Philips HX5910, HX5610/03 User manual

Essence

5000 Series

Rechargeable

sonic toothbrush

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FRANÇAIS (CANADA) 40

Sonicare Essence

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General description (Fig. 1)

1 Travel cap
2 Extra soft bristles
3 Brush head
4 Personalized ID ring
5 Removable nut
6 Power on/off button & charge indicator light
7 Charger base with cord wrap
8 Power cord

, Refer to bottom of charger for voltage

specications.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

DANGERS

To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1 Do not place or store product where it can fall

or be pulled into a tub or sink.

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Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

3 Do not reach for a product that has fallen into

water. Unplug immediately.

4 Do not use while bathing.

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WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or

injury to persons:
1 DO NOT plug into an outlet with a voltage other

than specied on the bottom of the charger.

Voltage converters DO NOT guarantee voltage
compatibility.

2 Never force the plug into an outlet; if it does not

easily t into the outlet, discontinue use.

3 Discontinue use if this product appears damaged

in any way (brush head, handle, charger). This
product contains no serviceable parts. Refer to
chapter ‘Guarantee and service’ if your Sonicare
no longer works properly or needs repair.

4 Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord

or plug.
5 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
6 Do not use the charger outdoors.
7 Do not use the charger if dropped into water.
8 Avoid using a brush head with crushed or bent

bristles. Damaged bristles may break off while

brushing. Replace the brush head with a new one

every 3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear.

Inappropriate cleaning may cause bristle damage.

(See chapter ‘Cleaning’)
9 This product is designed to clean your teeth,

gums and tongue only. Use this product only

for its intended use as described in this booklet.

Discontinue use of this product and contact

a physician/dentist if discomfort or pain is

experienced.
10 This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience

and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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11 Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.
12 Sonicare is a personal care device and is not

intended for use on multiple patients in a dental

ofce or institution.

13 Do not use attachments and/or brush heads

other than those recommended by the

manufacturer.
14 If your toothpaste includes peroxide, baking soda

or other bicarbonate (common in whitening

toothpastes), thoroughly clean your brush head

and handle with soap and water after each use.

Otherwise plastic cracking may occur.
15 To avoid damage to the product, do not place

the brush head or charger in the dishwasher for

cleaning.

MEDICAL WARNINGS

1 Consult your dental professional before you use

this product if you have had oral or gum surgery

in the previous 2 months.
2 Contact your dental professional if excessive

bleeding occurs after using this product or

bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.
3 If you have a pacemaker or other implanted

device contact your physician or the device

manufacturer prior to use.
4 Sonicare has been tested and is compliant with

safety standards for electromagnetic devices.
5 Consult your physician prior to using the

Sonicare if you have medical concerns.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Preparing for use

Attaching the brush head

1 Align the front of the brush head with the

front of the toothbrush handle. Match the bars

that are on the inside top of the removable nut

with the notches inside the top of the handle

and slide the brush head onto the handle.

2 Screw the brush head nut clockwise until it’s

rmly tightened. If the brush head rattles when

in use, tighten the nut further.

3 Remove the travel cap from your brush head

when you are ready to brush.

4 Use the cord wrap in the bottom of the

charger to store excess cord.

Charging your Sonicare

Sonicare comes with the batteries completely
discharged and should be charged for at least 24

hours during the rst few days of use.

It is recommended that you keep your Sonicare
in the charger when not in use to maintain a full
battery charge. It takes at least 24 hours to fully
charge the battery of your Sonicare toothbrush.

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1 To charge your Sonicare, place the handle

in the charger with the power button facing

forward. Be sure the bottom of the handle sits

back securely in the charger, making complete

contact.

, When the handle is placed incorrectly in the

charger, the charge indicator light may still
illuminate, but charging will not take place.

Handles of other Sonicare models do not t in this

charger and will therefore not charge effectively. Do
not attempt to force a handle into this charger as
this will cause damage.

Using the appliance

Useful tips

, Place the brush head in your mouth before

turning on your Sonicare and keep your mouth

closed during brushing, otherwise toothpaste

may splatter.

