Philips Sonicare FlexCare 900 Series User manual

FlexCare+
900+ series
Rechargeable
sonic toothbrush

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English 6
Deutsch 21
Español 40
Français 57
Italiano 75
Nederlands 92
Português 110
Ελληνικα 128

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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.
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
-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.
-Do not use the charger outdoors or near
heated surfaces.
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-If the appliance is damaged in any way
(brush head, toothbrush handle or charger),
stop using it. This appliance contains no
serviceable parts. If the appliance is
damaged, contact the Consumer Care
Centre in your country (see chapter
‘Guarantee and support').
-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. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised.
Caution
-Do not clean the brush head, the handle,
the charger, the charger cover and/or the
sanitizer in the dishwasher.
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-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.Also consult your dentist if you
experience discomfort or pain when you use
the Philips Sonicare.
-The Philips 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 Philips Sonicare.
-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.
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-The Philips 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.
-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 and hair).
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-The UV light bulb is hot during and
immediately after the sanitizing cycle. Do
not touch the UV light bulb when it is hot.
-Do not operate the sanitizer without the
protective screen in place to avoid contact
with a hot bulb.
-If the sanitizer has been used for 3
consecutive UV clean cycles (i.e. 3 times in a
row), switch it off for at least 30 minutes
before you start another UV clean cycle.
-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.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
General description (Fig. 1)
1Hygienic travel cap
2Brush head with unique identifier
3Handle
4Power on/off button
5Intensity level indicator
6Intensity level button (+ and -)
7Brushing modes
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8Mode button
9Battery level indicator
10 UV sanitiser base with integrated charger and cord wrap (specific
types only)
- Not shown: UV light bulb
- Not shown: Sanitizer drip tray
- Not shown: Protective screen for UV light bulb
11 Mains cord with plug
12 Charger cover with brush head holders (select models)
13 Travel charger
- Not shown: Travel case
The content of the box may vary based on the model purchased.
Preparing for use
Changing the colour code ring (for select models)
Sonicare brush heads come with interchangeable colour code rings to
identify your brush head.
To change the colour code ring:
1Pull the colour code ring from the bottom of the brush head.
2Install a new ring by slipping one edge of the new ring over the
bottom of the brush head.
Attaching the brush head
1Align the brush head so the bristles point in the same direction as
the front of the handle. (Fig. 2)
2Firmly press the brush head down onto the metal shaft until it
stops.
Note: There is a small gap between the brush head and the
handle.
Charging the appliance
1Put the plug of the charger or sanitizer in a wall socket.
2Place the handle on the charger or sanitiser.
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The flashing light of the battery level indicator indicates that the
toothbrush is charging. (Fig. 3)
-1 solid green LED indicates that the toothbrush is 34-66%
charged.
-2 solid green LEDs indicate that the toothbrush is 67-94%
charged.
-3 solid green LEDs indicate that the toothbrush is fully charged.
Note: If the battery charge of your Philips Sonicare is low, you hear 3
beeps and 1 LED of the recharge gauge flashes yellow for 30 seconds
after completing the brushing cycle.
Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep
your Philips Sonicare on the charger when not in use. Once the
Philips Sonicare is fully charged, the charger draws minimal energy
from the wall socket.
Note: It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery.
Using the appliance
Brushing instructions
1Wet the bristles (Fig. 4) and apply a small amount of toothpaste
(Fig. 5). (Fig. 4)
2Place 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. (Fig. 6)
Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with the teeth at all
times.
3Press the power on/off button to switch on the Philips Sonicare.
(Fig. 7)
4Apply light pressure to maximize Philips Sonicare’s effectiveness
and let the Philips Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you.
Do not scrub.
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5Gently move the brush head slowly across the teeth in a small
back and forth motion so the longer bristles reach between your
teeth (Fig. 8). Continue this motion throughout the brushing cycle.
6To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush handle
semi-upright and make several vertical overlapping brushing
strokes on each tooth (Fig. 9).
7Begin brushing in section 1 (outside upper teeth) and brush for 30
seconds (45 seconds in Deep Clean mode) before you move to
section 2 (inside upper teeth). Continue brushing in section 3
(outside lower teeth) and brush for 30 seconds (45 seconds in
Deep Clean mode) before you move to section 4 (inside lower
teeth (Fig. 10)).
Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide
your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature (see chapter
‘Features’).
Note:After you have completed the brushing cycle, you can spend
additional time brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth and
areas where staining occurs. (Fig. 11) You can also brush your tongue,
with the toothbrush turned on or off, as you prefer.
Your Philips Sonicare is safe to use on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces).
- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers).
Brushing modes
Philips Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean mode.
1Prior to switching on the Philips 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.
Note: When the toothbrush is switched on, you cannot toggle
between modes.
The following brushing modes are available:
Clean Complete whole mouth cleaning (2 minutes).
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Gum Care Complete whole mouth cleaning (2 minutes) plus gentle
cleaning for problem areas and along the gumline (1 minute).
Refresh (select models) Touch-up for a quick clean (1 minute).
Sensitive Gentle cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth (2 minutes).
Massage (select models) Gentle gum stimulation (2 minutes).
White 2 minutes of Clean mode, with an additional 30 seconds of
White mode to focus on your visible front teeth.
Note: When 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
The Easy-start feature gently increases power over the first 14
