Braun Oral-B Genius 8600 Instructions Manual page 18

If you have sensitive teeth and/or gums,
Oral-B recommends using the «Sensitive»
mode (optional in combination with an
Oral-B «Sensitive» brush head).
Smart Ring features
Your toothbrush is equipped with a Smart
Ring (2) that has various functionalities
indicated via different colors of light:
White (default) = Operating and visual timer
light (choose individual color via Oral-B
App settings)
Red = Pressure sensor light
®
Blue = Bluetooth
Timer
You can choose between «Professional» or
«2-Minute» timer.
The «2-Minute» timer signals with a long
stuttering sound and a flashing light of the
Smart Ring (2) that the professionally
recommended 2-minute brushing time has
been reached.
The «Professional» timer signals with a short
stuttering sound and a flashing light of the
Smart Ring at 30-seconds intervals to move
to the next quadrant of your mouth (picture
3
). A long stuttering sound and a flashing
light indicate the end of the professionally
recommended 2-minute brushing time.
The timer memorizes the elapsed brushing
time, even when the handle is briefly
switched off during brushing. The timer
resets if pausing longer than 30 seconds,
briefly pressing the mode button (4) during
pause or placing the handle on the
plugged-in charger.
Note: During the use of special Oral-B
App features, the visual timer light may be
deactivated.
Timer setup:
Your toothbrush comes with the «Profes-
sional» timer activated. To change this,
press and hold the mode button (4) for 2
seconds. Toggle between timer selection by
pressing the on/off button (3). Confirm
selection by pressing the mode button.
• 2 LED's illuminated indicate «2-Minute»
timer
• 4 LED's illuminated indicate «Professio-
nal» timer
Note: You can also set/advance the timer
functionality via Oral-B
pairing indicator
TM App.
Pressure sensor
If too much pressure is applied, the Smart
Ring (2) will light up in red, reminding you to
reduce pressure. In addition the pulsation of
the brush head will stop and the oscillation
movement of the brush head will be reduced
(during «Daily Clean», «Pro Clean» and
«Sensitive» mode) (picture
Periodically check the operation of the pres-
sure sensor by pressing moderately on the
TM
brush head during use.
Brushing modes (depending on model)
Your toothbrush offers different brushing
modes indicated on the brushing mode
display (6) on your handle («Daily Clean»
mode does not illuminate on the brushing
mode display):
«Daily Clean»
«Pro Clean»
«Sensitive»
«3D White»
«Gum Care»
«Tongue Clean» – Tongue cleaning for
When operating the «Tongue Clean» mode,
TM
we recommend using the «Sensitive» brush
head. You can brush your tongue either with
or without toothpaste. Brush the whole area
of your tongue systematically in gentle
movements. The recommended brushing
time is 20 seconds; indicated with a flashing
light of the Smart Ring.
Your toothbrush automatically starts in the
mode selected last. To switch to other
modes, successively press the mode button
during use (picture
mode back to «Daily Clean» mode, press
and hold the mode button (4).
Note: You can also set/advance the mode
functionality via Oral-B
3 ).
– Standard mode for daily
mouth cleaning
– For an extraordinary
clean feeling (operated
with a higher frequency)
– Gentle, yet thorough
cleaning for sensitive
areas
– Polishing for occasional
or everyday use
– Gentle massage of
gums
occasional or everyday
use
4
). To return from any
TM
App.
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