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General description (Fig. 1)

A

  Travel cap

B

  Extra soft bristles

C

  Brush head

D

  Personalized ID ring

E

  Removable nut

F

  Power on/off button & charge indicator light

G

  Charger base with cord wrap

H

  Power cord

I

  Brush head holder

Refer to bottom of charger for voltage specifications.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

 

 

 

 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

DANGERS

To reduce the risk of electrocution:

1  Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub 

or sink.

2  Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

3  Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug 

immediately.

4  Do not use while bathing.

WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury to persons:

1  DO NOT plug into an outlet with a voltage other than specified on 

the bottom of the charger. Voltage converters DO NOT guarantee 

voltage compatibility. 

2  Never force the plug into an outlet; if it does not easily fit into the 

outlet, discontinue use.

3  Discontinue use if this product appears damaged in any way (brush 

head, handle, charger). This product contains no serviceable parts. Refer 

to chapter ‘Guarantee and service’ if your Sonicare no longer works 

properly or needs repair.

4  Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug. 

5  Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

6  Do not use the charger outdoors.

7  Do not use the charger if dropped into water.

8  Avoid using a brush head with crushed or bent bristles. Damaged 

bristles may break off while brushing. Replace the brush head 

with a new one every 3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear. 

Inappropriate cleaning may cause bristle damage. (See chapter 

‘Cleaning’)

9  This product is designed to clean your teeth, gums and tongue only. 

Use this product only for its intended use as described in this booklet. 

Discontinue use of this product and contact a physician/dentist if 

discomfort or pain is experienced.

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ENGlISH

Summary of Contents for Essence e5000 Series

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Page 3: ...age compatibility 2 Never force the plug into an outlet if it does not easily fit into the outlet discontinue use 3 Discontinue use if this product appears damaged in any way brush head handle charger This product contains no serviceable parts Refer to chapter Guarantee and service if your Sonicare no longer works properly or needs repair 4 Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug 5 ...

Page 4: ...5 To avoid damage to the product do not place the brush head or charger in the dishwasher for cleaning 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 Address questi...

Page 5: ...ace the handle in the charger with the power button facing forward Be sure the bottom of the handle sits back securely in the charger making complete contact When the handle is placed incorrectly in the charger the charge indicator light may still illuminate but charging will not take place Handles of other Sonicare models do not fit in this charger and will therefore not charge effectively Do not...

Page 6: ...e brushing for 30 seconds in each section progressing through all 4 sections until you ve brushed for 2 minutes 5 After the 2 minute brushing cycle is complete additional time should be spent brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth Press the power button to turn the brush on and off as needed To clean your mouth more completely you may also brush your tongue with the toothbrush turned on or of...

Page 7: ...gged in charger base 3 To deactivate the Easy start feature press and hold the power button for 5 seconds You will hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy start feature has been deactivated 4 To activate the Easy start feature press and hold the power button for 5 seconds You will hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy start feature has been activated Using the Easy start feature beyond the initial ...

Page 8: ...ve 3 or fewer 2 minute brushings left 1 Place the handle in the charger base with the power button facing towards you to begin the recharging process The charge indicator light flashes slowly when the handle is in the charger base to signal charging is in progress When the Sonicare is fully charged the charge indicator light is constantly on not flashing signaling that your Sonicare is ready for u...

Page 9: ...l outlet Mild soap water and a moist cloth are recommended for cleaning your Sonicare Additional Cleaning Tip The Sonicare handle is dishwasher safe Remove the brush head and charger before placing the handle only in the top rack of dishwasher NOTE Brush heads and charger base should never be placed in the dishwasher Storage If the product is not to be used for an extended period of time it should...

Page 10: ...head standard screwdriver and a small towel Basic safety precautions should be observed when following the procedure outlined below Be sure to protect your eyes hands fingers and the surface on which you are working 1 Deplete the battery of any charge by removing the handle from the charger turning the Sonicare on and allowing it to run until it stops Repeat this step until the Sonicare will no lo...

Page 11: ...blade in as far as it will go 5 Now use the screwdriver as a lever to pry the 2 handle sections apart 6 Pull the 2 handle sections completely apart 7 Insert the screwdriver underneath the electronic circuit board in multiple places 8 Twist and pry the electronic circuit board loose until it is completely separated from the handle ...

Page 12: ...rldwide guarantee leaflet for standard guarantee WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS What is not covered under warranty Brush heads 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 SHA...

Page 13: ...rush head is attached correctly I feel a tickling sensation when I use Sonicare You may experience a slight tickling tingling sensation when using Sonicare for the first time As you become accustomed to brushing with Sonicare this sensitivity will diminish The brush head rattles when I use Sonicare Sonicare should produce a gentle hum during operation Tightening the brush head nut can eliminate ex...

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Page 16: ... trade marks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V Easy start Quadpacer Smartimer Sonicare Elite and the Sonicare logo are registered trademarks of Philips Oral Healthcare Inc and or Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V 4235 020 1537 3 Philips Oral Healthcare Inc 35301 SE Center Street Snoqualmie WA 98065 U S A Outside North America 1 425 396 2000 www philips com North America 1 800 682 7664 www s...

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