Philips HX2550/02 User manual

ENGLISH 4

FRANÇAIS 15

DEUTSCH 27

NEDERLANDS 39

ITALIANO 51

ESPAÑOL 63

PORTUGUÈS 75

TÜRKÇE 87

INDEX 3

HX 2550/40/20

First use

1Put the plug in the wall socket.

C2Place the toothbrush in the charging unit.

The brush will now be charged automatically.

Let the appliance charge for at least 16 hours before

you use it for the first time.

C3Mount the brush head on the toothbrush by

inserting it into the bayonet catch and

turning it.

◗Put some toothpaste on the brush.

4Place the brush against your teeth and press

the on/off button.

C5Brush one tooth at a time,until you have

cleaned all teeth completely (minimum 2

minutes,see also the brushing instructions).

◗As a result of the Controlled Pressure system,you

will hear and feel the brush flexing backwards

when too much pressure is applied.

C6After use,always clean the inside and the

outside of the brush head as well as the

toothbrush itself.

◗You can put the toothbrush back in the charging

unit after use.

For more information on how to use the appliance,

read the section‘instructions for use’.

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Healthy teeth are to

be treasured,which is

logical,for we want

them to last a

lifetime.As plaque is

the major cause of

tooth decay,proper

dental care is

essential.By brushing

carefully every day

you will remove

plaque and keep

your teeth and gums

healthy longer.

What is plaque?

Plaque is a soft,sticky layer on

our teeth.It forms mainly on

hard-to-reach areas such as

interdental spaces and along the

gum line.Plaque mainly consists

of bacteria that turn the sugars in

our food into harmful acids.Due

to its yellowy white colour,

plaque is hard to detect on the

teeth.Fortunately,as long as the

plaque is still soft,it can easily be

removed by means of careful and

correct brushing.

What are the

consequences of plaque?

The acids in plaque dissolve the

enamel on our teeth and molars,

which may lead to the

development of cavities.

The bacteria produce toxins

which may cause the gums to

become inflamed (gingivitis).

Inflamed gums are often red and

swollen and may start bleeding

during brushing or eating.

Moreover,the inflammation may

spread from the gum line to the

jaw bone beneath,which may

eventually cause the teeth and

molars to fall out.If plaque is not

removed daily,it may calcify into

tartar adhering strongly to the

teeth.Tartar,in its turn,provides

an excellent platform for new

plaque growth,thus further

increasing the risk of caries and

inflammation.

Taking optimal care of your teeth

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What is the best

toothbrushing method?

Toothbrushing is an activity that

needs to be carried out with

care.Therefore,take your time to

reach all areas.Electric

toothbrushes have been proven

to be more effective than manual

toothbrushes when it comes to

removing plaque.With the Philips

Jordan Sensiflex,brushing each

side of the tooth for a few

seconds is enough to clean both

the tooth and the surrounding

gums.In this way,you can clean all

your teeth in a few minutes (see

also the brushing instructions).If

you like,you can ask your dentist

or dental hygienist for a personal

brushing advice.

Correct positioning of the

toothbrush

The Philips Jordan Sensiflex has

been designed to make that type

of movement that best removes

plaque.As there is no need for

you to move the brush to and

fro,you can focus on placing the

brush on your teeth correctly.

The quickly oscillating bristles of

the brush first detach and then

wipe away the plaque.The extra

long and soft bristles of the

ActiveTip ensure thorough and

effective cleaning between the

teeth and at the back of the

mouth.

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Enough time

By guiding the brush slowly along

the insides,outsides and chewing

surfaces of all teeth and molars,

you will clean all areas in which

plaque is likely to develop.Hard-

to-reach areas such as behind the

molars,along the gum line and

behind the front teeth,require

extra attention.It is therefore

important that you take enough

time to brush for your daily oral

hygiene.

Optimal pressure

Brushing too hard may cause

damage to your teeth and gums.

And,contrary to what you might

expect,it removes plaque less

effectively than gentle brushing.

The unique Controlled Pressure

system will help you keep a check

on your brushing pressure.If too

much pressure is applied on the

brush,the appliance will warn you

immediately by producing a click

which you will both hear and feel.

Subsequently,the brush head will

flex back.Clinical tests have

shown that,thanks to this

Controlled Pressure system,

brushing with the Philips Jordan

Sensiflex results in better and

safer brushing techniques.

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Important

◗Be sure to check if the wall socket to which you

connect the charging unit is live.In some

bathroom cabinets,the electricity supply to the

built-in socket may be interrupted as soon as the

light is switched off.

◗Charge the appliance for at least 16 hours before

you use it for the first time.

