waterpik WP-480 Water Flosser Cordless Plus Satin User Guide

waterpik WP-480 Water Flosser Cordless Plus Satin

Waterpik® Water Flosser Model WP-480
www.waterpik.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER:
To reduce the risk of electrocution:

• Do not handle charger with wet hands.
• Do not place charger in or drop charger into water or other liquid.
• Do not use an extension cord with the charger.
• Check the charger for damage before the first use and during the life of the product.

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:

• Do not plug this device into a voltage system that is different from the voltage system specified on the device or charger.
• Do not use this product if it has a damaged charger or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or the charger has been dropped into water. Contact Water Pik, Inc. or your local distributor which can be found at www.waterpik.com.
• Do not use a battery pack which has been damaged, cracked, or is open.
• Do not direct water under the tongue, into the ear, nose or other delicate areas. This product is capable of producing pressures that may cause serious damage in these areas.
• Do not direct water into the nose or ear. The potentially deadly amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, may be present in some tap water or unchlorinated well water and may be fatal if directed into these areas.
• Use this product only as indicated in these instructions or as recommended by your dental professional.
• Only use tips and accessories that are recommended by Water Pik, Inc.
• Do not drop or insert any foreign object into any openings on the product.
• Keep charging unit away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use this product outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Remove any oral jewelry prior to use of this product.
• Do not use if you have an open wound on your tongue or in your mouth.
• If your physician advised you to receive antibiotic premedication before dental procedures, you should consult your dentist and/or medical professional before using this  instrument or any other oral hygiene aid.
• Avoid contacting the metal contacts on the charger or battery pack with any metal object.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on or near children or invalids.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not attempt to use Water Flosser without supplied diverter.
• Do not use this product for more than 5 minutes in each two-hour period.
  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All tips not included in all models.

• Replacement tips, attachments, and parts may be purchased online at www.waterpik.com, or by phone from Water Pik, Inc. at 1-800-525-2774. To find detailed information about tips, other accessories, and product usage please visit our website at www.waterpik.com.
• Charger
  Water Pik PN 20014242

GETTING STARTED

Installation

Do NOT use pipe tape.

1. Remove current fixed mount showerhead or handheld showerhead bracket from shower pipe leaving only the shower pipe. Remove any leftover pipe tape residue. Ensure that the washer from the old shower is not connected to the pipe. Use a thin utensil to check inside the pipe for washer such as a pencil or screw driver. Do not use your fingers.

2. Remove large nut from diverter valve and remove pivot ball.
   NOTE: The large nut and diverter valve have a left handed thread and loosen when the large nut is turned clockwise as viewed from the back of the diverter. (2)

3. Place large nut over shower pipe with threaded end facing you (narrow end toward wall). (3)

4. Thread pivot ball onto shower pipe and hand tighten clockwise to a snug fit. (4A) Use an adjustable wrench or pliers to tighten an additional ¼–½ turn. (4B) IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten.

5. Attach the diverter valve by hand tightening the large nut to the threaded back of the diverter valve. (5)
   NOTE: The large nut and diverter valve have a left handed thread and tighten when the large nut is turned clockwise as viewed from the front of the diverter.

6. Hose Attachment to Diverter Valve:
   Locate ridged hose connection end. Line up the notches on the diverter valve with the raised areas inside the hose nut and insert then turn ¼ turn to lock into place. (6A)
   To Showerpik® Power Handle: Hand tighten hose end to the hose inlet on the back of the Showerpik® power handle. (6B)

7. If showerhead or diverter valve becomes loose during use, retighten large nut as described in step 5.

8. Attach your fixed mount showerhead or handheld showerhead bracket to the threads of the Showerpik® diverter just as the showerhead had previously been installed on the shower pipe.

NOTE : Showerhead attachments may vary from pictures above.
Adjusting angle of Showerpik® Bracket: The Showerpik® bracket angle can be adjusted up or down by rotating. Do not force. If bracket rotates down on its own, call Water Pik, Inc. customer service.

• Preparation and Use

  • Refer to the Quick Start Guide for proper use instructions.

• When Finished

  • Turn unit off.

• Tip Cover

  • The tip cover fits over the top of the tip and snaps into place around the top of the power handle.

• TIP USAGE

• Pik Pocket™ Tip

  • The Pik Pocket™ tip is specifically designed to deliver water or anti-bacterial solutions deep into periodontal pockets.
  • To use the Pik Pocket™ tip, set the unit to the lowest pressure setting. Place the soft tip against a tooth at a 45-degree angle and gently place the tip under the gumline, into the pocket.
  • Turn the unit on and continue tracing along the gumline.

