Philips Sonicare Installation guide

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General description
1. Brush head
2. Color code
3. Removable nut
4. Sonic power handle
5. Power on/off button
6. Dual Speed Control button (series 7800, 7600, 7500 only)
7. LED charging lights
8. Charger
9. Charger with power cord wrap facility
10. Luxury holder
BRefer to bottom of charger for voltage specifications.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Sonicare\has been carefully engineered for both effectiveness and
safety. However, basic safety precautions should always be followed
when using any electrical product, especially when children are present.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1) DO NOT place or store the charger where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.
2) DO NOT place or drop the charger into water or other liquid.
3) DO NOT reach for a charger that has fallen into water. Unplug
immediately.
4) DO NOT use while bathing.
5) DO NOT plug the charger into an incorrect voltage source outlet. It
has been designed for use with a specific electrical voltage.
6) This instrument is designed for plugging into an electrical outlet.
Refer to the bottom of the charger for voltage specification.Voltage
converters or plug adapters DO NOT guarantee voltage compatibility.
Never force the plug into an outlet.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury:
1) Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by or on
children or the disabled.
2) Use this product only for its intended use as described in this
booklet. Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer. See voltage information above.
3) Never operate the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, if it has been dropped or if it has been dropped
into water. Call the Sonicare Customer Service Department at 1-800-
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682-7664 (in North America) for further instructions. Outside North
America contact your local Philips Customer Care Center.
4) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
MEDICAL WARNINGS
1) Avoid using a brush head with crushed or bent bristles. Damaged
bristles may break off while brushing. In order to prevent this, replace
the brush head with a new one every 6 months or sooner if signs of
wear appear.
2) Similar to starting with any new manual or electric oral hygiene
product, consult your dental professional before using this product if
you have had oral or gum surgery in the previous 2 months.
3) Contact your dental professional if excessive bleeding occurs after
using this product or bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.
4) If you have any questions concerning usage with a pacemaker,
consult your physician or pacemaker manufacturer prior to use.
Sonicare is believed to be safe for use with many common
pacemakers.
5) The Sonicare toothbrush is a personal care device and is not
intended for use on multiple patients in a dental office or institution.
6) This product is designed for cleaning teeth and gums only. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing for use
To attach the Sonicare brush head:
C1Align the front of the brush head with the front of the
toothbrush handle. Match the bars on the brush head with the
notches inside the top of the handle and slide the brush head
onto the handle.
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C2Turn the brush head nut clockwise until it is firmly tightened. If
the brush head rattles during use, tighten the nut further.
Charging your Sonicare\
Sonicare comes with the batteries completely discharged and should
be charged for at least 24 hours during the first few days of use.
C1To charge your Sonicare, place the handle in the charger with
the Sonicare logo facing forward. Be sure the bottom of the
handle sits back securely in the charger, making complete
contact.
C◗When the handle is placed incorrectly in the charger, the green
charge indicator LED may illuminate, but charging will not take
place.
Handles of other Sonicare models do not fit in this charger and will
therefore not charge effectively. Do not attempt to force a handle into
this charger as this will cause damage.
It is recommended that you keep your Sonicare in the charger when
not in use to maintain a full battery charge. It takes at least 24 hours to
fully charge Sonicare's battery.
Using the appliance
Useful tips
◗You can use your favorite toothpaste with your Sonicare.
◗The brush head comes with a convenient travel cap. Remove the
travel cap from the brush head before turning on your Sonicare.
◗Place the brush head in your mouth before turning on your
Sonicare, and be sure it is turned off before removing it from your
mouth, otherwise toothpaste may splatter.
◗Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use.
◗Clean the brush head weekly, including under the nut.
◗A fully charged Sonicare will provide approximately 2 weeks of
typical use (2 minutes of brushing twice a day), making it easy to
take your Sonicare along without the charger.
Remember: voltage converters and plug adapters DO NOT guarantee
voltage compatibility. Always check for voltage compatibility.
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Tips for specific oral care needs
◗Stain removal
In areas where staining occurs, a few seconds of additional brushing
time may be spent to assist with stain removal.
C◗Braces
The brush should be placed at an angle between your brackets and
gumline. Using light pressure, gently move the bristles in a small circular
motion so that the long bristles reach between your teeth for 2
seconds.Then gently turn (roll) the brush handle so the bristles clean
the bracket and the rest of the tooth before you move the bristles to
the next tooth. Continue this until you have brushed all of your teeth.
◗Dental restorations
Use Sonicare on dental restorations (e.g. implants, caps, crowns, bridges
and fillings) as you would on your normal tooth surfaces to reduce
plaque build-up and improve gum health.Work the bristles around all
areas of the restoration for thorough cleaning.
