Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8912 - Toothbrush PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8912 PHILIPS

Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet 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. Danger - 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. Warning - 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 hazard. - Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated surfaces. - 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 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. - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ENGLISHCaution - 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 Sonicare. - The 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 to use. - If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor before you use the 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 Sonicare toothbrush is a personal care device and is not intended for use on multiple patients in a dental practice or institution. - 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 plastic. Electromagnetic elds (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds. ENGLISH 7General description (Fig. 1) 1 Hygienic travel cap 2 Brush head 3 Handle 4 Power on/off and mode button 5 Intensity level indicator 6 Intensity level button (+ and -) 7 Mode indicator 8 Battery level indicator 9 Charger Note: The content of the box may vary based on the model purchased. Preparing for use Attaching the brush head 1 Align the brush head so the bristles face the front of the handle. (Fig. 2) 2 Firmly press the brush head down onto the metal shaft until it stops. Note: Philips Sonicare brush heads are imprinted with icons to easily identify your brush head. Charging the appliance 1 Put the plug of the charger in a wall socket. 2 Place the handle on the charger (Fig. 3). , The ashing 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. ENGLISH8Using the appliance 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 (45 degrees), pressing rmly to make the bristles reach the gumline or slightly beneath the gumline. (Fig. 4) Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with the teeth at all times. 3 Press the power on/off and mode button to switch on the Philips Sonicare. 4 Apply light pressure to maximise Philips Sonicare’s effectiveness and let the Philips Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you. Do not scrub. 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 the brushing cycle. 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. 5). Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature (see chapter ‘Features’). 7 Brush each section for 30 seconds for a total brushing time of 2 minutes. Start with section 1 (outside top teeth) and then brush

section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue with section 3 (outside

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