Philips HX5351 User manual

Essence
5000 Series
Rechargeable
sonic toothbrush
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General description (Fig. 1)
A Travel cap
B Extra soft bristles
C Brush head
D Personalized ID ring
E Removable nut
F Power on/off button & charge indicator light
G Charger base with cord wrap
H Power cord
I Brush head holder
,Refer to bottom of charger for voltage specifications.
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, fire or injury to persons:
1 DO NOT plug into an outlet with a voltage other than specified on
the bottom of the charger.Voltage converters DO NOT guarantee
voltage compatibility.
2 Never force the plug into an outlet; if it does not easily fit into the
outlet, discontinue use.
3 Discontinue use if this product appears damaged in any way (brush
head, handle, charger).This product contains no serviceable parts. Refer
to chapter ‘Guarantee and service’ if your Sonicare no longer works
properly or needs repair.
4 Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug.
5 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
6 Do not use the charger outdoors.
7 Do not use the charger if dropped into water.
8 Avoid using a brush head with crushed or bent bristles. Damaged
bristles may break off while brushing. Replace the brush head
with a new one every 3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear.
Inappropriate cleaning may cause bristle damage. (See chapter
‘Cleaning’)
9 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.
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10 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.
11 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
12 Sonicare is a personal care device and is not intended for use on
multiple patients in a dental office or institution.
13 Do not use attachments other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
14 If your toothpaste includes peroxide, baking soda or other bicarbonate
(common in whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean your brush head
and handle with soap and water after each use. Otherwise plastic
cracking may occur.
15 To avoid damage to the product, do not place the brush head or
charger in the dishwasher for cleaning.
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
Preparing for use
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the front of the brush head with the front of the toothbrush
handle. Match the bars that are on the inside top of the removable
nut with the notches inside the top of the handle and slide the brush
head onto the handle.
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2 Screw the brush head nut clockwise until it’s firmly tightened. If the
brush head rattles when in use, tighten the nut further.
3 Remove the travel cap from your brush head when you are ready to
brush.
4 Use the cord wrap in the bottom of the charger to store excess
cord.
Charging your Sonicare \
Sonicare comes with the batteries completely discharged and should be
charged for at least 24 hours during the first few days of use.
It is recommended that you keep your Sonicare in the charger when not
in use to maintain a full battery charge. It takes at least 24 hours to fully
charge the battery of your Sonicare toothbrush.
1 To charge your Sonicare, place the handle in the charger with the
power button facing forward. Be sure the bottom of the handle sits
back securely in the charger, making complete contact.
,When the handle is placed incorrectly in the charger, the charge
indicator light may still illuminate, but charging will not take place.
Handles of other Sonicare models do not fit in this charger and will
therefore not charge effectively. Do not attempt to force a handle into this
charger as this will cause damage.
Using the appliance
Useful tips
,Place the brush head in your mouth before turning on your Sonicare
and keep your mouth closed during brushing, otherwise toothpaste
may splatter.
,You may experience a slight tickling or tingling sensation when using
an electronic toothbrush such as Sonicare for the first time.As you
become accustomed to brushing with Sonicare this sensitivity will
diminish.
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,A fully charged Sonicare will provide approximately 2 weeks of
typical use (2 minutes of brushing twice a day), making it easy to
travel without the charger.
Remember that voltage converters and plug adapters DO NOT
guarantee voltage compatibility.Always check for voltage compatibility.
Brushing technique
Follow these simple steps to maximize your brushing experience.
1 Before turning the Sonicare on, place the bristles of the brush head
on your gumline at a 45-degree angle.
2 Hold the handle with a light grip, turn the Sonicare on, and gently
move the bristles in a small circular motion so the longer bristles
reach between your teeth.After a few seconds, glide the bristles to
the next section. Continue this routine throughout your 2-minute
brushing cycle.
3 To maximize the effectiveness of your Sonicare toothbrush, use light
pressure and let the Sonicare toothbrush 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 top, inside top, outside bottom and
inside bottom teeth. Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth)
and brush for 30 seconds before moving to section 2 (inside top
teeth). Continue brushing for 30 seconds in each section progressing
through all 4 sections until you’ve brushed for 2 minutes.
