Braun Oral-B Vitality D 12513 User manual

Type/Modèle 3709
D 12513
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Dentists recommend changing your
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Les dentistes recommandent de
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tous les trois mois.
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English
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical
products, especially when
children are present, basic
safety precautionsshould
alwaysbe followed.
Read all instructions
before using.
DANGER
In order to reduce the risk of
electrocution:
1. Do not place or store the
charger where it can fall or
be pulled into a tub or sink.
2. Do not place the charger in
water or other liquid.
3. Do not reach for a charger
that hasfallen into water.
Unplug immediately.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns,
electrocution, fire or injury:
1. Close supervision isneces-
sary when thisproduct
isused by or near children
or invalids.
2. Use thisproduct only for its
intended use asdescribed
in thismanual. Do not use
attachmentsnot recom-
mended by the manu-
facturer.
3. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
4. Never drop the appliance or
insert any object into any
opening of the appliance.
5. Never operate thisproduct
if it hasa damaged cord or
plug, if it isnot working
properly, if it hasbeen drop-
ped or damaged, or if the
charger hasbeen dropped
into water. If any of these
occur, please contact an
Oral-B Braun Service Cen-
ter and return the product
for examination and repair.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Description
A Brushhead (depending on
model) – interchangeable*
B On/off switch
C Handle
D Charging unit
Please note: We do not
recommend using the Oral-B
Pro White brushhead with
braces.
Charging
• Plug the charging unit (D)
into an electrical outlet.
Place the handle on the
charging unit. Handle must
be switched off.
• A full charge takes16 hours
and will provide an opera-
tion time of approximately
20 minutes.
• For everyday use, the
handle can be stored on the
plugged-in charging unit to
maintain the toothbrush at
full power. Overcharging is
impossible.
Battery maintenance
To maintain the maximum
capacity of the rechargeable
battery, you must discharge it
at least once every 6 months.
To do this, unplug the charg-
ing unit and allow the battery
to run down with normal use.
Using the toothbrush
• Wet brushhead and apply
toothpaste.
• Place brushhead on teeth,
then switch on.
•Slowly guide the brushhead
from tooth to tooth, first the
outsides, then the insides,
finally the chewing surfaces.
Do not press too hard or
scrub.
• After two minutes(brushing
time recommended by
dentists) the timer will signal
by a short stutter.
• During the first daysof use,
gumsmay bleed slightly.
Should bleeding persist
after 2 weeks, contact your
dentist.
* All Oral-B replacement brushheadscan
be used on the Oral-B Vitality handle,
except for Oral-B Sonic Complete and
Oral-B CrossAction Power brushheads.
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• Replace brushhead every
3 months, when bristlesare
worn (1c) or when color on
Indicator bristles(1b) has
faded half-way down the
bristles.
Cleaning
After use, rinse the brushhead
under running water (2).
Remove the brushhead and
rinse brushhead and handle
separately (3), then dry.
Environmental notice
Thisproduct containsnickel-
cadmium rechargeable
batteries. In the interest of
protecting the environment,
please do not dispose of the
product in the household
waste at the end of itsuseful
life. Disposal can take place
at an Oral-B Braun Service
Center.
However, if you prefer to
dispose of the battery
yourself, open the handle as
shown below:
Caution! Opening the handle
will destroy the appliance and
invalidate the warranty.
Subject to change without
notice.
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FOR USA ONLY
Limited 2-Year Warranty
Oral-B Braun warrantsthis
appliance to be free of defects
in material and workmanship
for a period of two yearsfrom
the date of original purchase
at retail.
If the appliance exhibitssuch
a defect, Oral-B Braun will,
at itsoption, repair or replace
it without cost for partsand
labor. The product must be
carried in or shipped, prepaid
and insured (recommended),
to an authorized Oral-B Braun
Service Center. Proof of date
of original purchase is
required.
The cost to ship the product
to an authorized Service
Center isthe responsibility
of the consumer, the cost to
return the product to the
consumer isthe responsibility
of Oral-B Braun.
Thiswarranty doesnot cover
finishesor normal wear, nor
doesit cover damage resulting
from accident, misuse,
dirt, water, tampering,
unreasonable use, service
performed or attempted by
unauthorized service
agencies, failure to provide
reasonable and necessary
maintenance, including
recharging, or unitsthat have
been modified or used for
commercial purposes.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDINGANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO
TWO YEARSFROM DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO
EVENT WILL ORAL-B BRAUN
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTINGFROM THE USE
OF THISPRODUCT.
Some statesdo not allow
the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential
damages, so the above
limitation may not apply to
you. Thiswarranty givesyou
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specific legal rights, and you
may have other legal rights
which vary from state to state.
How to obtain service
in the USA
Should thisproduct require
service, please call
1-800-566-7252 to be referred
to the authorized Oral-B Braun
Service Center closest to you.
To obtain service:
A. Carry the product in to the
authorized Oral-B Braun
Service Center of your
choice or,
B. Ship the product to the
authorized Oral-B Braun
Service Center of your
choice. Pack the product
well. Ship the product
prepaid and insured
(recommended). Include a
copy of your proof of
purchase to verify warranty
coverage, if applicable.
