Philips FlexCare
Rechargeable
Sonic Toothbrush
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Introduction
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
When using electrical products, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1 Do not place or store the charger or sanitizer
where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink,
or where it will sit or drop into water or other
liquid.
2 Do not reach for a charger or sanitizer that
has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
3 Never use a charger with a damaged cord
or plug.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or
physical injury:
1 Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
2 This product is designed to operate within a
range of 100 to 240 volts.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
3 Do not insert objects into the air openings
of the sanitizer 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, hair,
and the like).
4 Never force the plug into an outlet; if the plug
does not easily t into the outlet, discontinue use.
5 Discontinue use if the product appears damaged
in any way (brush head, handle, charger, sanitizer).
6 The power cord cannot be replaced. If the
power cord is damaged, discard the charger
and/or sanitizer.
7 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
8 Do not use the charger or sanitizer outdoors
or operate the sanitizer where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
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Never use the toothbrush while sleepy or drowsy.
10 This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer to ‘Warranty and support’ if the product
no longer works properly or needs repair.
11 Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this document or as recommended
by your dental professional.
12 This product is not intended for use by children
and people 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
product and understand the hazards involved.
13 Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the product.
14 Sonicare is a personal care device for household
use and is not intended for use on multiple
patients in a dental ofce or institution.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
15 Discontinue use of the sanitizer 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 sanitizer out of the reach
of children at all times.
16 Do not operate the UV sanitizer without the
protective screen in place to avoid contact
with hot bulb.
17 If the sanitizer is used for 3 consecutive UV clean
cycles (i.e., 3 times in a row) a minimum of
30 minutes ‘Off Time’ is required before you
start another UV clean cycle.
MEDICAL WARNINGS
1 Consult your dental professional before you use
this product if you have had oral or gum surgery
in the previous 2 months.
2 Contact your dental professional if excessive
bleeding occurs after using this product or
bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.
3 Discontinue use of this product and contact
a physician/dentist if discomfort or pain is
experienced.
4 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.
5 Consult your physician if you have other medical
concerns.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Your Sonicare (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head
3 Handle with soft grip
4 Power on/off button
5 Personalized brushing button
6 Brushing modes (select models)
7 Brushing routines (select models)
8 Deluxe recharge gauge
9 Travel charger
10 UV sanitizer with integrated charger and
cord wrap
- Not shown: UV light bulb
- Not shown: Sanitizer drip tray
- Not shown: Protective screen for UV light bulb
Note: The contents of the box will vary based on the
model purchased
Getting started
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the brush head so the bristles face the
front of the handle.
2 Firmly press the brush head down on 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.
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Charging your Sonicare
1 Plug the charger into a live outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
, The ashing light on the battery gauge 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 ashing yellow LED: less than 25%
Note: If the battery charge of your Sonicare is low,
you hear 3 beeps and 1 LED on the recharge gauge
ashes yellow for 30 seconds after the 2-minute
brushing cycle.
Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times,
you may keep your Sonicare on the charger when not in
use. It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery.
Using your Sonicare
Brushing instructions
1 Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of
toothpaste.
2 Place the toothbrush bristles against the teeth
at a slight angle towards the gumline.
3 Press the power on/off button to turn on the
Sonicare.
Note: In order to avoid toothpaste splatter, please make
sure the toothbrush is in contact with your teeth before
you turn on the Sonicare.
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4 Apply light pressure to maximize Sonicare’s
effectiveness and let the Sonicare toothbrush
do the brushing for you.
5 Gently 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
your 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’).
6 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth)
and brush for 30 seconds before moving to
section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue brushing
in section 3 (outside bottom teeth) and brush
for 30 seconds before moving to section 4
(inside bottom teeth).
7 After you have completed the brushing
cycle, you can spend additional time brushing
the chewing surfaces of your teeth and areas
where staining occurs. You may also brush your
tongue, with the toothbrush turned on or off,
as you prefer.
Your Sonicare is safe to use on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used
on braces)
- Dental restorations (llings, crowns, veneers)
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Personalizing your brushing experience
Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean
mode. To personalize your brushing:
1 Prior to turning on the Sonicare, press the
personalized brushing button to toggle
between modes and routines.
, The green LED indicates the selected mode
or routine.
