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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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 Always place and store the charger at a safe
distance from water.
2 Do not reach for a product 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, fire
or physical injury:
1 Do not clean the brush head, the handle or
the charger in the dishwasher.
2 Do not use attachments other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
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3 Do not plug into an outlet with a voltage
other than specified on the bottom of the
product. This product is designed to
operate within a range of 100 to 240 volts.
Voltage converters do not warrant voltage
compatibility.
4 Never force the plug into an outlet; if the
plug does not easily fit into the outlet,
discontinue use.
5 Discontinue use if the product appears
damaged in any way (brush head, handle or
charger, etc.).
6 The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the
mains cord is damaged, discard the charger.
7 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
8 Do not use the base charger outdoors or
near heated surfaces.
9 This product contains no user-serviceable
parts. Refer to ‘Warranty and support’ if the
product no longer works properly or needs
repair.
10 Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this document or as
recommended by your dental professional.
11 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.
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12 Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
13 Philips Sonicare is a personal care device
and is not intended for use on multiple
patients in a dental office or institution.
14 The product is not intended to be repaired
by service personnel in case of failure or
component defect (unit can be thrown
away).
15 For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A.,
use a charger of the proper configuration
for the power outlet.
16 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.
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.
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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
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all
applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Radio Equipment Directive
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Radio Equipment in this product operates
at 13.56 MHz
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Maximum RF power transmitted by the
Radio Equipment is 30.16dBm
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.
Intended use
ProtectiveClean series power toothbrushes are
intended to remove adherent plaque and food
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debris from the teeth to reduce tooth decay
and improve and maintain oral health.
Your Philips Sonicare (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Smart brush head(s)*
3 Handle
4 Power on/off button
5 Intensity light
6 Mode/intensity button
7 Mode light
8 Brush head replacement reminder light
9 Battery indication
10 Charging base
11 Travel case (specific types only)*
*Note: The content of the box may vary
based on the model purchased.
Brush heads
Your Philips Sonicare comes with one or more
brush heads which are designed to deliver
superior results for your oral care needs.
Philips Sonicare BrushSync Technology
Your smart brush heads use a microchip to
sync with your handle, enabling brush head
replacement reminder. For more information
regarding the brush head replacement
reminder, see 'Features'.
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This symbol indicates the brush head is
equipped with BrushSync technology.
Getting started
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the brush head so the bristles point in
the same direction as the front of the
handle.
2 Firmly press the brush head down onto the
metal shaft until it stops.
Note: It is normal to see a slight gap between
the brush head and the handle.
Brushing modes
Your power toothbrush is equipped with 3
different modes to accommodate all your oral
care needs.
To change modes, press the mode/intensity
button while the toothbrush is off.
The following modes are available:
Clean mode
Clean is a 2-minute mode, recommended to
be used with intensity level 3. It gives you a
thorough and complete clean and is
recommended to be used with the C2 Optimal
Plaque Control brush head.
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White mode
White is a 2-minute 30-seconds mode,
recommended to be used with intensity level 3
and the W2 Optimal White brush head.
Gum Care mode
Gum Care is a 3-minute mode, recommended
to be used with intensity level 3 and the G2
Optimal Gum Care brush head.
Intensity settings
Your power toothbrush gives you the option to
choose between 3 different intensity levels:
low, medium and high. Based on the brush
head you attach, the intensity will be selected.
The intensity can be changed by pressing the
mode/intensity button while brushing. For
optimal results it is recommended to use the
automatically selected intensity. The intensity
cannot be changed as long as the handle is
powered off or paused.
Using your Philips Sonicare
Brushing instructions
1 Press the brush head onto the handle in
such a way that the bristles will face the
front of the handle.
2 Firmly press the brush head down onto the
metal shaft until it stops.
Note: It is normal to see a slight gap
between the brush head and the handle.
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3 Wet the bristles.
4 Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the
bristles.
5 Place 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. A
change in vibration (and a slight change in
sound) alerts you when you apply too much
pressure while brushing.
Note: Keep the center of the brush in
contact with the teeth at all times.
6 Press the power on/off button to turn on
the Philips Sonicare.
7 Gently keep the bristles placed on the teeth
and in the gumline. Brush your teeth with
small back and forth motion so the bristles
reach between the teeth.
Note: The bristles should slightly flare. Do
not scrub.
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8 To clean the inside surfaces of the front
teeth, tilt the brush handle semi-upright
and make several vertical overlapping
brushing strokes on each tooth.
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9 To make sure you brush evenly throughout
the mouth, divide the mouth into 4 sections
using the Quadpacer feature. The
quadpacer feature beeps after 30 seconds.