To obtain original Oral-B
Braun replacement parts and
accessories:
Contact an authorized Oral-B
Braun Service Center. Please
call 1-800-566-7252 to be
referred to the authorized
Oral-B Braun Service Center
closest to you.
To order original Oral-B Braun
replacement parts and acces-
sories (including replacement
brushheads) by phone:
Please call 1-800-566-7252.
To speak to an Oral-B Braun
Consumer Service
Representative:
Please call 1-800-566-7252.
FOR CANADA ONLY
Limited 2-Year Warranty
In the event thisappliance fails
to function within the specified
warranty period because of
defectsin material or work-
manship, and the consumer
returnsthe unit to an authorized
service center, Braun Canada
will, at itsoption either repair
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or replace the unit without
additional charge to the
consumer. Thiswarranty does
not cover any product which
hasbeen damaged by
dropping, tampering, servicing
performed or attempted by
unauthorized service agencies,
misuse or abuse. Thiswarranty
excludesunitswhich have
been modified or used for
commercial purposes.
To the extent allowed by law,
Braun Canada shall not be
responsible for loss of the
product, loss of time, in-
convenience, commercial
loss, special or consequential
damages.
The provisionsof thiswarranty
are in addition to and not a
modification of or subtraction
from the statutory warranties
and other rightsand remedies
contained in applicable
provincial legislation.
How to obtain service in
Canada
Should thisproduct require
service, please call
1-800-566-7252 to be referred
to the authorized Oral-B Braun
Service Center closest to you.
To obtain service:
A. Carry the product in to the
authorized Oral-B Braun
Service Center of your
choice or,
B. Ship the product to the
authorized Oral-B Braun
Service Center of your
choice. Pack the product
well. Ship the product
prepaid and insured
(recommended). Include a
copy of your proof of
purchase to verify warranty
coverage, if applicable.
To obtain original Oral-B Braun
replacement parts & acces-
sories:
Contact an authorized Oral-B
Braun Service Center. Please
call 1-800-566-7252 to be
referred to the authorized
Oral-B Braun Service Center
closest to you.
To speak to an Oral-B Braun
Service Representative:
Please call 1-800-566-7252.
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9
12 - Month
Performance
Guarantee
Improved oral care doesnot
happen overnight. At Oral-B,
we recognize that fact. That's
why we offer you 12 months
to adjust to the new Oral-B®
Vitality™. With daily use, you
will see how the Oral-B Vitality
significantly reducesplaque. If
you don't, send it back for a
full refund.
That'sour promise to you –
if you are not happy with the
results, then we aren't either.
To help usprovide you with
your refund, please send us
your Oral-B Vitality within
12 monthsof purchase along
with your name and address
and the original cash register
receipt indicating the purchase
price and date of purchase.
USA:
Oral-B Performance
Guarantee
Oral-B Braun Division
The Procter & Gamble
Company
Sobin Park and A Street, MS1F
South Boston, MA 02127
CANADA:
Oral-B Performance
Guarantee
Braun Canada
a division of Procter &
Gamble Inc.
Toronto, ON
M5W 1C5
Sorry: No refundswill be
made if your Oral-B Vitality
wasdamaged by accident,
neglect, unreasonable use or
islost in the mail.
The Oral-B Vitality must be
sent in itsoriginal packaging
and be postmarked no later
than 12 monthsafter the date
of purchase.
Please allow 6-8 weeksfor
handling.
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Français
IMPORTANTES
MESURES DE
SÉCURITÉ
Lorsde l’utilisation d’appareils
électriques, particulièrement en
présence d’enfants, desmesu-
resde sécurité de base doivent
toujoursêtre prises.
Veuillez lire attentivement
avant l’emploi.
DANGER
Afin de réduire lesrisques
d’électrocution :
1. Ne pasplacer ni ranger le
chargeur à un endroit d’où il
peut tomber ou glisser dans
une baignoire ou un lavabo.
2. Ne pasimmerger le char-
geur dansl’eau ni aucun
autre liquide.
3. Ne pastoucher le chargeur
s’il est entré en contact avec
de l’eau. Le débrancher
immédiatement.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour réduire lesrisquesde
brûlure, d’électrocution,
d’incendie ou de blessure :
1. Exercer une surveillance at-
tentive lorsque le produit est
utilisé par desenfantset des
invalidesou prèsde ceux-ci.
2. Ne pasutiliser ce produit à
desfinsautresque celles
indiquéesdansce manuel.
Ne pasemployer d’acces-
soiresnon recommandés
par le fabricant.
3. Ne paslaisser le cordon
entrer en contact avec des
surfaceschaudes.
4. Ne jamaislaisser tomber
l’appareil ni insérer d’objets
danslesorifices.
5. Ne jamaisfaire fonctionner
ce produit si la fiche ou le
cordon est abîmé, s’il n’est
pasen bon état de fonction-
nement, est tombé ou a été
endommagé, ou si le char-
geur a été misen contact
avec de l’eau. Danscescas,
communiquer avec un
centre de service après-ven-
te Oral-B Braun et retourner
le produit aux finsd’inspec-
tion et de réparation.
CONSERVER
CES DIRECTIVES
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