Philips sonicare HX91 User manual

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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 SAFEGUARDS
Warning: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
When using electrical products, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1Do not place or store the product where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
2Do not place the product in or drop it into water
or any other liquid.
3Do not reach for a product that has fallen into
water. Unplug immediately.
4Do not use the product while bathing.
5Do not immerse the charger and/or sanitizer in
water or any other liquid.
6After cleaning, make sure the charger and/or
sanitiser is completely dry before you connect it
to the mains.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or
physical injury:
1Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
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2This product is designed to operate within a
range of 100 to 240 volts.
3Do 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).
4Never force the plug into an outlet; if the plug
does not easily fit into the outlet, discontinue
use.
5Discontinue use if the product appears
damaged in any way (brush head, handle or
charger).
6The power cord cannot be replaced. If the
power cord is damaged, discard the charger
and/or sanitizer.
7Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
8Do not use the charger or sanitizer outdoors or
operate the sanitizer where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
9Never use the Philips Sonicare while sleepy or
drowsy.
10 This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer to ‘Warranty and support’ if the product
no longer works properly or needs repair.
11 Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this document or as recommended
by your dental professional.
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12 This product 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.
13 Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the product.
14 Philips Sonicare is a personal care device and is
not intended for use on multiple patients in a
dental office or institution.
15 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.
16 Do not operate the UV sanitizer without the
protective screen in place to avoid contact with
hot bulb.
17 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
1Consult your dental professional before you
use this product if you have had oral or gum
surgery in the previous 2 months.
2Contact your dental professional if excessive
bleeding occurs after using this product or
bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.
3Discontinue use of this product and contact a
physician/dentist if discomfort or pain is
experienced.
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4This 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.
5Consult your physician if you have other
medical concerns.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips product has been tested and is
compliant with safety standards for
electromagnetic devices. If handled properly and
according to the instructions in this user manual,
the product is safe to use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your Philips Sonicare (Fig. 1)
1Hygienic travel cap
2Brush head with unique identifier
3Handle
4Sensors
5Power on/off button
6Bluetooth
7Intensity level indicator
8Intensity level button (+ and -)
9Brushing modes
10 Mode button
11 Battery level indicator
12 UV sanitizer 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
13 Power cord with plug
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14 Charger cover with brush head holders (select
models)
15 Travel charger
-Not shown: Travel case
Note: The content of the box may vary based on
the model purchased.
Getting started
Attaching the brush head
1Align the brush head so the bristles point in the
same direction as the front of the handle.
2Firmly press the brush head down onto the
metal shaft until it stops.
Note: Philips Sonicare brush heads are imprinted
with icons to easily identify your brush head.
Charging your Philips Sonicare
1Put the plug of the charger or sanitizer in an
electrical outlet.
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2Place the handle on the charger.
The flashing light of the battery level indicator
indicates that the toothbrush is charging.
Note: It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the
battery.
Using your Philips Sonicare
Bluetooth connectivity
Before you start the connectivity procedure, make
sure your mobile device runs on Bluetooth 4.0 or
higher.
Note: For the latest information on device
compatibility, please visit the App Store or
Google Play.
Connecting your toothbrush
1Download the Philips Sonicare app from the
App Store or Google Play.
2Confirm Bluetooth is switched on on your
mobile device before you open the app. Check
the settings on your mobile device to turn on
Bluetooth.
3To connect the toothbrush to the app, turn on
the toothbrush by pressing either the power
on/off button or the brushing mode button.
Make sure the toothbrush is not on the charger
when you turn it on.
4Open the Sonicare app.
5Follow the Sonicare app instructions displayed
on your mobile device. The app automatically
connects with the toothbrush. If the toothbrush
does not connect, follow the troubleshooting
steps provided in the app.
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Note: For optimal data capture keep your mobile
device close whilst brushing.
Brushing instructions
1Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of
toothpaste.
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.
Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact
with the teeth at all times.
3Press the power on/off button to turn on the
Philips Sonicare.
4Apply light pressure to maximize Philips
Sonicare’s effectiveness and let the Philips
Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you.
Do not scrub.
5Gently 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 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.
Note: To make sure you brush evenly
throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 6
sections using the BrushPacer feature (see
chapter ‘Features’).
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7Follow the Sonicare app's brushing guidance
combined with the BrushPacer and begin
brushing in section 1 (upper right teeth) and
brush for 20 seconds before you move to
section 2 (upper front teeth). Continue doing
this for section 3 till 6 to ensure even brushing
in all 6 segments of the mouth.
