Philips SONICARE 4100 User manual

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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:
1Always place and store the charger at a safe
distance from water.
2Do not reach for a product that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
3Never use a charger with a damaged cord or
plug.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire
or physical injury:
1Do not clean the brush head, the handle or
the charger in the dishwasher.
2Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
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3Do not plug into an outlet with a voltage
other than specified on the bottom of the
product. This product is designed to
operate within a range of 100 to 240 volts.
Voltage converters do not warrant voltage
compatibility.
4Never force the plug into an outlet; if the
plug does not easily fit into the outlet,
discontinue use.
5Discontinue use if the product appears
damaged in any way (brush head, handle or
charger, etc.).
6The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the
mains cord is damaged, discard the charger.
7Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
8Do not use the base charger outdoors or
near heated surfaces.
9This product contains no user-serviceable
parts. Refer to ‘Warranty and support’ if the
product no longer works properly or needs
repair.
10 Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this document or as
recommended by your dental professional.
11 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.
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12 Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
13 Philips Sonicare is a personal care device
and is not intended for use on multiple
patients in a dental office or institution.
14 The product is not intended to be repaired
by service personnel in case of failure or
component defect (unit can be thrown
away).
15 For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A.,
use a charger of the proper configuration
for the power outlet.
16 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.
MEDICAL WARNINGS
1Consult your dental professional before you
use this product if you have had oral or gum
surgery in the previous 2 months.
2Contact your dental professional if
excessive bleeding occurs after using this
product or bleeding continues to occur after
1 week of use.
3Discontinue use of this product and contact
a physician/dentist if discomfort or pain is
experienced.
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4This 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.
5Consult your physician if you have other
medical concerns.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Radio Equipment Directive
-Radio Equipment in this product operates
at 13.56 MHz
-Maximum RF power transmitted by the
Radio Equipment is 30.16dBm
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Your Philips Sonicare (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Smart brush head(s)*
3 Handle
4 Power on/off button
5 Brush head replacement reminder light
6 Battery indication
7 Charging base
8 Travel case (specific types only)*
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*Note: The content of the box may vary
based on the model purchased.
Brush heads
Your Philips Sonicare comes with one or more
brush heads which are designed to deliver
superior results for your oral care needs.
Philips Sonicare BrushSync Technology
Your smart brush heads use a microchip to
sync with your handle, enabling brush head
replacement reminder. For more information
regarding the brush head replacement
reminder, see 'Features'.
This symbol indicates the brush head is
equipped with BrushSync technology.
Brushing modes
Your power toothbrush is equipped with clean
mode.
Clean mode
Clean is a 2-minute mode. It gives you a
thorough and complete clean and is
recommended to be used with the C2 Optimal
Plaque Control brush head.
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Using your Philips Sonicare
Brushing instructions
1Press the brush head onto the handle in
such a way that the bristles will face the
front of the handle.
2Firmly press the brush head down onto the
metal shaft until it stops.
Note: It is normal to see a slight gap
between the brush head and the handle.
3Wet the bristles.
4Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the
bristles.
5Place the toothbrush bristles against the
teeth at a slight angle (45 degrees), pressing
firmly to make the bristles reach the
gumline or slightly beneath the gumline. A
change in vibration (and a slight change in
sound) alerts you when you apply too much
pressure while brushing.
Note: Keep the center of the brush in
contact with the teeth at all times.
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6Press the power on/off button to turn on
the Philips Sonicare.
7Gently keep the bristles placed on the teeth
and in the gumline. Brush your teeth with
small back and forth motion so the bristles
reach between the teeth.
Note: The bristles should slightly flare. Do
not scrub.
8To clean the inside surfaces of the front
teeth, tilt the brush handle semi-upright
and make several vertical overlapping
brushing strokes on each tooth.
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9To make sure you brush evenly throughout
the mouth, divide the mouth into 4 sections
using the Quadpacer feature. The
quadpacer feature beeps after 30 seconds.
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sec.
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sec.
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10 Brush for the full 2 minutes following the
Quadpacer. After 2 minutes, the toothbrush
will automatically shut off.
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sec. 30 sec.
-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
turned on or off, as you prefer.
Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush is safe to
use on:
-Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces)
-Dental restorations (fillings, crowns,
veneers)
Note: When the Philips Sonicare toothbrush is
used in clinical studies, it must be used in the
Clean mode (for plaque and gum health
claims) or in White mode (for whitening claims)
at high intensity with EasyStart turned off.
Features
-EasyStart
-Brush head replacement reminder
-Pressure sensor
-Quadpacer
EasyStart
This Philips Sonicare model comes with the
EasyStart feature activated. The EasyStart
feature gently increases the power over the
first 14 brushings to help you get used to the
brushing with the Philips Sonicare. The
EasyStart feature works in all modes.
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To deactivate EasyStart see 'Activating or
deactivating features'.
Brush head replacement reminder
Your Philips Sonicare is equipped with
BrushSync technology that tracks the wear of
your brush head.
