16Caring for your Hearing Instruments• Open the battery door when not in use.• Always remove your hearing instruments whenusing hair care products. The hearing instrumentscan become clogged and cease to functionproperly.• Do not wear your hearing devices in the bath orshower or immerse them in water.• If your hearing instruments do become wet, do notattempt to dry them in an oven or microwave. Donot adjust any controls. Open the battery doorsimmediately, and allow your hearing instruments todry naturally for 24 hours.• Protect your hearing instruments from excessiveheat (hair dryer, vehicle glove box or dashboard).• Regular use of a dehumidifier, such as a Dri-Aid kit,can help prevent corrosion and prolong the life ofyour hearing instruments.• Do not drop your hearing instruments or knockthem against hard surfaces.