Philips FLEXCARE RECHARGEABLE SONIC TOOTHBRUSH User manual

FlexCare
Rechargeable
SonicToothbrush

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FlexCare Rechargeable SonicToothbrush
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
When using electrical products, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1 Do not place or store the charger or sanitizer
where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, or
where it will sit or drop into water or other liquid.
2 Do not reach for a charger or sanitizer that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
3
Never use a charger with a damaged cord or plug.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or
physical injury:
1 Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
2
Do not plug the charger into an outlet with a
voltage other than specied on the bottom of the
charger. This product is designed to operate within
a range of 100 to 240 volts. Voltage converters
DO NOT warrant voltage compatibility.
3 Do not insert objects into the air openings of the
sanitizer or block these air openings by placing it
on a soft surface or in a position or location where
objects will block these openings (examples of
objects: magazine, tissue paper, hair, and the like).
4 Never force the plug into an outlet; if the plug
does not easily t into the outlet, discontinue use.
5 Discontinue use if the product appears
damaged in any way (brush head, handle,
charger, sanitizer).
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6 The power cord cannot be replaced. If the
power cord is damaged, discard the charger
and/or sanitizer.
7 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
8 Do not use the charger or sanitizer outdoors
or operate the sanitizer where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
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Never use the toothbrush while sleepy or drowsy.
10 This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer to “Guarantee and Service” if the appliance
no longer works properly or needs repair.
11 Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this document or as
recommended by your dental professional.
12 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.
13 Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
14 Sonicare is a personal care device for household
use and is not intended for use on multiple
patients in a dental ofce or institution.
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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.
16 Do not operate the UV sanitizer without the
protective screen in place to avoid contact
with hot bulb.
17 If the sanitizer is used for 3 consecutive UV
clean cycles (i.e., 3 times in a row) a minimum
of 30 minutes “Off Time” is required before
you start another UV clean cycle.
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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 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 Discontinue use of this product and contact
a physician/dentist if discomfort or pain is
experienced.
4 This 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.
5 Consult your physician if you have other
medical concerns.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
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Your Sonicare (Fig. 1)
A Hygienic travel cap
B Brush head
C Handle with soft grip
D Power on/off button
E Personalized brushing button
F Brushing modes (select models)
G Brushing routines (select models)
H Deluxe recharge gauge
I Travel charger
J UV sanitizer with integrated charger and 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 will vary based on
model purchased
Getting started
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.
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Charging your Sonicare
1 Plug the charger into a live outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
,The ashing light on the battery gauge indicates
that the toothbrush is charging.
Deluxe recharge gauge:
Indicates amount of charge left in battery
- 3 green LEDs: 75-100%
- 2 green LEDs: 50-74%
- 1 green LED: 25-49%
- 1 ashing yellow LED: less than 25%
Note: If the battery charge of your Sonicare is low,
you hear 3 beeps and 1 LED on the recharge gauge
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 Sonicare on the charger when not
in use. 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 turn on the
Sonicare.
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4 Apply light pressure to maximize Sonicare’s
effectiveness and let the Sonicare toothbrush
do the brushing for you.
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)
Personalizing your brushing experience
Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean
mode. To personalize your brushing:
1 Prior to turning on the Sonicare, press the
Personalized Brushing button to toggle
between modes and routines.
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, The green LED indicates selected mode or routine.
Note: When the toothbrush is turned on, you can
switch between modes but not between routines.
Routines should be selected prior to brushing.
Brushing modes
Clean mode
Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning.
Sensitive mode
Gentle, yet thorough cleaning for sensitive gums
and teeth.
Massage mode
Gentle gum stimulation.
Brushing routines
Go Care routine
1-minute brushing cycle in the Clean mode, for
a quick clean. You hear the Quadpacer signal at
15-second intervals.
Max Care routine
3-minute brushing cycle that combines the Clean
and Massage modes in one routine for a thorough
mouth clean. There are 30 seconds of Clean
mode and 15 seconds of Massage mode for each
of the 4 sections of your mouth. You will hear the
Quadpacer signal at 45 second intervals.
Note: When Sonicare is used in clinical
studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode
must be selected. The handle should be fully
charged. Deactivate the Easy-start feature
and for areas where excess staining occurs,
an additional 30 seconds of brushing time
can be spent to assist with stain removal.
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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 in the plugged-in charger.
- To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-start
feature has been deactivated.
