Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum 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
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1 Do not place or store the charger or sanitizer
where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink,
or where it will sit or drop into water or other
liquid.
2 Do not reach for a charger or sanitizer that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
3
Never use a charger with a damaged cord or plug.
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).
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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, charger, sanitizer).
6 The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the mains
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 This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer to ‘Warranty and support’ if the appliance
no longer works properly or needs repair.
10 Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this document or as recommended
by your dental professional.
11 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.
12 Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
13 Sonicare is a personal care device for household
use and is not intended for use on multiple
patients in a dental ofce or institution.
14 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.
15 Do not operate the UV sanitizer without the
protective screen in place to avoid contact
with the hot bulb.
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16 If the sanitizer is used for 3 consecutive UV clean
cycles (i.e., 3 times in a row) a minimum of
30 minutes ‘Off Time’ is required before you
start another UV clean cycle.
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 appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Your Sonicare (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 sanitizer and base 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
11 Power cord with plug
12 Charger cover with brush head holders
(select models)
13 Travel charger
- Not shown:Travel case
Note:The contents of the box may vary based on the
model purchased.
Getting started
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the brush head so the bristles face the
front of the handle.
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.
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Charging your 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
shows that the toothbrush is charging.
Note: It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge
the battery.
Using your Sonicare
Brushing instructions
1 Wet the bristles.
2 Apply a small amount of toothpaste on
the bristles.
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.
Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with
the teeth at all times.
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4 Press the power on/off button to turn on
the Sonicare.
5 Gently 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 are. Do not scrub.
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.
7 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth)
and brush for 30 seconds (45 seconds in Deep
Clean mode) before moving 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 moving to section 4 (inside bottom
teeth). Brush section 4 for 30 seconds until the
Sonicare turns off.
Note:To make sure you brush evenly throughout the
mouth, divide the mouth into 4 sections using the
Quadpacer feature (see chapter ‘Features’).
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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
turned on or off, as you prefer.
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 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.
Note:When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies,
it must be used in the default 2-minute Clean mode
at high intensity or in the Deep Clean mode at high
intensity.
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