Philips HX6942/04 User manual

Philips Sonicare
FlexCare

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HX6982, HX6942, HX6933, HX6911
ENGLISH (GB) 6
DANSK (DK) 23
ESPAÑOL (ES) 40
SUOMI (FI) 58
ҚАЗАҚША (KZ) 74
NORSK (NO) 94
PORTUGUÊS (PT) 111
РУССКИЙ (RU) 130
SVENSKA (SE) 150

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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 and/or sanitiser 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 and/or sanitiser in
water or any other liquid.After cleaning, make
sure the charger and/or sanitiser is completely dry
before you connect it to the mains.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom
of the charger and/or sanitiser 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 and/or sanitiser.
- Always have the charger and/or sanitiser replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid
a hazard.
- Do not use the charger and/or sanitiser outdoors
or near heated surfaces.
- If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush
head, toothbrush handle, charger and/or sanitiser),
stop using it.This appliance contains no serviceable
parts. If the appliance is damaged, contact the
Customer Care Centre in your country
(see chapter ‘Guarantee & service’).
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- This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of children aged less
than 8 years.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Discontinue use of the sanitiser 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 sanitiser out of the reach of children
at all times.
Caution
- Do not clean the brush head, the handle, the
charger, the charger cover and/or the sanitiser in
the dishwasher.
- 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 prior to use.
- If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor
before you use the Sonicare.
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- 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.
- 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.
- The UV light bulb is hot during and immediately
after the sanitising cycle. Do not touch the UV
light bulb when it is hot.
- Do not operate the sanitiser without the
protective screen in place to avoid contact with a
hot bulb.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
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The Sonicare (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head
3 Interchangeable colour code ring
4 Handle with soft grip
5 Power on/off button
6 Personalised Brushing button
7 Brushing modes
8 Brushing routines
9 Deluxe recharge gauge
10Deluxecharger(specictypesonly)
- 10A Charger cover with brush head holder
(specic types only)
- 10B Travel charger
- 10C Charger base with cord wrap
11 UV sanitiser with integrated charger and cord
wrap(specictypesonly)
- Not shown: UV light bulb
- Not shown: Sanitiser drip tray
- Not shown: Protective screen for UV light bulb
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.
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2 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 in 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 on the metal
shaft until it stops.
Note:There is a small gap between the colour code
ring and the handle.
Charging your Sonicare
1 Plug the charger or sanitiser into a wall socket.
2 Place the handle on the charger or sanitiser.
,Theashinglightonthebatterygaugeindicates
that the toothbrush is charging.
Deluxe recharge gauge:
Indicates the amount of charge left in the 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.
Note:To keep the battery fully charged, we recommend that
you keep your Sonicare on the charger or sanitiser when not
in use. It takes at least 24 hours to charge the battery fully.
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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 power on/off button to switch on the
Sonicare.
4 Apply light pressure to maximise the 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 (see chapter ‘Features’).
6 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside of upper
teeth)andbrushfor30secondsbeforemoving
tosection2(insideofupperteeth).Continue
brushinginsection3(outsideoflowerteeth)
and brush for 30 seconds before moving to
section4(insideoflowerteeth).
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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 switched 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)
Personalising your brushing experience
The Sonicare automatically starts in the default
Clean mode.To personalise your brushing:
1 Before you switch on the Sonicare, press
the Personalised Brushing button to toggle
between modes and routines.
,The green LED indicates the selected mode or
routine.
Note:When the toothbrush is switched on, you can
switch between modes but not between routines.
Routines have to be selected before you switch on the
appliance.
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.
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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 hear the Quadpacer
signal at 45 second intervals.
Note: When the Sonicare is used in clinical
studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode
must be selected.The handle has to be
fully charged. Deactivate the Easy-start
feature. For areas where excess staining
occurs, an additional 30 seconds of brushing
time can be spent to help remove stains.
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 last at least
1 minute to properly move through the Easy-start
ramp-up cycle.
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Deactivating or activating the Easy-start
