Philips Luxury A6 Manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips! To fully benet from the support that
Philips oers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Warning: 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 product where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
2 Do not place the product in or drop it into water
or any other liquid.
3 Do not reach for a product that has fallen into
water. Unplug immediately.
4 Do not use the product while bathing.
5 Do not immerse the charger and/or sanitizer in
water or any other liquid.
6 After cleaning, make sure the charger and/or
sanitiser is completely dry before you connect
it to the mains.
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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.
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 or charger).
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.
9 Never use the Philips Sonicare 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.
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12 This product 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.
13 Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the product.
14 Philips Sonicare is a personal care device and
is not intended for use on multiple patients in a
dental oce or institution.
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 'O Time' is required before you
start another UV clean cycle.
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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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips product has been tested and
is compliant with safety standards for
electromagnetic devices. If handled properly and
according to the instructions in this user manual,
the product is safe to use.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Your Philips Sonicare (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head with unique identier
3 Handle
4 Sensors
5 Power on/o button
6 Bluetooth
7 Intensity level indicator
8 Intensity level button (+ and -)
9 Brushing modes
10 Mode button
11 Battery level indicator
12 UV sanitizer with integrated charger and cord
wrap (select models)
-Not shown: UV light bulb
-Not shown: Sanitizer drip tray
-Not shown: Protective screen for UV
light bulb
13 Power cord with plug
14 Charger cover with brush head holders
(select models)
15 Travel charger
-Not shown: Travel case
Note: The content of the box may vary based on
the model purchased.
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Getting started
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the brush head so the bristles point in the
same direction as the front of the handle.
2 Firmly press the brush head down onto the
metal shaft until it stops.
Note: Philips Sonicare brush heads are imprinted
with icons to easily identify your brush head.
Charging your Philips Sonicare
1 Put the plug of the charger or sanitizer in an
electrical outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
The ashing light of the battery level indicator
indicates that the toothbrush is charging.
Note: It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the
battery.
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Using your Philips Sonicare
Bluetooth connectivity
Before you start the connectivity procedure, make
sure your mobile device runs on Bluetooth 4.0 or
higher.
Note: For the latest information on device
compatibility, please visit the App Store or
Google Play.
Connecting your toothbrush
1 When used in connected mode, the Philips
Sonicare App gives you the opportunity to receive
real time feedback on brushing, store and share
brushing data with your dentist (if you so choose),
and receive personalized coaching. If you wish to
use the toothbrush in an unconnected mode, the
toothbrush will still function. To use in connected
mode, please follow the “connecting your
toothbrush” directions below.
2 Download the Philips Sonicare app from the
App Store or Google Play.
3 Conrm Bluetooth is switched on on your mobile
device before you open the app. Check the settings
on your mobile device to turn on Bluetooth.
4 To connect the toothbrush to the app, turn on
the toothbrush by pressing either the power
on/o button or the brushing mode button.
Make sure the toothbrush is not on the charger
when you turn it on.
5 Open the Sonicare app.
6 Follow the Sonicare app instructions displayed
on your mobile device. The app automatically
connects with the toothbrush. If the toothbrush
does not connect, follow the troubleshooting
steps provided in the app.
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Note: For optimal data capture keep your mobile
device close whilst brushing.
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 (45 degrees), pressing rmly to
make the bristles reach the gumline or slightly
beneath the gumline.
Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact
with the teeth at all times.
3 Press the power on/o button to turn on
the Philips Sonicare.
4 Apply light pressure to maximize Philips
Sonicare’s eectiveness and let the Philips
Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you.
Do not scrub.
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.
6 To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth,
tilt the brush handle semi-upright and make
several vertical overlapping brushing strokes on
each tooth.
Note: To make sure you brush evenly
throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into
6 sections using the BrushPacer feature
(see chapter ‘Features’).
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7 Follow the Sonicare app's brushing guidance
combined with the BrushPacer and begin
brushing in section 1 (upper right teeth) and
brush for 20 seconds before you move to
section 2 (upper front teeth). Continue doing
this for section 3 till 6 to ensure even brushing
in all 6 segments of the mouth.
Note: When using the White mode, two
additional 20 second intervals can be used for
polishing your front teeth.
8 The Philips Sonicare app helps to address
any missed spots by guiding you to spend
20 seconds in the areas you missed during
brushing.
Your Philips Sonicare is safe to use on:
-Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces).
-Dental restorations (llings, crowns, veneers).
Note: Ensure that braces or dental restorations are
properly adhered and not compromised. If not,
braces or dental restorations may be damaged
when they come into contact with the brush head.
Note: When the Philips Sonicare is used in clinical
studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode with
high intensity must be selected. The handle
should be fully charged and the Easy-start feature
deactivated.
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Brushing modes
Note: When the toothbrush is switched on, you
cannot toggle between modes.
1 Prior to turning on the Sonicare, press the
mode button to toggle between modes.
-The selected brushing mode illuminates.
-Once a brushing mode has been selected, it
remains active until another brushing mode
is selected.
