Philips CleanCare+ Sonicare HX3215 User manual

CleanCare+
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HX3215

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Intended use
CleanCare+ series power toothbrushes are
intended to remove adherent plaque and food
debris from the teeth to reduce tooth decay and
improve and maintain oral health. CleanCare+
series power toothbrushes are intended for
consumer home use.
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the appliance and save it for future
reference.
Note: The accessories and features of different
models vary. For example, some models come with
a sanitizer or are equipped with Bluetooth.
DANGER
- Keep the charger and/or sanitizer away
from water. Do not place or store the
appliance where it can fall or be pulled into
a tub or sink.
- Do not immerse the charger and/or sanitizer
in water or any other liquid.
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- After cleaning, make sure the charger
and/or sanitizer is completely dry before
you connect it to the wall socket.
WARNINGS
- This appliance can be used by children and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- If the appliance is damaged in any way
(brush head, toothbrush handle, charger
and/or sanitizer), stop using it.
- The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the
mains cord is damaged, discard the charger
and/or sanitizer.
- Always replace the charger and/or sanitizer
with one of the original type in order to
avoid a hazard.
- Only use the charger type HX6100 provided
with the appliance to charge the battery.
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- This appliance contains no user-serviceable
parts. If the appliance is damaged, contact
the Consumer Care Center in your country
(see 'Warranty and support').
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not use the charger and/or sanitizer
outdoors or near heated surfaces.
CAUTION
- Do not clean the brush head, handle,
charger, charger cover or sanitizer in the
dishwasher.
- If you have had oral or gum surgery 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. Also consult your dentist if you
experience discomfort or pain when you use
this appliance.
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- This Philips appliance complies with the
safety standards for electromagnetic
devices. If you have a pacemaker or other
implanted device, contact your doctor or the
appliance manufacturer of the implanted
appliance prior to use.
- If you have medical concerns, consult your
doctor before you use this appliance.
- This appliance has only been designed for
cleaning teeth, gums and tongue. Do not
use it for any other purpose. Stop using the
appliance and contact your doctor if you
experience any discomfort or pain.
- This appliance is a personal care device and
is not intended for use on multiple patients
in a dental practice or institution.
- Do not use other brush heads than the ones
recommended by Philips Sonicare.
- Stop using a brush head with crushed or
bent bristles. Replace the brush head every
3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear.
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- If your toothpaste contains peroxide, baking
soda or bicarbonate (common in whitening
toothpastes), thoroughly clean the brush
head with soap and water after each use.
This prevents possible cracking of the
plastic.
- Avoid direct contact with products that
contain essential oils or coconut oil. Contact
may result in bristle tufts dislodging.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head
3 Handle
4 Power on/off button
5 Battery level indicator (specific types only)
6 Charger (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.4-1.4 W or
0.4-1.0 W)
Note: The content of the box may vary based on
the model purchased.
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Getting started
Attaching the brush head
1Align the brush head so the bristles point in the
same direction as the front of the handle.
2Firmly press the brush head down onto the
metal shaft until it stops.
Note: Philips Sonicare brush heads are imprinted
with icons to easily identify your brush head.
Charging your Philips Sonicare
1Plug the charger into a live electrical outlet.
2Place the handle on the charger.
-The light of the battery level indicator flashes
and the appliance beeps twice. This
indicates that the toothbrush is charging.
Note: It can take up to 24 hours to fully charge the
battery, but you can use the Philips Sonicare
toothbrush before it is fully charged.
Using your Philips Sonicare toothbrush
Brushing instructions
1Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of
toothpaste.
2Place the toothbrush bristles against the teeth
at a slight angle (45 degrees), pressing firmly to
make the bristles reach the gumline or slightly
beneath the gumline.
Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact
with the teeth at all times.
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3Press the power on/off button to turn on the
Philips Sonicare.
4Gently keep the bristles placed on the teeth
and in the gumline. Brush your teeth with small
back and forth motion so the bristles reach
between the teeth. Continue this motion
throughout your brushing cycle.
Note: The bristles should slightly flare. Do not
scrub.
5To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth,
tilt the brush handle semi-upright and make
several vertical overlapping brushing strokes on
each tooth.
Note: To make sure you brush evenly
throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4
sections using the Quadpacer feature (see
chapter ‘Features’).
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6Begin brushing in section 1 (outside upper
teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before you
move to section 2 (inside upper teeth). Continue
brushing in section 3 (outside lower teeth) and
brush for 30 seconds before you move to
section 4 (inside lower teeth).
7After you have completed the brushing cycle,
you can spend additional time brushing the
chewing surfaces of your teeth and areas where
staining occurs. You can also brush your
tongue, with the toothbrush turned on or off, as
you prefer.
Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush is safe to use
on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces)
- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers)
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Note: Ensure that braces or dental restorations are
properly adhered and not compromised. If not,
braces or dental restorations may be damaged
when they come into contact with the brush head.
Note: When the Philips Sonicare toothbrush is
used in clinical studies, the handle should be fully
charged and the Easy-start feature deactivated.
Battery status (when handle is not on charger -
specific types only)
This Philips Sonicare toothbrush is designed to
provide at least 28 brushing sessions, each session
lasting 2 minutes. The battery level indicator shows
the battery status when you complete the
2-minute brushing session, or when you pause the
Philips Sonicare toothbrush for 30 seconds while
brushing by pressing the power on/off button.
Remaining
brushing
sessions
Battery
status color Light Beeps
28-16 Green Solid -
15-5 Green Flashing -
4-2 Orange Flashing 3 beeps
1 Orange Flashing 2 sets of 5
beeps
Note: When the battery is completely empty, the
Philips Sonicare toothbrush turns off. Place the
Philips Sonicare toothbrush on the charger to
charge it.
Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times,
you may keep your Philips Sonicare toothbrush on
the charger when not in use.
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Features
Intensities (specific types only)
Your power toothbrush gives you the option to
choose between low and high intensity.
Note: When you use the toothbrush for the first
time, the default setting is the low intensity.
- Press the power button once to turn on the
toothbrush.
- Press a second time within 2 seconds to
change the intensity.
- Press a third time within 2 seconds to pause.
After 2 seconds of brushing, pressing the power
button again will also pause the toothbrush.
Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is
complete by automatically turning off the
toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less
than 2 minutes twice a day.
Note: If you press the power on/off button after
you started the brushing cycle, the toothbrush will
pause. After a pause of 30 seconds, the Smartimer
resets.
Easy-start
The Easy-start feature gently increases power over
the first 14 brushings to help you get used to
brushing with the Philips Sonicare toothbrush. This
Philips Sonicare toothbrush comes with the Easy-
start feature activated.
Activating or deactivating Easy-start
1Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2Press and hold the power on/off button while
the handle remains on the charger.
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3Keep the power on/off button pressed until you
hear a single short beep (after 3 seconds).
4Release the power on/off button.
-Triple tone of low-med-high means the
Easy-start feature has been activated.
Specific types only: The battery status
indicator light flashes green twice.
-Triple tone of high-med-low means the
Easy-start feature has been deactivated.
Specific types only: The battery status
indicator light flashes orange once.
Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must last at
least 1 minute to move through the Easy-start
ramp-up cycle properly.
Note: Use of the Easy-start feature beyond the
initial ramp-up period is not recommended and
reduces the effectiveness of the Philips Sonicare
toothbrush in removing plaque.
Note: To achieve clinical efficacy, Easy-start needs
to be deactivated.
Quadpacer
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The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a short
beep and pause to remind you to brush the 4
sections of your mouth evenly and thoroughly. This
Philips Sonicare toothbrush comes with the
Quadpacer feature activated.
Charger confirmation
The handle beeps and vibrates briefly when it is
placed on the charger base. This Philips Sonicare
toothbrush comes with the charger confirmation
feature activated.
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Cleaning
You should clean your Philips Sonicare toothbrush
regularly to remove toothpaste and other residue.
Failure to clean your Philips Sonicare toothbrush
may result in an unhygienic product and damage
to it may occur.
Warning: Do not clean brush heads, the
handle or the charger in the dishwasher.
Warning: Do not clean with boiling hot
water.
Toothbrush handle
1Remove the brush head and rinse the metal
shaft area with warm water. Make sure you
remove any residual toothpaste.
Caution: Do not push on the rubber seal on the
metal shaft with sharp objects, as this may cause
damage.
2Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a
damp cloth.
Note: Do not tap the handle on the sink to remove
excess water.
Brush head
1Rinse the brush head and bristles after each
use.
2Remove the brush head from the handle and
rinse the brush head connection with warm
water at least once a week. Rinse the travel cap
as often as needed.
Charger
1Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp
cloth.
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Storage
If you are not going to use the product for a long
time, unplug it, clean it (see chapter 'Cleaning') and
store it in a cool and dry place away from direct
sunlight.
Replacement
Brush head
Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every 3
months to achieve optimal results. Use only Philips
Sonicare replacement brush heads.
Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not
be disposed of with normal household waste
(2012/19/EU).
- This symbol means that this product contains a
built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be
disposed of with normal household waste
(2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an
official collection point or a Philips service
center to have a professional remove the
rechargeable battery.
- Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products
and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal
helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Warning: Only remove the rechargeable
battery when you discard the appliance.
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Make sure the battery is completely empty
when you remove it.
Warning: Please note that this process is
not reversible.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a
towel or cloth, a hammer and a flat-head
(standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety
precautions when you follow the procedure
outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes,
hands, fingers, and the surface on which you work.
1To deplete the rechargeable battery of any
charge, remove the handle from the charger,
turn on the Philips Sonicare toothbrush and let
it run until it stops. Repeat this step until you
can no longer turn on the Philips Sonicare
toothbrush.
2Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the
entire handle with a towel or cloth.
3Hold the top of the handle with one hand and
strike the handle housing 0.5inch above the
bottom end. Strike firmly with a hammer on all 4
sides to eject the end cap.
Note: You may have to hit on the end several
times to break the internal snap connections.
4Remove the end cap from the toothbrush
handle. If the end cap does not release easily
from the housing, repeat step 3 until the end
cap is released.
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5Holding the handle upside down, press the
shaft down on a hard surface. If the internal
components do not easily release from the
housing, repeat step 3 until the internal
components are released.
6Remove the inner assembly from the housing
by fully inserting a small flat-head screwdriver
into the slot opposite the circuit board and pry
until it comes apart.
7Grab the battery and pull it out of the internal
assembly.
Caution: Be aware of the sharp edges of the
battery tabs so as to avoid injury to your
fingers.
8Cut the battery wires from the circuit board
close to the battery.
Caution: Do not cut the two wires at the same
time.
9Cover the battery contacts with tape to prevent
any electrical short from residual battery
charge. The rechargeable battery can now be
recycled and the rest of the product discarded
appropriately.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the
international warranty leaflet.
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Warranty restrictions
The terms of the international warranty do not
cover the following:
- Brush heads.
- Damage caused by use of unauthorized
replacement parts.
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect,
alterations or unauthorized repair.
- Normal wear and tear, including chips,
scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading.
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