Philips Sonicare Optimal Clean HX6829/76 User manual

UV Sanitizer Edition
Optimal Clean
Optimal Clean

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Introduction
Welcome to the Philips Sonicare family!
This toothbrush enables you to obtain superior plaque removal,
whiter teeth and healthier gums. Using Sonicare’s combination of
gentle sonic technology and clinically developed and proven
features, you can be confident that you’re getting the very best
clean, every time.
Further support and product registration are available to you at:
www.philips.com/support
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and
save it for future reference.
Only use the product for its intended purpose. Read this
information carefully before you use the product and its batteries
and accessories, and save it for future reference. Misuse can lead to
hazards or serious injuries.
WARNINGS
-Keep the charger with sanitizer away from water.
-After cleaning, make sure the charger and/or sanitizer is
completely dry before you connect it to the wall socket.
-This appliance can be used by children 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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.

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-Children shall not play with the appliance.
-Keep the sanitizer out of the reach of children at all times.
-Stop using 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.
-Only operate the sanitizer with the protective screen in place.
-Do not touch the sanitizer's UV light bulb when it is hot.
-If you have used the sanitizer for 3 UV clean cycles in a row,
switch it off for at least 30 minutes before you start another UV
clean cycle.
-Only use original Philips accessories or consumables. Only use
the charger provided with the product. If supplied, only use the
original USB cable and USB power supply unit.
-Keep the UV travel case out of the reach of children at all times.
-Stop using the UV travel case if the UV LED remains on when the
travel case is open. UV light can be harmful to the human eye
and skin.
-This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. If the
appliance is damaged, stop using it and contact the Consumer
Care Center in your country. Devices with cord only: If the cord is
damaged, replace the charger with sanitizer with a new one.
-Do not use the charger and/or sanitizer outdoors or near heated
surfaces.
-Do not clean any part of the product in the dishwasher.
-This appliance has only been designed for cleaning teeth, gums
and tongue.
-Stop using a brush head with crushed or bent bristles. Replace
the brush head every 3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear.
-Avoid direct contact with products that contain essential oils or
coconut oil. Contact may result in bristles dislodging.

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MEDICAL WARNINGS
-Stop using the appliance and consult your dentist/doctor if
excessive bleeding occurs after use, if bleeding continues to
occur after 1 week of use or if you experience discomfort or pain.
-If you have had oral or gum surgery in the previous 2 months,
consult your dentist before you use this appliance.
-If you have a pacemaker or other implanted device, contact your
doctor or the manufacturer of the implanted device prior to use.
-If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor before you use
this appliance.
-This appliance is a personal care device and is not intended for
use on multiple patients in a dental practice or institution.
Battery safety instructions
-Only use the product for its intended purpose. Read this
information carefully before you use the product and its
-batteries and accessories, and save it for future reference. Misuse
can lead to hazards or serious injuries. Accessories supplied may
vary for different products.
-Only use original Philips accessories and consumables. Only use
detachable supply unit TCBxxxx, HX6100 or HX6160. Only use
the rechargeable battery provided with the product.
-Charge and use the product at a temperature between 0 °C and
60 °C.
-Keep product and batteries away from fire and do not expose
them to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
-If the product becomes abnormally hot or smelly, changes color
or if charging takes longer than usual, stop using and charging
the product and contact Philips.

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-Do not open, modify, pierce, damage or dismantle the product
or battery to prevent batteries from heating up or releasing toxic
or hazardous substances. Do not short-circuit, overcharge or
reverse charge batteries.
-If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid contact with the skin
or eye. If this occurs, immediately rinse well with water and seek
medical care.
-When you handle batteries, make sure that your hands, the
product and the batteries are dry.
-To avoid accidental short-circuiting of batteries after removal, do
not let battery terminals come into contact with metal object
(e.g. coins, hairpins, rings). Do not wrap batteries in aluminium
foil. Tape battery terminals or put batteries in a plastic bag
before you discard them.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
FCC Compliance
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Philips could
void the user's FCC authorization to operate the toothbrush.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
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may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment (handle) off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (of the radio or
television).
-Increase the separation between the equipment (handle) and
receiver.
-Connect the equipment (charger) into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
ISED Compliance
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that
comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1This device may not cause interference.
2This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Intended use
OptimalClean power toothbrushes are intended to remove
adherent plaque and food debris from the teeth to reduce tooth
decay and improve and maintain oral health. OptimalClean power
toothbrushes are intended for personal use. Use by children should
be with adult supervision.

