Philips HX6700 series User manual

HX6700 series

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HX6700series
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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.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- 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.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
- The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the mains
cord is damaged, discard the charger. Always have
the charger replaced with one of the original type
in order to avoid a hazard.
- If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush head,
toothbrush handle and/or charger), stop using it.
- This appliance contains no serviceable parts. If the
appliance is damaged, contact the Consumer Care
Center in your country (see chapter ‘Guarantee
and service’).
- Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated
surfaces.
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- 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.
Caution
- 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.
- If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor
before you use the Sonicare.
- 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 prior to use.
- 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.
- 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 use other brush heads than the ones
recommended by the manufacturer.
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- 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.
- Do not clean brush heads, the handle, the charger
and the charger cover in the dishwasher.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
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.
The Sonicare (Fig. 1)
A Hygienic travel cap
B Brush head
C Interchangeable colour code ring
D Handle with soft grip
E On/off button
F Brushing modes
G Charge light indicator
- Deluxe charge indicator (specic types only)
- Standard charge indicator (specic types only)
H Standard charger (specic types only)
- H1 Charger cover with brush head holder
- H2 Travel charger
I Deluxe charger (specic types only)
- I1 Charger cover with brush head holder
- I2 Travel charger
- I3 Charger base with cord wrap facility
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Getting started
Changing the colour code ring
Sonicare brush heads come with interchangeable
colour code rings to identify your brush head.
To change the colour code ring:
1 Pull the colour code ring from the bottom of
the brush head.
2 To attach a new ring, slip one edge of the
new ring over the bottom of the brush head.
Then press down on the other side to snap the
ring into place.
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 onto the
metal shaft until it stops.
Note: There is a small gap between the colour code
ring and the handle.
Charging the Sonicare
1 Put the plug of the charger in the wall socket.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
,The battery charge indicator next to the battery
symbol ashes to indicate that the toothbrush is
charging.
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Battery charge indicator
The battery charge indicator shows the approximate
remaining battery charge.
Deluxe charge indicator (specic types only):
- Solid green: 50-100%
- Flashing green: 10-49%
- Flashing yellow: less than 10%
Standard charge indicator (specic types only):
- Solid green: 50-100%
- Flashing green: less than 50%
Note: When the battery is low, you hear 3 beeps after
the completion of the brushing cycle and the battery
charge indicator ashes for 30 seconds.
Note: To keep the battery fully charged, you may keep
your Sonicare on the charger when not in use.
It takes 24 hours to charge the battery fully.
Using the 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 on/off button to switch on the Sonicare.
4 Apply light pressure to maximise 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 the brushing
cycle.
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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 upper
teeth) and brush for
30 seconds before you move to section 2
(inside upper teeth). Continue brushing in
section 3 (outside lower teeth) and brush
for 30 seconds before you move to section 4
(inside lower 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 can also brush your
tongue, with the toothbrush switched on or
off, as you prefer.
The Sonicare is safe to use on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used
on braces)
- Dental restorations (llings, crowns, veneers)
Note: You can switch off the toothbrush at any time by
pressing and holding the on/off button for 2 seconds.
Clean and White mode brushing
instructions
The Clean and White mode consists of 2 minutes
of Clean mode to clean the whole mouth and an
additional 30 seconds of White mode to focus on
the visible front teeth.
1 Brush the rst 2 minutes as instructed in steps
1-6 above.
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2 After the 2 minutes of Clean mode, the White
mode begins with a change in brushing sound
and motion.That is your signal to start brushing
the visible upper front teeth for 15 seconds
3 At the next beep and pause, move to the
visible lower front teeth for the nal
15 seconds of brushing.
Brushing modes
The Sonicare automatically starts in the default
Clean mode.To select a different brushing mode:
1 Press the on/off button to toggle between
modes.
,The green LED indicates the selected mode.
Note: You can only switch between modes when the
toothbrush is switched on.
Clean mode
Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning.
