Braun Oral B Interclean Solo, 2021 User Manual

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The Braun Oral-B Interclean is an innovative interdental plaque remover. Please read the use instructions thoroughly before first use. Thorough, effective oral hygiene means more than just brushing your teeth. Plaque bacteria accumulate particularly in spaces between the teeth, where a toothbrush cannot reach – and where gum disease most frequently begins. The Braun Oral-B Interclean interdental plaque remover has been developed with leading dental professionals to disrupt and remove plaque from between the teeth. Clinical tests have proven that the Braun Oral-B Interclean is effecive, like dental floss, in reducing gingivitis. However, the Braun Oral-B Interclean is much easier to use than dental floss – which makes it much easier to integrate into a routine of daily interdental plaque removal. Use the Braun Oral-B Interclean once a day, every day and before toothbrushing, so that any loosened plaque can be swept away by brushing. The Braun Oral-B Interclean should be able to clean most normal interdental spaces. Because every dentition is different, there may be some interdental areas which neither dental floss nor the Braun Oral-B Interclean can clean properly, such as under bridges or around implants. For special interdental needs please consult your dentist or hygienist about products such as Oral-B Super Floss™ or the Oral-B Interdental Brush System.

Caution

Check the cord occasionally for any damage. Should this be the case, unplug the charging unit

immediately and take it to a Braun Service Centre. Your Braun Service Centre will replace the complete charging unit (free of charge within the guarantee period); the charging unit cannot be repaired for safety reasons. A damaged or nonfunctioning unit should no longer be used.

Description

Charging unit

Charging base

Rechargeable handle

Charge indicator

Sliding switch

Sleeve (2 x)

Cleaning tip with rotating filament

(plus pack of 50)

Flexi-Tip gum massager (2 x)

Wall holder

2 screws with wall plugs

Specifications

Charging unit: 220-240 volts ac (~), 50-60 Hz, 1 watt Rechargeable handle: 1.2 volts Min. operation time when fully charged: 25 minutes

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Using the Braun Oral-B Interclean

To ensure correct placement of the tip at the gumline, always use in front of a mirror. Interdental cleaning should always be done before toothbrushing, so that any loosened plaque can be swept away by brushing.

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For hygienic reasons alwa

ys begin with a new tip, since the Interclean filament removes plaque bacteria.

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To ensure correct placement, press the new tip into the sleeve firml

y until it snaps into place (b).

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Before starting, check that the filament comes out and rotates when the switch is pressed (c). You should also check this periodically during the cleaning session.

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To ensure correct entry into the interdental space, hold the appliance horizontally, just like a toothbrush (d), and at a 90 ° angle to the teeth (e). Start with the space between the two front teeth.

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The filament is extremely thin to be able to pass into the interdental space. For this reason it is fragile and must be handled with care.

It is of key importance that the tip first be positioned at the interdental space, before the appliance is turned on.

Slowly push the switch to its end position and simply hold still two to three seconds.

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The cleaning action occurs at the interdental space, directly at the gumline. Let the filament do all the work with its rapidly spinning movement. Do not move the

appliance back and forth or up and down between the teeth.

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First release the switch to turn off the appliance, then

move to the

next interdental space.

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Clean the interdental spaces in a systematic way: first between all teeth of the upper jaw, then between all teeth of the lower jaw (f).

If you have not been used to regular interdental cleaning, your gums may bleed the first few times you use the Braun Oral-B Interclean. This may mean that you need to clean between the teeth more regularly. Bleeding should generally stop after a few days; should it persist after 2 weeks, please consult your dentist or hygienist.

Because of the rechargeable cells there is no need for a cord. This makes handling simple. The Braun Oral-B Interclean is inductively charged and electrically safe. It can be stored and used in the bathroom without hesitation.

This product contains a nickel-cadmium cell. In the interest of protecting the environment, please do not

dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun Service Centre or at appropriate collection sites provided in your country. Please also see the insert «Rechargeable cell disposal at the end of the product’s usefull live».

Preserving the rechargeable cell

To maximize the capacity and life of the rechargeable cell, it should be fully charged for 16 hours before the first use and then fully discharged by using. Then recharge to full capacity again. This discharging/ charging procedure should be done every six months.

Wall holder

Slide the wall holder

downwards

out of the charging unit

and fix it to the wall by using the screws and wall plugs

provided (a). Then

slide the charging unit

downward

onto the wall holder

. Guide the cord from the cord compartment between the wall holder and the charging unit. Only use as much cord as you need to reach the socket.

Connecting

The charging unit

can be connected to any outlet, even to shaver sockets. Place the rechargeable handle

, facing the

front, on the charging base

. The

green charge indicator

will light up when the interdental plaque remover is inserted on the pluggedin charging unit

. The recharge-

able handle

may warm up somewhat. This has no effect on the unit’s operation. Over-charging is impossible.

portant: Make sure that there is electrical power in the socket when you recharge the appliance. Sockets in mirror cabinets over wash basins of shaver sockets in bathrooms may be without electrical power when the light is turned off.

Switch

The power for rhe rechargeable handle is switched on and off by means of the sliding switch

. On: Push the switch up and hold. Off:

Release the switch.

Getting started

Before using the Braun Oral-B Interclean for the first time, charge the handle for at least 16 hours.

