Philips Sonicare 2 Series Manual

Also See for Sonicare 2 Series:

Manual (172 pages)

User manual (92 pages)

Quick start manual (17 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Product Overview
2 Preparing for use
- 2.1 Attaching the brush head
- 2.2 Charging the appliance
3 Using the appliance
4 Battery status
5 Brushing modes
- 5.1 Clean mode
- 5.2 Massage mode
6 Features
7 Cleaning
8 Storage
9 Replacement
10 Ordering accessories
11 Removing the rechargeable battery
12 Important safety information
13 Guarantee and support
14 Documents / Resources
- 14.1 References
- 14.2 Download manual

Philips Sonicare 2 Series Manual

Product Overview

Preparing for use

Attaching the brush head

Align the brush head so the bristles point in the same direction as the front of the handle (Fig. 2).
Firmly press the brush head down onto the metal shaft until it stops.

Note: Philips Sonicare brush heads are imprinted with icons to easily identify your brush head (Fig. 3).

Charging the appliance

Plug the charger into a live electrical outlet.
Place the handle on the charger (Fig. 4).

The light of the battery level indicator flashes and the appliance beeps twice. This indicates that the toothbrush is charging (Fig. 5).

Note: It can take up to 48 hours to fully charge the battery, but the Philips Sonicare may be used before it is fully charged.

Using the appliance

Brushing instructions

Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.
Place the toothbrush bristles against the teeth at a slight angle (45 degrees), pressing firmly to make the bristles reach the gumline or slightly beneath the gumline (Fig. 7).

Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with the teeth at all times.
Press the power on/off and mode button to turn on the Philips Sonicare.
Gently keep the bristles placed on the teeth and in the gumline. Brush your teeth with small back and forth motion so the bristles reach between the teeth. Continue this motion throughout your brushing cycle.
Note: The bristles should slightly flare. Do not scrub.
To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush handle semi-upright and make several vertical overlapping brushing strokes on each tooth (Fig. 8).

Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature (see chapter 'Features').
Begin brushing in section 1 (outside upper teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before you move to section 2 (inside upper teeth). Continue brushing in section 3 (outside lower teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before you move to section 4 (inside lower teeth (Fig. 6)).
After you have completed the brushing cycle, you can spend additional time brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth and areas where staining occurs. You can also brush your tongue, with the toothbrush turned on or off, as you prefer (Fig. 9).

Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush is safe to use on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces)
- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers)

Note: Ensure that braces or dental restorations are properly adhered and not compromised. If not, braces or dental restorations may be damaged when they come into contact with the brush head.

Note: When the Philips Sonicare toothbrush is used in clinical studies, the handle should be fully charged and the Easy-start feature deactivated.

Battery status

(when handle is not on charger)

A yellow battery level indicator indicates a low charge.
A green battery level indicator indicates a high charge.
The battery level indicator turns off when the battery is in between a low and a high charge.

Note: When you hear 3 beeps and the yellow LED of the battery level indicator flashes, this means the battery charge is below 10% and the toothbrush should be recharged.

Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep the Sonicare on the charger when not in use.

Brushing modes

Clean mode

The ultimate in plaque removal (default mode). Clean mode lasts for 2 minutes and includes four 30 second Quadpacer intervals.

Massage mode

Mode for gentle gum stimulation.

Press the power on/off & mode button to turn on your Sonicare. Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean mode.
Press the power on/off & mode button again to switch to Massage mode.

Note: When you press the power on/off & mode button another time, the toothbrush turns off.

Features

Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by automatically turning off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less than 2 minutes twice a day.
Note: If you press the power on/off button after you started the brushing cycle, the toothbrush will pause. After a pause of 30 seconds, the Smartimer resets.

Easy-start
The Easy-start feature gently increases power over the first
14 brushings to help you get used to brushing with the Philips Sonicare toothbrush. This Philips Sonicare toothbrush comes with the Easy-start feature activated.

Activating or deactivating the Easy-start feature:
Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.

