Philips sonicare AirFloss Ultra User manual

AirFloss Ultra
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Philips Sonicare AirFloss Ultra
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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.
Use AirFloss Ultra with your favorite mouthwash
as part of your oral care routine. In addition to
brushing, AirFloss Ultra helps reduce the plaque in
between teeth in order to improve your gum health.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
- Do not place or store product where it can fall or
be pulled into water.
- Do not place or drop charger into water or other
liquids, unplug the charger immediately if this
should occur.
- After cleaning, make sure the charger is completely
dry before you connect it to an electrical outlet.
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WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution,
re, or physical injury:
- Do not use isopropyl alcohol or other cleaning
uids in the reservoir as it may be an ingestion
hazard.
- Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not use hot water in the reservoir to avoid
physical injury.
- Do not use the charger outdoors.
- Do not drop or insert any foreign objects into
the reservoir.
- Use only charger type HX6100 provided with
the AirFloss Ultra to recharge the battery.
- Never force the plug into an electrical outlet;
if the plug does not easily t into the electrical
outlet, discontinue use.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Discontinue use if the nozzle, handle, or charger
body/cord appears damaged in any way.
- The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the mains
cord is damaged, discard the charger.
- This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer to chapter ‘Warranty and support’ if the
product no longer works properly or needs repair.
- Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this document or as recommended
by your dental professional.
- This product is not intended for use by children
and people 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 product and understand the hazards involved.
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- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the product.
- AirFloss Ultra is a personal care device and is not
intended for use on multiple patients in a dental
ofce or institution.
- Do not direct the spray under the tongue or into
the ear, nose, eye, or other sensitive areas.
This product may cause serious damage to these
areas. See chapter ‘Using your AirFloss Ultra’ for
correct usage.
- Avoid applying excessive pressure on the nozzle
tip of the nozzle.
MEDICAL WARNINGS
- Consult your dentist before you use this product
if you have had recent oral or gum surgery, suffer
from an ongoing dental condition, had extensive
dental work in the previous two (2) months, or
have suspected issues with your dental work
(lings, crowns, etc.).
- Contact your dental professional if excessive
bleeding occurs after using this product or
bleeding continues to occur after four (4) weeks
of use.
- Discontinue use of this product and contact
a physician/dentist if discomfort or pain is
experienced.
- This 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.
- Consult your physician if you have other medical
concerns.
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips product complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Your Sonicare AirFloss Ultra (Fig. 1)
1 Nozzle tip
2 AirFloss Ultra nozzle
3 Activation button
4 Reservoir and reservoir cover
5 Handle
6 Charge & burst mode indicators
- Single burst: 1 LED
- Double burst: 2 LEDs
- Triple burst: 3 LEDs
7 Power/mode button
8 Removable nozzle holder (select models)
9 Charger
Note:The contents of the box may vary based on
the model purchased.
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Charging
Charge AirFloss Ultra for 24 hours before rst use.
1 Put the plug of the charger in the electrical
outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
,Charging process:
- 1 green LED: 33% charged.
- 2 green LEDs: 66% charged.
- 3 green LEDS: 100% charged.
Note:When it is fully charged,AirFloss Ultra has an
operating time of up to 11 days when it is used in triple
burst mode, and up to 33 days when it is used in single
burst mode.
Note: When the charge indicators ash yellow,
the battery is low and needs to be recharged
(fewer than 3 uses left).
Getting started
1 Align the nozzle and press the nozzle down
onto the handle (‘click’).
Note:We advise you to place the tip facing the front of
the handle as the illustration shows, but the nozzle can
be placed in the handle either way without affecting
the function.You can try both options and use what
works best for you in your oral care routine.
Note: Replace the nozzle (HX8032, HX8033)
every 6 months for optimal results.Also replace
the nozzle if it becomes loose or no longer ‘clicks’
onto the handle.
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Note:The AirFloss Ultra only supports AirFloss Ultra
nozzles. Do not attempt to use non-AirFloss Ultra
nozzles on the AirFloss Ultra handle.
2 Open the cover of the reservoir (‘click’).
3 Fill the reservoir with mouthwash or water.
Tip: For the best result and a fresher experience,
we advise you to use mouthwash with your AirFloss Ultra.
Note: Do not use mouthwash that contains isopropyl
myristate (e.g. Dentyl Active) or high concentrations
of essential oils, as it may damage the product.
This includes all mouthwash sold in glass and ceramic
packaging.
4 Close the cover of the reservoir by pressing
(‘click’).
5 Press the power/mode button to turn on
the product.
,The LEDs illuminate.
6 Press and hold the activation button until spray
comes out of the tip of the nozzle.
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Using your AirFloss Ultra
1 Make sure the AirFloss Ultra is turned on. If
it is off, press and release the power/mode
button to turn on the product.
