Philips Sonicare EasyClean 500 Series Manual page 2

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Introduction
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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 the appliance where it
can fall or be pulled 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.
- If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush
head, toothbrush handle and/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 service').
- Do not use the charger outdoors or near
heated surfaces.
- 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.
Caution
- 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.
- If you have medical concerns, consult your
doctor before 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 manufacturer of the implanted device prior
to use.
- 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 other bicarbonate (common in
whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean the
brush head and the handle with soap and
water after each use. Otherwise the plastic may
crack.
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
properly and according to the instructions in this
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user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
A Replaceable Sonicare brush head
B
C Power on/off button
D Handle
E Charger
Preparing for use
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the front of the brush head with the
front of the toothbrush handle.
2 Push the brush head onto the metal
shaft (Fig. 2).
Note: There is a small gap between the brush head
and the handle.
Charging the appliance
1 Put the plug of the charger in the wall socket.
2 Place the handle on the charger.
- The battery charge indicator shows the
- Solid green light: 91-100%
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brushing cycle: less than 5% and toothbrush has
to be recharged.
Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times,
you may keep your Sonicare on the charger when not
in use. It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the
battery.
Using the appliance
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 (Fig. 4).
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 the
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 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
section 4 (inside bottom teeth). (Fig. 5)
7 After you have completed the 2-minute
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 (Fig. 6).
The Sonicare is safe to use on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces)
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Note: When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the
handle should be fully charged. Deactivate the Easy-
start feature and for areas where excess staining
occurs, an additional 30 seconds of brushing time can
be spent to assist with stain removal.
Easy-start
feature activated.
ramp-up cycle properly.
Deactivating and activating the Easy-
start feature
1 Attach the brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.
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Press and hold the power on/off button for 2
start feature has been deactivated.
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Press and hold the power on/off button for 2
seconds. You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial
ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces
Sonicare's effectiveness in removing plaque.
Smartimer
After 2 minutes, the Smartimer automatically
switches off the toothbrush.
To pause or stop brushing during the 2-minute
cycle, press the on/off button. If you press the on/
picks up where you left off.
Quadpacer
90 seconds, you hear a short beep and pause in
the brushing action. This is your signal to move to
the next section of your mouth.
Cleaning
Do not place brush head, the handle and the
charger in the dishwasher.
1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each
use. Let the brush head air-dry only (Fig. 7).
2 Remove the brush head once a week and
clean the connection between the brush head
and the handle (Fig. 8).
Do not use sharp objects to press on the rubber
seal, as this may cause damage.
3 Clean the rest of the handle periodically with
mild soap and a moist cloth (Fig. 9).
4 Unplug the charger before you clean it. Use a
damp cloth to wipe the surface of the charger.
Replacement
Brush head
optimal results.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you
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