Sonicare Power Flosser 7000 HX3921 - Interdental brush PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sonicare Power Flosser 7000 HX3921 PHILIPS

idml_export_42666_72.indd 3 23-03-20 16:10idml_export_42666_72.indd 4 23-03-20 16:10English 6 Español 25 Français (Canada) 46 idml_export_42666_72.indd 5 23-03-20 16:10English IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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:

Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

Do not use while bathing.

Do not immerse the power adapter or base in water or any other liquid.

After cleaning, make sure the power adapter is completely dry before you connect it to a power outlet.

Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately. WARNINGS To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or physical injury:

To avoid damage to the product, do not place the product or parts in the dishwasher for cleaning unless otherwise instructed.

Do not use nozzles other than the ones recommended by the manufacturer. 6 English

If the power adapter or power cord is damaged, stop using it.

Always replace the power adapter with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not plug into an outlet with a voltage other than specied on the bottom of the product. This product is designed to operate within a range of 100 to 240 volts. Voltage converters do not ensure voltage compatibility.

Never force the plug into an outlet; if the plug does not easily t into the outlet, discontinue use.

Discontinue use if the product appears damaged in any way (power cord, handle, hose, reservoir, nozzles, etc.).

Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not use the product outdoors.

The maximum altitude of use is 14,500 feet.

Do not use the product if dropped into water.

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 product by a person responsible for their safety.

Children (ages 6+) should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.

Philips Sonicare Power Flosser or Power Flosser & Toothbrush System is a personal care device and is not intended for use by multiple users.

This product contains no user serviceable parts. If the product is damaged, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. 7English idml_export_42666_72.indd 7 23-03-20 16:10- For connection to a power supply not in the U.S.A., use a power cord of the proper conguration for the power outlet.

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.

Do not ll the reservoir with hot water. Hot water may cause burns. 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 Do not use this product for more than 5 minutes in each two- hour period. 3 Contact your dental professional if excessive bleeding occurs after using this product or bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use. 4 Discontinue use of this product and contact a physician/ dentist if discomfort or pain is experienced. 5 This appliance has only been designed for cleaning teeth and gums. Do not use it for any other purpose. (for e.g. eyes, nose and ears) 6 This product complies with the safety standards for electromagnetic devices. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of the implant device. 7 Consult your physician if you have other medical concerns. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 English idml_export_42666_72.indd 8 23-03-20 16:10Introduction Welcome to Philips! Congratulations on your new Sonicare Power Flosser or Power Flosser & Toothbrush System. To fully benet from the support that Philips oers, register your product at philips.com/welcome. Intended Use The Philips Sonicare Power Flosser or Power Flosser & Toothbrush System is an oral irrigator intended to remove plaque and food debris between teeth and the tooth surface in order to reduce tooth decay and improve and maintain gum health. This product is intended for consumer home use, normally used at least once a day. Use by children (ages 6+) should be with adult supervision. Your Philips Sonicare Power Flosser (Fig. 1) 1 Reservoir lid 2 Reservoir 3 Mode button 4 Mode indicator 5 On/o button 6 Intensity dial 7 Hose 8 Hose storage compartment 9 Sonicare power toothbrush charger* 10 Base 11 Magnetic handle dock 12 Handle 13 Pause switch 14 Nozzle eject button 15 Quad Stream nozzle* 16 Comfort nozzle* 17 Standard nozzle* 18 Power adapter 9English 19 Nozzle storage case *Note: The contents of the box may not include all items shown depending on the product conguration purchased. idml_export_42666_72.indd 9 23-03-20 16:10Nozzles To see what type of nozzles you have, check the code at the base of the nozzle. Each nozzle type provides dierent benets. Nozzle label F1 F2 F3 Nozzle Name Standard nozzle Comfort nozzle Quad Stream nozzle Benet Standard nozzle with a single stream of water for removing debris and plaque. Soft rubber nozzle for comfort and ease of positioning for those with sensitive gums. Soft rubber nozzle that directs water into a cross- shaped stream that gently removes plaque for an eortlessly thorough clean. 10 English idml_export_42666_72.indd 10 23-03-20 16:10Modes Your Power Flosser is equipped with 4 dierent modes: Clean This mode, with pacer, provides standard water pressure for a great clean. Deep clean This mode, with Pulse Wave technology, provides strong and gentle pulses of water for a thorough clean. Sensitive This mode, with Pulse Wave technology, provides gentle pulses of water for beginners or those with sensitive gums. Massage This mode, with pacer, oers soothing pulses of water to massage your gums. Note: For details on "Pulse Wave technology" and "pacer" (see 'Features'). Selecting modes 1 Turn on the device by pressing the on/o button. 2 Press the mode button to select desired mode. 11English idml_export_42666_72.indd 11 23-03-20 16:10Intensity Settings Your power osser comes with 10 dierent intensity settings. To manually change the intensity, turn on the base and turn the intensity dial to the setting you prefer. Note: For rst time use, start the device from the lowest setting. It is recommended to increase the intensity you use over the course of a few weeks. This can give better cleaning benets as you are able to tolerate higher settings. Features Pacer The clean and massage modes have a pacer. This feature indicates when you are supposed to move to the next section of your mouth via a short pause in the waterow.

