Philips Sonicare User manual

Sonicare
FlexCare
Platinum
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Sonicare FlexCare Platinum
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繁體中文 23
简体中文 40
Table of content

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
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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.
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- 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 Customer Care
Centre in your country (see chapter
“Guarantee and support”).
- 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

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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.

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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.

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- 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.

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- 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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all
standards regarding electromagnetic
elds(EMF).Ifhandledproperly
and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use
basedonscienticevidenceavailable
today.

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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.
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.

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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.
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”).

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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.
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.
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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’.
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.

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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.
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.
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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:
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.

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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.

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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.
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
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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.
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).