◗Periodontal pockets
Your dental professional may have indicated that you have periodontal
pockets, deep pockets where plaque bacteria collect. If this is the case,
after brushing for a full 2 minutes, spend extra time gently brushing
these areas to improve your gum health.You may want to take
advantage of the Programmable Quadpacer\timer feature on the
7800 series model (see Programmable Quadpacer timer section).
Proper brushing technique
Follow these simple steps to maximize your brushing experience:
1Before turning the Sonicare on, place the bristles of the brush
head along the gumline with the longer bristles placed between
your teeth.
C2Slightly tilt the handle so that the bristles are placed on the
gumline at an angle.
3Hold the handle with a light 'fingertip' grip and turn the
Sonicare on.
4Gently move the vibrating brush head in a slightly circular
motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth.After
a few seconds, glide the bristles to the next section and pause
while you gently circulate the bristles again. Continue this
routine throughout your 2-minute brushing cycle to effectively
remove plaque in hard-to-reach places.
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5To maximize Sonicare's effectiveness apply only light pressure
and let the Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you. Do
not scrub.
6The angled brush head and slender neck help you reach the
back teeth and the tooth surfaces on the inside of the mouth.
Be sure to adjust your brushing to use the angle to your
advantage and keep as many bristles in contact with the teeth
as possible.
C7To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide
your mouth into 4 sections: outside top, inside top, outside
bottom and inside bottom teeth. Begin brushing in section 1
(outside top teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before moving to
section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue brushing for 30 seconds
in each section progressing through all 4 sections until you've
brushed for 2 minutes. If activated, the Quadpacer\timer will
beep every 30 seconds to signal you to move to the next
quadrant.
8After having completed the 2-minute brushing cycle, your
Sonicare will automatically turn off. If you want, you can turn
the toothbrush back on for another brushing cycle and spend
additional time brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth.
9You may also brush your tongue, with the toothbrush turned
on or off, as you prefer.
10 You may experience a slight tickling or tingling sensation after
using an electronic toothbrush such as Sonicare for the first
time.As you become accustomed to brushing with Sonicare
this sensation will diminish.
Remember to floss daily.
Special features
Features that simplify brushing:
Easy-start\brushing power ramp-up
◗All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start feature activated,
which helps you get used to brushing with Sonicare.
◗Brushing power will gently increase to full power over the first 14
brushings.
◗The Easy-start feature is active if you hear 2 beeps immediately
after turning on your Sonicare. Once the appliance has reached
optimal brushing power (after the 14th brushing), you will no
longer hear the double beep at the beginning of your brushing
routine.
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BNote: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length
to properly advance through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
To turn off or reactivate the Easy-start feature:
1Attach your brush head to the handle.
2Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.
3To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.You will hear 1 beep to
indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.
4To reactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power button until you hear 2 beeps.This indicates
that the Easy-start feature is active again.
Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not
recommended and reduces Sonicare's effectiveness in removing
plaque.
The Easy-start feature should be deactivated when Sonicare is used in
clinical trials.
Smartimer\2-minute timer
◗All Sonicare models come with the Smartimer feature, which
automatically sets the brushing time to the 2 minutes
recommended by dental professionals.After these 2 minutes, your
Sonicare will automatically turn off. If you wish to brush for a
longer period, simply press the power button and another 2-
minute cycle will start.
◗If you wish to pause or stop brushing during your 2-minute cycle,
press the power button. If you press the power button again, the
Smartimer will resume where you left off.
BThe Smartimer will automatically reset to the beginning of a 2-minute
cycle if:
- brushing is paused for 30 seconds or longer;
- the handle is returned to the charger.
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Quadpacer\30-second interval timer
C◗Quadpacer makes sure that you brush all sections of your mouth
evenly and thoroughly.At 30-second intervals (at 30, 60 and 90
seconds in case of a 2-minute brushing cycle), you will hear a
short beep and a pause in brushing action.This is your signal to
move to the next section of your mouth.
Programmable Quadpacer timer (series 7800)
The Programmable Quadpacer timer offers you the option of
customizing the Quadpacer performance in 1 of 3 ways:
◗You may opt to keep the factory default setting of a 2-minute
brushing time with Quadpacer beeps activated.
◗You may choose to extend your brushing time to 2 1/2 minutes by
adding an additional timing interval of 30 seconds.
◗You may choose a 2-minute brushing time, but with the Quadpacer
beeps turned off.
To change the Quadpacer settings:
1Place the handle in the charger that is plugged into a live
electrical outlet.
C2Press the Dual Speed Control button briefly and note which
LED lights up.
3Press and hold the Dual Speed Control button. Continue to
hold the button while the LEDs slowly cycle through the timing
interval setting options:
C◗Green LED in position 4: Quadpacer active (factory default
setting).
C◗Green LED in top (5th) position: 2 1/2 minute setting -
Quadpacer active with additional timing interval of 30 seconds.
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