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10 Brush for the full 2 minutes following the
Quadpacer. After 2 minutes, the toothbrush
will automatically shut off.
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In white mode, after 2 minutes the handle
will continue to brush for 30 seconds so
that you can brighten and polish your front
teeth.
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In gum care mode, after 2 minutes the
handle will continue to brush for an
additional minute so you can gently
stimulate and massage your gums.
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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 Philips Sonicare toothbrush is safe to
use on:
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Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces)
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Dental restorations (fillings, crowns,
veneers)
Note: When the Philips Sonicare toothbrush is
used in clinical studies, it must be used in the
Clean mode (for plaque and gum health
claims) or in White mode (for whitening claims)
at high intensity with EasyStart turned off.
Features
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EasyStart
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Brush head replacement reminder
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Pressure sensor
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Brush head mode pairing
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Quadpacer
Easy-start
This Philips Sonicare model comes with the
EasyStart feature deactivated. The EasyStart
feature gently increases the power over the
first 14 brushings to help you get used to the
brushing with the Philips Sonicare. The
EasyStart feature works in all modes.
To activate EasyStart see 'Activating or
deactivating features'.
Brush head replacement reminder
Your Philips Sonicare is equipped with
BrushSync technology that tracks the wear of
your brush head.
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1 When attaching a new smart brush head for
the first time the brush head replacement
reminder light blinks green three times. This
confirms you have a Philips brush head with
BrushSync technology.
2 Over time, based on the pressure you apply
and the amount of time used, the handle
will track brush head wear in order to
determine the optimal time to change your
brush head. This feature gives you the
guarantee for the best cleaning and care of
your teeth.
3 When the brush head replacement
reminder light lights up amber, you should
replace your brush head.
To deactivate the brush head replacement
reminder see 'Activating or deactivating
features'.
Pressure sensor
Your Philips Sonicare is equipped with an
advanced sensor that measures the pressure
you apply while brushing. If you apply too
much pressure, the toothbrush will provide
immediate feedback to indicate that you need
to reduce the pressure. This feedback is given
by a change in vibration and therefore
brushing sensation.
To deactivate the pressure sensor see
'Activating or deactivating features'.
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Brush head mode pairing
An RFID chip inside the brush head
communicates with the toothbrush handle.
When you attach a brush head, the handle
automatically recognizes the brush head and
selects the right mode and intensity level to
optimize your brushing performance.
Quadpacer
The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a
short beep and pause to remind you to brush
the different sections of your mouth.
Depending on the brushing mode you have
selected (see 'Brushing modes'), the
Quadpacer beeps at different intervals during
the brushing cycle.
Activating or deactivating features
You can activate or deactivate the following
features of your toothbrush:
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EasyStart
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Brush head replacement reminder
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Pressure sensor
To activate or deactivate these features, follow
the instructions below:
EasyStart
1 Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2 Press and hold the power on/off button
while the handle remains on the charger.
3 Keep the power on/off button pressed until
you hear a single short beep (after 2
seconds).
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4 Release the power on/off button.
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Triple tone of low-med-high means the
EasyStart feature has been activated.
The brush head replacement light and
battery light will also blink green 3 times
in unison to confirm activation.
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Triple tone of high-med-low means the
EasyStart feature has been deactivated.
The brush head replacement light and
battery light will also blink amber 3 times
in unison to confirm deactivation.
Note: To achieve clinical efficacy, EasyStart
needs to be deactivated.
Brush head replacement reminder
1 Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2 Press and hold the power on/off button
while the handle remains on the charger.
3 Keep the power on/off button pressed until
you hear a series of two short beeps (after
4-5 seconds).
4 Release the power on/off button.
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Triple tone of low-med-high means the
Brush head replacement reminder
feature has been activated. The brush
head replacement light and battery light
will also blink green 3 times in unison to
confirm activation.
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Triple tone of high-med-low means the
Brush head replacement reminder
feature has been deactivated. The brush
head replacement light and battery light
will also blink amber 3 times in unison to
confirm deactivation.
Pressure sensor
1 Put the handle on the plugged-in charger.
2 Press and hold the power on/off button
while the handle remains on the charger.
3 Keep the power on/off button pressed until
you hear a series of three short beeps (after
6-7 seconds).
4 Release the power on/off button.
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Triple tone of low-med-high means the
pressure sensor feature has been
activated. The brush head replacement
light and battery light will also blink
green 3 times in unison to confirm
activation.
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Triple tone of high-med-low means the
pressure sensor feature has been
deactivated. The brush head
replacement light and battery light will
also blink amber 3 times in unison to
confirm deactivation.