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Your Philips Sonicare (Fig 1.)
1 Brush head cap
2 Smart brush head(s)
3 Handle
4 Power on/off button
5 Mode/intensity button
6 Mode indicator
7 Brush head replacement reminder
8 Battery indicator
9 Charging base
10 Travel case
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Note: Accessories included may vary based on the model
purchased.
Getting started
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
will not go any further.

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Note: It is normal to see a slight gap between the brush head
and the handle.
Using your Philips Sonicare toothbrush
If you are using your Sonicare toothbrush for the first time, it is
normal to feel more vibration than when using a non-electric
toothbrush. It is common for first-time users to apply too much
pressure. Only apply gentle pressure and let the toothbrush do the
brushing for you. Please follow the brushing instructions below for
the best experience.
Brushing instructions
1Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.
45°
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
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3Press the power on/off button to switch on the Philips Sonicare.
4Gently 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. Continue this motion throughout your
brushing cycle.
Note: The bristles should slightly flare. It is not recommended to
scrub as you would with a manual toothbrush.
Note: If you apply too much pressure, you will be alerted by a
change in vibration of the handle and the brush head
replacement reminder light will flash amber.
5To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush
handle semi-upright and make several vertical overlapping
brushing strokes on each tooth.

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6After you have completed the brushing cycle, you can spend
additional time brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth and
areas where staining occurs. You can also brush your tongue,
with the toothbrush switched on or off, as you prefer.
Note: Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush is safe to use on braces
(brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces) and dental
restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers) if they are properly adhered
and not compromised.
Note: Additional time is added when you use the White mode to
focus on the front section of your teeth.
QuadPacer
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To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your
mouth into 4 sections using the QuadPacer feature. The QuadPacer
divides the brushing time into 4 equal segments and indicates
when you should move to the next area. The segments are
indicated with a brief pause in vibration. The toothbrush
automatically stops at the end of the brushing session.
Modes
Your power toothbrush is equipped with 2 different modes: Clean
and White. To change modes, press the mode/intensity button
while the toothbrush is off.

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Clean White
Benefit Provides a thorough
and complete clean
Provides a thorough
and complete clean
with extra time to
brighten and polish
your teeth
Recommended
intensity level
High High
Total brushing time 2 minutes 2 minutes and 30
seconds
How to brush Brush each segment
for 30 seconds,
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for 30 seconds,
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Intensities
Your power toothbrush gives you the option to choose between
low and high intensity. Note: When you use the toothbrush for the
first time, the default setting is the low intensity. The intensity can
be changed by pressing the mode/intensity button while brushing.

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The intensity cannot be changed as long as the handle is powered
off or paused.
BrushSync technology
BrushSync technology enables your brush head to communicate
with your handle using a microchip. The symbol at the bottom of
the brush head indicates that the brush head is equipped with this
technology.
BrushSync technology enables:
-Brush head replacement reminder
Philips Sonicare offers a wide range of smart brush heads, equipped
with BrushSync technology. To explore our full range of toothbrush
brush heads, and find the brush head that is best for you, go to
www.philips.com/toothbrush-heads for more information.
Features
-Pressure Sensor Feedback
-Quadpacer
-Brush head Replacement Reminder
-EasyStart
-SmarTimer
Pressure Sensor Feedback
Your Sonicare toothbrush measures the pressure you apply while
brushing, to protect your gums and teeth from damage.

