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Connecting and charging
Your toothbrush has a waterproof handle, is electrically safe and
designed for use in the bathroom.
• Plug the basic charger (g) or the assembled charging unit (picture
B/C, page 2) into an electrical outlet and place the toothbrush
handle (d) on the charging unit.
• The green charge indicator light (e) flashes while the handle is
being charged, once it is fully charged, the green charge indicator
light shines continuously for 5 seconds and then it turns off.
A full charge can take up to 22 hours and enables up to 7 days
of regular brushing (twice a day, 2 minutes) (picture 1, page 2).
• When the rechargeable battery is low, the red low charge indicator
light (f) starts blinking after turning off.
• For everyday use, the toothbrush handle can be stored on
the charging unit to maintain it at full power. Overcharging is
impossible.
• To maintain the maximum capacity of the rechargeable battery,
unplug the charging unit and fully discharge the handle with
regular use at least every 6 months.
Please note: If the charge indicator light is not flashing immediately,
continue charging. It will appear in 10–15 minutes.
Specifications
For voltage specifications refer to the bottom of the charging unit.
Using your toothbrush
Brushing technique
Wet brush head and apply any kind of toothpaste. To avoid
splashing, guide the brush head to your teeth before switching on
the appliance (picture 2, page 2). Guide the brush head slowly from
tooth to tooth, spending a few seconds on each tooth surface
(picture 5, page 2).
Start brushing the outsides, then the insides and finally the chewing
surfaces. Brush all four quadrants of your mouth equally. You
may also consult your dentist or dental hygienist about the right
technique for you.
In the first days of using any electric toothbrush, your gums may
bleed slightly. In general, bleeding should stop after a few days.
Should it persist after 2 weeks, please consult your dentist or
dental hygienist. If you have sensitive teeth and gums, Oral-B
recommends using the «Sensitive» mode (depending on model)
(optional in combination with an Oral-B «Sensitive» brush head).
Brushing modes (depending on model)
Model
1000
Model
2000
Model
3000
Model
4000
Brushing modes
✓✓✓✓
Daily Clean – Standard for daily mouth
cleaning
✓✓
Sensitive – Gentle, yet thorough cleaning
for sensitive areas
✓
Whitening – Exceptional polishing for
occasional or everyday use
✓✓✓
Gum Care – Gentle massage of gums
How to switch between modes:
Your toothbrush automatically starts in the «Daily Clean» mode. To
switch to the other modes, successively press the on/off button. If
you wish to turn off your toothbrush from «Sensitive» mode e.g.,
push and hold down the on/off button until the motor stops.
Pressure Sensor
Helping protect your teeth and gums from hard brushing, your
toothbrush has a pressure control feature installed. If too much
pressure is applied, the red pressure sensor light (b) will light
reminding you to reduce pressure. In addition you will also hear a
different sound while brushing. Periodically check the operation of
the pressure sensor by pressing lightly on the brush head during use
(picture 4, page 2).
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