8Toothbrush TipPlace the toothbrush tip in mouth withthe brush head on the tooth at thegumline. The toothbrush tip can beused with or without toothpaste. Turn the Water Flosser on so the water flowsthrough the tip. Using a light pressure (bristles should not bend) massagethe brush back and forth with very short strokes-much like you would with amanual toothbrush.Plaque Seeker ® TipTo use the Plaque Seeker ® Tip,place the tip close to the teeth sothat the bristles are gently touchingthe teeth. Gently glide tip along gumline, pausing briefly between teeth togently brush and allow the water to flow between the teeth.CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATERPIK ® WATER FLOSSERUsing Mouthwash and Other SolutionsYour Waterpik ® Water Flosser can be used to deliver mouthwash andantibacterial solutions. After using any special solution, rinse unitto prevent clogging by partially filling reservoir with warm water andrunning unit with tip pointed into sink until unit is empty.CleaningNever immerse unit in water. Before cleaning, unplug from the electricaloutlet. Clean the product when necessary by using a soft cloth and mildnon-abrasive cleanser to wipe exterior.The water reservoir is removable for easy cleaning and is top rackdishwasher safe. It is recommended that the reservoir is removed andcleaned weekly.Removing Hard Water DepositsAdd 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to a full reservoir of warm water. Pointthe handle and tip into sink. Turn unit ON and run until reservoir is empty.Rinse by repeating with a full reservoir of clean warm water.Battery Care and DisposalThe unit will not charge if the switch is in the ON position. If you useyour Water Flosser once a day or less, it is recommended you charge it