feature
1 Attach your brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle on the plugged-in charger or
sanitiser.
- To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the on/off 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 on/off 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 the
Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque.
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.
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 ‘Personalising your
brushing experience’ sections.
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The Quadpacer on this model has been activated.
To deactivate or reactivate the Quadpacer:
1 Place the handle with a brush head attached on
the plugged-in charger or sanitiser
2 To deactivate the Quadpacer: press and hold
the Personalised Brushing button for
5 seconds.You hear 1 beep to indicate that
the Quadpacer has been deactivated.
,To reactivate the Quadpacer: press and hold
the Personalised Brushing button for 5 seconds
until you hear 2 beeps.This indicates that the
Quadpacer is active again.
Note:The Quadpacer cannot be deactivated on the
pre-programmed Go Care and Max Care brushing
routines.
Cord wrap on deluxe charger
(specic types only)
If your model 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 feature built
into 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 cord around the grey charger
base as shown in the picture. Be sure to wrap
the cord on the inside of the two snap levers.
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3 When you have stored the excess cord, guide
the cord through the small groove in the rear
of the grey charger base.
4 Reattach the charger cover by pressing 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.
Cord wrap on sanitiser (specic types only)
- If your model includes the sanitiser, you can store
excess cord with the cord-wrap feature built into
the bottom of the sanitiser.
Sanitising (specic types only)
- With the sanitiser, you can clean your brush head
after every use.
Discontinue use of the sanitiser if the UV light bulb
remains on when the door is open or if the Philips
logo is broken or missing from the sanitiser.
UV light can be harmful to the human eye and skin.
Keep the sanitiser out of the reach of children at
all times.
Unplug the sanitiser and call Customer Service if
the sanitiser gives off smoke or a burning smell
while it is operating.
1 After brushing, rinse the brush head and shake
off excess water.
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Do not place the travel cap on the brush head
during sanitisation.
2 To open the sanitiser door, press the door
release button.
3 Place the brush head on one of the 2 pegs in
the sanitiser.
- Make sure the bristles of the brush head directly
face the light bulb.
Note: Only clean Sonicare ProResults brush heads in
the sanitiser.
4 Make sure the sanitiser is plugged into wall
socket.
5 Close the door and press the green power on/
off button once to select the UV clean cycle.
Note:You can only switch on the sanitiser when the
door is properly closed.
Note: If you open the door during the sanitising cycle,
the sanitiser stops.
Note: The sanitiser cycle runs for 10 minutes and then
automatically switches off.
,The sanitiser is in operation when the blue light
glows through the Philips logo and the UV clean
LEDashesslowly.
,When the sanitising cycle is complete, the UV
clean LED lights up green continuously and the
sanitiser automatically switches off.
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Cleaning
Do not clean brush heads, the handle, the travel
charger, the charger cover and the UV sanitiser in
the dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal
shaft with warm water.
Do not push on the rubber seal round 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.
Travel charger and deluxe charger
(specic types only)
1 Unplug the charger.
2 Specictypesonly:Disassemblethedeluxe
charger and take out the travel charger.
3 Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of
the charger.
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Sanitiser (specic types only)
Do not clean the sanitiser when the UV light bulb
is hot.
For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to
clean the sanitiser weekly.
1 Unplug the sanitiser.
2 Slightly lift the drip tray and pull it out.
Rinse the drip tray and wipe it clean with
a damp cloth.
3 Cleanallreectorsurfaceswithadampcloth.
4 Remove the protective screen in front of the
UV light bulb.
To remove the screen, gently lift it up (1) and pull it
out (2).
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.
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.Then insert the pegs into the slots and
slide down the screen to secure it in the sanitiser.
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Storage
- If you are not going to use the appliance for a long
time, remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
Then clean the appliance and store it in a cool
and dry place away from direct sunlight.You can
use the cord wrap to store the mains cord neatly.
- You can store brush heads on the pegs at the
back of the deluxe charger (specic types only).
Replacement
Brush head
- Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to
achieve optimal results.
- Use only Sonicare ProResults replacement brush
heads.
UV light bulb
- You can order replacement UV light bulbs from
the Customer Care Centre in your country or an
authorised Philips service centre.
Disposal
- This symbol on a product means that the product
is covered by European Directive 2012/19/EU.
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