Philips FlexCare 900 series User manual

FlexCare+
900+ series
Rechargeable
sonic toothbrush
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©2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (KPENV).
All rights reserved. PHILIPS and the Philips shield are
registered trademarks of KPENV. Easy-start, Quadpacer,
Smartimer, Sonicare, and the Sonicare logo are trademarks
of Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. and/or KPENV.
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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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1 Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub
or sink.
2 Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
3 Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug
immediately.
4 Do not use while bathing.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or injury to persons:
1 Discontinue use if this product appears damaged in any way (brush
head, handle, charger).This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer to chapter ‘Guarantee and service’ if your Sonicare no longer
works properly or needs repair.
2 Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug.
3 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
4 Do not use the charger outdoors.
5 Do not use the charger if dropped into water.
6 This product is designed to clean your teeth, gums and tongue only.
Use this product only for its intended use as described in this booklet.
Discontinue use of this product and contact a physician/dentist if
discomfort or pain is experienced.
7 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.
8 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
9 Do not use attachments other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
10 To avoid damage to the product, do not place the brush head, handle,
charger or charger cover in the dishwasher for cleaning.
11 Discontinue use of the sanitizer if the UV light bulb remains on when
the door is open. UV light can be harmful to the human eye and skin.
Keep the sanitizer out of the reach of children at all times.
12 Do not operate the UV sanitizer without the protective screen in place
to avoid contact with hot bulb.
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13 The UV light bulb is hot during and immediately after the sanitizing
cycle. Do not touch the UV light bulb when it is hot.
14 Do not operate the UV sanitizer where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
MEDICAL WARNINGS
1 Consult your dental professional before you use this product if you
have had oral or gum surgery in the previous 2 months.
2 Contact your dental professional if excessive bleeding occurs after
using this product or bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.
3 If you have a pacemaker or other implanted device, contact your
physician or the device manufacturer prior to use.
4 Sonicare has been tested and is compliant with safety standards for
electromagnetic devices.
5 Consult your physician prior to using the Sonicare if you have medical
concerns.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Your Sonicare (Fig. 1)
A Hygienic travel cap
B Brush head
C Interchangeable color code ring
D Handle with soft grip
E Power on/off button
F Mode button
G Brushing modes
H Deluxe recharge gauge
I UV sanitizer base with integrated charger and cord wrap (select
models)
J UV sanitizer (select models)
K Deluxe charger (select models)
L Charger cover with brush head holder
M Travel charger
N Charger base with cord wrap
- Not shown: UV light bulb
- Not shown: Sanitizer drip tray
- Not shown: Protective screen for UV light bulb
Note:The contents of the box vary based on model purchased
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Getting started
Changing the color code ring
Sonicare brush heads come with interchangeable color code rings to
identify your brush head.
To change the color code ring:
1 Pull the color code ring from the bottom of the brush head.
2 Install a new ring by slipping one edge of the new ring over the
bottom of the brush head.
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the brush head so the bristles face the front of the handle.
2 Firmly press the brush head down on the metal shaft until it stops.
Note:There is a small gap between the color code ring and the handle.
Charging your Sonicare
1 Put the plug of the charger in a live electrical outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
,The ashing light of the battery gauge indicates that the toothbrush
is charging.
- 1 solid green LED indicates that the toothbrush is 34-66% charged.
- 2 solid green LEDs indicate that the toothbrush is 67-94% charged.
- 3 solid green LEDs indicate that the toothbrush is fully charged.
Note: If the battery charge of your Sonicare is low, you hear 3 beeps and 1
LED of the recharge gauge ashes yellow for 30 seconds after completing the
brushing cycle.
Note:To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep your
Sonicare on the charger when not in use. Once the Sonicare is fully charged,
the charger draws minimal energy from the electrical outlet.
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Note: It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery.
Using your Sonicare
Brushing instructions
1 Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.
2 Place the toothbrush bristles against the teeth at a slight angle
towards the gumline.
3 Press the power on/off button to switch on the Sonicare.
4 Apply light pressure to maximize Sonicare’s effectiveness and let the
Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you. Do not scrub.
5 Gently move the brush head slowly across the teeth in a small back
and forth motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth.
Continue this motion throughout your brushing cycle.
Note:To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth
into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature (see chapter ‘Features’).
6 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth) and brush for 30
seconds before moving to section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue
brushing in section 3 (outside bottom teeth) and brush for 30
seconds before moving to section 4 (inside bottom teeth).
7 After you have completed the brushing cycle, you can
spend additional time brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth
and areas where staining occurs.You may also brush your tongue,
with the toothbrush turned on or off, as you prefer.
