Philips HX8923/34 user manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and

welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the
support that Philips oers, register your product at

www.philips.com/welcome.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

Warning: 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 Do not plug the charger into an outlet with a

voltage other than specied on the bottom of

the charger. This product is designed to operate
within a range of 100 to 240 volts. Voltage
converters do not warrant voltage compatibility.

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3 Never force the plug into an outlet; if the plug

does not easily t into the outlet, discontinue

use.

4 Discontinue use if the product appears

damaged in any way (brush head, handle or

charger).

5 The mains cord cannot be replaced. If the mains

cord is damaged, discard the charger.

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

Refer to ‘Warranty and support’ if the product
no longer works properly or needs repair.

9 Use this product only for its intended use as

described in this document or as recommended
by your dental professional.

10 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.

11 Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the product.

12 Philips Sonicare is a personal care device and is

not intended for use on multiple patients in

a dental oce or institution.

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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 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 your physician if you have other

medical concerns.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips device complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to

electromagnetic elds.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Your Philips Sonicare (Fig. 1)

1 Hygienic travel cap
2 Brush head
3 Handle

4 Power on/o and mode button

5 Intensity level indicator
6 Intensity level button (+ and -)
7 Mode indicator
8 Battery level indicator
9 Charger

Note: The content of the box may vary based on

the model purchased.

Getting started

Attaching the brush head

1 Align the brush head so the bristles point in the

same direction as the front of the handle.

2 Firmly press the brush head down onto the

metal shaft until it stops.

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Note: Philips Sonicare brush heads are imprinted
with icons to easily identify your brush head.

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Charging your Philips Sonicare

1 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
2 Place the handle on the charger.

- The ashing light of the battery level
indicator indicates that the toothbrush is
charging.

- When the battery is fully charged, the
battery level indicator lights up solid green

for 10 seconds before it turns o.

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.

Battery status (when handle is not on charger)

- A ashing yellow battery level indicator

indicates a low charge.

- A ashing green battery level indicator indicates

a moderate charge.

- A solid green battery level indicator indicates a

full charge.

Note: If you hear 5 beeps and the battery level

indicator ashes yellow, this means that you have to

recharge the battery. When the battery is completely

empty, the Philips Sonicare turns o. Place the Philips

Sonicare on the charger to charge it.

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

Using your Philips 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 (45 degrees), pressing rmly to

make the bristles reach the gumline or slightly
beneath the gumline.

Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact

with the teeth at all times.

3 Press the power on/o and mode button to

turn on the Philips Sonicare.

4 Apply light pressure to maximize Philips

Sonicare’s eectiveness and let the Philips

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 your teeth.
Continue this motion throughout the brushing
cycle.

6 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.

Note: To make sure you brush evenly

throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into

4 sections using the Quadpacer feature (see
chapter ‘Features’).

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7 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside upper

teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before
you move to section 2 (inside upper teeth).

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Continue brushing in section 3 (outside lower
teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before you
move to section 4 (inside lower teeth).

Note: When using the White mode, two

additional 15 second intervals can be used for
polishing your front teeth.

8 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 can also brush your
tongue, with the toothbrush turned on or o,
as you prefer.

Your Philips Sonicare is safe to use on:

- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when

used on braces).

- Dental restorations (llings, 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 is used in clinical

studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode with high

intensity must be selected. The handle should be
fully charged and the Easy-start feature deactivated.

Brushing modes

Intensity levels

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Clean mode

The ultimate in plaque removal (default mode).
Clean mode lasts for 2 minutes and includes four
30 second Quadpacer intervals.

White mode

To brighten and polish your front teeth.
White mode lasts for 2.5 minutes and includes four
30 second Quadpacer intervals and two and two
additional 15 second Quadpacer intervals to focus
on your visible front teeth.

1 Press the power on/o and mode button to

turn on your Philips Sonicare.

2 Press the power on/o and mode button again

within 2.5 seconds to switch to White mode.

3 Press the power on/o and mode button after

2.5 seconds to pause your Philips Sonicare.

