Philips FlexCare Rechargeablehx6962 User manual

Philips FlexCare
Rechargeable
Sonic Toothbrush

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FlexCare Rechargeable SonicToothbrush
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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.
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 This product is designed to operate within a
range of 100 to 240 volts.
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SAFEGUARDS

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).
6 The power cord cannot be replaced. If the
power cord is damaged, discard the charger
and/or sanitizer.
7 Keep the 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 ‘Warranty and support’ if the product
no longer works properly or needs repair.
11 Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this document or as recommended
by your dental professional.
12 This product is not intended for use by children
and people 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
product and understand the hazards involved.
13 Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the product.
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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15 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.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Your Sonicare (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head
3 Handle with soft grip
4 Power on/off button
5 Personalized brushing button
6 Brushing modes (select models)
7 Brushing routines (select models)
8 Deluxe recharge gauge
9 Travel charger
10 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 the
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.
Note:When the brush head is attached, it is normal
that there is a small gap between the brush head and
the handle.
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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.
Note: In order to avoid toothpaste splatter, please make
sure the toothbrush is in contact with your teeth before
you 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)
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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.
,The green LED indicates the 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.
White mode
2 minutes of Clean mode, with an additional
30 seconds of White mode to focus on your
visible front teeth.
White mode brushing instructions
1 Brush the rst 2 minutes as explained in
section ‘Brushing instructions’.
2 After the 2 minutes of Clean mode, the White
mode starts with a change in brushing sound
and motion.This is your signal to start brushing
the upper front teeth for 15 seconds.
3 At the next beep and pause, move to the
bottom front teeth for the nal 15 seconds
of brushing.
Massage mode
Mode for gentle gum stimulation.
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