Sonicare Gum Health HX8991 - Toothbrush PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sonicare Gum Health HX8991 PHILIPS

105English 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. 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.

English- 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 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 supervised.

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 to use.

If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor before you use the Philips 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.

The Philips 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.

English- Avoid contact with liquids that contain essential oils (common in strong mouthwashes) as damage to hard and soft plastic may occur. 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 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 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 stops (Fig. 3). Note: Philips Sonicare brush heads are imprinted with icons to easily identify your brush head (Fig. 4).

EnglishCharging your Philips Sonicare 1 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. 2 Place the handle on the charger (Fig. 5).

The flashing light of the battery level indicator indicates that the toothbrush is charging.

When the battery is fully charged, the battery level indicator lights up solid green for 10 seconds before it turns off. 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. Using 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 firmly to make the bristles reach the gumline or slightly beneath the gumline (Fig. 7). 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 turn on the Philips Sonicare. 4 Apply light pressure to maximize 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. 8). Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature (see chapter ‘Features’).

English7 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside upper teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before you move to section 2 (inside upper teeth). Continue brushing in section 3 (outside lower teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before you move to section 4 (inside lower teeth (Fig. 9)). 8 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. 10). Your Philips Sonicare is safe to use on: - Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces). - Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers). Note: Ensure that braces or dental restorations are properly adhered and not compromised. If not, braces or dental restorations may be damaged when they come into contact with the brush head. Note: When the Philips Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode with high intensity must be selected. The handle should be fully charged and the Easy-start feature deactivated. Brushing modes Clean mode The ultimate in plaque removal (default mode). Clean mode lasts for 2 minutes and includes four 30 second Quadpacer intervals. Gum Plus mode To gently stimulate your gums. Gum Plus mode lasts for 2 minutes and includes four 30 second Quadpacer intervals. 1 Press the power on/off and mode button to turn on your Philips Sonicare. 2 Press the power on/off and mode button again within 2.5 seconds to switch to Gum Plus mode. 3 Press the power on/off and mode button after 2.5 seconds to pause your Philips Sonicare

EnglishIntensity levels - Low: 1 LED indicator light - Medium: 2 LED indicator lights - High: 3 LED indicator lights Note: To adjust the intensity level to the next higher or lower level, press the + intensity level button to increase intensity or the - intensity level button to decrease intensity at any time during the brushing cycle Battery status (when handle is not on charger) - A flashing yellow battery level indicator indicates a low charge. - A flashing green battery level indicator indicates a moderate charge. - A solid green battery level indicator indicates a full charge (Fig. 6). Note: If you hear 5 beeps and the battery level indicator flashes yellow, this means that you have to recharge the battery. When the battery is completely empty, the Philips Sonicare turns off. Place the Philips Sonicare on the charger to charge it. To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep your Sonicare on the charger when not in use. Features Smartimer The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by automatically turning off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle. Dental professionals recommend brushing no less than 2 minutes twice a day. Easy-start 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.This Philips Sonicare comes with the Easy-start feature deactivated. Activating or deactivating the Easy-start feature 1 Attach the brush head to the handle.

English2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger. To activate Easy-start: Press and hold the power on/off and mode button for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps and the battery level indicator lights up green to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated. To deactivate Easy-start: Press and hold the power on/off and mode button for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep and the battery level indicator lights up yellow 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 removing plaque. 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 evenly and thoroughly (Fig. 11). Depending on the brushing mode you have selected, the Quadpacer beeps at different intervals during the brushing cycle. See the "brushing modes" section for more details. Activating or deactivating the Quadpacer feature: Place the handle in the plugged-in charger. - To activate Quadpacer: Press and hold the intensity level button down (-) for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps and the battery level indicator lights up green to indicate that the Quadpacer feature has been activated. - To deactivate Quadpacer: Press and hold the intensity level button down (-) for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep and the battery level indicator lights up yellow to indicate that the Quadpacer feature has been deactivated. Charger confirmation When the charger confirmation feature is activated, the handle beeps and vibrates briefly when it is placed on the charger base. This Philips

EnglishSonicare model comes with the charger confirmation feature deactivated. Activating or deactivating the charger confirmation feature: Place the handle on the charger. - To activate charger confirmation: Press and hold the intensity level button up (+) for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps and the battery level indicator lights up green twice to indicate that the charger confirmation feature has been activated. - To deactivate charger confirmation: Press and hold the intensity level button up (+) for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep and the battery level indicator lights up yellow once to indicate that the charger confirmation feature has been deactivated. Cleaning Toothbrush handle 1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal shaft area with warm water. Make sure you remove any residual toothpaste (Fig. 12). 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. Brush head 1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use (Fig. 13). 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. Make sure you remove any toothpaste or other residue from the charger surfaces.

EnglishStorage If you are not going to use the 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. Replacement Brush head Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve optimal results. Use only Philips Sonicare replacement brush heads. Recycling - This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 23). - This symbol means that this product contains a built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (Fig. 24) (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 battery. - 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 remove it. 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.

English1 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 (Fig. 14). 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. 15). 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 (Fig. 16). 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 (Fig. 17). 6 Remove the rubber battery cover. 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. 20). 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. 21). 9 Grab the battery and pull it away from the internal components to break the second metal battery tab (Fig. 22). 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.

EnglishGuarantee and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet. Guarantee restrictions The terms of the international guarantee do not cover the following: - Brush heads. - Damage caused by use of unauthorised replacement parts. - Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or unauthorised repair. - Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions, discolouration or fading.

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