, You may experience a slight tickling or tingling

sensation when using an electronic toothbrush

such as Sonicare for the rst time. As you

become accustomed to brushing with Sonicare

this sensitivity will diminish.

, A fully charged Sonicare will provide

approximately 2 weeks of typical use (2 minutes
of brushing twice a day), making it easy to travel
without the charger.

Remember that voltage converters and plug

adapters DO NOT guarantee voltage compatibility.
Always check for voltage compatibility.

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Brushing technique

Follow these simple steps to maximize your brushing
experience.

1 Before turning the Sonicare on, place the

bristles of the brush head on your gumline at a

45-degree angle.

2 Hold the handle with a light grip, turn the

Sonicare on, and gently move the bristles in

a small circular motion so the longer bristles

reach between your teeth. After a few seconds,

glide the bristles to the next section. Continue

this routine throughout your 2-minute

brushing cycle.

3 To maximize the effectiveness of your Sonicare

toothbrush, use light pressure and let the

Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you.

Do not scrub.

4 To make sure you brush evenly throughout

the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections:

outside top, inside top, outside bottom and

inside bottom teeth. Begin brushing in section

1 (outside top teeth) and brush for 30 seconds

before moving to section 2 (inside top teeth).

Continue brushing for 30 seconds in each

section progressing through all 4 sections until

you’ve brushed for 2 minutes.

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5 After the 2-minute brushing cycle is complete,

additional time should be spent brushing the

chewing surfaces of your teeth.

Press the power button to turn the brush on and off
as needed.
To clean your mouth more completely, you may also
brush your tongue, with the toothbrush turned on
or off, as you prefer.

Tips for specic oral care needs

Stain removal

, In areas where excess staining occurs, spend

extra brushing time to assist with stain removal.

Braces

, The brush should be placed at a 45-degree angle

between your brackets and gumline. Using light
pressure, gently move the bristles in a small

circular motion so the longer bristles reach

between your teeth for 2 seconds. Then gently
turn (roll) the brush handle so the bristles clean
the bracket and the rest of the tooth before you
glide the bristles to the next tooth. Continue
this until you have brushed all of your teeth.

Please note that brush heads will wear out

sooner when used on braces.

Dental restorations (dental work)

, Use Sonicare on dental restorations (such as

implants, caps, crowns, bridges and llings) as
you would on your natural tooth surfaces to
reduce plaque build-up and improve gum health.

Work the bristles around all the areas of the

restoration for thorough cleaning.

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Periodontal pockets

, Your dental professional may have indicated that

you have periodontal pockets, deep pockets
where plaque bacteria collect. If this is the case,

after brushing for a full 2 minutes, spend extra

time gently brushing these areas to improve
your gum health.

Features

Easy-start brushing power ramp-up

, All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start

feature activated (on), which helps you get used
to brushing with Sonicare.

, Brushing power will gently increase to full power

over the rst 12 brushings.

, The Easy-start feature is active if you hear

2 beeps immediately after turning on your
Sonicare. Once you reach optimal brushing
power (after the 12th brushing), you will no

longer hear the double beep at the beginning of

your brushing routine.

Note: Note: each of the rst 12 brushings must be at
least 1 minute in length to properly move through the
Easy-start ramp-up cycle.

To deactivate or activate the Easy-start feature:

1 Attach your brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle in a plugged-in charger base.
3 To deactivate the Easy-start feature, press and

hold the power button for 5 seconds. You will

hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-start

feature has been deactivated.

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4 To activate the Easy-start feature, press and

hold the power button for 5 seconds. You will

hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy-start

feature has been activated.
Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial

ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces

the effectiveness of your Sonicare toothbrush in
removing plaque.

The Easy-start feature should be deactivated and
the handle fully charged when Sonicare is used in
clinical trials.

Smartimer 2-minute timer

, All Sonicare models come with the Smartimer

feature, which automatically sets the brushing
time to the 2 minutes recommended by dental
professionals.

, After 2 minutes the Smartimer will automatically

turn off the toothbrush.

, If you wish to pause or stop brushing during

your 2-minute cycle, press the power button.

Press the power button again and the Smartimer

will pick up where you left off.

