Philips ESSENCE + User manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips! To fully benet from the support that
Philips oers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Warning: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1Always place and store the charger at a safe
distance from water.
2Do not reach for a charger that has fallen into
water. Unplug immediately.
3Never use a charger with a damaged cord or
plug.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or
physical injury:
1Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
2This product is designed to operate within a
range of 100 to 240 volts.
3Never force the plug into an outlet; if the plug
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does not easily t into the outlet, discontinue
use.
4Discontinue use if the product appears
damaged in any way (brush head, handle or
charger).
5The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the mains
cord is damaged, discard the charger.
6Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
7Do not use the charger outdoors.
8This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer to ‚Warranty and support‘ if the product
no longer works properly or needs repair.
9Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this document or as recommended
by your dental professional.
10 This product 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.
11 Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the product.
12 Philips Sonicare toothbrush is a personal care
device and is not intended for use on multiple
patients in a dental oce or institution.
MEDICAL WARNINGS
1Consult your dental professional before you
use this product if you have had oral or gum
surgery in the previous 2 months.
2Contact your dental professional if excessive
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bleeding occurs after using this product or
bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.
3Discontinue use of this product and contact
a physician/dentist if discomfort or pain is
experienced.
4This product complies with the safety standards
for electromagnetic devices. If you have a
pacemaker or other implanted device, contact
your physician or the device manufacturer prior
to use.
5Consult your physician if you have medical
concerns.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips product complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
Warning:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head
3 Handle
4 Power on/o button
5 Battery level indicator
6 Charger
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Note: The content of the box may vary based on
the model purchased.
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
ashes 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.
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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 rmly 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.
3Press the power on/o and mode 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 are. 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 o, as
you prefer.
Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush is safe to use
on:
-Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces)
-Dental restorations (llings, crowns, veneers)
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)
This Philips Sonicare toothbrush is designed to
provide at least 20 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
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Philips Sonicare toothbrush for 30 seconds while
brushing by pressing the power on/o button.
Brushing
sessions
Battery
status color
Light Beeps
20-6 Green Solid -
5-2 Orange Flashing 3 beeps
1 Orange Flashing 2 sets of 3
beeps
Note: When the battery is completely empty, the
Philips Sonicare toothbrush turns o. 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.
Features
Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle
is complete by automatically turning o 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/o button after
you started the brushing cycle, the toothbrush will
pause. After a pause of 30 seconds, the Smartimer
resets.
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Easy-start
The Easy-start feature gently increases power
over the rst 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 the Easy-start
feature:
Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.
-To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/o button for
2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps and the battery
level indicator lights up green to indicate that
the Easy-start feature has been activated.
-To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/o button for 2
seconds. You hear 1 beep and the battery level
indicator lights up yellow to indicate that the
Easy-start feature has been deactivated.
Note: Each of the rst 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 eectiveness of the Philips Sonicare
toothbrush in removing plaque.
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 conrmation
The handle beeps and vibrates briey when it is
placed on the charger base. This Philips Sonicare
toothbrush comes with the charger conrmation
feature activated.
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.
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.
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2Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a
damp cloth.
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.
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.
Disposal
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-This appliance contains a rechargeable battery
which must be disposed of properly.
-Contact your local town or city ocials for
battery disposal information. You can also call
1-800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.com for
battery drop-o locations.
-For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call 1-800-243-
3050 toll free.
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.
Warning: Please note that this process is
not reversible.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need
a towel or cloth, a hammer and a at-head
(standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety
precautions when you follow the procedure
outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes,
hands, ngers, 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.
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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 rmly 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.
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 at-head screwdriver
into the slot opposite the circuit board and pry
until it comes apart.
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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 ngers.
8Cut the battery wires from the circuit board
close to the battery.
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
Philips warrants its products for two years after the
date of purchase. Defects due to faulty materials
and workmanship will be repaired or replaced at
Philips’ expense provided that convincing proof
of purchase in the qualifying period is provided.
Philips recommends use of genuine Sonicare
brush heads for optimal performance. Use of
other brush heads may damage your Sonicare
toothbrush and limit your warranty protection.