Your Sonicare is safe to use on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces)
- Dental restorations (llings, crowns, veneers)
Brushing modes
Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean mode.
1 Prior to turning on the Sonicare, press the mode button to toggle
between modes.
,The selected brushing mode illuminates.
,Once a brushing mode has been selected, it remains active until
another brushing mode is selected.
Note:When the toothbrush is switched on, you cannot toggle between modes.
The following brushing modes are available:
Clean
Complete whole mouth cleaning (2 minutes).
Gum Care
Complete whole mouth cleaning (2 minutes) plus gentle cleaning for
problem areas and along the gumline (1 minute).
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Refresh
Touch-up for a quick clean (1 minute).
Sensitive
Gentle cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth (2 minutes).
Massage
Gentle gum stimulation (2 minutes).
Note:When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean
mode must be selected.The handle has to be fully charged. Deactivate the
Easy-start feature. For areas where excess staining occurs, an additional 30
seconds of brushing time can be spent to help remove stains.
Features
Easy-start
- This Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start feature activated.
- The Easy-start feature gently increases power over the rst 14
brushings to ease into the Sonicare experience.
Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length to
properly move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
Deactivating or activating the Easy-start feature
1 Attach your brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle on the plugged-in charger.
- To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 seconds.You hear 1 beep to
indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.
- To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 seconds.You hear 2 beeps to
indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated.
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not
recommended and reduces Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque.
Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete when
it automatically turns off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing at least 2 minutes twice a day.
Quadpacer
- The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a short beep and pause to
remind you to brush the 4 sections of your mouth. Depending on the
brushing mode you have selected, the Quadpacer beeps at different
intervals during the brushing cycle. See sections ‘Brushing instructions’
and ‘Brushing modes’ in chapter ‘Using your Sonicare’.
The Quadpacer feature on this model has been activated.To deactivate or
reactivate the Quadpacer feature:
1 Place the handle with a brush head attached on the plugged-in
charger.
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2 Press and hold the mode button for 2 seconds.
,You hear 1 beep to indicate the Quadpacer has been deactivated or
you hear 2 beeps to indicate the Quadpacer has been activated.
Cord wrap on deluxe charger (select models)
If your model includes the deluxe charger cover and base, the travel
charger is pre-installed inside the cover. If you want to shorten the power
cord, you can store excess cord in the cord wrap feature built into the
charger base.
1 To separate the charger cover from the charger base, press the two
gray snap bars on the charger base and pull the white charger cover
upwards.
2 Wrap excess power cord around the gray charger base as shown in
the picture. Be sure to wrap the cord on the inside of the two snap
levers.
3 When you have stored the excess cord, guide the power cord
through the small groove in the rear of the gray charger base.
4 To reattach the charger cover, press it down over the charger base
until it snaps into place.
Tip: For extra convenience during travel, you can remove the travel charger and
use it without the charger cover and charger base.
Cord wrap on sanitizer with integrated charger (select models)
- If your model includes the sanitizer, you can store excess cord using the
cord wrap feature built into the bottom of the sanitizer.
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Sanitizing (select models)
- With the UV sanitizer you can clean your brush head after every use.
Discontinue use of the sanitizer if the UV light bulb remains on when
the door is open or if the blue window is broken or missing from the
sanitizer. UV light can be harmful to the human eye and skin.This device
should be kept out of reach of children at all times.
Unplug the sanitizer and call Consumer Care if the sanitizer gives off
smoke or a burning smell while it is operating..
1 After brushing, rinse the brush head and shake off excess water.
Do not place the travel cap on the brush head during sanitization.
2 Place your nger in the door recess on top of the sanitizer and pull
open the door.
3 Place the brush head on one of the 2 pegs in the sanitizer.
Note: Only clean Sonicare ProResults brush heads in the sanitizer.
Make sure the bristles of the brush head directly face the light bulb.
4 Make sure the sanitizer is plugged into a live outlet of appropriate
voltage.
5 Close the door and press the green power on/off button once to
select the UV clean cycle.
Note:You can only turn on the sanitizer if the door is properly closed.
Note:The sanitizer stops if you open the door during the sanitizing cycle.
Note: The sanitizer cycle runs for 10 minutes and then automatically shuts off.
,The sanitizer is in operation when the blue light glows through the
window.
,When the sanitizing cycle is complete, the sanitizer automatically
shuts off.
Cleaning
Do not clean the brush head, handle, travel charger, charger cover and
the UV sanitizer in the dishwasher.
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