Philips HX8211 AirFloss Retail User manual

Philips Sonicare AirFloss

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Philips Sonicare AirFloss
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips! To fully benet from the support
that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Use the AirFloss as part of your oral care routine.
In addition to brushing, it helps reduce plaque.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Keep the charger away from water. Do not
place or store it over or near water contained
in a bathtub, washbasin, etc. Do not immerse
the charger in water or any other liquid. After
cleaning, make sure the charger is completely
dry before you connect it to the mains
Warning
- The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the mains
cord is damaged, discard the charger. Always have
the charger replaced with one of the original type
in order to avoid a hazard.
- If the appliance is damaged in any way (AirFloss
nozzle, handle and/or charger), stop using it.
- This appliance contains no serviceable parts. If the
appliance is damaged, contact the Consumer Care
Centre in your country (see chapter ‘Guarantee
and support’).
- Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated
surfaces.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
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experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of children aged less
than 8 years.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
Caution
- If you have had recent oral or gum surgery,
suffer from an ongoing dental condition or had
extensive dental work in the previous 2 months,
consult your dentist before you use this appliance.
- Consult your dentist if excessive bleeding occurs
after using this appliance or if bleeding continues
to occur after 1 week of use.
- If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor
before you use this appliance.
- This Philips appliance complies with the safety
standards for electromagnetic devices. If you have
a pacemaker or other implanted device, contact
your physician or the appliance manufacturer of
the implanted appliance prior to use.
- Do not use attachments other than the ones
recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not exert excessive pressure on the guidance
tip of the nozzle.
- To avoid physical injury, do not ll the reservoir
with hot water. Do not put foreign objects in the
reservoir.
- Only use the AirFloss for its intended purpose as
described in this user manual.
- To avoid physical injury, do not direct the spray
under the tongue or into the ear, nose, eye or
other sensitive area.
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- Do not clean the AirFloss nozzle, the handle, the
charger, the water reservoir and its cover in the
dishwasher or a microwave.
- To avoid an ingestion hazard, do not put isopropyl
alcohol or other cleaning uids in the reservoir.
- The AirFloss is a personal care device and is not
intended for use on multiple patients in a dental
practice or institution.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
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1 Guidance tip
2 AirFloss nozzle
3 Activation button
4 Reservoir and cover
5 Handle
6 Charge indicator
7 Power on/off button
8 Removable nozzle holder (specic types only)
9 Charger
Note:The contents of the box may vary based on
the model purchased.
Charging
Charge the AirFloss for 24 hours before rst use.
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1 Put the plug of the charger in the wall socket.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
,The charge indicator ashes green to indicate
that the appliance is charging.
Note:When it is fully charged, the AirFloss has an
operating time of up to 2 weeks (or 14 uses).
Note: When the charge indicator ashes yellow,
the battery is low and needs to be recharged
(fewer than 3 uses left).
Preparing for use
1 Align the nozzle so the tip faces the front of
the handle and press the nozzle down onto the
handle (‘click’).
Note: Replace the nozzle every 6 months for
optimal results.Also replace the nozzle if it
becomes loose or no longer clicks onto the handle.
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2 Open the cover of the reservoir (‘click’).
3 Fill the reservoir with mouthwash or water.
Note:To operate effectively, the AirFloss has to
contain either mouthwash or water.
Tip: For a fresher experience, use mouthwash instead
of water.
Note: Do not use mouthwash that contains
isopropyl myristate, as it may damage the appliance.
4 Close the cover of the reservoir (‘click’).
5 Press the on/off button.
,The green charge indicator lights up.
6 Press and hold the activation button until spray
comes out of the tip of the nozzle.
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Using the appliance
1 Make sure the AirFloss is switched on.
2 Place the tip between the teeth and apply
gentle pressure. Slightly close your lips over the
nozzle when it is in place, to avoid splashing.
Tip: Use your nger to press the activation button.
Note:The AirFloss is intended to be used on the
front/outside surface of the teeth only.
3 Press the activation button to deliver a single
burst of air and micro-droplets of mouthwash
or water between the teeth.Alternatively, hold
the activation button to deliver continuous
bursts of mouthwash or water approximately
every 1 second.
4 Slide the guidance tip along the gum line until
you feel it settle between the next two teeth.
5 Continue this procedure for all spaces
including behind your back teeth.
6 To switch off the AirFloss, press the on/off
button again.
Automatic shut-off function
The automatic shut-off function automatically
switches off the AirFloss if it has not been used for
4 minutes.
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Cleaning
Do not clean the nozzle, handle or charger in the
dishwasher.
Do not use cleaning agents to clean the appliance.
Handle and nozzle
1 Remove the nozzle from the handle. Rinse the
nozzle after each use.
2 Open the reservoir and rinse it under the tap
to eliminate residue.
Tip: You can also use a cotton bud to wipe the reservoir.
Note: Do not immerse the handle in water.
3 Wipe the entire surface of the handle with
a damp cloth.
Charger
1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
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