Contact our Consumer Care Center at 1-800-
682-7664 (North America), outside North America
contact your local Philips Consumer Care Center.
Internet information: www.sonicare.com (North
America) or www.philips.com/support (outside
North America).
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
What is not covered under warranty:
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-Brush heads.
-Damage caused by use of unauthorized
replacement parts or unauthorized 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 ABOVE. IN SOME
STATES LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS OR ANY OF ITS
AFFILIATED OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL 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
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Introduction
Félicitations pour votre achat et bienvenue dans
l‘univers Philips! Pour proter pleinement des
avantages de l‘assistance Philips, enregistrez votre
produit à l‘adresse www.philips.com/welcome.
MISES EN
GARDE
IMPORTANTES
Avertissement : LISEZ TOUTES LES
INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER
L’APPAREIL
DANGER
Pour éviter tout risque d‘électrocution :
1Évitez en tout temps de placer et de ranger le
chargeur trop près de l‘eau.
2Ne touchez jamais un chargeur tombé dans
l‘eau. Débranchez-le immédiatement de la
prise de courant.
3N‘utilisez jamais un chargeur dont le cordon ou
la prise est endommagé.
AVERTISSEMENTS
Pour diminuer tout risque de brûlure,
d‘électrocution, d‘incendie ou de blessure
corporelle :
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1N‘utilisez pas d‘autres accessoires que ceux
recommandés par le fabricant.
2Ce produit est conçu pour fonctionner à des
tensions se situant entre 100 et 240 volts.
3Ne branchez jamais de force la che sur une
prise de courant. Si la che ne s‘insère pas
facilement dans la prise, n‘utilisez pas l‘appareil.
4Cessez d‘utiliser le produit si vous constatez
que l‘un de ses composants (tête de brosse,
manche ou chargeur) est endommagé de
quelque façon que ce soit.
5Il est impossible de remplacer le cordon
d‘alimentation. Si le cordon d‘alimentation est
endommagé, vous devez mettre le chargeur au
rebut.
6Tenez le cordon d‘alimentation à l‘écart des
surfaces chauantes.
7N‘utilisez pas le chargeur à l‘extérieur.
8Ce produit ne contient aucune pièce réparable
par l‘utilisateur. Reportez-vous à « Garantie
et assistance » si le produit ne fonctionne pas
correctement ou s‘il doit être réparé.
9Ce produit doit être utilisé uniquement aux
ns décrites dans le présent document ou
conformément aux recommandations de votre
dentiste.
10 Ce produit ne doit pas être utilisé par des
personnes (incluant des enfants) ayant des
capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales
réduites ou n‘ayant pas l‘expérience et les
connaissances nécessaires, à moins qu‘elles
ne soient sous la surveillance d‘une personne
responsable de leur sécurité ou qu‘elles
aient reçu de cette personne des directives
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concernant l‘utilisation du produit.
11 Les enfants doivent être surveillés pour
s‘assurer qu‘ils ne s‘amusent pas avec le
produit.
12 La brosse à dents électrique Philips Sonicare,
conçue pour dispenser des soins personnels,
n‘est pas destinée à être utilisée sur plusieurs
patients dans des cabinets ou établissements
dentaires.
MISES EN GARDE D‘ORDRE MÉDICAL
1Consultez votre dentiste avant d‘utiliser ce
produit si vous avez subi une chirurgie buccale
ou gingivale au cours des 2 derniers mois.
2Consultez votre dentiste si vos gencives
saignent anormalement après vous être brossé
les dents avec ce produit ou si le saignement
persiste après 1 semaine d‘utilisation.
3Si vous ressentez de la douleur en utilisant ce
produit, consultez votre dentiste.
4Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité
relatives aux appareils électromagnétiques.
Si vous avez un stimulateur cardiaque ou
tout autre dispositif implanté, consultez votre
médecin ou le fabricant du dispositif implanté
avant d‘utiliser cet appareil.
5Consultez votre médecin si vous sourez de
problèmes de santé.
Champs électromagnétiques (CEM)
Ce produit Philips est conforme à toutes les
normes et réglementations relatives à l‘exposition
aux champs électromagnétiques.
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