Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum User manual

Sonicare
FlexCare
Platinum

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Sonicare FlexCare Platinum
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FRANÇAIS 21
INDONESIA 40
BAHASA MELAYU 57
PORTUGUÊS DO BRASIL 76
TIẾNG VIỆT 94
ภาษาไทย 111
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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.
- 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’).
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- 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. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of children aged less
than 8 years.
- Children shall 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, the charger cover 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.
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- 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.
- 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 ou start another
UV clean cycle.
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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 Deluxe charger (specic types only)
13 Charger cover with brush head holders and
base with cord wrap
14 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 front of the brush head with the
front of the handle.
2 Firmly press the brush head down onto 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.
,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 and apply a small amount of
toothpaste.
2 Place the toothbrush bristles against the teeth
at a slight angle towards the gumline.
3 Press the power on/off button to switch on the
Sonicare.
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4 Apply light pressure to maximise Sonicare’s
effectiveness and let the Sonicare toothbrush
do the brushing for you. Do not scrub.
5 Gently move the brush head slowly across
the teeth in a small back and forth motion
so the longer bristles reach between your
teeth. Continue this motion throughout
your brushing cycle.
Note:To make sure you brush evenly throughout the
mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections using the
Quadpacer feature (see chapter ‘Features’).
6 Brush each section for 30 seconds for a total
brushing time of 2 minutes. Start with section
1 (outside top teeth) and then brush section
2 (inside top teeth). Continue with section
3 (outside bottom teeth) and nally brush
section 4 (inside bottom teeth).
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.
The 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: The ultimate in plaque removal (default
mode).
2 White: 2 minutes to remove surface stains and
30 seconds to brighten and polish your front
teeth.
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3 Gum care: Combines the Clean mode with
an additional minute to gently stimulate and
massage gums to improve gum health.
The 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 another brushing mode is
selected.
Note:When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies,
the default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected.
The handle has to be fully charged and the Easy-start
feature must be deactivated.
Intensity levels per mode
- Low: 1 LED indicator light
- Medium: 2 LED indicator lights
- High: 3 LED indicator lights
Note: to adjust the intensity level to the next higher
or lower level, you can press the + button to increase
intensity or the - button to decrease intensity at any
time during the brushing cycle.
Pressure Sensor
A change in vibration (and a slight change in sound)
alerts you when you apply too much pressure while
brushing. See chapter ‘Features’.
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Battery status (when handle is not on
charger)
- 1 yellow LED indicates a low charge.
- 3 green LEDs indicate a full charge.
Note: If you hear a long beep and the yellow LED of
the battery level indicator ashes, the rechargeable
battery is empty and the Sonicare switches off. Place
the handle on the charger to recharge it.
Note:To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you
can keep the Sonicare on the charger when you are
not using it.
Features
Pressure Sensor
This Sonicare comes with the Pressure Sensor
feature activated.The Pressure Sensor works in all
3 modes and at all 3 intensity levels.
To deactivate or reactivate the Pressure Sensor
feature:
1 Place the handle with a brush head attached on
the plugged-in charger or sanitiser.
2 Press and hold the power button and the
mode button for 2 seconds.
,You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Pressure
Sensor has been deactivated.
,You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Pressure
Sensor has been activated.
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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.The Quadpacer works in all 3 modes and at
all 3 intensity levels.
The Quadpacer feature on this Sonicare has been
activated.To deactivate or reactivate the Quadpacer
feature:
1 Place the handle with a brush head attached on
the plugged-in charger or sanitiser.
2 Press and hold the mode button for 2 seconds.
,You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Quadpacer
has been deactivated.
,You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Quadpacer
has been activated.
Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle
is complete when it automatically switches off the
toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dentists recommend brushing at least 2 minutes
twice a day.
Easy-start
The Easy-start feature gently increases power over
the rst 14 brushings to let you get used to brushing
with the Sonicare.The Easy-start feature only works
in the Clean mode and at the High intensity level.
This Sonicare comes with the Easy-start feature
deactivated.To activate or deactivate the Easy-start
feature:
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1 Attach your brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle on the plugged-in charger or
sanitiser.
3 Activate or deactivate Easy-start:
,To activate Easy-start: Press and hold the power
on/off button for 2 seconds.You hear 2 beeps
to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been
activated.
,To deactivate Easy-start: Press and hold the
power on/off button for 2 seconds.You hear
1 beep to indicate that the Easy-start feature has
been deactivated.
Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must be at least
1 minute in length to properly move through the Easy-
start ramp-up cycle.
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial
ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces
Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque.
Cord wrap on charger (specic types only)
If your Sonicare includes the charger cover and base,
the travel charger is pre-installed inside the cover.