Note: When the toothbrush is turned on, you can
switch between modes but not between routines.
Routines should be selected prior to brushing.
Brushing modes
Clean mode
Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning.
White mode
2 minutes of Clean mode, with an additional
30 seconds of White mode to focus on your
visible front teeth.
White mode brushing instructions
1 Brush the rst 2 minutes as explained in
section ‘Brushing instructions’.
2 After the 2 minutes of Clean mode, the White
mode starts with a change in brushing sound
and motion. This is your signal to start brushing
the upper front teeth for 15 seconds.
3 At the next beep and pause, move to the
bottom front teeth for the nal 15 seconds
of brushing.
Massage mode
Mode for gentle gum stimulation.
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Brushing routines
Go Care routine
1-minute brushing cycle in the Clean mode,
for a quick clean. You hear the Quadpacer signal
at 15-second intervals.
Max Care routine
3-minute brushing cycle that combines the Clean
and Massage modes in one routine for a thorough
mouth clean. There are 30 seconds of Clean mode
and 15 seconds of Massage mode for each of the
4 sections of your mouth. You will hear the
Quadpacer signal at 45 second intervals.
Note: When Sonicare is used in clinical
studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode
must be selected. The handle should be fully
charged. Deactivate the Easy-start feature
and for areas where excess staining occurs,
an additional 30 seconds of brushing time
can be spent to assist with stain removal.
Features
Easy-start
- This Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start
feature activated.
- The Easy-start feature gently increases power over
the rst 14 brushings to ease into the Sonicare
experience.
Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must be at least
1 minute in length to properly move through the
Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
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Deactivating or activating the Easy-start
feature
1 Attach your brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.
- To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off button for 5 seconds.
You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-start
feature has been deactivated.
- To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off button for 5 seconds
.
You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy-start
feature has been activated.
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial
ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces
Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque.
Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is
complete by automatically turning off the toothbrush
at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less
than 2 minutes twice a day.
Quadpacer
- The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a
short beep and pause to remind you to brush
the 4 sections of your mouth. Depending on
the brushing mode or brushing routine you
have selected, the Quadpacer beeps at different
intervals during the brushing cycle. See the
‘Brushing instructions’ and ‘Personalizing your
brushing experience’ sections.
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The Quadpacer feature on this model has been
activated. To deactivate or reactivate the Quadpacer
feature:
1 Place the handle with a brush head attached in
the plugged-in charger.
2 Press and hold the personalized brushing
button until:
A You hear 1 beep to indicate the Quadpacer has
been deactivated.
B You hear 2 beeps to indicate the Quadpacer has
been activated.
Note: The Quadpacer feature cannot be deactivated on
the pre-programmed Go Care and Max Care brushing
routines.
Integrated cord wrap of UV sanitizer
1 You can store excess cord using the cord wrap
feature built into the bottom of the sanitizer.
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Sanitizing
Sanitizing
- With the UV sanitizer you can clean your brush
head after every use.
Unplug the sanitizer, discontinue use and
call Consumer Care if:
- The UV light bulb remains on when the door
is open.
- The window is broken or missing from the
sanitizer.
- The sanitizer gives off smoke or a burning smell
while it is operating.
Note: UV light can be harmful to the human eye and
skin. This device should be kept out of reach of children
at all times.
1 After brushing, rinse the brush head and shake
off excess water.
Do not place the travel cap on the brush head
during sanitization.
2 Place your nger in the door recess on top of
the sanitizer and pull open the door.
3 Place the brush head on one of the 2 pegs
in the sanitizer with the bristles facing the
light bulb.
Note: Only clean Sonicare snap-on brush heads in
the sanitizer.
Note: The Sonicare for Kids brush head wears and
degrades in the UV sanitizer. You have to check and
replace your child’s brush more frequently than regular
Sonicare brush heads (See chapter ‘Replacement’).
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4 Make sure the sanitizer is plugged into a live
outlet of appropriate voltage.
5 Close the door and press the green power
on/off button once to select the UV clean cycle.
Note: You can only turn on the sanitizer if the door is
properly closed.
Note: The sanitizer stops if you open the door during
the sanitizing cycle.
Note: The sanitizer cycle runs for 10 minutes and then
automatically shuts off.
