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and moisture. Do not use alcohol to clean your earmolds.
If the earmolds become plugged, clear the opening with a
wax loop or pipe cleaner. If your physician prescribes
eardrops, clean any moisture that may get into the
earmolds or tubing to prevent plugging.
If the earmolds require further cleaning, disconnect the
plastic tube from the hook of the hearing devices. Wash
only the earmolds in warm water with a mild soap. Rinse
them with cool water and allow them to dry overnight.
Make sure the earmold tubes are dry before reconnecting
them to each hook on your hearing devices.
Cleaning the Slim Tubes and Domes
If your hearing instruments have slim tubes (see “Using
the Element BTE Guide”), you need to ensure that the
tubes and domes are free of ear wax and moisture. You
should have the slim tubes and domes replaced by your
hearing healthcare professional approximately every three
to six months or when they become stiff or brittle. Clean
the domes daily with a damp cloth. You should also clean
the slim tubes periodically, with the cleaning pin provided,
when you begin to notice debris in and around the tubes.
To clean the slim tubes and domes:
1. Hold the slim tube in one hand and the hearing
instrument in the other hand.
2. Gently turn the hearing instrument until it detaches
from the slim tube.