• Tongue Cleaner Tip
  To use the tongue cleaner tip, set to lowest pressure setting, place tip in the center/middle of your tongue about half way back and start the Water Flosser.
  Pull forward with light pressure. Increase pressure as you prefer.

• Orthodontic Tip
  To use the orthodontic tip, gently glide tip along gumline, pausing briefly to lightly brush area between teeth and all around orthodontic bracket, before proceeding to the next tooth.

• Toothbrush Tip
  Place the toothbrush tip in mouth with the brush head on the tooth at the gumline. The toothbrush tip can be used with or without toothpaste. Turn the Water Flosser on so the water flows through the tip. Using a light pressure (bristles should not bend) massage the brush back and forth with very short strokes–much like you would with a manual toothbrush.

CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATERPIK® WATER FLOSSEF

• Plaque Seeker® Tip
  • To use the Plaque Seeker® tip, place the tip close to the teeth so that the bristles are gently touching the teeth.
  • Gently glide tip along gumline, pausing briefly between teeth to gently brush and allow the water to flow between the teeth.
• Cleaning
  • Wipe the exterior of the Water Flosser, when necessary, with a soft cloth and mild non-abrasive cleanser.
• Before cleaning the charger, unplug from the electrical outlet. Clean the charger with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any cleansers when cleaning the charger or contacts.

Periodically you may clean the contacts on the battery pack, the charger (unplug first) and the Showerpik® power handle with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any cleansers.

• Water Flow Problems
  • If there is no water flow from the installed showerhead, confirm that the previous shower washer is not in the shower pipe, and confirm that there is only one washer in the pivot ball.
• Leakage
  • If leakage occurs at pivot ball connection, confirm that only one washer is on top of the screen. If still leaking, grate a bar of soap across the shower pipe threads to seal.
• Care and Cleaning of Diverter Valve
  • Clean filter screen (inside pivot ball – see product description, page 7) at least once a year or whenever you notice a drop in water pressure from your showerhead. To clean, remove diverter valve from large nut. Remove the pivot ball from the shower pipe and gently brush the filter screen, located in the pivot ball. You can also back flush the filter screen by holding the pivot ball under a running faucet with the small end (nonthreaded) up in the water stream. To replace showerhead, refer to installation instructions.
• Battery Care and Disposal
  • If you use your Water Flosser once a day or less, it is recommended you charge the battery pack overnight, once a week. If you use it twice a day

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

• or more, charge the battery pack more frequently. Do not run the battery pack down completely as this may shorten the lifespan of the batteries and will require charging the unit for 24 hours to obtain a full charge.

• If the Water Flosser is to be stored for an extended period of time (6 months or more), charge the battery pack for 24 hours before storing. Never store Water Flosser for extended periods of time (6 months or more) with the battery pack installed on the unit.

• The battery pack contains a Nickel Metal Hydride battery. At the end of the battery life, please recycle the unit at your nearest recycle center per local or state requirements.

• Service Maintenance

  • Waterpik® Water Flossers have no consumer-serviceable electrical items and do not require routine service maintenance. For all parts and accessories go to www.waterpik.com.
  • You may also call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-525-2774. Refer to the serial and model numbers in all correspondence. These numbers are located on the bottom of the handle inside where the battery pack is inserted. Still have questions?
  • Go to www.waterpik.com.

• Water Pik, Inc. warrants to the original consumer of this new product that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase. Consumer will be required to submit the original purchase receipt as proof of purchase date and if requested, the entire product, to support a warranty claim. Water Pik, Inc. will replace at
  its discretion any part of the product, which in its opinion is defective, provided the product has not been abused, misused, altered or damaged after purchase, was used according to instructions, and was used only with accessories or consumable parts approved by Water Pik, Inc. Installation is the responsibility of the consumer and is not covered by the warranty. This limited warranty excludes accessories or consumable parts such as tips, batteries, etc.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary, depending on the law in your place of residence.

Water Pik, Inc.

• 1730 East Prospect Road
• Fort Collins, CO 80553-0001 USA
• www.waterpik.com
• Waterpik® is a trademark of Water Pik, Inc. registered in Argentina, Australia, Benelux, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway,
• Pakistan, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the United States.
• Waterpik® (stylized) is a trademark of Water Pik, Inc. registered in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Korea, Russian Federation, Switzerland,
• Trinidad & Tobago, and the United States.
• Pik Pocket™ is a trademark of Water Pik, Inc.
• Plaque Seeker® is a trademark of Water Pik, Inc. registered in Canada, China, EU, and the United States.
• Showerpik® is a trademark of Water Pik, Inc. registered in Canada, China, EU and the United States.
• Designed in USA. Made in China.

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