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ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t 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.
Electromagnetic fi elds (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fi elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientifi c evidence available today.
ENGLISH Attaching the brush head Note: There is a small gap between the colour code ring and the handle. Charging your Sonicare Note: If the battery charge of your Sonicare is low, you hear 3 beeps and 1 LED of the recharge gauge fl ashes yellow for 30 seconds after completing the brushing cycle.
Using the Sonicare Brushing instructions Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature (see chapter ‘Features’). Your Sonicare is safe to use on: Brushing modes Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean mode. Note: When the toothbrush is switched on, you cannot toggle between modes.
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ENGLISH Sensitive Gentle cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth (2 minutes). Massage Gentle gum stimulation (2 minutes). Note: When Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected. The handle has to be fully charged. Deactivate the Easy-start feature.
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Cord wrap on deluxe charger (specifi c types only) If your type includes the deluxe charger cover and base, the travel charger is pre-installed inside the cover. If you want to shorten the mains cord, you can store excess cord in the cord wrap feature built into the charger base. Tip: For extra convenience during travel, you can remove the travel charger and use it without the charger cover and charger base.
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ENGLISH Sanitising (specifi c types only) Discontinue use of the sanitiser if the UV light bulb remains on when the door is open or if the blue window is broken or missing from the sanitiser. UV light can be harmful to the human eye and skin. This appliance should be kept out of reach of children at all times.
Toothbrush handle Do not push on the rubber seal on the metal shaft with sharp objects, as this may cause damage. Brush head Charger Sanitiser (specifi c types only) Do not clean the sanitiser when the UV light bulb is hot. For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to clean the sanitiser weekly.
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Dispose of the battery at an offi cial collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you fi nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leafl...
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ENGLISH Question Why doesn’t the Sonicare toothbrush work? Why do I feel a tickling sensation when I use the Sonicare? Why is there a brief pause in the bristle motion while I’m brushing? The brush head chatters against my teeth. What can I do about this? Why does the toothbrush seem less powerful? Why doesn’t the mode...