Philips Sonicare Essence HX5610/04 User manual

Essence
5000 Series
Rechargeable
sonic toothbrush

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Sonicare Essence
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Travel cap
2 Extra soft bristles
3 Brush head
4 Personalized ID ring
5 Removable nut
6 Power on/off button & charge indicator light
7 Charger base with cord wrap
8 Power cord
,Refer to bottom of charger for voltage
specications.
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.
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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.
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WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or
injury to persons:
1 DO NOT plug into an outlet with a voltage other
than specied 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 t 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.
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.
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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
ofce or institution.
13 Do not use attachments and/or brush heads
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
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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.
2 Screw the brush head nut clockwise until it’s
rmly 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 rst 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.
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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 t 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 rst time. As you
become accustomed to brushing with Sonicare
this sensitivity will diminish.
,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.
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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.
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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 specic 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 llings) 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 rst 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 rst 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.
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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 ash
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 ashes 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 ashing),
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.
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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:
,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.
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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
Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to
achieve optimal results.
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Environment
HANDLE CONTAINS NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES. BATTERIES MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
- 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 ofcial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- If you have any recycling questions, contact your
local waste management ofce.
Removing the batteries
Please note that this process is NOT reversible.
To remove the batteries yourself, you will need a
at-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, ngers 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.
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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.
5 Now use the screwdriver as a lever to pry the
2 handle sections apart.
6 Pull the 2 handle sections completely apart.
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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 gure.
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.
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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. Use
of unauthorized replacement parts will void this
warranty.
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 use of unauthorized
replacement parts.
- 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 LIMITEDTO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLYTOYOU.
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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 OFTHIRD 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.
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.
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