Philips HX7990/02 User manual

UV Sanitizer
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Introduction
The Sonicare UV Sanitizer uses a specially designed
UV light bulb that helps kill germs on the brush head
of your rechargeable toothbrush in a 10-minute
sanitizing cycle.When used properly on Sonicare
ProResults, Sonicare e-series, Oral-B Flexisoft*
and Oral-B FlossAction** brush heads, this device
is designed and demonstrated to act upon the
following germs: Streptococcus mutans, Herpes
simplex virus and Escherichia coli.
*Flexisoft is a registered trademark of Braun
Aktiengesellschaft Joint Stock Company Fed Rep
Germany.
**Oral-B and FlossAction are registered trademarks
of Gillette Canada Company, dba Oral-B
Laboratories Corporation Canada.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1 DO NOT place or store the sanitizer where it
can fall or be pulled into a bathtub, sink or toilet.
2 DO NOT place or drop in water or any other
liquid.
3 DO NOT reach for a sanitizer that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
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WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
re or injury:
1 DO NOT plug into an outlet with a voltage
other than specied on the bottom of the
sanitizer.Voltage converters and plug adapters
DO NOT guarantee voltage compatibility.
Never force the plug into an outlet; if it does not
easily t into the outlet, discontinue use. Unplug
the sanitizer and call Customer Service if the
sanitizer gives off smoke or a burning smell while
in operation.
2 Never use the sanitizer if it has a damaged cord
or plug. Keep away from heated surfaces. Do not
use the sanitizer outdoors or in areas with direct
sunlight.
3 Discontinue use of the sanitizer if the UV light
bulb remains on when the door is open or if the
window in the door is broken or missing. UV
light can be harmful to the human eye and skin.
4 This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
5 Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
6 Do not operate the sanitizer without the
protective screen in place to avoid contact with
a hot bulb.
7 If the sanitizer is used for 3 consecutive UV clean
cycles (i.e., 3 times in a row) a minimum of
30 minutes ‘Off Time’ is required before you
start another UV clean cycle.
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8 Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
9 Do not use if dropped into water.
10 Do not use this product or any of its
components for purposes other than described
in this manual.
11 Do not operate the UV sanitizer where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
General description (Fig. 1)
ADoor recess
BRemovable protective screen for light bulb
CRemovable drip tray
DPower on/off button
EUV clean LED
FUV light bulb
GCenter post to attach brush head holders
HBrush head holders
H1 brush head holder for Sonicare ProResults
brush heads
H2 brush head holder for Oral-B Flexisoft*,
Oral-B FlossAction**
No brush head holder needed for Sonicare e-series
brush heads.
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Before rst use
Note:Your sanitizer may come with the UV light bulb
installed. If this is the case, go on to chapter ‘Preparing
for use’.
1 Placeyourngerinthedoorrecessonthe
right-handsideofthesanitizerandpullopen
thedoor.
2 Removethedriptray.
3 Removetheprotectivescreenbygentlylifting
itup(1)andpullingitforward(2).
4 InstalltheUVlightbulbbysnappingitintothe
lampholder.
Donotcrushorbreakthebulb.UVlightbulbs
containasmallamountofmercury.
Note: Use only the UV light bulb supplied or
a replacement UV light bulb ordered from Philips or
Philips Authorized Service Centers.
Note:To remove the UV light bulb, pull it out of the
lamp holder.
5 Alignthepegsontheprotectivescreen
withtheslotsinthereectivesurfaceofthe
sanitizeroneithersideoftheUVlightbulb.
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6 Insertandgentlypushdownthescreen
tosecureitinthesanitizer.
7 Reattachthedriptray.
Preparing for use
Sanitizing Sonicare e-series brush heads
1 Placeyourngerinthedoorrecessonthe
right-handsideofthesanitizerandpullopen
thedoor.
2 Placethebrushheadsdirectlyonthedriptray
withthebristlesfacingtheUVlightbulb.
Sanitizing Sonicare ProResults, Oral-B
Flexisoft and Oral-B FlossAction brush
heads
Note:This sanitizer is NOT suitable for other brush
heads.
1 Placeyourngerinthedoorrecessonthe
right-handsideofthesanitizerandpullopen
thedoor.
2 Removethedriptray.
3 Selecttheappropriatebrushheadholder(see
chapter‘Generaldescription’).
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4 Attachthebrushheadontotheappropriate
brushheadholder(seechapter‘General
description’).
5 Attachtheleftbrushheadholder(L)tothe
leftsideofthecenterpostuntilitclicksinto
place.
Note: The brush head holders do not t properly when
you place the right brush head holder rst. Always start
with the left brush head holder.
6 Attachtherightbrushheadholder(R)tothe
rightsideofthecenterpostuntilitclicksinto
place.
7 Placethedriptraybackintothesanitizer.
8 Placethebrushheadsontothebrushhead
holderswiththebristlespointingtowardsthe
UVlightbulb.
Sanitizing brush heads of two different types
If you want to sanitize brush heads of two different
types, use the appropriate brush head holder for
each type.
1 Selecttheappropriatebrushheadholderfor
eachtypeofbrushhead(seechapter‘General
description’.Sonicaree-seriesbrushheadsdo
notrequireabrushheadholder).
