Sonicare FlexCare HX6983 - Toothbrush PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sonicare FlexCare HX6983 PHILIPS

900+ series Rechargeable sonic toothbrush www.philips.com/support ©2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (KPENV). All rights reserved. PHILIPS and the Philips shield are registered trademarks of KPENV. Quadpacer, Sonicare, and the Sonicare logo are trademarks of Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. and/or KPENV.Printed in the U.S.A. Printed on 100% recycled paper. Protected by U.S. and international patents. Other patents pending. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. 603930_FlexCarePLUS_DFU-02AW.indd 1 12/19/2008 11:07:47 AM2

1HX6996,HX6995,HX6992,HX6972,HX6962,HX6942 EnglisH 4 DEutscH 15 Français 27 italiano 39 nEDErlanDs 514 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 and/or sanitiser 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 and/or sanitiser in water or any other liquid. After cleaning, make sure the charger and/or sanitiser 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 and/or sanitiser. - Always have the charger and/or sanitiser replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. - Do not use the charger and/or sanitiser outdoors or near heated surfaces. - If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush head, toothbrush handle, charger and/or sanitiser), stop using it. This appliance contains no user- serviceable parts. If the appliance is damaged, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country (see chapter ‘Guarantee & service’). - 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. - Discontinue use of the sanitiser 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 sanitiser out of the reach of children at all times. Caution - Do not clean the brush head, the handle, the charger, the charger cover and/or the sanitiser 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. - 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 manufacturer of the implanted device prior to use. - If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor before you use the Sonicare. ENGLISH- 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. - 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. - The UV light bulb is hot during and immediately after the sanitising cycle. Do not touch the UV light bulb when it is hot. - Do not operate the sanitiser without the protective screen in place to avoid contact with a hot bulb. Electromagnetic elds (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence available today. General description (Fig. 1) A Hygienic travel cap B Brush head C Interchangeable colour code ring D Handle with soft grip E Power on/off button F Mode button G Brushing modes H Deluxe recharge gauge I UV sanitiser base with integrated charger and cord wrap (specic types only) J UV sanitiser (specic types only) K Deluxe charger (specic types only) L Charger cover with brush head holder M Travel charger N Charger base with cord wrap - Not shown: UV light bulb - Not shown: Sanitiser drip tray - Not shown: Protective screen for UV light bulb Preparing for use Changing the colour code ring Sonicare brush heads come with interchangeable colour code rings to identify your brush head. To change the colour code ring: ENGLISH 51 Pull the colour code ring from the bottom of the brush head. 2 Install a new ring by slipping one edge of the new ring over the bottom of the brush head. 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: There is a small gap between the colour code ring and the handle. Charging your Sonicare 1 Put the mains plug of the charger or sanitiser in the wall socket. 2 Place the handle on the charger or sanitiser. , The ashing light of the battery gauge indicates that the toothbrush is charging. - 1 solid green LED indicates that the toothbrush is 34-66% charged. - 2 solid green LEDs indicate that the toothbrush is 67-94% charged. - 3 solid green LEDs indicate that the toothbrush is fully charged. Note: If the battery charge of your Sonicare is low, you hear 3 beeps and 1 LED of the recharge gauge ashes yellow for 30 seconds after completing the brushing cycle. Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep your Sonicare on the charger when not in use. Once the Sonicare is fully charged, the charger draws minimal energy from the wall socket. Note: It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery. ENGLISH6Using the 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 switch on the Sonicare. 4 Apply light pressure to maximise Sonicare’s effectiveness and let the 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 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 switched 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) Brushing modes Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean mode. 1 Prior to switching on the Sonicare, press the mode button to toggle between modes. , The selected brushing mode illuminates. , Once a brushing mode has been selected, it remains active until another brushing mode is selected. Note: When the toothbrush is switched on, you cannot toggle between modes. The following brushing modes are available: Clean Complete whole mouth cleaning (2 minutes). Gum Care Complete whole mouth cleaning (2 minutes) plus gentle cleaning for problem areas and along the gumline (1 minute). Refresh Touch-up for a quick clean (1 minute).

ENGLISH 7Sensitive Gentle cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth (2 minutes). Massage Gentle gum stimulation (2 minutes). Note: When Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected. The handle has to be fully charged. Deactivate the Easy-start feature. For areas where excess staining occurs, an additional 30 seconds of brushing time can be spent to help remove stains. Features Easy-start This Sonicare type comes with the Easy-start feature activated. The Easy-start feature gently increases power over the rst 14 brushings to help you get used to brushing with the Sonicare. 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. Deactivating or activating the Easy-start feature 1 Attach your brush head to the handle. 2 Place the handle on the plugged-in charger. - To deactivate Easy-start: Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 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 2 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 when it automatically switches off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle. Dentists recommend brushing at least 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 you have selected, the Quadpacer beeps at different intervals during the brushing cycle. See section ‘Brushing modes’ in chapter ‘Using the Sonicare’. The Quadpacer feature on this type has been activated. To deactivate or reactivate the Quadpacer feature: 1 Place the handle with a brush head attached on the plugged-in charger. 2 Press and hold the mode button for 2 seconds.

900+ series Rechargeable sonic toothbrush www.philips.com/support ©2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (KPENV). All rights reserved. PHILIPS and the Philips shield areregistered trademarks of KPENV. Quadpacer, Sonicare, and the Sonicare logo are trademarks of Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. and/or KPENV.Printed in the U.S.A. Printed on 100% recycled paper. Protected by U.S. and international patents. Other patents pending. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. 603930_FlexCarePLUS_DFU-02AW.indd 1 12/19/2008 11:07:47 AM