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benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before you use the device
and save it for future reference.
Danger
- 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.
Warning
- 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 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Caution
- Do not clean the brush head, the handle or the charger in the
dishwasher.
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- 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.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head with unique identifier
3 Handle
4 Power on/off button
5 Battery level indicator
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6 Charger
7 TongueCare+ Tongue brush
- Not shown: Travel case
Note: The content of the box may vary based on the model
purchased.
Note: Brush head type may vary based on the model purchased
(different appearance as the picture shown here)
Preparing for use
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the brush head so the bristles point in the same direction as
the front of the handle (Fig. 2).
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
1 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger (Fig. 4).
- The battery level indicator flashes to indicate that the toothbrush
is charging. When the light stops flashing and turns solid green the
toothbrush is fully charged. (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
1 Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.
2 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. 6).
Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with the teeth at all
times.
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3 Press the power on/off and mode button to turn on the Philips
Sonicare.
4 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.
5 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. 7).
Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth,
divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature
(see chapter ‘Features’).
6 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.
8)).
7 After you have completed the brushing cycle, you can spend
additional time brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth and
areas where staining occurs. (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.
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- 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.
Features
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. (Fig. 10)
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 Easystart 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.
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- 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.
Attaching the TongueCare+ Tongue brush
1 Remove the brush head.
2 Align the TongueCare+ Tongue brush so the MicroBristles face the
front of the handle. (Fig. 11)
3 Firmly click the TongueCare+ Tongue brush down on the metal
shaft until it stops.
Using your TongueCare+ Tongue brush
Cleaning your tongue
1 Wet MicroBristles. (Fig. 12)
Note: Mouthwash can be used on the middle of the tongue before
using the TongueCare+ Tongue brush.
2 Place TongueCare+ Tongue brush so that MicroBristles are
positioned against your tongue and apply light pressure.
3 Turn power on, begin cleaning.
- Lightly rub the TongueCare+ Tongue brush front to back on the
tongue, going only as far back as is comfortable for you. (Fig. 13)
- Clean evenly over the entire tongue for 20 seconds.
4 Rinse and repeat to ensure a total of 3 times.
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Getting comfortable
Using a powered tongue cleaner for the first time?
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Tingling
Your tongue cleaner is powered by Philips Sonicare technology, with
31,000 vibrations per minute to get your tongue squeaky clean. These
vibrations are safe for the tongue, but you may experience some
tingling as you adjust. This is a normal reaction and usually fades after
a week of use.
Gagging
Any form of tongue cleaning can elicit a gag reflex for new users. To
avoid triggering a gagging response, start slowly and only bring your
TongueCare+ Tongue brush as far back as is comfortable, working
your way deeper over time as you adjust.
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.
Warning: Do not clean brush heads, the handle or the charger in the
dishwasher.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal shaft area with warm
water. Make sure you remove any residual toothpaste (Fig. 14).
Caution: Do not push on the rubber seal on the metal shaft with
sharp objects, as this may cause damage.
2 Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a damp cloth.
Brush head
1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use (Fig. 15).
2 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
1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
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2 Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp cloth.
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TongueCare+ Tongue brush
Do not clean TongueCare+ Tongue brush in dishwasher.
1 Rinse TongueCare+ Tongue brush after each use.
2 Remove TongueCare+ Tongue brush from the handle and rinse
the tongue brush connection at least once a week with warm
water.
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 and TongueCare+ Tongue brush
Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads and TongueCare+ Tongue
brushes every 3 months to achieve optimal results. Use only Philips
Sonicare replacement brush heads and tongue brushes.
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 Center in your country (see
the international warranty leaflet for contact details)
Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 23).
- This symbol means that this product contains a built-in
rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal
household waste (Fig. 24) (2006/66/EC). We strongly advise you
to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips
service centre to have a professional remove the rechargeable
battery.
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- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical
and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct
disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Warning: Only remove the rechargeable battery when you
discard the appliance. Make sure the battery is completely
empty when you remove it.
Warning: 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.
1 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.
2 Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the entire handle with
a towel or cloth (Fig. 16).
3 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. 17).
Note: You may have to hit on the end several times to break the
internal snap connections.
4 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. 18).
5 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. 19).
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6 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. 20).
7 Grab the battery and pull it out of the internal assembly (Fig. 21).
Caution: Be aware of the sharp edges of the battery tabs so as
to avoid injury to your fingers.
8 Cut the battery wires from the circuit board close to the battery
(Fig. 22).
9 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.
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Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee
leaflet.
Guarantee restrictions
The terms of the international guarantee do not cover the following:
- Brush heads.
- Damage caused by use of unauthorised replacement parts.
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or
unauthorised repair.
- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions,
discolouration or fading.