2 Followtheinstructionsgivenunder‘Sanitizing
SonicareProResults,Oral-BFlexisoftand
Oral-BFlossActionbrushheads’.
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Using the appliance
Donotplacethetravelcaponthebrushhead
duringsanitization.
1 Afterbrushing,rinsethebrushheadandshake
offexcesswater.
2 Placeyourngerinthedoorrecessonthe
right-handsideofthesanitizerandpullopen
thedoor.
3 Putthebrushheadsintothesanitizer(see
chapter‘Preparingforuse’).
Note: Make sure the bristles of the brush head face the
light bulb.
4 Closethesanitizerdoor.
Note:The sanitizer does not work when the door is not
properly closed.
5 Putthepluginalivepoweroutlet.
6 Pressthepoweron/offbuttontostarttheUV
cleancycle.
Note:The sanitizer is in operation when the blue light
glows through the window on the front of the sanitizer
and the UV clean LED ashes slowly.
Note:The sanitizer needs to run for the full 10-minute
UV clean cycle to get optimal results.
Note:When the sanitizing cycle is complete, the
UV clean LED turns solid green and the sanitizer
automatically shuts off.
Note:You can stop the sanitizer during the sanitizing
cycle by either pressing the on/off button or by opening
the door.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Donotcleananyofthesanitizeraccessoriesina
dishwasher.
DonotcleanthesanitizerwhentheUVlightbulb
ishot.
For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to
clean your sanitizer as follows:
1 Unplugthesanitizer.
2 Removethedriptray,protectivescreenand
thelightbulb(seechapter‘Beforerstuse’).
3 Thoroughlyrinsethebrushheadholdersand
thedriptraywithwarmsoapywaterandwipe
themcleanwithadampcloth.
4 Wipethebulb,theprotectivescreen,andall
internalandexternalsurfaceswithadamp
cloth.
5 Letallitemsdrybeforeyoureinstallthem.
6 Reattachthedriptray,protectivescreenand
lightbulb(seechapter‘Beforerstuse’).
Storage
If you are not going to use the sanitizer for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the
electrical outlet, clean it and store it in a cool and
dry place away from direct sunlight.
You can use the cord-wrap feature to store the
power cord in an organized manner.
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Replacement
Replacement parts are available through your
Sonicare Customer Service Center. Refer to the
Guarantee and Service section of this manual for
phone number and website information.
The parts available for ordering are:
UV light bulb
Brush head holders
Protective screen
Replacing the UV light bulb
When the UV clean LED ashes quickly, the UV light
bulb must be replaced.
See chapter ‘Before rst use’ for replacing the UV
light bulb.
Environment
The UV light bulb contains mercury and may be
harmful to the environment. Do not crush, break
or attempt to disassemble the bulb. Do not throw
away the UV light bulb with the normal household
waste when you replace it, but hand it in at an
ofcial collection point for recycling.
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
If you have any recycling questions, contact your local
waste management ofce.
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Guarantee and service
If you have any questions after reading this manual,
feel free to contact our Customer Service Center or
visit our website.
Customer Service Center 1-800-682-7664 (North
America), outside North America, contact your local
Philips Customer Care Center.
Internet information: www.sonicare.com (North
America) or www.philips.com (outside North
America) See separate Philips worldwide guarantee
leaet for standard guarantee.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
What is not covered under warranty:
UV light bulb
Damage to brush heads
Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect,
alterations or unauthorized repair.
Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches,
abrasions, discoloration or fading.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THE
PHILIPS WORLDWIDE GUARANTEE LEAFLET.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS OR ANY OF
ITS AFFILIATED OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
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OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED
UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,TORT, OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY. SUCH DAMAGES
INCLUDE,WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF
SAVINGS OR REVENUE; LOSS OF PROFIT;
LOSS OF USE;THE CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES
INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, DENTISTS
AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS; AND COST OF ANY
SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common
problems you may encounter with your sanitizer. If
you are unable to solve the problem, contact the
Customer Care Center in your country.
Problem Solution
The UV clean LED
ashes quickly.
The UV light bulb must be replaced (see
chapter ‘Replacement’).
The UV light does not
go on.
Make sure the door is properly closed.
Make sure the sanitizer is plugged into a live
power outlet.
The UV light bulb must be replaced (see
chapter ‘Replacement’).
The brush head of my
toothbrush does not
t in the sanitizer.
Check the list of brush heads that t in the
sanitizer (see chapter ‘Introduction’).
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Problem Solution
Make sure you use the correct brush head
holder (see chapter ‘General description’).
Make sure the bristles point towards the UV
light bulb.
The bristles of my
brush head change
color.
Exposure to UV light may cause bristles to
slightly change color over time.
*Flexisoft is a registered trademark of Braun
Aktiengesellschaft Joint Stock Company Fed Rep
Germany.
**Oral-B and FlossAction are registered trademarks
of Gillette Canada Company, dba Oral-B
Laboratories Corporation Canada.
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UV Sanitizer
www.philips.com/support
For support call 1-800-682-7664
© 2007 Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. All rights reserved.
PHILIPS and the Philips shield are registered trademarks of
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV. Elite, Sonicare and the
Sonicare logo are trademarks of Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.
and/or Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
Protected by U.S. and international patents.
Other patents pending.
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