Panasonic EW-DS90-K User manual

Operating Instructions
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual De Operación
Instruções de operação
(Household) Battery‑Powered Toothbrush
(Usage domestique) Brosse à dents à pile
(Uso doméstico) Cepillo de Diente de batería
(Para uso doméstico) Escova de Dentes Movida a Pilhas
Model No.
N° de modèle
Modelo No.
Modelo no.
EW‑DS90
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely
and save them for future use.
Avant d’utiliser ce produit, veuillez lire attentivement les instructions et
conserver ce manuel pour un usage futur.
Antes de utilizar este producto, lea las instrucciones detenidamente y
guarde este manual para uso futuro.
Antes de operar o produto, por favor, leia atentamente as instruções e
guarde este manual para uso futuro.
EW-DS90_AM.indb 1 2012/06/04 13:12:30

2
English 4
Français 15
Español 27
Português 39
EW-DS90_AM.indb 2 2012/06/04 13:12:30

3
2



 

13 4 5
7
12
68
EW-DS90_AM.indb 3 2012/06/04 13:12:30

4
English
Thank you for choosing a Panasonic
Battery‑Powered Toothbrush. Please read all
instructions before use.
Safety Precautions
Warning
• Keep out of the reach of toddlers and infants.
‑ Failure to do so may result in accidents or
accidental ingestion of the accessories or
removable small parts.
Caution
• People who have severe periodontal disease
should consult a doctor before use. Failure to do so
may cause damage to teeth and gums.
• Do not use the brush in combination with
toothpaste that contains a lot of abrasive, such as
toothpaste for removing tar or for whitening.
• Do not force the bristles hard against the teeth or
gums, or apply the bristles to one area for
prolonged periods.
• Do not apply the solid part of the brush head to
teeth.
• Toddlers, infants, people who are unable to operate
EW-DS90_AM.indb 4 2012/06/04 13:12:31

5
 English
and people with weak oral senses should not use
this appliance.
• If you have oral health problems such as teeth
undergoing dental treatment or unstable dentures,
avoid using the brush on those parts as doing so
may cause damage to teeth and gums.
• Never modify, disassemble, or repair the appliance
yourself as doing so may cause unexpected
accidents or trouble.
• Use a mild detergent for cleaning.
• Never use thinners, benzine, or alcohol to clean
the toothbrush since it may cause malfunction or
cracking/discolouration of the parts.
• A guardian should provide guidance to a child on
how to use the product. Make sure that the
appliance is used as instructed. Failure to do so
may cause damage to teeth or gums.
• Do not use for any purpose other than dental care.
• Do not drop or handle roughly.
EW-DS90_AM.indb 5 2012/06/04 13:12:31

6
English
Parts identification (Fig. 1)
A Main unit
1 Power switch [0/1]
2 Battery cover
Attachments
B Triple‑edged brush (x1)
3 Bristles
C Cap
Attaching and removing the cap
Attach and remove the cap as illustrated in (Fig. 2).
Attaching the brush head (Fig. 3)
Align the mark on the brush head with the mark on
the main unit, and rotate it in the direction of the
arrow until it clicks.
Caution
• Inserting the brush head without aligning the
mark on the brush head with the mark on the
main unit may damage the brush head or the
main unit.
• Tightening it too much may cause deformation
and damage to the main unit and the brush head.
EW-DS90_AM.indb 6 2012/06/04 13:12:31

7
 English
Removing the brush head (Fig. 4)
1. Rotate the brush head and align the marks.
2. Pull to remove the brush head.
Caution
• Pulling the brush head while it is fastened may
damage the brush head or the main unit.
Note
• When toothpaste gets hard and makes it difficult
to remove the brush head, place it in water or
warm water for a while and then remove.
Replacing the battery
When the battery is low, there is less vibration and a
weaker brushed feeling. Please replace the alkaline
battery with a new one.
1. Remove the battery cover by rotating it. (Fig. 5)
2. Insert LR03 (AAA alkaline battery). (Fig. 6)
• It is possible to use the toothbrush for
approximately 90 days using a Panasonic LR03
(AAA alkaline battery) (using the toothbrush
once a day for 2 minutes).
3. Attach the battery cover by rotating it. (Fig. 7)
EW-DS90_AM.indb 7 2012/06/04 13:12:31

8
English
Caution
• Always follow the cautions printed on the battery.
• Check the polarities (+ and ‑) of the battery and
install it correctly.
• Remove the battery when not using the appliance
for an extended period of time.
• Please dispose of used battery appropriately.
• Do not disassemble the battery or throw it into a
fire. Do not short‑circuit the battery.
Notes
• Batteries are not supplied. Please purchase
separately.
• Before replacing the alkaline battery, ensure the
unit is thoroughly dry to prevent water drops
entering the main unit.
• Always use alkaline batteries. Use of non‑alkaline
batteries may result in a drastically reduced
operating time.
• Use only LR03 (AAA alkaline battery).
EW-DS90_AM.indb 8 2012/06/04 13:12:31

9
 English
Using the toothbrush
1. Remove the cap. (Fig. 2)
2. Confirm that the brush head is fixed firmly. (Fig. 8)
3. Place the toothbrush in your mouth.
• When using the toothbrush, especially with
toothpaste applied, place the brush head in the
mouth before operating to prevent splattering.
4. Press the power switch firmly to operate the
toothbrush.
• Press the power switch firmly. If you press the
power switch lightly, the toothbrush may operate
only while you are pressing.
• Press the power switch with the ball of the
finger.
• Do not press with a fingernail. Doing so may
tear the rubber of the power switch.
5. Brush your teeth by moving the main unit by
hand.
• Brush by moving the toothbrush in the same
way as when you brush by hand. Just applying
the toothbrush to teeth cannot fully remove
plaque, so it is recommended that you move the
toothbrush.
• Do not apply the brush head to teeth or gums
too strongly.
6. When finished brushing, stop the motion by
EW-DS90_AM.indb 9 2012/06/04 13:12:31

10
English
pressing the power switch firmly.
• In order to prevent splattering of saliva, etc., turn
off the toothbrush while it is still in the mouth.
Tips on usage
Boundary between the tooth surfaces or teeth and gums
• Press the bristles at a 45° angle.
• Place the brush so that the bristles
can fit to the hard‑to‑reach spaces
between teeth.
• Place the brush so that the sides
of bristles can fit in between the
teeth and gums.
Tips on usage
At the back of the front teeth or misaligned teeth
• Press the brush vertically.
• Place the brush according to the
angle of the teeth.
Bite (back teeth)
• Apply the brush to the teeth at an
angle of 90° from the top.
EW-DS90_AM.indb 10 2012/06/04 13:12:31