Make sure that the switch is set to "0".

1. Pull the main body and remove it from the tank.

2. Install the alkaline batteries.

Remove the battery cover. (Fig. 1) Insert the batteries. (Fig. 2) Align the battery cover with the battery compartment, and attach the battery cover by sliding it into place. (Make sure that the battery cover and the battery compartmentarermlyinstalledandthereisnogap.) (Fig. 3)

• Use only LR6 (AA Alkaline battery), otherwise the power or number of uses may vary. Filling the tank with water

1. Pull out the main body until you see the " " mark.

2. Install the nozzle while holding the main body. (Fig. 4)

• Always use fresh tap water or lukewarm water.

• If you feel the water is cold, use lukewarm water with a temperature of up to 40 °C.

Full-water position PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 11 2022/6/15 10:04:2912 English How to use It is recommended to clean inside your mouth with the water jet after brushing your teeth.

• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature approximately 5 °C or lower.

• It can also be used in a bath. Keep your face over the basin. Point 1 Hold the main unit upright. Point 2

1. Place the nozzle in

your mouth, and close your mouth gently.

2. Turn on the switch.

(Select a water pressure level.) For normal cleaning Fortherstuse. When you are worried about your gums. When you feel 2 (Normal) is too strong. Stop

• Do not press the tip of the nozzle hard against the teeth or gums.

• Do not operate when the tank is empty except to drain the water from the appliance. - Doing so could result in malfunction.

3. When you have nished using this application, turn off

the switch (while keeping the nozzle in your mouth). If the main unit is tilted too much, the water does not come out from the nozzle. PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 12 2022/6/15 10:04:3013 English Points of care Change the way you use and move the appliance depending on the purpose and the area you want to clean. Interdental cleaning

• Direct the water jet onto the space between the teeth.

• Direct water jet onto the front and rear of the teeth. Periodontal pocket cleaning

• Direct the water jet onto the space between the teeth and gums.

• Slowly shift the water jet along the gums.

• Clean the front and rear sides of the teeth as well as behind the molars. ►About tooth tartar It is hard to remove tooth tartar or dental calculus attached to the tooth surface just by a water jet, so a toothbrush is required to brush the teeth. It is recommended to clean inside your mouth with the water jet after brushing your teeth. ►About bleeding gums Initially bleeding may occur even with healthy gums. This is caused because the gums are not used to such stimulation. The bleeding will normally stop within 1 or 2 weeks of use. There may be a problem with the gums (periodontal disease, etc.) if the bleeding continues for over 2 weeks. In such cases, stop using the appliance and consult a dentist. PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 13 2022/6/15 10:04:3114 English After use Please clean the appliance after each use.

1. Drain the water. (Fig. 6)

Dispose of the water after each use. Turn on the switch.

• Turn the switch off when no more water comes out.

2. Wash with water. (Fig. 7)

Remove the nozzle while pressing the button. Remove the tank (by pulling it strongly). Remove the bottom cover.

• The tank and the bottom cover can be washed in a dish washer.

4. Install the tank back, and store the appliance. (Fig. 9)

Donotgetyourngerpinchedinthenozzlestorage compartment .

Push it into the tank while rotating the main body.

• Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals to clean the appliance. - Doing so may result in malfunction, cracking or discoloring of the parts.

• Do not wash the main body or the nozzle with lukewarm water above 50 °C.

• Use neutral kitchen detergent and rinse well with water to ensure no detergent remains after cleaning. PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 14 2022/6/15 10:04:3115 English If the lter is clogged Rubthelter(thetipofthewatersuctionhose)gentlywith a soft brush.

• The replacement cycle is about 6 months due to hygiene reasons.

• Please replace the nozzle if the tip of the nozzle gets deformed, even within 6 months. New nozzle Deformed nozzle Part number Replacement Nozzle for EW-DJ11 WEW0987 Regular nozzle PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 15 2022/6/15 10:04:3216 English Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause and action The water jet is poor. Thelterisclogged.

• Removethedirtfromthelter. (See Page 15.) The nozzle is clogged. The outlet of nozzle is squashed.

• Replacethenozzle. (See Page 15.) No water comes out. The main unit is tilted too much.

• Pleaseuseitupright. It may take some time to suck up the water.

• Putwaterintothe nozzle port (

install the nozzle, and turn on the switch.

PB021690 - DJ11 _(01EN)_06-15-22.indd 16 2022/6/15 10:04:3217 English Problem Probable cause and action Water leaks from the bottom cover. The rubber ring of the bottom cover is not installed properly.

• Pleaseinstallit with the convex part (

) facing outward. The appliance does not operate. Batteries are not inserted correctly.

• Insertthebatteriescorrectly. (See Page 11.) Batteries are dead.

• Replacewithnewbatteries. Thebatteryuidleaksout.

• Contactanauthorized service centre for repair. The tank cap (

comes off. It may come off when opened.

• Alignitwiththe axis and push it in. If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the appliance or a service centre authorized by Panasonic for repair.