Sensitive mode (specic types only)
Gentle yet thorough cleaning for sensitive gums and
teeth.
Clean and White mode
2 minutes of Clean mode with an additional 30 seconds
of White mode to focus on the visible front teeth.
Note: When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies,
the default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected.
However, in whitening/stain reduction studies, the Clean
and White mode must be selected.The handle should
be fully charged and the Easy-start feature deactivated.
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Features
Easy-start
- This Sonicare comes with the Easy-start feature
activated.
- The Easy-start feature gently increases power
over the rst 14 brushings to help you get used to
brushing with the Sonicare.
Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must last at least
1 minute to move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle
properly.
Note: When the Clean and White mode is selected, the
Easy-start feature is inactive.
Deactivating or activating the Easy-start
feature
1 Attach the brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.
- To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds.
You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-start
feature has been deactivated.
- To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds.
You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy-start
feature has been activated.
Note: Use of the Easy-start feature beyond the initial
ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces the
effectiveness of the Sonicare toothbrush in removing
plaque.
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Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle
is complete by automatically switching off the
toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less
than 2 minutes twice a day.
If you want to pause or stop brushing during the
2-minute brushing cycle, press and hold the on/off
button for 2 seconds. Press the on/off button again
and the Smartimer picks up where you left off.
The Smartimer automatically resets to the beginning
of a 2-minute cycle if:
- you stop brushing for 30 seconds or longer.
- you put the handle in the charger.
Quadpacer (select models)
- The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a
short beep and pause to remind you to brush the
4 sections of your mouth evenly and thoroughly.
- When you use the two-minute Clean or Sensitive
mode, you hear a short beep and a pause in
brushing action at 30, 60 and 90 seconds.
- When you use the Clean and White mode, you
hear and feel a change in the brush head sound
and motion after 2 minutes of Clean mode.Then
move the brush head to the visible upper front
teeth and brush them for 15 seconds. At the nal
beep and pause, move to the visible lower front
teeth and brush them for 15 seconds.
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Cord wrap facility (specic types only)
If your Sonicare type includes the deluxe charger
cover and base, the travel charger is pre-installed
inside the cover. If you want to shorten the mains
cord, you can store excess cord in the cord wrap
facility in the charger base.
1 To separate the charger cover from the
charger base, press the two grey snap bars on
the charger base and pull the white charger
cover upwards.
2 Wrap excess mains cord around the grey
charger base as shown in the picture. Make
sure you wrap the cord on the inside of the
two snap levers.
3 When you have stored the excess cord, guide
the mains cord through the small groove in the
rear of the grey charger base.
4 To reattach the charger cover, press it down
over the charger base until it snaps into place.
Tip: For extra convenience during travel, you can
remove the travel charger and use it without the
charger cover and charger base.
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Cleaning
Do not clean brush heads, the handle, the charger
or the charger covers 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 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 at least once a
week with warm water.
Charger
1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2 Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp
cloth.
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Storage
- If you are not going to use the appliance for a long
time, unplug it, clean it and store it in a cool and
dry place away from direct sunlight.You can use
the cord wrap facility (specic types only) to store
the mains cord in an organised way.
- You can store brush heads on the pegs at the
back of the charger.
Replacement
Brush head
- Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to
achieve optimal results.
- Use only Sonicare ProResults replacement brush
heads.
Disposal
- Do not throw away the appliance 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.
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard
and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection
point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial
collection point for batteries. If you have trouble
removing the battery, you can also take the
appliance to a Philips service centre.The staff of
this centre will remove the battery for you and
will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
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Removing the rechargeable battery
Please note that this process is not reversible.
1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any
charge, remove the handle from the charger,
switch 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 athead (standard) screwdriver into the
slot located at the bottom of the handle and
turn it anticlockwise to release the bottom cap.
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.
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone
number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there
is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer.
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Guarantee restrictions
The terms of the international guarantee do not
cover the following:
- Brush heads
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect,
alterations or unauthorised repair.
- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches,
abrasions, discolouration or fading.
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Introducción
Enhorabuena por la compra de este producto y
bienvenido a Philips. Para sacar el mayor partido
de la asistencia que Philips le ofrece, registre su
producto en www.philips.com/welcome.
Importante
Antes de usar el aparato, lea atentamente este
manual del usuario y consérvelo por si necesitara
consultarlo en el futuro.
Peligro
- Mantenga el cargador alejado del agua. No lo
coloque ni lo guarde por encima o cerca de
agua contenida en bañeras, lavabos, fregaderos,
etc. No sumerja el cargador en agua ni en otros
líquidos. Después de limpiarlo, asegúrese de que
el cargador esté completamente seco antes de
enchufarlo a la red eléctrica.
Advertencia
- Antes de enchufar el aparato, compruebe si el
voltaje indicado en el mismo se corresponde con
el voltaje de red local.
- El cable de alimentación no se puede sustituir.
Si está dañado, deberá desechar el cargador.
Sustitúyalo siempre por otro del modelo original
para evitar situaciones de peligro.
- Deje de utilizar el aparato si tiene algún daño (en el
cabezal del cepillo, en el mango o en el cargador).
- Este aparato contiene piezas que no son
reemplazables. Si el aparato está dañado, póngase
en contacto con el Servicio de Atención al
Cliente de Philips en su país (consulte el capítulo
“Garantía y servicio”).

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- No utilice el cargador al aire libre ni cerca de
supercies calientes.
- Este aparato no debe ser usado por personas
(adultos o niños) con su capacidad física, psíquica
o sensorial reducida, ni por quienes no tengan
los conocimientos y la experiencia necesarios, a
menos que sean supervisados o instruidos acerca
del uso del aparato por una persona responsable
de su seguridad.
- Asegúrese de que los niños no jueguen con este
aparato.
Precaución
- Consulte a su dentista antes de utilizar este cepillo
dental si ha sufrido cirugía oral o de las encías en
los 2 últimos meses.
- Consulte a su dentista si se produce un sangrado
excesivo después de usar este cepillo dental, o si
el sangrado continúa produciéndose después de
1 semana de uso.
- Si tiene alguna duda médica, consulte a su médico
antes de utilizar su Sonicare.
- El cepillo dental Sonicare cumple las normas de
seguridad para dispositivos electromagnéticos. Si
tiene un marcapasos u otro dispositivo implantado,
consulte a su médico o al fabricante de dichos
dispositivos antes de utilizar el aparato.
- Este aparato está diseñado para limpiar sólo los
dientes, las encías y la lengua. No lo utilice con
otra nalidad. Deje de utilizar este aparato y
consulte a su médico si experimenta algún tipo de
dolor o molestia.
- El cepillo dental Sonicare es un aparato de higiene
personal y no ha sido concebido para su uso en
múltiples pacientes de clínicas o instituciones.
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- No utilice un cabezal de cepillo si tiene las cerdas
aplastadas o curvadas. Sustituya el cabezal del
cepillo cada 3 meses o antes si aparecen signos
de desgaste.
- No utilice otros cabezales que no sean los
recomendados por el fabricante.
- Si su dentífrico contiene peróxido, bicarbonato
sódico u otro bicarbonato (frecuentes en los
dentífricos blanqueadores), limpie bien el cabezal
del cepillo y el mango con agua y jabón después
de cada uso. De lo contrario, el plástico podría
agrietarse.
- No lave los cabezales del cepillo, el mango,
el cargador ni la cubierta del cargador en el
lavavajillas.
Campos electromagnéticos (CEM)
Este aparato Philips cumple todos los estándares
sobre campos electromagnéticos (CEM). Si se utiliza
correctamente y de acuerdo con las instrucciones
de este manual, el aparato se puede usar de
forma segura según los conocimientos cientícos
disponibles hoy en día.
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