, The Smartimer will automatically reset to the

beginning of a 2-minute cycle if:

- brushing is paused for 30 seconds or longer;

- the handle is returned to the charger base.

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Quadpacer 30-second interval timer
(available on select models).

, Quadpacer makes sure that you brush all

sections of your mouth evenly and thoroughly.
At 30, 60 and 90 seconds, you will hear a short
beep and a pause in brushing action. This is
your signal to move to the next section of your
mouth.

Battery charge indicator (available on select
models).

, If your Sonicare has a low charge, you will hear

5 beeps after you have brushed your teeth for 2
minutes and the charge indicator light will ash
rapidly.

When you hear the low charge indication, you have
3 or fewer 2-minute brushings left.

1 Place the handle in the charger base (with the

power button facing towards you) to begin the

recharging process.

, The charge indicator light ashes slowly when

the handle is in the charger base to signal

charging is in progress.

, When the Sonicare is fully charged, the charge

indicator light is constantly on (not ashing),
signaling that your Sonicare is ready for use.

When not in use, keep your Sonicare in the charger
base to maintain a full battery charge.

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Cleaning

By following these simple steps, you should
get years of worry-free brushing:

1 Rinse brush head and bristles after each use.

2 Clean the brush head at least once per week,

including under the removable nut.

To remove the nut:

, Press down gently on the white area.

Avoid using sharp objects to push on the seal as

this may cause damage.

, Pull the nut up over the top of the brush head

To replace the nut, slip the nut over the brush head
shaft and pull until it clicks back on.

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3 Clean and dry the handle periodically.
4 Clean the charger base periodically.

UNPLUG the charger before cleaning. After
cleaning the charger base, completely dry the
charger before plugging it into an electrical outlet.

Mild soap, water and a moist cloth are
recommended for cleaning your Sonicare.

Additional Cleaning Tip:

- The Sonicare handle is dishwasher safe. Remove
the brush head and charger before placing the
handle only in the top rack of dishwasher.

- NOTE: Brush heads and charger base should
never be placed in the dishwasher.

Storage

If the product is not to be used for an extended
period of time it should be unplugged from the
electrical outlet, cleaned, stored in a cool and dry
area away from direct sunlight. The cord wrap can be
used to store power cord in an organized manner.

Replacement

Brush head

Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to
achieve optimal results.

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Environment

HANDLE CONTAINS NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES. BATTERIES MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

- The rechargeable battery inside your Sonicare
cannot be replaced, but is easy to remove for
recycling. At the end of product life and prior to
disposal, please remove the rechargeable battery
from the handle by following the instructions
below.

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand

it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By

doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

- If you have any recycling questions, contact your

local waste management ofce.

Removing the batteries

Please note that this process is NOT reversible.

To remove the batteries yourself, you will need a

at-head (standard) screwdriver and a small towel.

Basic safety precautions should be observed when
following the procedure outlined below. Be sure to

protect your eyes, hands, ngers and the surface on

which you are working.

1 Deplete the battery of any charge by removing

the handle from the charger, turning the

Sonicare on and allowing it to run until it stops.

Repeat this step until the Sonicare will no

longer operate.

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2 Insert a screwdriver into one of the slots

located near the top portion of the handle,
push the screwdriver blade into the handle as

far as it will go, and twist the blade. The housing
will begin to split.

3 Remove the screwdriver and repeat the above

instruction using the other slot located on the

opposite side of the handle. Twist the blade and
the housing will continue to split.

4 Now, insert the screwdriver into the middle

slot located on the top front part of the handle
as shown and push the blade in as far as it will

go.

5 Now use the screwdriver as a lever to pry the

2 handle sections apart.

6 Pull the 2 handle sections completely apart.

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7 Insert the screwdriver underneath the

electronic circuit board in multiple places.

8 Twist and pry the electronic circuit board

loose until it is completely separated from the
handle.

9 Pry the 2 AA-sized cylindrical nickel metal-

hydride batteries loose by inserting the

screwdriver on the sides of the two batteries

in the locations shown in the gure.

10 Use a twisting and prying motion to break the

glue bond around the batteries. The 2 batteries

are joined together with glue and will be lifted

out together.