sec. Note: This feature is on clean mode and massage modes only. Activating or deactivating pacer You can activate or deactivate the pacer feature by holding the on/o button and the mode button simultaneously for 5 seconds. 12 English

When deactivated, all the lights will ash once.

When activated, all the lights will ash twice. idml_export_42666_72.indd 12 23-03-20 16:10Pulse Wave technology The deep clean and sensitive modes have a "Pulse Wave technology" feature. The ow of the water increases and decreases in intensity, providing a brief pause during which you can move the nozzle to the next space between your teeth. Magnetic Docking If the pause switch on the handle was not turned to the o position, when the handle is docked back to the base after use, the magnetic dock will automatically set the pause switch back to o. Sonicare power toothbrush charger (Specic models only) The Sonicare Power Flosser & Toothbrush System has an integrated charger for your Philips Sonicare Power toothbrush. Charging your toothbrush on your Power Flosser & Toothbrush System 1 Place the handle on the charger. 2 The lights on your toothbrush handle will turn o when its battery is fully charged. Note: See Sonicare power toothbrush charging instructions and charging times in the separate toothbrush manual. Getting started 1 Connect the small plug into the bottom of the base and connect the power plug in any 100-240V power outlet. 2 Remove the reservoir from the base. 13English Note: Make sure the product is powered o before you remove the reservoir. idml_export_42666_72.indd 13 23-03-20 16:103 Open the lid, ll the reservoir with lukewarm water to the MAX ll line. 4 Close the lid. Place the reservoir back on the base. Note: Press down rmly to ensure there is no gap between the reservoir and the base. 5 Insert your preferred nozzle into the handle. Press the nozzle down until you hear a "click". 6 Press the on/o button on the base station to turn on the product. Select your desired mode (see 'Modes') and intensity (see 'Intensity Settings'). 14 English idml_export_42666_72.indd 14 23-03-20 16:107 Remove the handle from the base and point the tip of the nozzle into the sink. Slide the pause switch on the handle to the 'on' (up) position and wait until the water stream comes out of the tip of the nozzle. Stop the ow of water by sliding the pause switch to the 'o' (down) position. Note: This step is for st time use after purchase only. 8 Press the on/o button on the base again to turn o the product. Using your Power Flosser 1 Make sure that the pause switch on the handle is in the 'o' position. 2 Press the on/o button on the base to turn on the product. 15English 3 Place the nozzle tip in your mouth. Lean over the sink and partially close your lips over the nozzle to avoid splashing. Leave enough space to allow water to ow from your mouth into the sink. idml_export_42666_72.indd 15 23-03-20 16:10Standard and Comfort Nozzle With the base station turned on: a Position the nozzle tip just above the gum line at a 90° angle. 90° 90° b Slide the pause switch on the handle to the 'on' position to start the water ow. c Starting from your back teeth in your upper or lower jaw, slide the nozzle tip along the gum line and pause briey between each tooth. Continue to clean both inside and outside of your teeth in one arch of your mouth for 30 seconds. 16 English Note: Remember to clean the inside of your teeth. d Repeat in the other arch of your mouth for another 30 seconds until all spaces around and between your teeth have been cleaned for a total of at least one minute.

