Philips FlexCare HX6974 User manual

FlexCare
Rechargeable
Sonic Toothbrush
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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:
1 Always place and store the charger at a
safe distance from water.
2 Do not reach for a charger that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
3 Never use a charger with a damaged cord
or plug.
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WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution,
re, or injury to persons:
1 Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
2 Do not plug the adapter into an outlet
with a voltage other than specied on the
bottom of the adapter. This product is
designed to operate within a range of 100
to 240 volts. Voltage converters do not
warrant voltage compatibility.
3 Never force the plug into an outlet; if the
plug does not easily t into the outlet,
discontinue use.
4 Discontinue use if the product appears
damaged in any way (brush head, handle,
charger or adapter).
5 The main cord of the charging base
cannot be replaced. If the main cord is
damaged, discard the charger.
6 Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
7 Do not use the adapter outdoors.
8 This product contains no user-serviceable
parts. Refer to ‘Warranty and support’ if
the product no longer works properly or
needs repair.
9 Use this product only for its intended
use as described in this document
or as recommended by your dental
professional.
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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 is a personal care device
and is not intended for use on multiple
patients in a dental oce or institution.
13 Use UL-listed computer, USB hub or USB
duplex receptacle when charging the
toothbrush handle in the travel case.
14 When you use a computer to charge the
toothbrush handle, the computer should
be located away from sources of water
(i.e. sink or tub) so as to avoid electrical
shock.
15 The adapter is certied according to the
relevant safety standard UL1310.
16 The adapter is not intended to be
repaired by service personnel in case of
failure or component defect (adapter can
be thrown away).
17 For connection to a supply outside the
U.S.A., use an adapter of the proper
conguration for the power outlet.
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MEDICAL WARNINGS
1 Consult your dental professional before
you use this product if you have had oral
or gum surgery in the past 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 medical concerns, consult
your doctor before you use the Philips
Sonicare.
4 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.
5 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.
6 If your toothpaste contains peroxide,
baking soda or other bicarbonate
(common in whitening toothpastes),
thoroughly clean the brush head and the
handle with soap and water after each
use. Otherwise the plastic may crack.
7 Do not clean brush heads, handle,
charger, charger cover or replaceable
panels in the dishwasher or a microwave.
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all
applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head
3 Handle with soft grip
4 Power on/o button
5 Mode button
6 Brushing modes
7 Charging base
8 Charging travel case
9 USB cord
10 Adapter
Preparing for use
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the brush head so the bristles point
in the same direction as the front of the
handle.
2 Firmly press the brush head down onto
the metal shaft until it stops.
Charging your Philips Sonicare
Note: It takes about 24 hours to fully charge
your Philips Sonicare. You do not have to
fully charge your handle before rst use,
as the handle is precharged. However, it is
recommended to charge it after rst use.
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Charging with the charging base
1 Put the plug of the charging base in the
power outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charging base.
The ashing light of the battery level
indicator 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 Philips
Sonicare is low, you hear 3 beeps and 1 solid
green LED on the battery level indicator
ashes yellow for 30 seconds after the
2-minute brushing cycle.
Note: To keep the battery fully charged
at all times, you may keep your Philips
Sonicare on the charging base charger or in
the charging case when not in use.Once the
Philips Sonicare is fully charged, the charger
draws minimal energy from the power outlet.
Charging with the travel case (specic types only)
Follow these steps to charge your Philips
Sonicare with the charging travel case
provided:
1 Place the handle in the charging travel
case.
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2 Connect the charging travel case to 5V DC
input power either from:
-a UL-listed or certied to ANSI/UL
60950-1 personal computer's standard
USB connector or,
-a UL-listed or certied to ANSI/UL
60950-1 LPS power supply with USB
output port or,
-a UL-listed or certied 1310 Class 2
power supply.
3 Only charge Philips Sonicare toothbrush
models starting with HX62, HX63, HX65,
HX66, HX67, HX68, HX69, HX89 and
HX91 in the travel case. Other products
and batteries are not compatible with the
travel case.