Clean mode
Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning.
White mode
2 minutes of alternating between White and
Massage, with an additional 40 seconds to polish
your visible front teeth.
Deep Clean
Provides an invigorating of deep massage to
deliver an exceptionally clean experience.
Intensity levels per mode
-Low: 1 LED indicator light.
-Medium: 2 LED indicator lights.
-High: 3 LED indicator lights.
Note: to adjust the intensity level to the next
higher or lower level, you can press the + button
to increase intensity or the - button to decrease
intensity at any time during the brushing cycle.
Pressure Sensor
A change in vibration (and a slight change in
sound) alerts you when you apply too much
pressure while brushing. See chapter ‘Features’.
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Battery status (when handle is not on charger)
-1 yellow LED indicates a low charge.
-3 green LEDs indicate a full charge.
Note: If you hear two sets of ve beeps and the
yellow LED of the battery level indicator ashes,
your Sonicare will turn o until placed on the
charger, where it will start to recharge.
Note: Your Sonicare will not be able to run a
brushing routine until it is fully recharged.
Note:To keep the battery fully charged at all times,
you may keep your Sonicare on the charger when
not in use.
Features
Pressure Sensor
This Sonicare model comes with the Pressure
Sensor feature activated. The Pressure Sensor
works in all 3 modes and at all 3 intensity levels.
Activating or deactivating the Pressure
Sensor feature
1 Attach the brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger or
sanitizer.
-To deactivate Pressure Sensor:
Press and hold the power on/o and mode button
for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep to indicate that the
Pressure Sensor feature has been deactivated.
-To activate Pressure Sensor:
Press and hold the power on/o and mode button
for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps to indicate that
the Pressure Sensor feature has been activated.
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BrushPacer
-The BrushPacer is an interval timer that has a
short beep and pause to remind you to brush
the 6 sections of your mouth. Depending on the
brushing mode or brushing routine you have
selected, the BrushPacer beeps at dierent
intervals during the brushing cycle. See the
‘Brushing instructions’ sections.
To deactivate or reactivate the BrushPacer feature:
1 Place the handle with a brush head attached in
the plugged-in charger.
2 Press and hold the mode button until:
a You hear 1 beep to indicate the BrushPacer
has been deactivated.
b You hear 2 beeps to indicate the
BrushPacer has been activated.
Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle
is complete by automatically turning o the
toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less
than 2 minutes twice a day.
Easy-start
This Sonicare comes with the Easy-start
deactivated.
The Easy-start feature gently increases the power
over the rst 14 brushings to help you get used to
the brushing with the Philips Sonicare.
Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must be at least
1 minute in length to properly advance through the
Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
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Activating or deactivating the Easy-start
feature
1 Attach the brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger or
sanitizer.
-To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/o and mode button
for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps to indicate that
the Easy-start feature has been activated.
-To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/o and mode button
for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep to indicate that the
Easy-start feature has been deactivated.
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the
initial ramp-up period is not recommended and
reduces Philips Sonicare eectiveness in removing
plaque.
Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must be at least
1 minute in length to properly move through the
Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
Sanitizing
-In addition to rinsing your brush head with
water and air drying, you can clean your
brush head with the UV sanitizer for optimal
cleanliness.
Note: The UV sanitizer is not a replacement
for rinsing your brush head with water, but is
additive to rinsing with water.
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Unplug the sanitizer, discontinue use and call
Consumer Care if:
-The UV light bulb remains on when the door
is open.
-The window is broken or missing from
the sanitizer.
-The sanitizer gives o smoke or a burning smell
while it is operating.
Note: UV light can be harmful to the human eye
and skin. This device should be kept out of reach
of children at all times.
1 After brushing, rinse the brush head and shake
o excess water.
Warning: Do not place the travel cap on
the brush head during sanitization.
2 Place your nger in the door recess on top of
the sanitizer and pull open the door.
3 Place the brush head on one of the 2 pegs in the
sanitizer with the bristles facing the light bulb.
Note: Only clean Philips Sonicare snap-on
brush heads in the sanitizer.
4 Make sure the sanitizer is plugged into a live
outlet of appropriate voltage.
5 Close the door and press the green power on/
o button once to select the UV clean cycle.
Note: You can only turn on the sanitizer if the
door is properly closed.
Note: The sanitizer stops if you open the door
during the sanitizing cycle.
Note: The sanitizer cycle runs for 10 minutes
and then automatically shuts o.
-The sanitizer is in operation when the light
glows through the window.
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Cleaning
Warning: Do not clean the brush head,
handle, travel charger or the UV sanitizer in
the dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal
shaft area with warm water. Make sure you
remove any residual toothpaste.
Caution: 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 with warm
water at least once a week.
Charger
1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2 Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp
cloth. Make sure you remove any toothpaste or
other residue from the charger surfaces.
Sanitizer
Warning: Do not immerse the sanitizer in
water or rinse it under the faucet.
Warning: Do not clean the sanitizer when
the UV light bulb is hot.
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