Philips Colgate SonicPro 50 User manual

SonicPro 50

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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 product where it can fall or be
pulled into a tub or sink.
- 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 wall
socket.
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.
- Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated
surfaces.
- If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush
head, toothbrush handle or charger), stop using
it. This appliance contains no serviceable parts.
If the appliance is damaged, contact the
Consumer Care Center in your country (see
chapter 'Warranty and support').
- 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.

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Caution
- Do not clean the brush head, travel cap, handle,
charger or travel case in the dishwasher.
- If you have had oral or gum surgery in the
previous 2 months, consult your dentist before
you use the toothbrush.
- Consult your dentist if excessive bleeding
occurs after using this toothbrush or if bleeding
continues to occur after 1 week of use. Also
consult your dentist if you experience
discomfort or pain when you use the Philips
Colgate toothbrush.
- The Philips Colgate toothbrush complies with
the safety standards for electromagnetic
devices. If you have a pacemaker or other
implanted device, contact your physician or the
device manufacturer of the implanted device
prior to use.
- If you have medical concerns, consult your
doctor before you use the Philips Colgate
toothbrush.
- 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.
- Stop using a brush head with crushed or bent
bristles. Replace the brush head every 3 months
or sooner if signs of wear appear. Do not use
other brush heads than the ones recommended
by the manufacturer.
- Avoid direct contact with products that contain
essential oils or coconut oil. Contact may result
in bristle tufts dislodging.

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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 this product's
plastic components.
Battery safety instructions
- Only use thisproduct for its intended purpose
and follow the general and battery safety
instructions as described in this user manual.
Any misuse can cause electric shock, burns, fire
and other hazards or injuries.
- Only use the charger type HX6100/HX6160
provided with the appliance to charge the
battery.
- Do not use an extension cord with this product.
- Charge, use and store the product at a
temperature between 0°C and 40°C.
- Always unplug the product when it is fully
charged.
- Do not burn products and their batteries and
do not expose them to direct sunlight or to high
temperatures (e.g. in hot cars or near hot
stoves). Batteries may explode if overheated.
- If the product becomes abnormally hot, gives
off an abnormal smell, changes color or if
charging takes much longer than usual, stop
using and charging the product and contact
Philips directly via a service center or warranty
line at www.philips.com/support, or toll free at
1-800-243-3050.
- Do not place products and their batteries in
microwave ovens or on induction cookers.
- This product contains a rechargeable battery
that is non-replaceable. Do not open the
product to replace the rechargeable battery
during the life of the device.

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- When you handle batteries, make sure that your
hands, the product and the batteries are dry.
- To prevent batteries from heating up or
releasing toxic or hazardous substances, do not
modify, pierce or damage products and
batteries and do not disassemble, short-circuit,
overcharge or reverse charge batteries during
the life of the device.
- To avoid accidental short-circuiting of batteries
after removal, do not let battery terminals come
into contact with metal objects (e.g. coins,
hairpins, rings). Do not wrap batteries in
aluminum foil. Tape battery terminals or put
batteries in a plastic bag before you discard
them.
- If disposable batteries are damaged or leaking,
avoid contact with the skin or eye. If this occurs,
immediately rinse well with water and seek
medical care.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips Colgate toothbrush complies with all
applicable standards and regulations regarding
exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips Colgate! To fully benefit from the support
that Philips Colgate offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.

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Your Philips Colgate toothbrush (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Smart brush head(s)*
3 Handle
4 Power on/off button
5 Mode/intensity button
6 Modes
7 Brush head replacement reminder light
8 Battery indication
9 Charging base
10 Travel case (specific types only)*
*Note: The content of the box may vary based
on the model purchased.
Brush heads
Your Philips Colgate toothbrush comes with one or
more brush heads which are designed to deliver
superior results for your oral care needs.
BrushSync Technology
BrushSync technology enables your brush heads
to communicate with your handle using a
microchip. This enables the brush head
replacement reminder feature.
Brushing modes
To toggle between modes press the mode button
located below the on/off button.
Your power toothbrush is equipped with 3
brushing modes, depending on your model. The
following modes are available:
Clean mode
Clean is a 2-minute mode. It gives you a thorough
and complete clean.

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White mode
White is a 2-minute 30-seconds mode.
Gum Care mode
Gum Care is a 3-minute mode.
Battery status and charging
Charging
1Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
2Place the handle on the charger.
-The handle will emit two beeps when
charging begins.
-The battery indicator light will flash when the
toothbrush is charging.
-When the handle is fully charged on the
charger, the battery indicator light will turn
solid green for 30 seconds and switch off.
Note: Your toothbrush comes pre-charged for first
use. After first use, charge for at least 24 hours.
Battery status (when handle is not on
charger)
When removing the handle from the charger, the
battery indicator light at the bottom of the handle
will indicate the status of the battery.
- Solid green LED: full battery
- Flashing green LED: medium battery
- Flashing amber LED and three beeps: low
battery
- Flashing amber LED and two sets of five beeps:
No brushing sessions left (charge toothbrush)

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Using your Philips Colgate toothbrush
Brushing instructions
1Firmly press the brush head down onto the
metal shaft of the handle until it stops. The
brush head bristles should be facing the same
direction as the front of the handle.
Note: It is normal to see a slight gap between
the brush head and the handle.
2Wet the bristles.
3Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the
bristles.
4Place 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.
5Press the power on/off button to turn on the
Philips Colgate tootbrush.