1 To separate the charger cover from the
charger base, press the two gray snap bars on
the charger base and pull the white charger
cover upwards.
2 Wrap excess mains cord around the gray
charger base as shown in the picture. Be sure
to wrap the cord on the inside of the two
snap levers. Guide the cord through the small
groove in the back of the charger base.
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3 To 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.
Sanitising (specic types only)
- With the UV sanitiser you can clean your brush
head after every use.
Unplug the sanitiser, 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
sanitiser.
- The sanitiser gives off smoke or a burning smell
while it is operating.
Note: UV light can be harmful to the human eye and
skin.The Sanitiser should be kept out of reach of
children at all times.
1 After brushing, rinse the brush head and shake
off excess water.
Do not place the travel cap on the brush head
during sanitisation.
2 Place your nger in the door recess on top of
the sanitiser and pull open the door.
3 Place the brush head on one of the 2 pegs in
the sanitiser with the bristles facing the light
bulb.
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Note: Only clean Sonicare snap-on brush heads in the
sanitiser.
Note: Do not clean Sonicare for Kids brush heads in
the sanitiser.
4 Put the plug in a wall socket.
5 Close the door and press the green power on/
off button once to select the UV clean cycle.
Note:You can only switch on the sanitiser if the door is
properly closed.
Note:The sanitiser stops if you open the door during
the sanitising cycle.
Note: The sanitiser operates for 10 minutes and then
automatically switches off.
,The sanitiser is in operation when the light
glows through the window.
Cleaning
Do not clean the brush head, handle, travel
charger, charger cover and the UV sanitiser in the
dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal
shaft area with warm water.
Do not push on the rubber seal on the metal shaft
with sharp objects, as this may cause damage.
2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the entire surface of
the handle.
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Brush head
1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use.
2 Remove the brush head from the handle and
rinse the brush head connection at least once a
week with warm water.
Deluxe charger (specic types only)
1 Unplug the charger and remove the charger
cover.
2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the
charger and charger cover.
UV sanitiser (specic types only)
Do not immerse the sanitiser in water or rinse it
under the tap.
Do not clean the sanitiser when the UV light bulb
is hot.
For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to
clean the sanitiser every week.
1 Unplug the sanitiser.
2 Pull the drip tray straight out. Rinse the drip
tray and wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
3 Clean all interior surfaces with a damp cloth.
4 Remove the protective screen in front of the
UV light bulb.
To remove the screen, grasp the edges next to the
snaps, gently squeeze and pull out the protective
screen.
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5 Remove the UV light bulb.
To remove the light bulb, grasp it and pull it out of
the metal clasp.
6 Clean the protective screen and the UV light
bulb with a damp cloth.
7 Reinsert 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.
8 Reinsert the protective screen.
To reinsert the screen, align the pegs on the screen
with the slots on the reective 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 appliance for an
extended period of time, remove the mains plug
from the wall socket.Then clean the appliance
and store it in a cool and dry place away from direct
sunlight.You can use the cord wrap feature to store
the mains cord neatly.
Replacement
Brush head
Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to
achieve optimal results.
Only use genuine Philips Sonicare replacement brush
heads that are suitable for this model.
UV light bulb
Replacement UV bulbs are available through the
Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your
Philips dealer.You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the
worldwide guarantee leaet for contact details).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance or the UV light
bulb (bulb contains mercury) 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.
- The built-in rechargeable battery of the Sonicare
contains substances that may pollute the
environment.Always remove the battery before
you discard and hand in the appliance at an ofcial
collection point. Dispose of the battery at an
ofcial collection point for batteries. If you have
trouble removing the battery, you can also take
the appliance to a Philips service centre.The staff
of this centre will remove the battery for you and
will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
Removing the rechargeable battery
This process is not reversible.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a
at-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic
safety precautions when you follow the procedure
described below. Be sure to protect your eyes, hands,
ngers, and the surface on which you work.
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1 Remove the toothbrush from the charger,
switch it on and let it operate until it stops.
Continue to switch on the Sonicare until the
battery is completely empty.
2 Insert a athead (standard) screwdriver into
the slot located at the bottom of the handle.
Turn the screwdriver anticlockwise to release
the bottom cap.
3 Place the handle on a solid surface with the
buttons facing up and lightly tap the housing
2.5cm from the bottom edge with a hammer.
4 Hold the handle upside down and push
down on the shaft to release the internal
components of the handle.
5 Insert 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.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate
worldwide guarantee leaet.
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Guarantee restrictions
The terms of the international guarantee do not
cover the following:
- Brush heads
- Damage caused by use of unauthorised
replacement parts.
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect,
alterations or unauthorised repair.
- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches,
abrasions, discolouration or fading.
- UV light bulb
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