- To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power button for 5 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 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.
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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 different
intervals during the brushing cycle. See the
“Brushing instructions” and “Personalizing your
brushing experience” sections.
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
in the plugged-in charger.
2 Press and hold the Personalized brushing
button until:
A You hear 1 beep to indicate the Quadpacer has
been deactivated.
B You hear 2 beeps to indicate the Quadpacer
has been activated.
Note: The Quadpacer feature cannot be deactivated
on the pre-programmed Go Care and Max Care
brushing routines.
Cord wrap with integrated charger
1 You can store excess cord using the cord
wrap feature built into the bottom of the
sanitizer.
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Sanitizing
Sanitizing
- With the UV sanitizer you can clean your brush
head after every use.
Unplug the sanitizer, discontinue use and
call Consumer Care if:
- The UV light bulb remains on when the door is
open.
- The window is broken or missing from the
sanitizer.
- The sanitizer gives off smoke or a burning smell
while it is operating.
Note: UV light can be harmful to the human eye
and skin. This device should be kept out of reach of
children at all times.
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 with the bristles facing the light bulb.
Note: Only clean Sonicare snap-on brush heads in the
sanitizer.
Note: Do not clean Sonicare for Kids brush heads in
the sanitizer.
4 Make sure the sanitizer is plugged into a live
outlet of appropriate voltage.
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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 light
glows through the window.
Cleaning
Do not clean the brush head, handle, travel
charger or the UV sanitizer in the dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal
shaft area with warm water.
Do not push on the rubber seal on the metal shaft
with sharp objects, as this may cause damage.
2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the entire surface
of the handle.
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 at least once
a week with warm water.
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Charger
1 Unplug the charger.
2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the
charger.
Sanitizer
Do not immerse the sanitizer in water or rinse it
under the faucet.
Do not clean the sanitizer when the UV light bulb
is hot.
For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to
clean your sanitizer weekly.
1 Unplug the sanitizer.
2 Pull the drip tray straight out. Rinse the drip
tray and wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
3 Clean all interior surfaces with a damp cloth.
4 Remove the protective screen in front of the
UV light bulb.
To remove the screen, grasp the edges next to the
snaps, gently squeeze and pull out the protective
screen.
5 Remove the UV light bulb.
To remove the light bulb, grasp it and pull it out of
the metal clasp.
6 Clean the protective screen and the UV light
bulb with a damp cloth.
7 Reinsert the UV light bulb.
To reinsert the light bulb, align the bottom of the
light bulb with the metal clasp and push the bulb
into the clasp.
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8 Reinsert the protective screen.
To reinsert the screen, align the pegs on the screen
with the slots on the reective surface near the UV
light bulb. Push the screen straight into the slots on
the sanitizer.
Storage
- If you are not going to use the product for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the
electrical outlet, clean it and store it in a cool
and dry place away from direct sunlight. You can
use the cord wrap to store the power cord in an
organized manner.
Replacement
Brush head
- Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to
achieve optimal results.
- Use only genuine Philips Sonicare replacement
brush heads.
UV light bulb
- Replacement UV bulbs are available through
your Sonicare Consumer Service Center in
North America by calling 1-800-682-7664.
Outside North America, contact your local
Philips Consumer Care Center.
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Disposal
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The rechargeable battery inside your Sonicare
cannot be replaced, but is easy to remove for
recycling. At the end of product life and prior to
disposal, please remove the rechargeable battery
from the handle by following the instructions below.
- Do not throw away the appliance or the UV light
bulb (bulb contains mercury) with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- If you have any recycling questions, contact your
local waste management ofce.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Please note that this process is not reversible.
- To remove the rechargeable battery, you need
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.
1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any
charge, remove the handle from the charger,
turn on the Sonicare and let it run until it
stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer
switch on the Sonicare.
2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot located
at the bottom of the handle and turn
counterclockwise to release the bottom cap.
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3 Hold the handle upside down and push
down on the shaft to release the internal
components of the handle.
4 Insert the screwdriver under the circuit
board, next to the battery connections, and
twist to break the connections. Remove the
circuit board and pry the battery from the
plastic carrier.
The rechargeable battery can now be recycled and
the rest of the product discarded appropriately.
Guarantee and service
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. Use of unauthorized
replacement parts will void this warranty.
Contact our Consumer 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 (outside North
America).
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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
What is not covered under warranty:
- 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.
- UV light bulb.
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.
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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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