Philips HX6254/81 User manual

Philips Sonicare

2 series

Plaque control plus

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Sonicare 2 series Plaque control plus

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!

To fully benet from the suppor t that Philips offers, register your

product at www.philips.com/welcome.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

DANGERS

To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1 Always place and store the charger at a safe distance from water.
2 Do not reach for a charger that has fallen into water.

Unplug immediately.

3 Never use a charger with a damaged cord or plug.

WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or physical injury:

1 Do not use attachments other than those recommended by the

manufacturer.

2 Never force the plug into an outlet; if the plug does not easily t

into the outlet, discontinue use.

3 Discontinue use if the product appears damaged in any way

(brush head, handle or charger).

4 The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the mains cord is damaged,

discard the charger.
5 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
6 Do not use the charger outdoors.
7 This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer to

‘Warranty and support’ if the product no longer works properly

or needs repair.

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8 Use this product only for its intended use as described in this

document or as recommended by your dental professional.

9 This product 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.
10 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the product.
11 Sonicare is a personal care device and is not intended for use on

multiple patients in a dental ofce or institution.

MEDICAL WARNINGS

1 Consult your dental professional before you use this product if you

have had oral or gum surger y 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 Discontinue use of this product and contact a physician/dentist if

discomfort or pain is experienced.
4 This product complies with the safety standards for

electromagnetic devices. If you have a pacemaker or other

implanted device, contact your physician or the device

manufacturer prior to use.
5 Consult you physician if you have other medical concerns.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips product complies with all applicable standards and

regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Your Sonicare (Fig. 1)

1 Hygienic travel cap

2 Brushheadwithuniqueidentier

3 Handle

4 Power on/off button

5 Battery level indicator

6 Charger

Note: The contents of the box may vary based on the model purchased.

Getting started

Attaching the brush head

1 Align the brush head so the bristles face the front of the

handle (Fig. 2).

2 Firmly press the brush head down on the metal shaft until it stops.

Note: Sonicare brush heads come with easily identiable icons to identify

your brush head.

Charging your Sonicare

1 Plug the charger into a live electrical outlet.

2 Place the handle on the charger (Fig. 3).

, Thebatterylevelindicatorashestoindicatethatthetoothbrush

is charging (Fig. 4).

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

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Using your Sonicare

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

towards the gumline (Fig. 5).

3 Press the power on/off button to turn on the Sonicare.

4 Apply light pressure to maximize Sonicare’s effectiveness and let

the Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you. Do not scrub.

5 Gently move the brush head slowly across the teeth in a small

back and forth motion so the longer bristles reach between the

teeth. Continue this motion throughout the brushing cycle.

Note: This model is equipped with the Quadpacer feature. This feature
prompts you to brush all 4 quadrants of the mouth (see chapter ‘Features’).

6 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth) and brush for

30 seconds before moving to section 2 (inside top teeth).

Continue brushing in section 3 (outside bottom teeth) and brush

for 30 seconds before moving to section 4 (inside bottom teeth)

(Fig. 6).

Note: 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 may also brush your tongue, with the toothbrush
turned on or off, as you prefer.

Your Sonicare is safe to use on:

- Braces (brush heads may wear out more quickly when used on braces)

- Dental restorations (llings, crowns, veneers, implants)

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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 battery level indicator ashes

yellow, this means the battery charge is below 10% and the battery should
be recharged.

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

Features

Quadpacer

The Quadpacer is an interval timer. It has a short beep and pause that

remind you to switch to the next section of your mouth (Fig. 6).

Smartimer

The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete when it
automatically turns off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing at least 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 rst
14 brushings to ease into the Sonicare experience.

Note: This Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start feature activated.

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To activate or deactivate the Easy-start feature:

1 Attach your brush head to the handle.

2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.

3 Activate or deactivate Easy-start:

, To activate Easy-start: Press and hold the power on/off button for

2seconds.Youhear2beepsandthebatterylevelindicatorashes

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ashes

yellow to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.

Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length to

properly move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.

Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not
recommended and reduces Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque.

Cleaning

DO NOT clean the brush head, handle or charger in dishwasher.

Toothbrush handle

1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal shaft area with warm

water (Fig. 7).

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

2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the entire surface of the handle.

Brush head

1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use (Fig. 8).

2 Remove the brush head from the handle and rinse the brush head

connection at least once a week with warm water.

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Charger

1 Unplug the charger.

2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the charger.

Storage

If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time,
unplug it from the electrical outlet, clean it and store it in a cool and

dry place away from direct sunlight.

Replacement

Brush head

- Replace Sonicare brush heads ever y 3 months to achieve optimal
results.

- Use only genuine Philips Sonicare replacement brush heads that are
suitable for this model.

Disposal

This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or

recycling information, please contact your local authorities or visit

www.recycle.philips.com.
This product contains batteries:

- Dispose of batteries properly. Do not incinerate. Batteries may
explode if overheated.

- Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil. Tape the waste battery
terminals before discarding.

- It is suggested that you contact your local town or city to

determine proper battery redemption site(s) in your area.

- Please visit www.call2recycle.org for additional information on a
recycling center in your area for rechargeable batteries.

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Removing the rechargeable battery

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROCESS IS NOT REVERSIBLE.

To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a hammer, a at-head
(standard) screwdriver, tape, scissors and a towel. Observe basic safety

precautions when you follow the procedure below. Be sure to protect

your eyes, hands, ngers, 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 Sonicare and let it operate
until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer turn on
the Sonicare.

2 Place the handle, with the power on/off button facing upwards,

onastable,atsurface(Fig.9).

3 Loosely wrap the handle in a towel (Fig. 10).

4 Hold the handle steady within the towel with one hand. Strike the

front of the handle 1 inch from the bottom with the hammer to
detach the bottom cap from the handle (Fig. 11).

Note: Repeat this step if necessary.

5 When the bottom cap is loose, pull the cap off the handle.

6 Remove the internal frame from the handle housing. (Fig. 12)

7 If there is tape holding the battery in place, cut the tape with a

pair of scissors (Fig. 13).

8 Insertaat-head(standard)screwdriverbetweenthebatteryand

the frame. Tilt the screwdriver to pop the battery out of the
frame (Fig. 14).

9 Place some tape over the ends of the battery to avoid any

short-circuiting due to residual energy in the battery (Fig. 15).

The rechargeable battery can now be recycled or disposed of and the
rest of the product discarded appropriately.

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Warranty and support

Philips warrants its products for two years after the date of purchase.
Defects due to faulty materials and workmanship will be repaired or
replaced at Philips expense provided that convincing proof of purchase
in the qualifying period is provided. Use of unauthorized replacement
parts will void this warranty.
Contact our Consumer Care Center at 1-800-682-7664

(Nor th America), outside North America contact your local Philips

Consumer Care Center.
Internet information: www.sonicare.com (North America)
or www.philips.com (outside Nor th America).

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

What is not covered under warranty:

- Brush heads.

- Damage caused by use of unauthorized replacement parts.

- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or
unauthorized repair.

- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions,
discoloration or fading.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. IN SOME STATES
LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES DO
NOT APPLY.

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LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED OR
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON
BREACH OF WARR ANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. SUCH
DAMAGES INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF SAVINGS
OR REVENUE; LOSS OF PROFIT; LOSS OF USE; THE CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DENTISTS
AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS; AND COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE
EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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