sec. Note: You can stop the water ow during use by sliding the pause switch on the handle to the 'o' position (motor will pause). idml_export_42666_72.indd 16 23-03-20 16:10Quad Stream Nozzle With the base station turned on: a Position the nozzle tip just above the gum line at a 90° angle. Press gently so that the nozzle tip is in contact with the gum line and the teeth. 90° 90° b Slide the pause switch on the handle to the 'on' position to start the water ow. c Starting from your back teeth in your upper or lower jaw, slide the nozzle tip along the gum line and pause briey between each tooth. Continue to clean both inside and outside of your teeth in one arch of your mouth for 30 seconds. 17English Note: Remember to clean the inside of your teeth. idml_export_42666_72.indd 17 23-03-20 16:10d Repeat in the other arch of your mouth for another 30 seconds until all spaces around and between your teeth have been cleaned for a total of at least one minute.

sec. Note: You can stop the water ow during use by sliding the pause switch on the handle to the 'o' position (motor will pause). Cleaning orthodontic brackets with the Quad Stream nozzle a To clean around orthodontic brackets, place the nozzle tip over each bracket. b Gently rotate the nozzle tip around the bracket in a small circle before moving to the bracket on the next tooth. After each use 1 When you are nished, turn o the product. 18 English 2 Pick up and empty the reservoir. 3 Remove the nozzle from the handle by pushing the eject button on the back of the handle. idml_export_42666_72.indd 18 23-03-20 16:104 Rinse the nozzle under the tap. 5 Insert the nozzle back into the handle. 6 Dry any excess water o the tether and handle. Cleaning The product needs to be cleaned once a week. Clean the device and the accessories as follows: Reservoir and lid 19English Gently remove the reservoir from the unit. The reservoir can be hand washed with warm water and mild soap or cleaned in the dishwasher. idml_export_42666_72.indd 19 23-03-20 16:10Base and handle When necessary, you can clean the outside of the base and the handle with a soft cloth and mild soap. Nozzles 20 English Regular Cleaning: Remove the nozzle from the handle. Rinse the tip under warm water. idml_export_42666_72.indd 20 23-03-20 16:10Every few months, or if your nozzle becomes clogged: Soak the nozzle in a container of 2 parts water and 1 part white vinegar for 5 minutes. Rinse the nozzle with warm water. Nozzle storage case The storage case can be hand washed in warm water with mild soap or cleaned in the dishwasher. Internal components, hose and handle Fill the reservoir with warm water and add 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Remove the handle, point the nozzle at the sink and turn on the product to run the solution through the unit until the reservoir is empty. Rinse by repeating with a full reservoir of clean warm water. 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. Replacement Replace nozzles every 6 months or immediately when damaged. To buy accessories or spare parts, visit philips.com or go to your local Philips Sonicare dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaet for contact details). 21English idml_export_42666_72.indd 21 23-03-20 16:10The following spare parts are available:

Quad Stream nozzle Note: The availability of spare parts may dier by country. Frequently asked questions Question Answer Can I use mouthwash or essential oils in my reservoir? It is not recommended to use essential oils in the reservoir. Mouthwash can be mixed with water and used in the reservoir. After using mouthwash, rinse the device to prevent clogging by partially lling reservoir with warm water and running product with tip pointed into sink until reservoir is empty. Will other nozzles t on my Philips Sonicare Power Flosser? Only Philips Sonicare Power Flosser nozzles will work with this device. Nozzles from other brands and Philips AirFloss nozzles are not compatible with this product. 22 English How often do I need to replace my nozzle? We advise you to replace your nozzle after 6 months of use. You can nd more information about buying replacement parts at philips.com idml_export_42666_72.indd 22 23-03-20 16:10Locating the model number Look on the bottom of the base for the model number (HXxxxx). 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 Nozzles for optimal performance. Use of other Nozzles may damage your Power Flosser and limit your warranty protection. Contact our Consumer Care Center at 1-800-682-7664 or www.philips. com/sonicare-warranty (North America), outside North America contact your local Philips Consumer Care Center. For product information and online user instructions, visit: https://www.usa. philips.com/c-w/support-home/sonicare (North America) or www.philips.com/support (outside North America). WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS What is not covered under warranty:

Damage caused by use of unauthorized replacement parts or unauthorized nozzles 23English

Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or unauthorized repair

Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading idml_export_42666_72.indd 23 23-03-20 16:10IMPLIED WARRANTIES

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES

THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DENTISTS