Note: When using the White mode, two
additional 20 second intervals can be used for
polishing your front teeth.
8The Philips Sonicare app helps to address any
missed spots by guiding you to spend 20
seconds in the areas you missed during
brushing.
Your Philips Sonicare is safe to use on:
-Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces).
-Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers).
Note: Ensure that braces or dental restorations are
properly adhered and not compromised. If not,
braces or dental restorations may be damaged
when they come into contact with the brush head.
Note: When the Philips Sonicare is used in clinical
studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode with
high intensity must be selected. The handle should
be fully charged and the Easy-start feature
deactivated.
Brushing modes
Note: When the toothbrush is switched on, you
cannot toggle between modes.
1Prior to turning on the Sonicare, press the mode
button to toggle between modes.
-The selected brushing mode illuminates.
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-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.
Clean mode
Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning.
White mode
2 minutes of Clean mode, with an additional 40
seconds of White mode to focus on your visible
front teeth.
Deep Clean
Provides an invigorating 3 minutes of alternating
cleaning and massaging to deliver an
exceptionally clean experience.
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’.
Battery status (when handle is not on charger)
-1 yellow LED indicates a low charge.
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-3 green LEDs indicate a full charge.
Note: If you hear two sets of five beeps and the
yellow LED of the battery level indicator flashes,
your Sonicare will turn off until placed on the
charger, where it will start to recharge.
Note: Your Sonicare will not be able to run a
brushing routine until it is fully recharged.
Note:To keep the battery fully charged at all times,
you may keep your Sonicare on the charger when
not in use.
Features
Pressure Sensor
This Sonicare model comes with the Pressure
Sensor feature activated. The Pressure Sensor
works in all 3 modes and at all 3 intensity levels.
Activating or deactivating the Pressure
Sensor feature
1Attach the brush head to the handle.
2Place the handle in the plugged-in charger or
sanitizer.
-To deactivate Pressure Sensor:
Press and hold the power on/off and mode
button for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep to
indicate that the Pressure Sensor feature has
been deactivated.
-To activate Pressure Sensor:
Press and hold the power on/off and mode
button for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps to
indicate that the Pressure Sensor feature has
been activated.
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Brush Pacer
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-The BrushPacer is an interval timer that has a
short beep and pause to remind you to brush
the 6 sections of your mouth. Depending on the
brushing mode or brushing routine you have
selected, the BrushPacer beeps at different
intervals during the brushing cycle. See the
‘Brushing instructions’ sections.
To deactivate or reactivate the BrushPacer feature:
1Place the handle with a brush head attached in
the plugged-in charger.
2Press and hold the mode button until:
a You hear 1 beep to indicate the BrushPacer
has been deactivated.
b You hear 2 beeps to indicate the BrushPacer
has been activated.
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.
Easy-start
This Sonicare comes with the Easy-start
deactivated.
The Easy-start feature gently increases the power
over the first 14 brushings to help you get used to
the brushing with the Philips Sonicare.
Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least
1 minute in length to properly advance through the
Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
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Activating or deactivating the Easy-start
feature
1Attach the brush head to the handle.
2Place the handle in the plugged-in charger or
sanitizer.
-To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off and mode
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 and mode
button for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep to
indicate that the Easy-start feature has been
deactivated.
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the
initial ramp-up period is not recommended and
reduces Philips Sonicare effectiveness in removing
plaque.
Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least
1 minute in length to properly move through the
Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
Sanitizing
-With the UV sanitizer you can clean your brush
head for optimal cleanliness.
Note: The UV sanitizer is not a replacement for
rinsing your brush head with water, but is
additive to rinsing with water.
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.
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-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.
3Place the brush head on one of the 2 pegs in
the sanitizer with the bristles facing the light
bulb.
Note: Only clean Philips Sonicare snap-on
brush heads in the sanitizer.
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.
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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.
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.
2Remove the brush head from the handle and
rinse the brush head connection with warm
water at least once a week.
Charger
1Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp
cloth. Make sure you remove any toothpaste or
other residue from the charger surfaces.
Sanitizer
Warning: Do not immerse the sanitizer in
water or rinse it under the faucet.
Warning: Do not clean the sanitizer when
the UV light bulb is hot.
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For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to
clean your sanitizer weekly.
1Unplug the sanitizer.
2Pull the drip tray straight out. Rinse the drip tray
and wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
3Clean all interior surfaces with a damp cloth.
4Remove 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.
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 sanitizer.
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
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