Philips HX5350/02 User manual

Elite
5000 Series
Rechargeable
sonic toothbrush
4/15/2008 1:55:48 PM
CleanCare

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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.
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 Travel cap
 Extra-soft bristles
 Brush head
 Colour code ring
 Removable nut
 On/off button with charging light
 Charger with cord storage hooks
 Mains cord
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Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
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- Keep the charger away from water. Do not place
or store it over or near water contained in a
bathtub, washbasin, sink etc. Do not immerse
the charger in water or any other liquid. After
cleaning, make sure the charger is completely dry
before you connect it to the mains.
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- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
- Never use the charger if it is damaged in any way.
If the charger, the cord or the plug is damaged,
always have the charger replaced with one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
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- If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush
head, toothbrush handle, charger), stop using it.
This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts.
If the appliance is damaged, contact the Consumer
Care Centre in your country (see chapter
‘Guarantee & service’).
- Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated
surfaces.
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
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- Do not use the toothbrush in the bath or shower.
- If you have had oral or gum surgery in the
previous 2 months, consult your dentist before
you use the toothbrush.
- Consult your dentist if excessive bleeding occurs
after using this toothbrush or if bleeding continues
to occur after 1 week of use.
- The Sonicare toothbrush complies with the safety
standards for electromagnetic devices. If you have
a pacemaker or other implanted device, contact
your physician or the device manufacturer of the
implanted device before you use the Sonicare.
- 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.
- If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor
before you use the Sonicare.
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- The Sonicare toothbrush is a personal care device
and is not intended for use on multiple patients in
a dental practice or institution.
- Stop using a brush head with crushed or bent
bristles. Replace the brush head every 3 months
or sooner if signs of wear appear.
- Do not clean the brush head in the dishwasher.
- Do not use other brush heads than the ones
recommended by the manufacturer.
- Supervise children while they are brushing until
they have established good brushing habits.
- If your toothpaste contains peroxide, baking
soda or bicarbonate (common in whitening
toothpastes), thoroughly clean the brush head
with soap and water after each use. This prevents
possible cracking of the plastic.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
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1 To store excess cord, wind it round the cord
storage hooks in the bottom of the charger.
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1 To place the brush head on the handle, slide
the ribs on the inside of the nut into the
grooves in the top of the handle.
2 Screw the brush head nut clockwise until it
is rmly tightened. If the brush head rattles
during use, tighten the nut further.
3 Remove the travel cap from the brush head
before you start brushing.
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Charge the Sonicare for at least 24 hours during the
rst few days of use.
We advise you to keep the Sonicare in the plugged-
in charger when not in use, to maintain a full battery
charge.
When the battery is empty, it takes at least 24 hours
to charge the Sonicare fully.
1 Place the handle in the charger (with the on/off
button facing towards the front of the charger)
to charge the appliance.
Make sure the bottom of the handle sits back
securely in the charger so that it makes complete
contact.
,The charging light ashes slowly when the
handle is in the charger to indicate that charging
is in progress.
,When the Sonicare is fully charged, the charging
light lights up continuously to indicate that the
Sonicare is ready for use.
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Note: When the handle is placed in the charger
incorrectly, the charging light may still go on, but
charging does not take place.
Note: The handles of other Sonicare models do not t
in this charger and therefore will not charge effectively.
Do not attempt to force a handle into this charger, as
this causes damage.
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When the battery runs low, you hear 5 beeps
after the 2-minute brushing cycle and the charging
light ashes rapidly. When you hear the low charge
indication, there are 3 or fewer 2-minute brushings
left.
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Follow these simple steps to maximise your brushing
experience.
1 Before you switch on the Sonicare, place the
bristles of the brush head on your gumline at a
45-degree angle.
2 Hold the handle with a light grip and switch
on the Sonicare. Gently move the bristles in a
small circular motion so that the longer bristles
reach between your teeth. After a few seconds,
pass the bristles to the next section. Continue
this routine throughout the 2-minute brushing
cycle.
3 To maximise the effectiveness of the Sonicare
toothbrush, use light pressure and let the
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Sonicare do the brushing for you. Do not
scrub.
4 To make sure you brush evenly throughout
the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections:
outside upper teeth, inside upper teeth,
outside lower teeth and inside lower teeth.
Begin brushing the rst section (outside upper
teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before moving
to the next section (inside upper teeth).
Continue brushing the other two sections for
30 seconds each until you have completed the
2-minute brushing cycle.
5 After the 2-minute brushing cycle, you can
briey switch on the Sonicare again to brush
the chewing surfaces of your teeth.
You can press the on/off button to switch the
Sonicare on or off as desired.
Tip: To clean your mouth more completely, you can also
brush your tongue with the toothbrush switched on or
off, as you prefer.
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- Stain removal
For even better stain removal, dedicate a few
seconds of extra brushing time to areas where
excess staining occurs.
- Braces
Place the brush head at a 45-degree angle between
the brackets and the gumline. Using light pressure,
gently move the bristles in a small circular motion
so the longer bristles reach between your teeth for
2 seconds. Then gently roll the brush handle so the
bristles clean the bracket and the rest of the tooth.
Subsequently pass the bristles to the next tooth.
Continue this procedure until you have brushed all
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your teeth. Please note that brush heads wear out
sooner when used on braces.
- Dental restorations
Use the Sonicare on dental restorations (such as
implants, caps, crowns, bridges and llings) as you
do on your natural tooth surfaces. Work the bristles
round all the areas of the restoration for thorough
cleaning.
- Periodontal pockets
Your dentist or dental hygienist may have indicated
that you have periodontal pockets, deep pockets
where plaque bacteria collect. If this is the case,
spend extra time brushing these areas after you have
completed the 2-minute brushing cycle to improve
your gum health.
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- This Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start
feature activated, which helps you get used to
brushing with the Sonicare.
- The brushing power gently increases to full power
over the rst 12 brushings.
- The Easy-start feature is active if you hear 2
beeps immediately after you switch on the
Sonicare. Once the Sonicare has reached optimal
brushing power (after the 12th brushing), you no
longer hear the 2 beeps at the beginning of each
brushing cycle.
Note: Each of the rst 12 brushings must be at least
1 minute long to move properly through the Easy-start
ramp-up cycle.
To deactivate or activate the Easy-start feature:
1 Attach the brush head to the handle.
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