Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum User manual

FlexCare Platinum

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Sonicare FlexCare Platinum
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Introduction
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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.
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- 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 can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and 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 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.
- 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.
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- 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
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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
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.
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This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
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1 Hygienic travel cap
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3 Handle
4 Power on/off button
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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
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- Not shown: UV light bulb
- Not shown: Sanitiser drip tray
- Not shown: Protective screen for UV light bulb
11 Mains cord with plug
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13 Travel charger
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Note:The contents of the box may vary based on the type purchased.
Preparing for use
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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.
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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).
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toothbrush is charging.
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