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If you apply excess pressure, the handle changes its vibration and
the brush head replacement reminder icon flashes amber until you
reduce the pressure.
Note: Your product comes with the Pressure Sensor activated. To
deactivate this feature (see 'Activating or deactivating features').
QuadPacer
The QuadPacer is an interval timer that helps you to brush evenly
through the mouth by dividing your mouth into 4 sections.
Depending on the brushing mode you have selected (see 'Modes'),
the QuadPacer beeps at different intervals during the brushing
cycle.
Brush head replacement reminder
Your Philips Sonicare is equipped with BrushSync technology that
tracks the wear of your brush head.
Note: This feature only works with Philips Sonicare smart brush
heads with BrushSync technology.
1When you attach a new smart brush head for the first time, the
handle recognizes that you have a Philips brush head with
BrushSync technology and begins tracking brush head wear.
2Over time, based on the pressure you apply and the total time
the brush head has been used, the handle tracks brush head
wear in order to determine the optimal time to replace your
brush head. This feature guarantees the best cleaning and care
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3When the brush head replacement reminder indicator lights up
amber, you should replace your brush head.
All smart brush heads come with the brush head replacement
reminder feature activated. To deactivate the brush head
replacement reminder see 'Activating or deactivating features'.
EasyStart
Note: To activate EasyStart (see 'Activating or deactivating
features').
This Philips Sonicare model comes with the EasyStart feature
deactivated. The EasyStart feature gently increases the power over
the first 14 brushings to help you get used to brushing with the
Philips Sonicare.
Disclaimer
When the Philips Sonicare toothbrush is used in clinical studies, it
must be used in clean mode at high intensity with the handle fully
charged and the EasyStart feature deactivated.
SmarTimer
The SmarTimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by
automatically switching off the toothbrush at the end of the
brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less than 2 minutes
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Note: If you press the power on/off button after you started the
brushing cycle, the toothbrush pauses. After a pause of 30 seconds,
the SmarTimer resets.
Activating or deactivating features
You can activate or deactivate the following features of your
toothbrush:
-EasyStart
-Brush head replacement reminder
-Pressure sensor
EasyStart
1Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2Press and hold the power on/off button while the handle
remains on the charger.
3Keep the power on/off button pressed until you hear a single
short beep (after 3 seconds).
4Release the power on/off button.
-Triple tone of low-med-high means the EasyStart feature has
been activated. The brush head replacement light and battery
light will also blink green 2 times in unison to confirm activation.
-Triple tone of high-med-low means the EasyStart feature has
been deactivated. The brush head replacement light and battery
light will also blink amber 1 time to confirm deactivation.
Note: To achieve clinical efficacy, EasyStart needs to be deactivated.
Brush head replacement reminder
Note: You can only activate or deactivate the brush head
replacement reminder when a smart brush head is on the handle.
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2Press and hold the power on/off button while the handle
remains on the charger.
3Keep the power on/off button pressed until you hear a series of
two short beeps (after 4-5 seconds).
4Release the power on/off button.
-Triple tone of low-med-high means the Brush head replacement
reminder feature has been activated. The brush head
replacement light and battery light will also blink green 2 times
in unison to confirm activation.
-Triple tone of high-med-low means the brush head replacement
reminder feature has been deactivated. The brush head
replacement light and battery light will also blink amber 1 time
to confirm deactivation.
Note: The brush head replacement reminder only works with in
combination with smart brush heads.
Pressure sensor
1Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2Press and hold the power on/off button while the handle
remains on the charger.
3Keep the power on/off button pressed until you hear a series of
three short beeps (after 6-7 seconds).
4Release the power on/off button.
-Triple tone of low-med-high means the pressure sensor feature
has been activated. The brush head replacement ight and
battery light will also blink green 2 times in unison to confirm
activation.
-Triple tone of high-med-low means the pressure sensor feature
has been deactivated. The brush head replacement light and
battery light will also blink amber 1 time to confirm deactivation.