,You can change the modes to have the desired
amounts of bursts each time you press the
activation button. For optimal results, use the
triple burst mode (the default setting) from both
the outside and inside of your teeth.
,To change modes, press the power/mode button
to cycle through the modes until you reach
your desired mode.The LEDs show the selected
mode:
- Single burst: 1 LED
- Double burst: 2 LEDs
- Triple burst: 3 LEDs
Note:The AirFloss Ultra remembers what mode was
selected last and it is ready for the next use. If your
AirFloss Ultra becomes fully drained of power, it will go
back to the triple burst default mode once it has been
recharged.
2 Place the nozzle tip between two teeth at
your gum line. Slightly close your lips over the
nozzle when it is in place, to avoid splashing.
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3 Press the activation button to deliver 1-3 bursts
(depending on the selected mode) of air
and micro-droplets of mouthwash or water
between the teeth.
4 Slide the nozzle tip along the gum line until you
feel it settle between the next two teeth.
5 Continue this procedure for all spaces between
your teeth, including behind your back teeth.
Note: Rell the reservoir as needed.
Auto-burst function
Hold the activation button to deliver bursts continuously,
approximately one second between set of bursts.
1 To turn off AirFloss Ultra, press and hold the
power/mode button for one second.
Automatic shut-off function
The AirFloss Ultra automatically turns off if it has not
been used for one minute.
Cleaning
If the AirFloss Ultra becomes clogged, or to clean
the inside of the AirFloss Ultra, ll the reservoir with
warm water and press the activation button until the
reservoir is empty.
Do not clean the nozzle, handle or charger in
the dishwasher.
Do not use cleaning agents to clean the product.
The formulation or strength of some agents may
damage the product.
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Handle and nozzle
1 Remove the AirFloss Ultra nozzle from the
handle. Rinse the nozzle after each use to
eliminate the residue left in it.
2 Open the reservoir and rinse it under a faucet
to eliminate residue.
Tip:You can also use a cotton swab to wipe the
reservoir and remove the remaining residue.
Note: Do not immerse the handle in water.
Note: Failure to remove residue from the nozzle or
reservoir may result in an unhygienic condition.
3 Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a
damp cloth.
Charger
1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2 Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp
cloth.
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Storage
If you are not going to use AirFloss Ultra for an
extended period of time, follow the steps below.
1 Open the cover of the reservoir and empty it.
2 Press the activation button until no more spray
comes out of the nozzle.
3 Unplug the charger.
4 Clean AirFloss Ultra nozzle, handle and charger.
Refer to chapter ‘Cleaning’.
5 Store AirFloss Ultra in a cool, dry place away
from direct sunlight.
Disposal
This product may contain lead and mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due
to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or visit www.recycle.philips.com.
This product contains batteries:
- Dispose of batteries properly. Do not incinerate.
Batteries may explode if overheated.
- Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil.
Tape the waste battery terminals before
discarding.
- It is suggested that you contact your local town
or city to determine proper battery redemption
site(s) in your area.
- Please visit www.call2recycle.org for additional
information on a recycling center in your area for
rechargeable batteries.
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Removing the rechargeable battery
Please note that this process is not reversible.
1 To deplete the battery, repeatedly press
the activation button until the AirFloss Ultra
no longer produces any bursts of air.
2 Remove the AirFloss Ultra nozzle from
the handle.
3 Firmly grab the handle with one hand at
the top and one hand on the bottom.
4 Snap the handle into two parts.
Note:This step requires a good amount of physical
force.The top and bottom half of the handle should be
separated once you snap the handle.
5 Remove the bottom half of the handle.
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6 Cut all 6 wires on the internal component with
scissors.
7 Completely pull apart the internal component
from the top part of the handle.
8 The battery is located inside the top half of the
handle. Remove the battery and dispose of it
properly (not in household waste).
Warranty and support
Philips warrants its products for two years after
the date of purchase. Register your product at
www.philips.com/support. Defects due to faulty
materials and workmanship will be replaced at Philips
expense provided that convincing proof of purchase in
the qualifying period is provided. Use of unauthorized
replacement parts will void this warranty. Contact our
Consumer Care Center at 1-800-682-7664
(North America), outside North America contact your
local Philips Consumer Care Center.
Internet information: www.sonicare.com
(North America) or www.philips.com/support
(outside North America).
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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
What is not covered under warranty:
- AirFloss Ultra nozzle.
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect,
alterations or unauthorized replacement.
- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches,
abrasions, discoloration or fading.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE.
IN SOME STATES LIMITATIOINS ON DURATION
OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS OR ANY OF ITS
AFFILIATED OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON
BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE,TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE,WITHOUT
LIMITATION, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE;
LOSS OF PROFIT; LOSS OF USE;THE CLAIMS
OFTHIRD PARTIES INCLUDING,WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS;
AND COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT
OR SERVICES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWTHE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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