If you continue holding the power on/off
button after the three short beeps, the
activate/deactivate sequence repeats.
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Battery status and charging
1 Put the plug of the charger in an electrical
outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
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The charger will emit 2 short beeps to
confirm that the handle is placed
properly.
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The flashing light of the battery level
indicator shows that the toothbrush is
charging.
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When handle is fully charged on the
charger, the battery light shows solid
green for 30 seconds and switches off.
Note: Your toothbrush comes pre-charged for
first use. After first use, charge for at least 24
hours.
Battery status (when handle is not on charger)
When removing the Philips Sonicare from the
charger, the battery light at the bottom of the
toothbrush will indicate the status of the
battery life.
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Solid green LED: full battery
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Flashing green LED: medium battery
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Flashing amber LED and three beeps: low
battery
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Flashing amber LED and two sets of five
beeps: No brushing sessions left (charge
toothbrush)
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Cleaning
Note: Do not clean the brush head, handle or
travel case in the dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal
shaft area with warm water. Make sure you
remove any residual toothpaste.
Caution: Do not push on the rubber seal on
the metal shaft with sharp objects, as this
may cause damage.
2 Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a
damp cloth.
Note: Do not use isopropyl rubbing alcohol,
vinegar or bleach to clean handle as this
may cause discoloration.
Brush head
1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each
use.
2 Remove the brush head from the handle
and rinse the brush head connection with
warm water at least once a week.
Charger
1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2 Wipe the surface of the charger with a
damp cloth.
Storage
If you are not going to use your Philips
Sonicare for an extended period of time,
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unplug the charger from the wall socket, clean
it and store it in a cool and dry place away
from direct sunlight.
Locating the model number
Look on the bottom of the Philips Sonicare
toothbrush handle for the model number
(HX684x/HX685x).
Disposal
This appliance contains a rechargeable battery
which must be disposed of properly. Contact
your local town or city officials for battery
disposal information. You can also call
1-800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.com for
battery drop-off locations.
For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call
1-800-243-3050 toll free.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Warning: Only remove the rechargeable
battery when you discard the appliance.
Make sure the battery is completely empty
when you remove it. Any attempt to remove
the battery will void the warranty.
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To remove the rechargeable battery, you
need a towel or cloth, a hammer and a flat-
head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic
safety precautions when you follow the
procedure outlined below. Be sure to
protect your eyes, hands, fingers, 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 Philips Sonicare and let
it run until it stops. Repeat this step until
you can no longer turn on the Philips
Sonicare.
2 Remove and discard the brush head. Cover
the entire handle with a towel or cloth.
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3 Hold the top of the handle with one hand
and strike the handle housing 0.5 inch
above the bottom end. Strike firmly with a
hammer on all 4 sides to eject the end cap.
Note: You may have to hit on the end
several times to break the internal snap
connections.
4 Remove the end cap from the toothbrush
handle. If the end cap does not release
easily from the housing, repeat step 3 until
the end cap is released.
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5 Holding the handle upside down, press the
shaft down on a hard surface. If the internal
components do not easily release from the
housing, repeat step 3 until the internal
components are released.
6 Wedge the screwdriver between the battery
and the black frame at the bottom of the
internal components. Then pry the
screwdriver away from the battery to break
the bottom of the black frame.
7 Insert the screwdriver between the bottom
of the battery and the black frame to break
the metal tab connecting the battery to the
green printed circuit board. This will release
the bottom end of the battery from the
frame.
8 Grab the battery and pull it away from the
internal components to break the second
metal battery tab.
Caution: Be aware of the sharp edges of
the battery tabs so as to avoid injury to
your fingers.
9 Cover the battery contacts with tape to
prevent any electrical short from residual
battery charge. The rechargeable battery
can now be recycled and the rest of the
product discarded appropriately.
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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. Philips
recommends use of genuine Sonicare brush
heads for optimal performance. Use of other
brush heads may damage your Sonicare
toothbrush and limit your warranty protection.
Contact our Consumer Care 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/support (outside North
America).
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
What is not covered under warranty:
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Brush heads.
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Damage caused by use of unauthorized
replacement parts or unauthorized brush
heads.
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Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect,
alterations or unauthorized repair.
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Normal wear and tear, including chips,
scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
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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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are trademarks of KPNV. Sonicare and the
Sonicare logo are trademarks of Philips Oral
Healthcare, LLC and/or KPNV.
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onicare et le logo Sonicare sont des
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Healthcare, LLC et (ou) KPNV.
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