Philips HX8218/02 User manual
Philips Sonicare Airfl oss
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Philips Sonicare AirFloss
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips! To fully benet from the support
that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Use AirFloss as part of your oral care routine.
In addition to brushing, it helps reduce plaque.
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.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution,
re, or physical injury:
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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.
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- DO NOT plug the charger into an electrical
outlet with a voltage other than specied on the
bottom of the charger.This product is designed to
operate within a range of 100 to 240 volts. Voltage
converters DO NOT warrant voltage compatibility.
- DO NOT use hot water so as to avoid physical injury.
- DO NOT use the charger outdoors.
- DO NOT drop or insert any foreign objects into
the reservoir.
- 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, body, 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 service’ if the
appliance 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 persons
(including children) 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
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- AirFloss is a personal care device and is not
intended for use on multiple patients in a dental
ofce or institution.
- Do not direct the spray under the tongue or
into the ear, nose, eye, or other sensitive areas.
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This product may cause serious damage to
these areas. See chapter ‘Using your AirFloss’
for correct usage.
- Avoid applying excessive pressure on the guidance
tip of the nozzle.
MEDICAL WARNINGS
- Consult your dental professional before you use
this product if you: have any concern, recent oral
or gum surgery, suffer from an ongoing dental
condition or had extensive dental work in the
previous two (2) months.
- Contact your dental professional if excessive
bleeding occurs after using this product or bleeding
continues to occur after one (1) week 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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips product has been tested and is compliant
with safety standards for electromagnetic devices.
If handled properly and according to the instructions
in this user manual, the product is safe to use.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Overview (Fig. 1)
1 Guidance tip
2 AirFloss nozzle
3 Activation button
4 Reservoir and cover
5 Handle
6 Charge indicator
7 Power on/off button
8 Removable nozzle holder (select models)
9 Charger
Note:The contents of the box may vary based on the
model purchased.
Charging
Charge AirFloss for 24 hours before rst use.
1 Put the plug of the charger in the electrical
outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
,The charge indicator ashes green to indicate
that the appliance is charging.
Note:When it is fully charged,AirFloss has an operating
time of up to 2 weeks (or 14 uses).
Note: When the charge indicator ashes yellow,
the battery is low and needs to be recharged
(fewer than 3 uses left).
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Preparing for use
1 Align the nozzle so the tip faces the front of
the handle and press the nozzle down onto the
handle (‘click’).
Note: Replace the nozzle every 6 months for optimal
results.Also, replace the nozzle if it becomes loose or
no longer ‘clicks’ onto the handle.
2 Open the cover of the reservoir (‘click’).
3 Fill the reservoir with mouthwash or water.
Note:To operate effectively,AirFloss must contain either
mouthwash or water.
Tip: For a fresher experience, use mouthwash with your
AirFloss.
Note: Do not use mouthwash that contains isopropyl
myristate as it may damage the product.
4 Close the cover of the reservoir by pressing
(‘click’).
5 Press the on/off button.
,The green light illuminates.
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6 Press and hold the activation button until spray
comes out of the tip.
Using your AirFloss
1 Make sure the AirFloss is turned on.
2 Place the tip between the teeth and apply
gentle pressure. Slightly close your lips over the
nozzle when it is in place, to avoid splashing.
Tip: Use your nger to press the activation button.
3 Press the activation button to deliver a single
burst of air and micro-droplets of mouthwash
or water between the teeth. Alternatively, hold
the activation button to deliver continuous
bursts of mouthwash or water approximately
every 1 second.
4 Slide the guidance tip along the gum line until
you feel it settle between the next two teeth.
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5 Continue this procedure for all spaces
including behind your back teeth.
Note:AirFloss is intended to be used on the front/
outside surface of the teeth only.
6 To turn off AirFloss, press the on/off button
again.
Automatic shut-off function
The automatic shut-off function automatically turns
off AirFloss if it has not been used for 4 minutes.
Cleaning
Do not clean the nozzle, handle or charger in the
dishwasher.
Do not use cleaning agents to clean the appliance.
Handle and nozzle
1 Remove the nozzle from the handle. Rinse the
nozzle after each use.
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.
Note: Do not immerse the handle in water.
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