- Low: 1 LED indicator light

- Medium: 2 LED indicator lights

- High: 3 LED indicator lights

Note: To adjust the intensity level to the next
higher or lower level, press the + intensity level

button to increase intensity or the - intensity level
button to decrease intensity at any time during the
brushing cycle

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Features

Smartimer

Easy-start

The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle

is complete by automatically turning o the

toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less

than 2 minutes twice a day.

The Easy-start feature gently increases the power

over the rst 14 brushings to help you get used to

the brushing with the Philips Sonicare.

This Philips Sonicare comes with the Easy-start
feature deactivated.

Activating or deactivating the Easy-start

feature

1 Attach the brush head to the handle.
2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.

To activate Easy-start:

Press and hold the power on/o and mode 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.

To deactivate Easy-start:

Press and hold the power on/o and mode 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: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the
initial ramp-up period is not recommended and

reduces Philips Sonicare eectiveness in removing

plaque.

Quadpacer

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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.

Depending on the brushing mode you have

selected, the Quadpacer beeps at dierent

intervals during the brushing cycle. See the
"brushing modes" section for more details.

Activating or deactivating the Quadpacer

feature:

Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.

- To activate Quadpacer:

Press and hold the intensity level button
down (-) for 2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps and
the battery level indicator lights up green to
indicate that the Quadpacer feature has been
activated.

- To deactivate Quadpacer:

Press and hold the intensity level button
down (-) for 2 seconds. You hear 1 beep and
the battery level indicator lights up yellow to
indicate that the Quadpacer feature has been
deactivated.

Charger conrmation

When the charger conrmation feature is activated,
the handle beeps and vibrates briey when it is

placed on the charger base. This Philips Sonicare

model comes with the charger conrmation

feature deactivated.

Activating or deactivating the charger
conrmation feature:

Place the handle on the charger.

- To activate charger conrmation:

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Press and hold the intensity level button up (+) for
2 seconds. You hear 2 beeps and the battery level
indicator lights up green twice to indicate that the

charger conrmation feature has been activated.

- To deactivate charger conrmation:

Press and hold the intensity level button up (+) for
2 seconds. You hear 1 beep and the battery level
indicator lights up yellow once to indicate that the

charger conrmation feature has been deactivated.

Cleaning

Toothbrush handle

1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal

shaft area with warm water. Make sure you
remove any residual toothpaste.

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

Brush head

1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each

use.

2 Remove the brush head from the handle and

damp cloth.

rinse the brush head connection with warm
water at least once a week.

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1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2 Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp

cloth. Make sure you remove any toothpaste or
other residue from the charger surfaces.

If you are not going to use the Sonicare for an

extended period of time, unplug the charger from
the electrical outlet, clean it and store it in a cool

and dry place away from direct sunlight.

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

Philips Sonicare replacement brush heads.

This appliance contains a rechargeable battery
which must be disposed of properly. Contact your

local town or city ocials for battery disposal

information. You can also call 1-800-8-BATTERY

or visit www.rbrc.com for battery drop-o

locations.

For assistance, visit our website www.philips.com/
support or call 1-800-243-3050 toll free.

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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.

To remove the rechargeable battery, you need
a towel or cloth, a hammer and a at-head

(standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety
precautions when you follow the procedure
outlined 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 Philips Sonicare and let it run until it
stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer
turn on the Philips Sonicare.

2 Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the

entire handle with a towel or cloth.

3 Hold the top of the handle with one hand and

strike the handle housing 0.5 inch above the

bottom end. Strike rmly with a hammer on all
4 sides to eject the end cap.

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.

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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.

6 Remove the rubber battery cover.

7 Wedge the screwdriver between the battery

and the black frame at the bottom of the
internal components. Then pry the screwdriver
away from the battery to break the bottom of
the black frame.

8 Insert the screwdriver between the bottom of

the battery and the black frame to break the
metal tab connecting the battery to the green
printed circuit board. This will release the
bottom end of the battery from the frame.

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