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Welcome to Oral-B!
Before operating this toothbrush, 
please read these instructions and 
save this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT
• Periodically check the cord for 
damage. If the cord is damaged, 
take the charging unit to an Oral-B 
Braun Service Centre. A damaged or 
non-functioning unit must no longer 
be used.
• This product is not intended for use 
by children under age three.
• This appliance is not intended for 
use by children or persons with 
reduced physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for 
their safety. In general, we recommend that you keep this appliance 
out of reach of children.
• Children should be supervised to 
ensure that they do not play with the 
appliance.
• If the product is dropped, the brush 
head should be replaced before next 
use even if no damage is visible.
• Do not place or store the charger 
where it can fall or be pulled into a 
tub or sink.
• Do not place the charger in water or 
other liquid.
• Do not reach for a charger that has 
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
• Do not modify or repair the product. 
This may cause fire, electric shock or 
injury. Consult your dealer for repairs 
or contact an Oral-B Service Centre. 
Do not disassemble the product 
except when disposing of the battery.
• When taking out the battery for 
disposal, use caution not to short 
the positive (+) and negative (–) 
terminals.
• Do not insert any object into any 
opening of the appliance/charger.
• Do not touch the power plug with 
wet hands. This can cause an 
electric shock.
• When unplugging, always hold the 
power plug instead of the cord.
• Use this product only for its intended 
use as described in this manual. 
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• If you are undergoing treatment for 
any oral care condition, consult your 
dental professional prior to use.
• This product is made for indoor use 
only.
Description
A Brush head (depending on model/
interchangeable) 
B On/off switch 
C Handle 
D Charging unit
Specifications
For voltage specifications please refer 
to the bottom of the charging unit.
Connecting and charging
Your toothbrush has a waterproof 
handle, is electrically safe and 
designed for use in the bathroom.
• Plug the charging unit (D) into an 
electrical outlet and place the handle 
(C) on there (1). For voltage specifications refer to the bottom of the 
charging unit.
• A full charge takes 16 hours and 
enables approximately one week 
of regular brushing (twice a day, 
2 minutes). 
• For everyday use, the handle can be 
stored on the plugged-in charging 
unit. There is no risk of overcharging. 
However for environmental reasons, 
Oral-B recommends to unplug the 
charging unit until the next recharge 
is required.
Battery maintenance
To maintain the maximum capacity of 
the rechargeable battery, unplug the 
charging unit and discharge the handle 
by regular use at least every 6 months.
Using the toothbrush
Wet brush head and apply toothpaste; 
you can use any kind of toothpaste. 
To avoid splashing, guide the brush 
head to your teeth before switching 
the appliance on (2). Guide the brush 
head slowly from tooth to tooth, 
spending a few seconds on each tooth 
surface. Start brushing the outsides, 
then the insides, finally the chewing 
surfaces (3). Brush at least 2 minutes 
to thoroughly remove plaque. Press 
the on/off switch to turn off. 
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Individual brush heads and 
accessories
Oral-B offers you a variety of brush 
heads which are available in stores 
that sell Oral-B products. Below 
brush heads are interchangeable and 
compatible with your Oral-B Vitality 
handle.
The Oral-B Precision Clean brush head
The Oral-B FlossAction brush head
The Oral-B ProWhite brush head
We do not recommend using the 
Oral-B 3DWhite brush head with 
braces.
All brush heads feature light blue 
INDICATOR 
monitor brush head replacement need 
(3.a). With thorough brushing, twice 
a day for two minutes, the blue color 
will fade halfway approximately within 
3 months (3.b), signaling it is time to 
change the brush head. If the bristles 
splay before the colour recedes (3.c), 
you are exerting too much pressure 
on teeth and gums.
During the first days of using the 
toothbrush, your gums may bleed 
slightly. In general, bleeding should 
stop after a few days. Should it persist 
after two weeks, please consult your 
dentist or dental hygienist.
cups each tooth with a 
curved bristle trim and 
reaches deep between 
teeth at the same time.
effectively cleans your 
teeth, clean along the 
gumline and in hard-toreach areas such as 
behind teeth.
features a dentist-inspired 
polishing cup to remove 
surface stains from 
coffee, tea and tobacco 
for effective brightening. 
®
 bristles to help you 
Cleaning
After use, rinse the brush head for 
several seconds under running water 
with the handle switched on. Switch 
off and remove the brush head. Rinse 
both parts separately under running 
water and wipe them dry. From time to 
time, also clean the charging unit with 
a damp cloth (4).
Subject to change without notice.
Environmental notice
This product contains rechargeable batteries. 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 Oral-B Service 
Centre or at appropriate collection 
points provided in your country.
However, if you prefer to dispose of 
the battery yourself, open the handle 
as shown below:
90°
Caution! Opening the handle will 
destroy the appliance and invalidate 
the guarantee.
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Guarantee
We grant 1 year guarantee on the 
product commencing on the date 
of purchase (Guarantee period may 
differ in different country). Within the 
guarantee period we will eliminate, free 
of charge, any defects in the appliance 
resulting from faults in materials or 
workmanship, either by repairing or 
replacing the complete appliance as we 
may choose.
This guarantee extends to every country 
where this appliance is supplied by 
Braun or its appointed distributor. This 
guarantee does not cover: damage due 
to improper use, normal wear or use, 
especially regarding the brush heads, 
as well as defects that have a negligible 
effect on the value or operation of the 
appliance. The guarantee becomes 
void if repairs are undertaken by 
unauthorised persons and if original 
Braun parts are not used. 
To obtain service within the guarantee 
period, hand in or send the complete 
appliance with your sales receipt to an 
authorised Braun Oral-B Service 
Centre.
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D12.023F 
D12.023W 
D12.023WE 
D12.013N 
D12.013NE
99879225/IV-11 
Japan/GB/China