Philips Sonicare EssentialClean Instructions Manual

Sonicare

EssentialClean

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Sonicare EssentialClean

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

Philips! To fully benet from the support 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.

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7 This product contains no user-serviceable parts.

Refer to ‘Warranty and support’ if the product

no longer works properly or needs repair.
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 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.

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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

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

electromagnetic elds.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Your Sonicare (Fig. 1)

1 Hygienic travel cap

2 Brushheadwithuniqueidentier

3 Handle

4 Power on/off & mode button

5 Battery level indicator

6 Charger

Getting started

Attaching the brush head

1 Align the brush head so the bristles face the

front of the handle.

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.

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Charging your Sonicare

1 Plug the charger into a live electrical outlet.

2 Place the handle on the charger.

- The battery level indicator ashes to indicate that

the toothbrush is charging.

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

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.

3 Press the power on/off & mode 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.

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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).

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)

Brushing modes (Select models)

Clean mode

Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning
(default mode).

Massage mode

Mode for gentle gum stimulation.

1 Press the power on/off & mode button to turn

on your Sonicare. Sonicare automatically starts

in the default Clean mode.

2 Press the power on/off & mode button again

to switch to Massage mode.

Note: When you press the power on/off & mode
button another time, the toothbrush turns off.

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Note: When Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the
default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected. 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.

- 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.

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.

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Note: If you press the power on/off & mode 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 deactivated.

To activate the Easy-start feature:

1 Attach your brush head to the handle.

2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.

3 Press and hold the power on/off & mode

button for 2 seconds. Your Sonicare beeps

twice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 & mode 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.

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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.

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.

2 Remove the brush head from the handle and

rinse the brush head connection at least once

a week with warm water.

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.

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Replacement

Brush head

- Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months

to achieve optimal results.

- Use only genuine Philips Sonicare replacement

brush heads that are suitable for this model.

Disposal

- This appliance contains a rechargeable battery

which must be disposed of properly.

- Contact your local town or city ofcials for

battery disposal information. You can also call
1-800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.com
for battery drop-off locations.

- For assistance, visit our website www.philips.com/

support or call 1-800-243-3050 toll free.

Removing the rechargeable battery

This process is not reversible.

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 small
standard screwdriver and tape. Observe basic safety
precautions when you follow the procedure below.

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.

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2 Insert a small standard screwdriver into the

bottom of the handle and turn it counter-

clockwise to remove the screw. Pull the end

cap off of the handle.

3 Insert the screwdriver between the handle and

the internal frame. Tilt the screwdriver

to loosen the handle.

4 Remove the internal frame from the handle.

5 Remove the rubber bumpers that are on top

and below the battery.

6 Insert the screwdriver between the battery

and the frame. Tilt the screwdriver to pop

the battery out of the frame.

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7 Place some tape over the ends of the battery

to avoid any short-circuiting due to residual

energy in the battery.

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

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
(North America), outside North America contact
your local Philips Consumer Care Center.
Internet information: www.sonicare.com
(North America) or www.philips.com
(outside North 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.

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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.

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 WARRANTY, 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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