1When attaching a new smart brush head for
the first time the brush head replacement
reminder light blinks green three times. This
confirms you have a Philips brush head with
BrushSync technology.
2Over time, based on the pressure you apply
and the amount of time used, the handle
will track brush head wear in order to
determine the optimal time to change your
brush head. This feature gives you the
guarantee for the best cleaning and care of
your teeth.
3When the brush head replacement
reminder light lights up amber, you should
replace your brush head.
To deactivate the brush head replacement
reminder see 'Activating or deactivating
features'.
Pressure sensor
Your Philips Sonicare is equipped with an
advanced sensor that measures the pressure
you apply while brushing. If you apply too
much pressure, the toothbrush will provide
immediate feedback to indicate that you need
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to reduce the pressure. This feedback is given
by a change in vibration and therefore
brushing sensation.
To deactivate the pressure sensor see
'Activating or deactivating features'.
Quadpacer
The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a
short beep and pause to remind you to brush
the different sections of your mouth.
Depending on the brushing mode you have
selected (see 'Brushing modes'), the
Quadpacer beeps at different intervals during
the brushing cycle.
Activating or deactivating features
You can activate or deactivate the following
features of your toothbrush:
-EasyStart
-Brush head replacement reminder
-Pressure sensor
To activate or deactivate these features, follow
the instructions below:
EasyStart
1Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2Press and hold the power on/off button
while the handle remains on the charger.
3Keep the power on/off button pressed until
you hear a single short beep (after 2
seconds).
4Release the power on/off button.
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-Triple tone of low-med-high means the
EasyStart feature has been activated.
The brush head replacement light and
battery light will also blink green 3 times
in unison to confirm activation.
-Triple tone of high-med-low means the
EasyStart feature has been deactivated.
The brush head replacement light and
battery light will also blink amber 3 times
in unison to confirm deactivation.
Note: To achieve clinical efficacy, EasyStart
needs to be deactivated.
Brush head replacement reminder
1Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2Press and hold the power on/off button
while the handle remains on the charger.
3Keep the power on/off button pressed until
you hear a series of two short beeps (after
4-5 seconds).
4Release the power on/off button.
-Triple tone of low-med-high means the
Brush head replacement reminder
feature has been activated. The brush
head replacement light and battery light
will also blink green 3 times in unison to
confirm activation.
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-Triple tone of high-med-low means the
Brush head replacement reminder
feature has been deactivated. The brush
head replacement light and battery light
will also blink amber 3 times in unison to
confirm deactivation.
Pressure sensor
1Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2Press and hold the power on/off button
while the handle remains on the charger.
3Keep the power on/off button pressed until
you hear a series of three short beeps (after
6-7 seconds).
4Release the power on/off button.
-Triple tone of low-med-high means the
pressure sensor feature has been
activated. The brush head replacement
light and battery light will also blink
green 3 times in unison to confirm
activation.
-Triple tone of high-med-low means the
pressure sensor feature has been
deactivated. The brush head
replacement light and battery light will
also blink amber 3 times in unison to
confirm deactivation.
If you continue holding the power on/off
button after the three short beeps, the
activate/deactivate sequence repeats.
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Battery status and charging
1Put the plug of the charger in an electrical
outlet.
2Place the handle on the charger.
-The charger will emit 2 short beeps to
confirm that the handle is placed
properly.
-The flashing light of the battery level
indicator shows that the toothbrush is
charging.
-When handle is fully charged on the
charger, the battery light shows solid
green for 30 seconds and switches off.
Note: Your toothbrush comes pre-charged for
first use. After first use, charge for at least 24
hours.
Battery status (when handle is not on charger)
When removing the Philips Sonicare from the
charger, the battery light at the bottom of the
toothbrush will indicate the status of the
battery life.
-Solid green LED: full battery
-Flashing green LED: medium battery
-Flashing amber LED and three beeps: low
battery
-Flashing amber LED and five beeps: No
brushing sessions left (charge toothbrush)
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Cleaning
Note: Do not clean the brush head, handle or
travel case in the dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1Remove 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.
2Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a
damp cloth.
Note: Do not use isopropyl rubbing alcohol,
vinegar or bleach to clean handle as this
may cause discoloration.
Brush head
1Rinse the brush head and bristles after each
use.
2Remove the brush head from the handle
and rinse the brush head connection with
warm water at least once a week.
Charger
1Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2Wipe the surface of the charger with a
damp cloth.
Storage
If you are not going to use your Philips
Sonicare for an extended period of time,
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unplug the charger from the wall socket, clean
it and store it in a cool and dry place away
from direct sunlight.
Locating the model number
Look on the bottom of the Philips Sonicare
toothbrush handle for the model number
(HX681x).
Disposal
This appliance contains a rechargeable battery
which must be disposed of properly. Contact
your local town or city officials for battery
disposal information. You can also call
1-800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.com for
battery drop-off locations.
For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call
1-800-243-3050 toll free.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Warning: Only remove the rechargeable
battery when you discard the appliance.
Make sure the battery is completely empty
when you remove it. Any attempt to remove
the battery will void the warranty.
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