Philips 5 User manual
5 Series
gum health
Rechargeable
Sonic Toothbrush
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Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Keep the charger 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 in water or any other liquid. After cleaning,
make sure the charger is completely dry before you connect it to
the wall socket.
Warning
- The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the mains cord is damaged,
discard the charger.
- Always have the charger replaced with one of the original type in
order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated surfaces.
- If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush head, toothbrush
handle or charger), stop using it. This appliance contains no
serviceable parts. If the appliance is damaged, contact the
Consumer Care Center in your country (see chapter 'Warranty and
support').
- 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.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
Caution
- Do not clean the brush head, the handle or the charger 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 Philips Sonicare.
- The Philips 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 Philips 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.
- The Philips 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.
- Avoid contact with liquids that contain essential oils (common in
strong mouthwashes) as damage to hard and soft plastic may
occur.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
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.
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head
3 Handle
4 Power on/off and mode button
5 Intensity level indicator
6 Intensity level button (+ and -)
7 Mode indicator
8 Battery level indicator
9 Charger
Note: The content of the box may vary based on the model
purchased.
Preparing for use
Attaching the brush head
1Align the brush head so the bristles point in the same direction as
the front of the handle (Fig. 2).
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 (Fig. 4).
Charging your Philips Sonicare
1Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
2Place the handle on the charger (Fig. 5).
-The flashing light of the battery level indicator indicates that the
toothbrush is charging.
-When the battery is fully charged, the battery level indicator
lights up solid green for 10 seconds before it turns off.
Note: It can take up to 48 hours to fully charge the battery, but the
Philips Sonicare may be used before it is fully charged.
Using the appliance
Brushing instructions
1Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.
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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 (Fig. 7).
Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with the teeth at all
times.
3Press the power on/off and mode 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 (Fig. 8).
Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth,
divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature
(see chapter ‘Features’).
7Begin brushing in section 1 (outside upper teeth) and brush for 30
seconds before you move to section 2 (inside upper teeth).
Continue brushing in section 3 (outside lower teeth) and brush for
30 seconds before you move to section 4 (inside lower teeth (Fig.
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8After 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 turned on or off, as you prefer (Fig. 10).
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.
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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
Clean mode
The ultimate in plaque removal (default mode). Clean mode lasts for 2
minutes and includes four 30 second Quadpacer intervals.
Gum Plus mode
To gently stimulate your gums. Gum Plus mode lasts for 2 minutes
and includes four 30 second Quadpacer intervals.
1Press the power on/off and mode button to turn on your Philips
Sonicare.
2Press the power on/off and mode button again within 2.5 seconds
to switch to Gum Plus mode.
3Press the power on/off and mode button after 2.5 seconds to
pause your Philips Sonicare
Intensity levels
-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,
press the + intensity level button to increase intensity or the -
intensity level button to decrease intensity at any time during the
brushing cycle
Battery status (when handle is not on charger)
- A flashing yellow battery level indicator indicates a low charge.
- A flashing green battery level indicator indicates a moderate
charge.
- A solid green battery level indicator indicates a full charge (Fig. 6).
Note: If you hear 5 beeps and the battery level indicator flashes
yellow, this means that you have to recharge the battery. When the
battery is completely empty, the Philips Sonicare turns off. Place the
Philips Sonicare on the charger to charge it.
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