Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 4

Brushing modes vary across Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes. Please refer to the user manual for
the specific modes that come with your toothbrush.
The brushing modes run for different lengths of time:

Clean mode has a higher frequency of vibrations in comparison to a standard mode for
better cleaning. Brushing time is 2 minutes
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Deep Clean mode is for extra cleaning. The unique motion of the brush head in this
extended three-minute mode is more powerful than any other mode. Brushing time is 3
minutes
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White mode is a two-minute clean mode, followed by a 30-second polishing mode.
Brushing time is 2:30 minutes
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Polish mode runs at a lower frequency of vibrations than the standard cleaning mode.
Brushing time is 1 minute
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Gum Care mode has a 1-minute massage cycle after the standard 2-minute clean mode
to clean your gums. Brushing time is 3 minutes

Gum Health mode has an extended massage cycle after the standard 2-minute clean
mode to clean your gums. Brushing time is 3:20 minutes

Sensitive mode has a lower frequency of vibrations in comparison to the standard mode.
Brushing time is 2 minutes

Tongue Care mode is a 20-second mode designed to clean your tongue, together with
the Tongue Care brush head. Brushing time is 20 seconds
How often can I use my Philips Sonicare
toothbrush per charge?
Do you want to know the operating time of your fully charged Philips Sonicare toothbrush? Find
the operating time for your Philips Sonicare tootbhrush.
Operating time for each toothbrush
Below operating times are based on a full charge and regular use (twice a day). It can take up to
24 hours before your Philips Sonicare toothbrush is fully charged. To avoid an empty battery,
you can always leave your toothbrush on the charger between brushings.
Operating time from a full to empty

DiamondClean Smart; up to 2 weeks

DiamondClean; up to 3 weeks

Flexcare Platinum Connected; up to 2 weeks

Flexcare and Flexcare+; up to 3 weeks

ProtectiveClean; up to 2 weeks

3 Series; up to 3 weeks
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2 Series; up to 2 weeks