Philips Sonicare FlexCare User manual
Philips FlexCare
Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush
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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.
Important
Read this user manual 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 mains.
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 Centre in your country (see chapter ‘Guarantee
and support').
-This appliance 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.
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-Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
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.
-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.
-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.
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-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).
-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
you start another UV clean cycle.
-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.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
General description (Fig. 1)
a Hygienic travel cap
b Brush head
c Handle with soft grip
d Power on/off button
e Personalized brushing button
f Brushing modes (select models)
g Brushing routines (select models)
h Deluxe recharge gauge
i Travel charger
j UV sanitizer with integrated charger and cord wrap (select
models)
-Not shown: UV light bulb
-Not shown: Sanitizer drip tray
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-Not shown: Protective screen for UV light bulb
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: When the brush head is attached, it is normal that there is a
small gap between the brush head and the handle.
Charging your Philips Sonicare
1Plug the charger in a wall socket.
2Place the handle on the charger (Fig. 3)
-The flashing light of the battery level indicator indicates that the
toothbrush is charging.
Deluxe recharge gauge:
Indicates amount of charge left in battery
-3 green LEDs: 75-100%
-2 green LEDs: 50-74%
-1 green LED: 25-49%
-1 flashing yellow LED: less than 25%
Note: If the battery charge of your Philips Sonicare is low, you hear 3
beeps and 1 LED on the recharge gauge flashes yellow for 30
seconds after the 2-minute brushing cycle.
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Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep
your Philips Sonicare on the charger when not in use. It takes at least
24 hours to fully charge the battery.
Using the appliance
Brushing instructions
1Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.
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. 4).
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.
Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth,
divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature
(see chapter ‘Features’).
6Begin 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.
5)).
Note: When using the White mode, two additional 15 second
intervals can be used for polishing your front teeth.
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