To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 seconds.
You hear 2 beeps and the battery level indicator lights up green to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated.
To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 seconds.
You hear 1 beep and the battery level indicator lights up yellow to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.

Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must last at least 1 minute to move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle properly.

Note: Use of the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces the effectiveness of the Philips Sonicare toothbrush in removing plaque.

Quadpacer

The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a short beep and pause to remind you to brush the 4 sections of your mouth evenly and thoroughly. This Philips Sonicare toothbrush comes with the Quadpacer feature activated (Fig. 10).

Cleaning

You should clean your Philips Sonicare toothbrush regularly to remove toothpaste and other residue. Failure to clean your Philips Sonicare toothbrush may result in an unhygienic product and damage to it may occur.

Do not clean brush heads, the handle or the charger in the dishwasher.

Handle

Remove the brush head and rinse the metal shaft area with warm water. Make sure you remove any residual toothpaste (Fig. 11).

Do not push on the rubber seal on the metal shaft with sharp objects, as this may cause damage.

Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a damp cloth.

Brush head

Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use (Fig. 12).
Remove the brush head from the handle and rinse the brush head connection with warm water at least once a week. Rinse the travel cap as often as needed.

Charger

Unplug the charger before you clean it.
Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp cloth.

Storage

If you are not going to use the product for a long time, unplug it, clean it (see chapter 'Cleaning') and store it in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.

Replacement

Brush head
Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve optimal results. Use only Philips Sonicare replacement brush heads.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details)

Removing the rechargeable battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance. Make sure the battery is completely empty when you remove it.

Please note that this process is not reversible.

To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a towel or cloth, a hammer and a flat-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety precautions when you follow the procedure outlined below.
Be sure to protect your eyes, hands, fingers, and the surface on which you work.

To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the handle from the charger, turn on the Philips Sonicare toothbrush and let it run until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer turn on the Philips Sonicare toothbrush.
Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the entire handle with a towel or cloth (Fig. 13).
Hold the top of the handle with one hand and strike the handle housing 0.5 inch above the bottom end. Strike firmly with a hammer on all 4 sides to eject the end cap (Fig. 14).

Note: You may have to hit on the end several times to break the internal snap connections.
Remove the end cap from the toothbrush handle. If the end cap does not release easily from the housing, repeat step 3 until the end cap is released (Fig. 15).
Holding the handle upside down, press the shaft down on a hard surface. If the internal components do not easily release from the housing, repeat step 3 until the internal components are released (Fig. 16).
Remove the inner assembly from the housing by fully inserting a small flat-head screwdriver into the slot opposite the circuit board and pry until it comes apart (Fig. 17).
Grab the battery and pull it out of the internal assembly (Fig. 18).

Be aware of the sharp edges of the battery tabs so as to avoid injury to your fingers.

Cut the battery wires from the circuit board close to the battery (Fig. 19).
Cover the battery contacts with tape to prevent any electrical short from residual battery charge. The rechargeable battery can now be recycled and the rest of the product discarded appropriately.

Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before you use the device and save it for future reference.

Keep the charger away from water. Do not place or store it over or near water contained 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.

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.
Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated surfaces.
If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush head, toothbrush handle 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 support').
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

Do not clean the brush head, the handle or the charger in the dishwasher.
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. Also consult your dentist if you experience discomfort or pain when you use the Philips Sonicare.
The Philips Sonicare toothbrush complies with the safety standards for electromagnetic devices. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted device, contact your physician or the device manufacturer of the implanted device prior to use.
If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor before you use the Philips Sonicare.
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.
The Philips Sonicare toothbrush is a personal care device and is not intended for use on multiple patients in a dental practice or institution.
Stop using a brush head with crushed or bent bristles. Replace the brush head every 3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear. Do not use other brush heads than the ones recommended by the manufacturer.
If your toothpaste contains peroxide, baking soda or bicarbonate (common in whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean the brush head with soap and water after each use. This prevents possible cracking of the plastic.