brushings to help you get used to brushing with the Philips Sonicare
toothbrush. This Philips Sonicare toothbrush comes with the Easy-
start feature activated.
Activating or deactivating the Easy-start feature
1Attach the brush head to the handle.
2Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.
- To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off and mode button for 5 seconds.
You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been
deactivated.
- To activate Easy-start:
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Press and hold the power on/off and mode 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 Philips Sonicare effectiveness in
removing plaque.
Note: Easy-start feature is only active in Clean Mode.
Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by
automatically turning 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 you have selected, the
Quadpacer beeps at different intervals during the brushing cycle.
See ‘Brushing modes’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.
The Quadpacer feature on this model has been activated. To
deactivate or reactivate the Quadpacer feature:
1Place the handle with a brush head attached on the plugged-in
charger.
2Press and hold the mode button until:
a You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Quadpacer has been
deactivated.
b You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Quadpacer has been
activated.
Cord wrap on deluxe charger (specific types only)
If your 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 feature built
into the charger base.
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1To 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.
2Wrap excess power 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.
3When you have stored the excess cord, guide the mains cord
through the small groove in the rear of the grey charger base.
4To 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.
Cord wrap on sanitiser with integrated charger
(specific types only)
If your type includes the sanitiser, you can store excess cord in the
cord wrap feature built into the bottom of the sanitiser.
Sanitising (specific types only)
- With the UV sanitizer you can clean your brush head after every
use (Fig. 12).
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 off 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.
1After brushing, rinse the brush head and shake off excess water.
Warning: Do not place the travel cap on the brush head
during sanitization.
2Place your finger in the door recess on top of the sanitizer and pull
open the door (Fig. 13).
3Place the brush head on one of the 2 pegs in the sanitizer with the
bristles facing the light bulb (Fig. 14).
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Note: Only clean Philips Sonicare snap-on brush heads in the
sanitizer.
Note: Do not clean Philips Sonicare for Kids brush heads in the
sanitiser.
4Make sure the sanitizer is plugged into a live outlet of appropriate
voltage.
5Close the door and press the green power on/off 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 off.
-The sanitizer is in operation when the light glows through the
window.
Cleaning
Warning: Do not clean the brush head, handle, travel charger
or the UV sanitizer 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 (Fig. 15).
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.
Brush head
1Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use (Fig. 16).
2Remove the brush head from the handle and rinse the brush head
connection with warm water at least once a week.
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Sanitiser (specific types only)
Warning: Do not immerse the sanitiser in water or rinse it
under the faucet.
Warning: Do not clean the sanitiser when the UV light bulb is
hot.
For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to clean your sanitiser
weekly.
1Unplug the sanitiser.
2Pull the drip tray straight out. Rinse the drip tray and wipe it clean
with a damp cloth (Fig. 17).
3Clean all interior surfaces with a damp cloth.
4Remove the protective screen in front of the UV light bulb (Fig. 18).
To remove the screen, grasp the edges next to the snaps, gently
squeeze and pull out the protective screen.
5Remove the UV light bulb.
To remove the light bulb, grasp it and pull it out of the metal clasp.
6Clean the protective screen and the UV light bulb with a damp
cloth.
7Reinsert 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.
8Reinsert the protective screen.
To reinsert the screen, align the pegs on the screen with the slots
on the reflective surface near the UV light bulb. Push the screen
straight into the slots on the sanitiser.
Storage
If you are not going to use the product for a long time, unplug it, clean
it (see chapter 'Cleaning') and store it in a cool and dry place away
from direct sunlight. You can use the integrated cord wrap to store
excess cord of the UV sanitizer in an organized manner.
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Replacement
Brush head
- Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve
optimal results.
- Use only Philips Sonicare replacement brush heads.
UV light bulb
Replacement UV bulbs are available through the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country.
Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 22).
- This symbol means that this product contains a built-in
rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal
household waste (Fig. 23) (2006/66/EC). We strongly advise you to
take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service
center to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery.
- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical
and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct
disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Warning: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROCESS IS NOT
REVERSIBLE.
- To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a flat-head
(standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety precautions when you
follow the procedure outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes,
hands, fingers, and the surface on which you work.
1To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the
handle from the charger, turn on the Philips Sonicare and let it run
until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer switch on
the Philips Sonicare.
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2Insert a screwdriver into the slot located at the bottom of the
handle and turn counterclockwise to release the bottom cap (Fig.
19).
3Hold the handle upside down and push down on the shaft to
release the internal components of the handle (Fig. 20).
4Insert 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 (Fig. 21).
The rechargeable battery can now be recycled and the rest of the
product discarded appropriately.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet.
Warranty restrictions
The terms of the international warranty do not cover the following:
- 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.
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