Philips HX6782, HX6780, HX6733/90, HX6733/80, HX6733/70 User manual

HX6700 series

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HX6700series

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome.

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance 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

-- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

-- 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.

-- If the appliance is damaged in any way (brush head, toothbrush handle and/or charger), stop using it.

-- This appliance contains no serviceable parts. If the appliance is damaged, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country (see chapter ‘Guarantee and service’).

-- Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated surfaces.

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-- 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

-- 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.

-- If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor before you use the Sonicare.

-- The 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.

-- 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 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.

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-- If your toothpaste contains peroxide, baking soda or other bicarbonate (common in whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean the brush head and the handle with soap and water after each use. Otherwise the plastic may crack.

-- Do not clean brush heads, the handle, the charger and the charger cover in the dishwasher.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

The Sonicare (Fig. 1)

AHygienic travel cap

BBrush head

CInterchangeable colour code ring

DHandle with soft grip

E On/off button

FBrushing modes

GCharge light indicator

-Deluxe charge indicator (specific types only)

-Standard charge indicator (specific types only) H Standard charger (specific types only)

-H1 Charger cover with brush head holder

-H2 Travel charger

IDeluxe charger (specific types only)

-I1 Charger cover with brush head holder

-I2 Travel charger

-I3 Charger base with cord wrap facility 

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Getting started

Changing the colour code ring

Sonicare brush heads come with interchangeable colour code rings to identify your brush head. To change the colour code ring:

1Pull the colour code ring from the bottom of the brush head.

2To attach a new ring, slip one edge of the new ring over the bottom of the brush head.

Then press down on the other side to snap the ring into place.

Attaching the brush head

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

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

Note: There is a small gap between the colour code ring and the handle.

Charging the Sonicare

1Put the plug of the charger in the wall socket.

2Place the handle on the charger.

,, The battery charge indicator next to the battery symbol flashes to indicate that the toothbrush is charging.

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Battery charge indicator

The battery charge indicator shows the approximate remaining battery charge.

Deluxe charge indicator (specific types only):

-- Solid green: 50-100% -- Flashing green: 10-49% 

-- Flashing yellow: less than 10%

Standard charge indicator (specific types only):

-- Solid green: 50-100%

-- Flashing green: less than 50%

Note: When the battery is low, you hear 3 beeps after the completion of the brushing cycle and the battery charge indicator flashes for 30 seconds. 

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

It takes 24 hours to charge the battery fully.

Using the Sonicare

Brushing instructions

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Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.

Place the toothbrush bristles against the teeth at a slight angle towards the gumline.

Press the on/off button to switch on the Sonicare.

Apply light pressure to maximise Sonicare’s effectiveness and let the Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you.

Gently move the brush head slowly across the teeth in a small back and forth motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth. Continue this motion throughout the brushing cycle.

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Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections using the Quadpacer feature (see chapter ‘Features’).

6Begin 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).

7After you have completed the brushing cycle, you can spend additional time brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth and areas where staining occurs.You can also brush your

tongue, with the toothbrush switched on or off, as you prefer.

The Sonicare is safe to use on:

-- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces)

-- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers)

Note: You can switch off the toothbrush at any time by pressing and holding the on/off button for 2 seconds.

Clean and White mode brushing instructions

The Clean and White mode consists of 2 minutes of Clean mode to clean the whole mouth and an additional 30 seconds of White mode to focus on the visible front teeth.

1Brush the first 2 minutes as instructed in steps

1-6 above.

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2After the 2 minutes of Clean mode, the White mode begins with a change in brushing sound and motion.That is your signal to start brushing

the visible upper front teeth for 15 seconds

3 At the next beep and pause, move to the visible lower front teeth for the final

15 seconds of brushing.

Brushing modes

The Sonicare automatically starts in the default

Clean mode.To select a  different brushing mode:

1Press the on/off button to toggle between modes.

,, The green LED indicates the selected mode.

Note: You can only switch between modes when the toothbrush is switched on.

Clean mode

Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning.

Sensitive mode (specific types only)

Gentle yet thorough cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth.

Clean and White mode

2 minutes of Clean mode with an additional 30 seconds of White mode to focus on the visible front teeth.

Note: When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected. However, in whitening/stain reduction studies, the Clean and White mode must be selected.The handle should be fully charged and the Easy-start feature deactivated.

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Features

Easy-start

-- This Sonicare comes with the Easy-start feature activated.

-- The Easy-start feature gently increases power over the first 14 brushings to help you get used to brushing with the Sonicare.

Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must last at least 1 minute to move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle properly.

Note: When the Clean and White mode is selected, the Easy-start feature is inactive.

Deactivating or activating the Easy-start feature

1Attach the brush head to the handle.

2Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.

-- To deactivate Easy-start:

Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds.

You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.

-- To activate Easy-start:

Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds.

You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated.

Note: Use of the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces the effectiveness of the Sonicare toothbrush in removing plaque.

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Smartimer

The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by automatically switching off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle. Dental professionals recommend brushing no less than 2 minutes twice a day.

If you want to pause or stop brushing during the 2-minute brushing cycle, press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds. Press the on/off button again and the Smartimer picks up where you left off.

The Smartimer automatically resets to the beginning of a 2-minute cycle if:

-- you stop brushing for 30 seconds or longer. -- you put the handle in the charger.

Quadpacer (select models)

-- 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.

-- When you use the two-minute Clean or Sensitive mode, you hear a short beep and a pause in brushing action at 30, 60 and 90 seconds.

-- When you use the Clean and White mode, you hear and feel a change in the brush head sound and motion after 2 minutes of Clean mode.Then move the brush head to the visible upper front teeth and brush them for 15 seconds.At the final beep and pause, move to the visible lower front teeth and brush them for 15 seconds.

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Cord wrap facility (specific types only)

If your Sonicare type includes the deluxe charger cover and base, the travel charger is pre-installed inside the cover. If you want to shorten the mains cord, you can store excess cord in the cord wrap facility in the charger base.

1To separate the charger cover from the charger base, press the two grey snap bars on the charger base and pull the white charger cover upwards.

2Wrap excess mains cord around the grey charger base as shown in the picture. Make sure you wrap the cord on the inside of the two snap levers.

3When you have stored the excess cord, guide the mains cord through the small groove in the rear of the grey charger base.

4To reattach the charger cover, press it down over the charger base until it snaps into place.

Tip: For extra convenience during travel, you can remove the travel charger and use it without the charger cover and charger base.

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Cleaning

Do not clean brush heads, the handle, the charger or the charger covers in the dishwasher.

Toothbrush handle

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

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

2Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a damp cloth.

Brush head

1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use.

2 Remove the brush head from the handle and rinse the brush head connection at least once a week with warm water.

Charger

1Unplug the charger before you clean it.

2Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp cloth.

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Storage

-- If you are not going to use the appliance for a long time, unplug it, clean it and store it in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.You can use the cord wrap facility (specific types only) to store the mains cord in an organised way.

-- You can store brush heads on the pegs at the back of the charger.

Replacement

Brush head

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

-- Use only Sonicare ProResults replacement brush heads.

Disposal

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

it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

-- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. Dispose of the battery at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre.The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.