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Sonicare Essence / Elite English 4
English General description (Fig. 1) A B C D E F G H I ,, Travel cap Extra soft bristles Brush head Personalized ID ring Removable nut Power on/off button & charge indicator light Charger base with cord wrap Power cord Brush head holder Refer to bottom of charger for voltage specifications. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE DANGERS To reduce the risk of electrocution: 1 Do Not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
English 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 Avoid using a brush head with crushed or bent bristles. Damaged bristles may break off while brushing. Replace the brush head with a new one every 3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear. Inappropriate cleaning may cause bristle damage. (See chapter ‘Cleaning’) This product is designed to clean your teeth, gums and tongue only. Use this product only for its intended use as described in this booklet.
English Preparing for use Attaching the brush head 1 Align the front of the brush head with the front of the toothbrush handle. Match the bars that are on the inside top of the removable nut with the notches inside the top of the handle and slide the brush head onto the handle. 2 Screw the brush head nut clockwise until it’s firmly tightened. If the brush head rattles when in use, tighten the nut further. 3 Remove the travel cap from your brush head when you are ready to brush.
English 7 ,, When the handle is placed incorrectly in the charger, the charge indicator light may still illuminate, but charging will not take place. Handles of other Sonicare models do not fit in this charger and will therefore not charge effectively. Do not attempt to force a handle into this charger as this will cause damage.
English 4 To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections: outside top, inside top, outside bottom and inside bottom teeth. Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before moving to section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue brushing for 30 seconds in each section progressing through all 4 sections until you’ve brushed for 2 minutes.
English 9 Braces ,, The brush should be placed at a 45-degree angle between your brackets and gumline. Using light pressure, gently move the bristles in a small circular motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth for 2 seconds. Then gently turn (roll) the brush handle so the bristles clean the bracket and the rest of the tooth before you glide the bristles to the next tooth. Continue this until you have brushed all of your teeth.
English 4 To activate the Easy-start feature, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.You will hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated. Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces the effectiveness of your Sonicare toothbrush in removing plaque. The Easy-start feature should be deactivated and the handle fully charged when Sonicare is used in clinical trials.
English 11 Cleaning By following these simple steps, you should get years of worry-free brushing: 1 Rinse brush head and bristles after each use. 2 Clean the brush head at least once per week, including under the removable nut. To remove the nut: ,, Press down gently on the white area. Avoid using sharp objects to push on the seal as this may cause damage. ,, Pull the nut up over the top of the brush head To replace the nut, slip the nut over the brush head shaft and pull until it clicks back on.
English 3 Clean and dry the handle periodically. 4 Clean the charger base periodically. UNPLUG the charger before cleaning. After cleaning the charger base, completely dry the charger before plugging it into an electrical outlet. Mild soap, water and a moist cloth are recommended for cleaning your Sonicare. Additional Cleaning Tip: -- The Sonicare handle is dishwasher safe. Remove the brush head and charger before placing the handle only in the top rack of dishwasher.
English 13 -- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment. -- If you have any recycling questions, contact your local waste management office. Removing the batteries Please note that this process is NOT reversible. To remove the batteries yourself, you will need a flathead (standard) screwdriver and a small towel.
English 5 Now use the screwdriver as a lever to pry the 2 handle sections apart. 6 Pull the 2 handle sections completely apart. 7 Insert the screwdriver underneath the electronic circuit board in multiple places. 8 Twist and pry the electronic circuit board loose until it is completely separated from the handle.
English 15 9 Pry the 2 AA-sized cylindrical nickel metalhydride batteries loose by inserting the screwdriver on the sides of the two batteries in the locations shown in the figure. 10 Use a twisting and prying motion to break the glue bond around the batteries. The 2 batteries are joined together with glue and will be lifted out together. Guarantee and service Philips guarantees its products for two years after the date of purchase.
English IMPLIED WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. IN SOME STATES LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY.
English 17 Problem Solution The brush head chatters against my teeth. This can be avoided by keeping the brush head properly oriented, with the brush head placed on the gumline at an angle of 30 to 40 degrees. Brushing seems less powerful. The handle may need recharging. The Easy-start feature may be on and needs to be shut off (see chapter “Using the appliance”) You may need to clean your brush head. You may need to replace your brush head.
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