Note: This charger is designed to properly
charge only one handle at a time.
Using the appliance
Brushing instructions
1 Wet the bristles.
2 Apply a small amount of toothpaste on
the bristles.
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3 Place 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.
4 Press the power on/o and mode button
to turn on your Philips Sonicare.
5 Gently 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 are. Do
not scrub.
6 To clean the inside surfaces of the front
teeth, tilt the brush handle semi-upright
and make several vertical overlapping
brushing strokes on each tooth.
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7 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top
teeth) and brush for 30 seconds
(45 seconds in Deep Clean mode) before
moving to section 2 (inside top teeth).
Continue brushing in section 3 (outside
bottom teeth) and brush for 30 seconds
(45 seconds in Deep Clean mode) before
moving to section 4 (inside bottom teeth).
Note: To make sure you brush evenly
throughout the mouth, divide your mouth
into 4 sections using the Quadpacer
feature (see chapter ‘Features’).
Note: 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 can also brush your tongue,
with the toothbrush turned on or o, as
you prefer.
Your Philips Sonicare is safe to use on:
-Braces (brush heads wear out sooner
when used on braces).
-Dental restorations (llings, crowns,
veneers).
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Brushing modes
Philips Sonicare automatically starts in the
default Clean mode.
Prior to turning on the Philips 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 turned on, you
cannot toggle between modes.
Note: When Philips 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
(see 'Activating or deactivating the Easy-start
feature'). For areas where excess staining
occurs, an additional 30 seconds of brushing
time can be spent to help remove stains.
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).
White
2 minutes of Clean mode, with an additional
30 seconds of White mode to focus on your
visible front teeth.
Sensitive
Gentle cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth
(2 minutes).
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Features
Easy-start
This Philips Sonicare comes with the Easy-
start feature deactivated.
The Easy-start feature gently increases the
power over the rst 14 brushings to help you
get used to the brushing with the Philips
Sonicare.
Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must be at
least 1 minute in length to properly advance
through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
Activating or deactivating the Easy-start
feature
1 Attach the brush head to the handle if
charger base is used.
2 Place the handle in the charging base or
charging travel case.
-To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/o button
for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps 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 to indicate
that the Easy-start feature has been
deactivated.
Note: Using the Easy-start feature
beyond the initial ramp-up period is not
recommended and reduces Philips Sonicare
eectiveness in removing plaque.
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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.
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 or brushing routine
you have selected, the Quadpacer beeps at
dierent intervals during the brushing cycle.
The Quadpacer works in all 3 modes and at
all 3 intensity levels. The Quadpacer feature
on this model has been activated.
Activating or deactivating the Quadpacer
feature
1 Place the handle in the charging base or
charging travel case.
2 Press and hold the mode button until:
-You hear 1 beep to indicate that the
Quadpacer has been deactivated.
-You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the
Quadpacer has been activated.
Charging travel case (specic types only)
Some models come with an USB charging
travel case which connects to your laptop via
USB or can be plugged into a power outlet -
for charging and protection away from home,
with space for extra brush heads too.
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Cleaning
Warning: Do not clean the brush head,
handle, charging base or the charging travel
case in the dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove 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.
2 Wipe the entire surface of the handle with
a damp cloth.
Brush head
1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after
each use.
2 Remove the brush head from the handle
and rinse the brush head connection with
warm water at least once a week.
Charging base
1 Unplug the charging base before you
clean it.
2 Wipe the surface of the charging base
with a damp cloth.
Storage
If you are not going to use the Sonicare
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.
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Replacement
Brush head
Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every
3 months to achieve optimal results.
Use only Philips Sonicare replacement brush
heads.
Disposal
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.
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.
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To deplete the rechargeable battery of
any charge, remove the handle from the
charger, turn on the Philips Sonicare and let
it run until it stops. Repeat this step until you
can no longer turn on the Philips Sonicare.
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2 Remove and discard the brush head.
Cover the entire handle with a towel or
cloth.
3 Hold 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.
4 Remove 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.
5 Holding 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.
6 Remove the rubber battery cover.
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