Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum HX9112/12 User manual

FlexCare Platinum

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Sonicare FlexCare Platinum
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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
- 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. Do not operate the sanitiser where aerosol (spray) products
are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
- The appliance is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to
240 volts.
- 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 Consumer
Care Centre in your country (see chapter ‘Guarantee and support’).
- 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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- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do 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 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.
Also consult your dentist if you experience discomfort or pain when
you use the Sonicare.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Do not insert objects into the air openings of the sanitiser 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).
- 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.
- If the sanitiser 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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head with unique identier
3 Handle
4 Power on/off button
5 Intensity level indicator
6 Intensity level button (+ and -)
7 Brushing modes
8 Mode button
9 Battery level indicator
10 UV sanitiser and base 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
11 Mains cord with plug
12 Charger cover with brush head holders (specic types only)
13 Travel charger
- Not shown:Travel case
Note:The contents of the box may vary based on the type purchased.
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Preparing for use
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the brush head so the bristles face the front of the handle.
(Fig. 2)
2 Firmly press the brush head down on the metal shaft until it stops.
Note: Sonicare Platinum brush heads come with easily identiable icons to
identify your brush head.
Charging the appliance
1 Put the plug of the charger or sanitiser in a wall socket.
2 Place the handle on the charger (Fig. 3).
,The ashing light of the battery level indicator shows that the
toothbrush is charging.
Note: It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery.
Using the appliance
Brushing instructions
1 Wet the bristles (Fig. 4).
2 Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the bristles. (Fig. 5)
3 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. 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 centre of the brush in contact with the teeth at all times.
4 Press the power on/off button to switch on the Sonicare (Fig. 7).
5 Gently keep the bristles placed on the teeth and in the gumline.
Brush your teeth with small back and forth motions so the bristles
reach between the teeth (Fig. 8).
Note: The bristles should are slightly. Do not scrub.
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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 (Fig. 9).
7 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth) and brush for
30 seconds (45 seconds in Deep Clean mode) before you move to
section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue brushing in section 3 (outside
bottom teeth) and brush for 30 seconds (45 seconds in Deep
Clean mode) before you move to section 4 (inside bottom teeth).
Brush section 4 for 30 seconds until the toothbrush switches
off (Fig. 10).
Note:To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide the 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.You may also brush your tongue, with the toothbrush switched on or
off, as you prefer (Fig. 11).
Your Sonicare is safe to use on:
- Braces (brush heads may wear out more quickly when used on braces).
- Dental restorations (llings, crowns, veneers, implants).
Brushing modes
1 Clean: For an exceptional everyday clean (default mode).
2 White: 2 minutes to remove surface stains and 30 seconds to
brighten and polish your front teeth.
3 Deep Clean: Provides an invigorating 3 minutes of alternating
cleaning and massaging to deliver an exceptionally clean experience.
Your Sonicare comes with the Clean mode activated.
Note:When the toothbrush is switched on, you cannot toggle between modes.
1 Before you switch on the Sonicare, press the mode button to
toggle between modes.
,The selected brushing mode lights up.
,Once a brushing mode has been selected, it remains active until
you select another brushing mode.
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