Essence 5000 Series Rechargeable sonic toothbrush
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English General description (Fig. 1) 1 Travel cap 2 Extra soft bristles 3 Brush head 4 Personalized ID ring 5 Removable nut 6 Power on/off button & charge indicator light 7 Charger base with cord wrap 8 Power cord ,, 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. 2 Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
English 2 5 Never force the plug into an outlet; if it does not easily fit into the outlet, discontinue use. 3 Discontinue use if this product appears damaged in any way (brush head, handle, charger). This product contains no serviceable parts. Refer to chapter ‘Guarantee and service’ if your Sonicare no longer works properly or needs repair. 4 Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug. 5 Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 6 Do not use the charger outdoors.
English 13 Do not use attachments and/or brush heads other than those recommended by the manufacturer. 14 If your toothpaste includes peroxide, baking soda or other bicarbonate (common in whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean your brush head and handle with soap and water after each use. Otherwise plastic cracking may occur. 15 To avoid damage to the product, do not place the brush head or charger in the dishwasher for cleaning.
English 7 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 1 To charge your Sonicare, place the handle in the charger with the power button facing forward. Be sure the bottom of the handle sits back securely in the charger, making complete contact. ,, 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.
English 9 Brushing technique Follow these simple steps to maximize your brushing experience. 1 Before turning the Sonicare on, place the bristles of the brush head on your gumline at a 45-degree angle. 2 Hold the handle with a light grip, turn the Sonicare on, and gently move the bristles in a small circular motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth. After a few seconds, glide the bristles to the next section. Continue this routine throughout your 2-minute brushing cycle.
English Tips for specific oral care needs Stain removal ,, In areas where excess staining occurs, spend extra brushing time to assist with stain removal. 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.
English 11 Features Easy-start brushing power ramp-up ,, All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start feature activated (on), which helps you get used to brushing with Sonicare. ,, Brushing power will gently increase to full power over the first 12 brushings. ,, The Easy-start feature is active if you hear 2 beeps immediately after turning on your Sonicare. Once you reach optimal brushing power (after the 12th brushing), you will no longer hear the double beep at the beginning of your brushing routine.
English The Easy-start feature should be deactivated and the handle fully charged when Sonicare is used in clinical trials. Smartimer 2-minute timer ,, All Sonicare models come with the Smartimer feature, which automatically sets the brushing time to the 2 minutes recommended by dental professionals. ,, After 2 minutes the Smartimer will automatically turn off the toothbrush. ,, If you wish to pause or stop brushing during your 2-minute cycle, press the power button.
English 13 1 Place the handle in the charger base (with the power button facing towards you) to begin the recharging process. ,, The charge indicator light flashes slowly when the handle is in the charger base to signal charging is in progress. ,, When the Sonicare is fully charged, the charge indicator light is constantly on (not flashing), signaling that your Sonicare is ready for use. When not in use, keep your Sonicare in the charger base to maintain a full battery charge.
English ,, 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. 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.
English 15 Replacement Brush head Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve optimal results. Environment HANDLE CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES. BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. -- The rechargeable battery inside your Sonicare cannot be replaced, but is easy to remove for recycling. At the end of product life and prior to disposal, please remove the rechargeable battery from the handle by following the instructions below.
English 2 Insert a screwdriver into one of the slots located near the top portion of the handle, push the screwdriver blade into the handle as far as it will go, and twist the blade. The housing will begin to split. 3 Remove the screwdriver and repeat the above instruction using the other slot located on the opposite side of the handle. Twist the blade and the housing will continue to split.
English 17 8 Twist and pry the electronic circuit board loose until it is completely separated from the handle. 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.
English WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS What is not covered under warranty: -- Brush heads -- Damage caused by use of unauthorized replacement parts. -- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or unauthorized repair. -- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading.
English 19 Troubleshooting If you are unable to solve your problem by means of the troubleshooting guide below, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-800-682-7664 (in North America), or the Philips Customer Care Center in your country. Problem Solution The Sonicare toothbrush does not work Recharge your Sonicare overnight, ensuring that it is not plugged into an electrical outlet controlled by a light switch. Make sure the brush head is attached correctly.
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