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fit into your ears snugly and comfortably. If amplified
sound leaks out of your ear, you may hear whistling.
Always ensure earmolds are clean and free of ear wax
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.
Cleaning the Earmolds
If the earmolds attach to an earhook and they 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.
BTEs with Slim Tubes and Domes
If your hearing instruments have slim tubes (see “Using
the Indigo 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
