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ENGLISH 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.
(common in whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean the brush head with soap and water after each use. This prevents possible cracking of the plastic. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General description (Fig. 1) Hygienic travel cap...
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The flashing light of the battery level indicator indicates that the toothbrush is charging. 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 Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.
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(Fig. 4) Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with the teeth at all times. Press the power on/off and mode button to switch on the Philips Sonicare. Apply light pressure to maximise Philips Sonicare’s effectiveness and let the Philips Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you.
ENGLISH 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).
ENGLISH Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep the Philips Sonicare on the charger when not in use. Features Smartimer The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete when it automatically switches off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Charger confirmation When the charger confirmation feature is activated, the handle beeps and vibrates briefly when it is placed on the charger base. This Philips Sonicare model comes with the charger confirmation feature deactivated. Activating or deactivating the charger confirmation feature: Place the handle on the charger.
If you are not going to use the product for a long time, unplug it, clean it (see chapter ‘Cleaning’) and store it in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. Replacement Brush head Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve optimal results. Use only Philips Sonicare replacement brush heads.
To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the handle from the charger, switch on the Philips Sonicare and let it run until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer switch on the Philips Sonicare.
Guarantee and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/ support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet. Guarantee restrictions The terms of the international guarantee do not cover the following: Brush heads.