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6Gently 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.
Note: The bristles should slightly flare. Do not
scrub.
7To 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: A change in vibration (and a slight change
in sound) alerts you when you apply too much
pressure while brushing.
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8To make sure you brush evenly throughout the
mouth, divide the mouth into 4 sections using
the Quadpacer feature. The Quadpacer feature
beeps every 30 seconds over 2 minutes.
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9Brush for the full 2 minutes following the
Quadpacer.
In Clean mode, after 2 minutes the handle
will automatically shut off.
In White mode, an additional 30 seconds is
provided for you to brighten and polish your
front teeth.
In Gum care mode, after 2 minutes the
handle will continue to brush for an
additional minute so you can gently
stimulate and massage your gums.
- After you have completed the brushing cycle,
you can spend additional time brushing the
chewing surfaces of your teeth and areas where
staining occurs.

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Note: Your Philips Colgate toothbrush is safe to
use on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces)
- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers)
Note: When the Philips Colgate toothbrush is
used in clinical studies, it must be used in the
Clean mode (for plaque and gum health claims)
or in White mode (for whitening claims) at high
intensity with EasyStart turned off.
Features
- EasyStart
- Brush head replacement reminder
- Pressure sensor
- Quadpacer
EasyStart
The EasyStart feature gently increases the power
of the handle over the first 14 brushings to help
you get used to the brushing power with the
Philips Colgate toothbrush.
The EasyStart feature works in all modes.
Note: The EasyStart feature comes activated with
your product.
To deactivate EasyStart see 'Activating or
deactivating features'.

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Brush head replacement reminder
Your Philips Colgate toothbrush is equipped with
BrushSync technology that tracks the wear of your
brush head.
- When attaching a new smart brush head for the
first time the brush head replacement reminder
light blinks green three times. This confirms you
have a Philips brush head with BrushSync
technology.
- Over time, based on the overall pressure you
apply while brushing and the total time you
have brushed with your brush head, the handle
will track brush head wear in order to determine
the total time you have brushed with your
brush head. This feature gives you the
guarantee for the best cleaning and care of
your teeth.
- When the brush head replacement reminder
light lights up amber, you should replace your
brush head.
Note: The brush head replacement reminder
comes activated with your product.
To deactivate the brush head replacement
reminder see 'Activating or deactivating features'.
Pressure sensor
Your Philips Colgate toothbrush measures the
pressure you apply while brushing to protect your
gums and teeth from damage. If you apply too
much pressure, the handle will change in vibration
until you reduce the pressure.
Note: The pressure sensor comes activated with
your product.
To deactivate the pressure sensor see 'Activating
or deactivating features'.

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Quadpacer
The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a short
beep and pause to remind you to brush the
different sections of your mouth. Depending on
the brushing mode you have selected (see
'Brushing modes'), the Quadpacer beeps at
different intervals during the brushing cycle.
- In Clean mode, the Quadpacer beeps every 30
seconds over the 2 minute brushing cycle.
- In White mode, the Quadpacer beeps every 30
seconds over the first 2 minutes and beeps
every 15 seconds for the final 30 seconds of the
brushing cycle.
- In Gum care mode, the Quadpacer beeps every
30 seconds over first 2 minutes and beeps
every 15 seconds for the final minute of the
brushing cycle.
Activating or deactivating features
You can activate or deactivate the following
features of your toothbrush:
- EasyStart
- Brush head replacement reminder
- Pressure sensor

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To activate or deactivate these features, follow the
instructions below:
Step 1: Place the handle on the charger.
Step 2: Press and hold the power button for:
Easy start Brush head
replacement
reminder
Pressure sensor
Up to 3
seconds Up to 5 seconds Up to 7 seconds
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Step 3: Let go power button when you hear
1 beep 2 beeps 3 beeps
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If you see the brush head replacement light and battery
indication light blink green 2 times, and hear 3 tones
from low to high, then the feature has been activated.
OR
If you see the brush head replacement light and battery
indication light blink amber once, and hear 3 tones from
high to low, then the feature has been deactivated.

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Cleaning
Warning: Do not clean the brush head,
travel cap, handle, charger or travel case in
the dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1Remove the brush head from the handle and
rinse the metal shaft area with warm water.
Make sure you remove any residual toothpaste.
Caution: Do not push on the rubber seal at the
top of the handle with sharp objects, as this
may cause damage.
2Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a
damp cloth.
Note: Do not use isopropyl rubbing alcohol,
vinegar or bleach to clean handle as this may
cause discoloration.
Brush head
1Remove the brush head from the handle and
rinse it thoroughly.
2Rinse the brush head connection with warm
water at least once a week.
Charger
1Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp
cloth. Make sure you remove any toothpaste or
other residue from the charger surfaces.

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Storage
If you are not going to use the product for an
extended period of time, unplug the charger from
the electrical outlet, clean it and store it in a cool
and dry place away from direct sunlight.
Locating the model number
Look on the bottom of the Philips Colgate
toothbrush handle for the model number
(HX684x).
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an official collection point for recycling.
By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
- This product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery which shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste. 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. Make sure the
battery is completely empty when you remove it.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a
towel or cloth, a hammer and a flat-head
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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 Colgate toothbrush and let it
run until it stops. Repeat this step until you can
no longer turn on the Philips Colgate
toothbrush.
2Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the
entire handle with a towel or cloth.
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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.