◗The mains cord of the charging unit cannot be

replaced.If the cord is damaged,the unit should

be discarded.Please apply to your Philips dealer or

to the Philips organisation in your country (refer

to theWorldWide Guarantee leaflet).

◗The built-in battery contains substances that can

be harmful to the environment.If you discard the

appliance in due course,remove the built-in

battery and hand it in at an official collection point

or dispose of it in accordance with the regulations.

See section“Environmental aspects”.

◗If your appliance is marked with ythe following

text applies:

To protect the environment,this appliance has

been equipped with a nickel-hydride (NiMH)

battery which contains less than 0.01% cadmium.

Still we advise you to make sure sure that,when

you discard the appliance,you keep the battery

separate from normal household refuse and

dispose of it at an officialy assigned collection

point.Please refer to section "Environmental

aspects".

◗If your appliance is marked with tthe following

text applies:

The built-in rechargeable (NiCd) battery

contains substances which may pollute the

environment.

When you discard your appliance in due course,

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please ensure that the battery is kept separate

from normal household refuse and disposed of at

an officially assigned collection point.Please refer

to section "Environmental aspects".

Instructions for use

Mounting the appliance on the wall

C1Mount the charging unit to the wall.

◗Do not allow the charging unit to come into

contact with water.The toothbrush,however,is

watertight and can therefore be used safely

anywhere.

◗To mount the charger to the wall,you will need 2

wood screws (3,5 x 25 mm) and two wall plugs

(S5).They are available in any home centre.

Charging

C1Leave the appliance to charge for at least

16 hours before you use it for the first time.

◗The toothbrush can be put back in the charging

unit after use.

◗Only type HX 2550: If the battery in the

toothbrush is being charged,the pilot light is green

and blinks.If the battery has been fully charged,

the pilot light burns continuously.

◗Only types HX 2540 en HX 2520: If the battery in

the toothbrush is being charged,the pilot light is

green.

16 hrs

21 mm

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◗If the battery is almost empty,the pilot light is red

and blinks for 10 seconds after the toothbrush has

been switched off (only types HX 2540 and

HX 2550).

Tip:The toothbrush can be left to charge continuously.

When you start using the appliance,we recommend

you to use it until the battery is empty and do so three

times in a row.You can do this by using the appliance in

the normal way without recharging it between brushing

session until the motor almost stops running.To extend

the life time of the battery,reapeat this procedure

every six months.

How to use

C1Mount the brush head onto the toothbrush

by inserting it into the bayonet catch and

turning it.This will make it impossible for the

brush head to become detached due to

vibration.

C2Place the brush in your mouth.

C3Press the on/off button to switch the

toothbrush on.

C4The toothbrush will start rotating at the

highest speed.To switch to a lower speed,

press the 2-speeds button.

Brushing

C1Place the brush against the tooth at an angle,

in such a way that it covers the surface of the

tooth as well as the gum line.Hold the brush

in that position for a few seconds and then

move on to the next tooth.

◗The round brush head removes plaque from the

teeth and beneath the gum margin.

◗The individual moving ActiveTip cleans between

the teeth.

C2The brush will do the work for you.All you

have to do is guide the brush carefully along

the teeth and molars.

◗Make sure that you reach all surfaces of the teeth

(inside,outside and chewing surface) as well as the

gums properly.A fixed brushing pattern will

prevent you from skipping certain areas.

◗See also the brushing instructions coming with the

appliance and the section‘taking optimal care of

your teeth’.

Safe brushing

C1The Controlled Pressure system will keep a

check on the pressure you exert on the

brush.

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C2If you press the brush too hard against your

gums,you will feel and hear a click when the

brush head flexes backwards.As soon as you

reduce the pressure,the brush will return to

its normal position.

◗This will probably happen regularly when you first

start using the brush,but after some time you will

have discovered the optimal brushing pressure,

and the brush will flex backwards less often.

Tip: If plaque is removed properly,the gums will

have a pink colour and firmly surround the teeth.

Healthy gums do not bleed when you eat or brush

your teeth (see also the section‘taking optimal care

of your teeth’)

If,nevertheless,your gums bleed slightly the first few

times you use the brush,this bleeding will generally

stop after a few days.If it does not,consult your

dentist or dental hygienist.

Minimum brushing time: 2 minutes

◗In general,2 minutes will be enough to clean your

teeth properly.Therefore the brush is equipped

with a red pilot light that will blink for 40 seconds

when you have been brushing for 2 minutes (only

types HX 2550 and HX 2540).

◗Naturally,you can also brush longer than 2

minutes.

After brushing

C1Let the toothbrush run while you rinse the

brush head under the tap.Use lukewarm

water (max.60°C).

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