Sonicare DiamondClean HX9342 - Brosse a dents PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sonicare DiamondClean HX9342 PHILIPS

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.

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and

save it for future reference.

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.

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

Do not use the charger outdoors or near

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 can be used by children

aged from 8 years and above and by

persons with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of experience

and knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of

the appliance in a safe way and if they

understand the hazards involved.Children

shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be made by

children unless they are older than 8 and

Do not clean the brush head, the handle or

the charger 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 Philips Sonicare.

The Philips 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

If you have medical concerns, consult your

doctor before you use the Philips 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 Philips Sonicare toothbrush is a

personal care device and is not intended for

use on multiple patients in a dental practice

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

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and

regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Hygienic travel cap

2 Brush head with unique identifier

3 Handle with ergonomic shape

4 Recessed power on/off button

5 Hidden brushing mode display

7 Charging glass (select models)

English9 Charging travel case

Note: The content of the box may vary based on the model

Attaching the brush head

1 Align the brush head so the bristles point in the same direction as

the front of the handle (Fig. 2).

2 Firmly press the brush head down onto the metal shaft until it

Note: Philips Sonicare brush heads are imprinted with icons to easily

identify your brush head (Fig. 3).

Note: It is normal to see a slight gap between the brush head and the

Charging the appliance

1 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

2 Place charging glass (select models) on top of the charging base

and place handle in glass (Fig. 5).

The charge indicator flashes green until fully charged (Fig. 6).

Rapid yellow flashing indicates charge is extremely low (fewer

Note: It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery.

This charger is designed to properly charge only one handle at a time.

This charger is not compatible with other models of Sonicare.

Brushing instructions

2 Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the bristles (Fig. 8).

English3 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 (Fig. 9).

Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with the teeth at all

4 Press the power on/off and mode button to turn on your Philips

5 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 (Fig. 11).

Note: The bristles should slightly flare. Do not scrub.

6 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 (Fig. 12).

7 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth) and brush for 30

seconds (45 seconds in Deep Clean mode) before moving to

section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue brushing in section 3 (outside

bottom teeth) and brush for 30 seconds (45 seconds in Deep

Clean mode) before moving to section 4 (inside bottom teeth (Fig.

Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth,

divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature

(see chapter ‘Features’).

Note: 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 can also brush your tongue, with

the toothbrush turned on or off, as you prefer (Fig. 14).

Your Philips Sonicare is safe to use on:

- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces).

- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers).

1 To toggle through modes press the on/off button twice in less

Your Philips Sonicare comes with the Clean mode activated.

Note: When the Philips Sonicare is used in clinical studies, it must be

used in the default 2-minute Clean mode or in the Deep Clean mode

with Easy Start turned off.

The ultimate in plaque removal (default mode). Clean mode lasts for

2 minutes and includes four 30 second Quadpacer intervals.

2 minutes to remove surface stains and 30 seconds to brighten and

polish your front teeth.

Extra gentle 2 minute mode for sensitive teeth and gums.

Complete whole mouth cleaning (2 minutes) plus gentle cleaning for

problem areas and along the gumline (1 minute).

Provides an invigorating 3 minutes of alternating cleaning and

massaging to deliver an exceptionally clean experience.

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 you have selected, the Quadpacer beeps at different

intervals during the brushing cycle. The Quadpacer works in all 5

The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by

automatically turning off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing

EnglishDental professionals recommend brushing no less than 2 minutes

The Easy-start feature gently increases the power over the first 14

brushings to help you get used to the brushing with the Philips

Sonicare. The Easy-start feature only works in Clean and White

modes. This Philips Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start feature

Activating or deactivating the Easy-start feature

1 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.

To activate Easy-start:

Press and hold the power on/off for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps to

indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated.

To deactivate Easy-start:

Press and hold the power on/off for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep to

indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.

Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period

is not recommended and reduces Philips Sonicare effectiveness in

Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length

to properly move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.

Traveling with the appliance

Charging via wall outlet

1 Place the handle in the charging travel case.

2 Plug the USB cord into the wall adapter provided and plug into an

The charge indicator flashes green until fully charged.

1 Remove the USB cord from the travel plug and insert the USB plug

Only use Philips USB wall adapter and USB cable provided.

EnglishUse Only UL Listed devices as an alternate method of charging the

toothbrush handle in the travel case (i.e. UL Listed Computer, USB Hub). The charger is not compatible with previous models of Philips

Note: Do not clean the brush head, handle, charging base or USB

travel case in the dishwasher. The glass is dishwasher safe.

1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal shaft area with warm

water. Make sure you remove any residual toothpaste (Fig. 15).

Note: 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.

1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use (Fig. 16).

2 Remove the brush head from the handle and rinse the brush head

connection with warm water at least once a week.

Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the charging base. Make sure

you remove any toothpaste or other residue from the surfaces.

If you are not going to use your Philips Sonicare for an extended

period of time, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet, clean it

and store it in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.

Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve

optimal results. Use only Philips Sonicare replacement brush heads.

- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with

normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 26).

- This symbol means that this product contains a built-in

rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal

household waste (Fig. 27) (2006/66/EC). We strongly advise you

to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips

service centre to have a professional remove the rechargeable

- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical

and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct

disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the

environment and human health.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Warning: Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the

appliance. Make sure the battery is completely empty when you

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

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

2 Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the entire handle with

a towel or cloth (Fig. 17).

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 (Fig. 18).

Note: You may have to hit on the end several times to break the

internal snap connections.

English4 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 (Fig. 19).

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 Remove the rubber battery cover (Fig. 21).

7 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 (Fig. 22).

8 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 (Fig. 23).

9 Grab the battery and pull it away from the internal components to

break the second metal battery tab (Fig. 24).

Caution: Be aware of the sharp edges of the battery tabs so as

to avoid injury to your fingers.

10 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 (Fig.

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit

www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee

Guarantee restrictions

The terms of the international guarantee do not cover the following:

- Damage caused by use of unauthorised replacement parts.

English- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or

unauthorised repair.

- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions,

discolouration or fading.

Modo Sensitive (Suave)

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1 Humedeça as cerdas (Fig. 7).

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