5 After the 2-minute brushing cycle is complete, additional time should
be spent brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth.
Press the power button to turn the brush on and off as needed.
To clean your mouth more completely, you may also brush your tongue,
with the toothbrush turned on or off, as you prefer.
Tips for specific oral care needs
Stain removal
,In areas where excess staining occurs, spend extra brushing time to
assist with stain removal.
Braces
,The brush should be placed at a 45-degree angle between your
brackets and 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 turn (roll) the brush handle so the
bristles clean the bracket and the rest of the tooth before you glide
the bristles to the next tooth. Continue this until you have brushed
all of your teeth. Please note that brush heads will wear out sooner
when used on braces.
Dental restorations (dental work)
,Use Sonicare on dental restorations (such as implants, caps, crowns,
bridges and fillings) as you would on your natural tooth surfaces to
reduce plaque build-up and improve gum health.Work the bristles
around all the areas of the restoration for thorough cleaning.
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Periodontal pockets
,Your dental professional may have indicated that you have
periodontal pockets, deep pockets where plaque bacteria collect. If
this is the case, after brushing for a full 2 minutes, spend extra time
gently brushing these areas to improve your gum health.
Features
Easy-start \brushing power ramp-up
,All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start feature activated (on),
which helps you get used to brushing with Sonicare.
,Brushing power will gently increase to full power over the first 12
brushings.
,The Easy-start feature is active if you hear 2 beeps immediately after
turning on your Sonicare. Once you reach optimal brushing power
(after the 12th brushing), you will no longer hear the double beep at
the beginning of your brushing routine.
Note: Note: each of the first 12 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length
to properly move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
To deactivate or activate the Easy-start feature:
1 Attach your brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle in a plugged-in charger base.
3 To deactivate the Easy-start feature, press and hold the power
button for 5 seconds.You will hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-
start feature has been deactivated.
4 To activate the Easy-start feature, press and hold the power button
for 5 seconds.You will hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy-start
feature has been activated.
Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is
not recommended and reduces the effectiveness of your Sonicare
toothbrush in removing plaque.
The Easy-start feature should be deactivated and the handle fully charged
when Sonicare is used in clinical trials.
Smartimer \2-minute timer
,All Sonicare models come with the Smartimer feature, which
automatically sets the brushing time to the 2 minutes recommended
by dental professionals.
,After 2 minutes the Smartimer will automatically turn off the
toothbrush.
,If you wish to pause or stop brushing during your 2-minute cycle,
press the power button. Press the power button again and the
Smartimer will pick up where you left off.
,The Smartimer will automatically reset to the beginning of a
2-minute cycle if:
- brushing is paused for 30 seconds or longer;
- the handle is returned to the charger base.
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Quadpacer \30-second interval timer (available on select
models).
,Quadpacer makes sure that you brush all sections of your mouth
evenly and thoroughly.At 30, 60 and 90 seconds, you will hear a
short beep and a pause in brushing action.This is your signal to move
to the next section of your mouth.
Battery charge indicator (available on select models).
,If your Sonicare has a low charge, you will hear 5 beeps after you
have brushed your teeth for 2 minutes and the charge indicator light
will flash rapidly.
When you hear the low charge indication, you have 3 or fewer 2-minute
brushings left.
1 Place the handle in the charger base (with the power button facing
towards you) to begin the recharging process.
,The charge indicator light flashes slowly when the handle is in the
charger base to signal charging is in progress.
,When the Sonicare is fully charged, the charge indicator light is
constantly on (not flashing), signaling that your Sonicare is ready for
use.
When not in use, keep your Sonicare in the charger base to maintain a full
battery charge.
Cleaning
By following these simple steps, you should get years of worry-
free brushing:
1 Rinse brush head and bristles after each use.
2 Clean the brush head at least once per week, including under the
removable nut.
To remove the nut:
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,Press down gently on the white area.
Avoid using sharp objects to push on the seal as this may cause damage.
,Pull the nut up over the top of the brush head
To replace the nut, slip the nut over the brush head shaft and pull until it
clicks back on.