The appliance is delivered with a cleaning tip

mounted. Make sure

that the rotating filament

comes

out by simply switching on (c).

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Getting used to interdental cleaning

Cleaning between your teeth may not be as easy as brushing your teeth, since the size and shape of interdental spaces can vary considerably. Give yourself a week or two to master the technique. Once you have learned how to position the product at the gum margin so that the filament glides easily into the interdental space, you should be able to clean most of your interdental spaces with one to two ti

per cleaning session.

However, depending on your dentition, you may find that you have one or more problem interdental spaces where you persistently encounter tip breakage during the learning phase. Do not persist in cleaning these problem spaces with the filament until you have mastered proper positioning of the Braun Oral-B Interclean. During the learning phase, you may also want to use the Flexi-Tip gum stimulator

to assist you with any

problem interdental spaces.

Trouble-Shooting Guide Problem Advice

Finding the interdental space Use in front of a mirror.

Before switching the product on, guide the tip along your teeth until you feel the concave indentation of the interdental space, directly at the gumline.

Any difficulty in getting the filament to glide easily into the interdental space

Ensure the product is held at a 90° angle to the teeth.

First position the tip, then activate the filament with the slider switch. Do not move up and down or back and forth between the teeth – just hold still 2 to 3 seconds.

Using at the back molars Gently pull back your cheek with one

finger. Maintain 90° angle. Insert at the gumline, not at the contact point of the teeth.

Problem Advice

Feeling the filament going through the interdental space

The innovative cleaning action of the filament is so quick, some may not feel it – others may feel it with their tongue when it cleans between front teeth.

Overlapping teeth If the interdental space is «blocked»

by overlapping teeth, it may be difficult to insert either dental floss or the Interclean filament. You may want to use the Flexi-Tip for these interdental spaces.

Very tight interdental spaces In tight spaces where neither dental

floss nor the Interclean filament can be inserted, you may want to use the Flexi-Tip.

Number of tips per cleaning Depending on your dentition, it may

be necessary to use more than one disposable tip per session. For hygienic reasons always dispose of the tip after each cleaning session.

Under bridges or around implants These interdental spaces are shaped

differently than those between natural teeth. You may want to use the Flexi-Tip or ask your dentist or hygienist about special products such as Oral-B Super Floss™.

Large amounts of calculus between the teeth

Visit your dentist or hygienist regularly and have the calculus removed. Regular interdental cleaning thereafter should reduce calculus build-up.

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Flexi-Tip

the additional Flexi-Tip gum stimulator

is designed for gum mas-

sage and interdental stimulation. The Flexi-Tip may also be used for

problem interdental spaces such as very tight spaces, under bridges and around implants and also for any spaces which may not be accessible with the rotating filament and where brushing alone may not clean.

Attach a Flexi-Tip

to the sleeve

. Position the Flexi-Tip directly into the interdental space. In contrast to the rotating filament, you make keep the appliance with the Flexi-Tip switched on when moving along the gum margin. The Flexi-Tip can be used along the gumline both on the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth.

Tip replacement

The tip

is designed to be disposed of after use. Release the switch

to turn off the appliance. Take off the tip and throw it away. If the cleaning session is not yet finished, press a new tip into the sleeve firmly until it snaps into place (b).

Once the tip has been taken off, it will no longer function properly. Therefore always start the cleaning session with a new tip.

Cleaning

For cleaning the product, remove the tip used

from the

sleeve

The tip with the incorporated filament

cannot be used for a second session and has to be discarded after use. The Flexi-Tip

can be cleaned under running

water. Hold the sleeve under running water

for a few seconds and wipe it dry before placing the rechargeable handle back on the charging base

In order to thoroughly clean the appliance after having used it for a couple of days, you may also remove the sleeve. Rinse the metal shaft under running water and make sure to wipe it dry before attaching the sleeve again.

You may also remove the sliding switch for cleaning: Slide a finger underneath the switch to remove it from the handle. The parts underneath the sliding switch are also waterproof and may be cleaned under running water. To attach the sliding switch after cleaning, place it back onto the handle and press gently. An audible click is heard when the switch engages correctly.

Replacement tips are available at your dealer or Braun Service Centres.

Subject to change without notice.

This product conforms to the EMC-Requirements as laid down by the Council Directive 89/336/EEC.

Guarantee

We grant a 1 year guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase.

Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in material or workmanship either by repairing, or exchanging parts or exchanging the whole appliance as we may choose.

Not covered by this guarantee: damage arising from improper (operation with incorrect current/ voltage, plugging it into an unsuitable power point, breakage), normal wear and defects which have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance.

The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorized persons and if original Braun parts are not used. The guarantee only comes into force if the date of purchase is confirmed by the dealer's stamp and signature on the guarantee card and registration card.

This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor and where no import restrictions or other legal regulations hinder or prevent service being given under guarantee.

Service under the guarantee does not affect the expiry date of the guarantee. The guarantee on parts or entire appliances which are

exchanged ends when the guarantee on this appliance expires.

In the event of a claim under this guarantee, hand in the complete appliance (rechar

ger and rechargeable power unit) with the valid guarantee card to your dealer, or send both to the nearest Braun Customer Service Centre.

All other claims including for damages resulting from this guarantee are excluded unless our liability is legally mandatory.

Those claims arising out of the sales contract with the vendor are not affected by this guarantee.

For UK only:

This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.

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