, The sanitizer is in operation when the light
glows through the window.
Cleaning
Do not clean the brush head, handle, travel charger
or the UV sanitizer in the dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal
shaft area with warm water.
Do not push on the rubber seal on the metal shaft
with sharp objects, as this may cause damage.
2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the entire surface
of the handle.
Brush head
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Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use
.
2 Remove the brush head from the handle and
rinse the brush head connection at least once
a week with warm water.
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Charger
1 Unplug the charger.
2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the
charger.
Sanitizer
Do not immerse the sanitizer in water or rinse it
under the faucet.
Do not clean the sanitizer when the UV light bulb
is hot.
For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to
clean your sanitizer weekly.
1 Unplug the sanitizer.
2 Pull the drip tray straight out. Rinse the drip
tray and wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
3 Clean all interior surfaces with a damp cloth.
4 Remove the protective screen in front of the
UV light bulb.
To remove the screen, grasp the edges next to the
snaps, gently squeeze and pull out the protective
screen.
5 Remove the UV light bulb.
To remove the light bulb, grasp it and pull it out of
the metal clasp.
6 Clean the protective screen and the UV light
bulb with a damp cloth.
7 Reinsert the UV light bulb.
To reinsert the light bulb, align the bottom of the
light bulb with the metal clasp and push the bulb
into the clasp.
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8 Reinsert the protective screen.
To reinsert the screen, align the pegs on the screen
with the slots on the reective surface near the
UV light bulb. Push the screen straight into the
slots on the sanitizer.
Storage
If you are not going to use the product for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the
electrical outlet, clean it and store it in a cool and
dry place away from direct sunlight. You can use the
integrated cord wrap to store excess cord of the
UV sanitizer in an organized manner.
Replacement
Brush head
- Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to
achieve optimal results.
- Use only genuine Philips Sonicare replacement
brush heads.
UV light bulb
- Replacement UV bulbs are available through
your Sonicare Consumer Service Center in
North America by calling 1-800-682-7664.
Outside North America, contact your local Philips
Consumer Care Center.
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Disposal
This product may contain lead and mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due
to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or visit www.recycle.philips.com.
This product contains batteries:
- Dispose of batteries properly. Do not incinerate.
Batteries may explode if overheated.
- Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil. Tape the
waste battery terminals before discarding.
- It is suggested that you contact your local town
or city to determine proper battery redemption
site(s) in your area.
- Please visit www.call2recycle.org for additional
information on a recycling center in your area for
rechargeable batteries.
Removing the rechargeable battery
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROCESS IS NOT
REVERSIBLE.
- To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a
at-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic
safety precautions when you follow the procedure
outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes,
hands, ngers, and the surface on which you work.
1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any
charge, remove the handle from the charger,
turn on the Sonicare and let it run until it
stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer
switch on the Sonicare.
2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot located
at the bottom of the handle and turn
counterclockwise to release the bottom cap.
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3 Hold the handle upside down and push
down on the shaft to release the internal
components of the handle.
4 Insert the screwdriver under the circuit board,
next to the battery connections, and twist to
break the connections. Remove the circuit board
and pry the battery from the plastic carrier.
The rechargeable battery can now be recycled and
the rest of the product discarded appropriately.
Warranty and support
Philips warrants its products for two years after the
date of purchase. Defects due to faulty materials and
workmanship will be repaired or replaced at Philips
expense provided that convincing proof of purchase in
the qualifying period is provided. Use of unauthorized
replacement parts will void this warranty.
Contact our Consumer Center at 1-800-682-7664
(North America), outside North America contact
your local Philips Consumer Care Center.
Internet information: www.sonicare.com (North
America) or www.philips.com (outside North America).
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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
What is not covered under warranty:
- Brush heads
- Damage caused by use of unauthorized
replacement parts.
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect,
alterations or unauthorized repair.
- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches,
abrasions, discoloration or fading.
- UV light bulb.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. IN
SOME STATES LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OF
IMPLIED WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS OR ANY OF
ITS AFFILIATED OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED
UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY. SUCH DAMAGES
INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF
SAVINGS OR REVENUE; LOSS OF PROFIT;
LOSS OF USE; THE CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DENTISTS
AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS; AND COST OF ANY
SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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