3 Clean and dry the handle periodically.
4 Clean the charger base periodically.
UNPLUG the charger before cleaning.After cleaning the charger base,
completely dry the charger before plugging it into an electrical outlet.
Mild soap, water and a moist cloth are recommended for cleaning your
Sonicare.
Additional Cleaning Tip:
- The Sonicare handle is dishwasher safe. Remove the brush head and
charger before placing the handle only in the top rack of dishwasher.
- NOTE: Brush heads and charger base should never be placed in the
dishwasher.
Storage
If the product is not to be used for an extended period of time it should
be unplugged from the electrical outlet, cleaned, stored in a cool and dry
area away from direct sunlight.The cord wrap can be used to store power
cord in an organized manner.
Replacement
Brush head
Replacing your brush head every 3 months is clinically proven to remove
more plaque.
Environment
HANDLE CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES.
BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
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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 with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- If you have any recycling questions, contact your local waste
management office.
Removing the batteries
Please note that this process is NOT reversible.
To remove the batteries yourself, you will need a flat-head (standard)
screwdriver and a small towel. Basic safety precautions should be observed
when following the procedure outlined below. Be sure to protect your
eyes, hands, fingers and the surface on which you are working.
1 Deplete the battery of any charge by removing the handle from the
charger, turning the Sonicare on and allowing it to run until it stops.
Repeat this step until the Sonicare will no longer operate.
2 Insert a screwdriver into one of the slots located near the top
portion of the handle, push the screwdriver blade into the handle as
far as it will go, and twist the blade.The housing will begin to split.
3 Remove the screwdriver and repeat the above instruction using the
other slot located on the opposite side of the handle.Twist the blade
and the housing will continue to split.
4 Now, insert the screwdriver into the middle slot located on the top
front part of the handle as shown and push the blade in as far as it
will go.
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5 Now use the screwdriver as a lever to pry the 2 handle sections
apart.
6 Pull the 2 handle sections completely apart.
7 Insert the screwdriver underneath the electronic circuit board in
multiple places.
8 Twist and pry the electronic circuit board loose until it is completely
separated from the handle.
9 Pry the 2 AA-sized cylindrical nickel metal-hydride batteries loose
by inserting the screwdriver on the sides of the two batteries in the
locations shown in the figure.
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10 Use a twisting and prying motion to break the glue bond around the
batteries.The 2 batteries are joined together with glue and will be
lifted out together.
Guarantee and service
Philips guarantees 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.
Contact our Customer Service Center at 1-800-682-7664 (North
America), outside North America contact your local Philips Customer Care
Center.
Internet information: www.sonicare.com (North America) or www.philips.
com (outside North America).
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
What is not covered under warranty:
- Brush heads
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or unauthorized
repair.
- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions,
discoloration or fading.
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.
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 ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Troubleshooting
If you are unable to solve your problem by means of the troubleshooting
guide below, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-800-682-
7664(in North America), or the Philips Customer Care Center in your
country.
Problem Solution
The Sonicare toothbrush
does not work
Recharge your Sonicare overnight, ensuring that it is not plugged into an
electrical outlet controlled by a light switch. Make sure the brush head is
attached correctly.
I feel a tickling sensation
when I use Sonicare.
You may experience a slight tickling/tingling sensation when using
Sonicare for the first time. As you become accustomed to brushing with
Sonicare this sensitivity will diminish.
The brush head rattles
when I use Sonicare
Sonicare should produce a gentle hum during operation.Tightening the
brush head nut can eliminate excessive rattling. If rattling does not stop,
you may need to replace the brush head. Make sure that the travel cap
has been removed.
The brush head chatters
against my teeth.
This can be avoided by keeping the brush head properly oriented, with
the brush head placed on the gumline at an angle of 30 to 40 degrees.
Brushing seems less
powerful.
The handle may need recharging.
The Easy-start feature may be on and needs to be shut off (see chapter
“Using the appliance”)
You may need to clean your brush head.
You may need to replace your brush head.
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registered trademarks of KPENV. Quadpacer, Smartimer,
Easy-start, Sonicare and the Sonicare logo are trademarks
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