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­­North­­America:

1-800-682-7664

www.sonicare.com

Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.

35301 SE Center Street

Snoqualmie WA 98065

U.S.A.

Outside­­North­­America:

+1-425-396-2000 

www.philips.com

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Philips shield are registered trademarks of KPENV. Easy-start, Quadpacer, Smartimer, 

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Inc. and/or KPENV.

e3000

Battery Operated

Alimentation par pile

4235.020.2126.5

General description (Fig. 1)

A

  Travel cap 

B

  Replaceable brush head

C

  Removable nut

D

  Power on/off button

E

  Battery compartment cap

F

  2 AA alkaline batteries (included)

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Sonicare

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effectiveness and safety. However, basic safety 

precautions should always be followed when using 

any electrical product, especially when children are 

present. 

WARNINGS

1  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.

2  Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

3  Consult your dental professional before using 

this product if you have had oral or gum 

surgery in the previous 2 months.

4  Contact your dental professional if excessive 

bleeding occurs after using this product or 

bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of 

use.

5  If you have a pacemaker or other implanted 

device contact your physician or the device 

manufacturer prior to use. Sonicare has been 

tested and is compliant with safety standards 

for electromagnetic devices.

6  Only use AA-size alkaline batteries in this 

product.

7  Avoid using a brush head with crushed or bent 

bristles. Damaged bristles may break off while 

brushing. In order to prevent this, replace the 

brush head every 3 months or sooner if signs 

of wear appear.

8  If your favorite toothpaste contains peroxide, 

baking soda, or other bicarbonate (common in 

whitening toothpastes), it is important that you 

thoroughly clean your brush head with soap 

and water after each use.

9  This product is designed for cleaning teeth, 

gums, and tongue only. Do not use it for any 

other purpose and do not use attachments not 

recommended by the manufacturer.

10  This product is a personal care device and is 

not intended for use on multiple patients in a 

dental office or institution.

11  Discontinue use if this product appears 

damaged in any way (brush head or handle). 

This product contains no serviceable parts 

(other than the removable batteries). If repair 

is needed, please refer to chapter ‘Customer 

service information’ in this manual and contact 

one of our representatives.

SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS

Customer service information

If you have any questions after reading this manual, 

feel free to contact our Customer Service Center 

or visit our website.

Customer Service Center

1-800-682-7664 (North America), outside North 

America contact your local Philips Customer Care 

Center.

Internet information

www.sonicare.com (North America)

www.philips.com (outside North America)

Preparing for use
Installing/replacing batteries 

Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry 

when inserting the batteries.

Sonicare e3000 operates on two (2) AA-size 1.5-

volt alkaline batteries.

  1 

 Remove the battery compartment cap from 

the bottom of the handle by pulling on the 

grips (Fig. 2).

  2 

 Make sure the + and - poles of the batteries 

match the appropriate location inside the 

handle (Fig. 3).

  3 

 Insert the batteries into the handle.  (Fig. 4)

  4 

 Firmly push the battery compartment cap 

back onto the handle until it locks (Fig. 5).

To avoid damage due to battery leakage:

Note: Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
Note: Do not expose the appliance to extremely high 

temperatures.
Note: Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.
Note: Remove the batteries if the appliance is not 

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going to be used for a month or longer. 

If this product is to be used in clinical trials, use 

new alkaline batteries.
Batteries need to be replaced at least every 6 

weeks during a clinical trial.

Attaching the brush head 

  1 

 Align the front of the brush head with the 

front of the toothbrush handle.  (Fig. 6)

  2 

 Screw the brush head nut clockwise until 

it’s firmly tightened. If the brush head rattles 

during use, tighten the nut further (Fig. 7).

Using the appliance
Useful tips 

Place the brush head in your mouth before 

turning on your Sonicare, and be sure it is 

turned off before removing it from your 

mouth, otherwise toothpaste may splatter.

You may experience a slight tickling or 

tingling sensation when using an electronic 

toothbrush such as Sonicare for the first 

time. As you become accustomed to brushing 

with Sonicare, this sensitivity will diminish.

Brushing technique

Follow these simple steps to maximize your 

brushing experience:

  1 

 Before turning on, place the bristles of the 

brush head on your gumline at a 45-degree 

angle (Fig. 8).

  2 

 Hold the handle with a light grip, turn on, and 

gently move the bristles in a small circular 

motion so the longer bristles reach between 

your teeth. After a few seconds glide the 

bristles to the next section. Continue this 

routine throughout your 2-minute brushing 

cycle.

  3 

 To maximize effectiveness, apply only light 

pressure and let the toothbrush do the 

brushing for you. Do not scrub.

  4 

 To make sure you brush evenly throughout 

the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections: 

outside top, inside top, outside bottom and 

inside bottom teeth. Begin brushing in section 

1 (outside top teeth) and brush for 30 

seconds before moving to section 2 (inside 

top teeth). Continue brushing each of the 

other two sections for 30 seconds each until 

you’ve brushed for 2 minutes (Fig. 9).

  5 

 After having completed the 2-minute brushing 

cycle, additional time can be spent brushing 

the chewing surfaces of your teeth (Fig. 10).

  6 

 Press the power button to turn the 

toothbrush on and off as needed.

You may also brush your tongue, with the 

toothbrush turned on or off, as you prefer. 

Tips for specific oral care needs

Stain removal

In areas where staining occurs, spend extra 

brushing time to assist with stain removal.

Braces (Fig. 8)

The brush should be placed at a 45-degree angle 

between your brackets and gumline. While applying 

light pressure, gently move the bristles in a small 

circular motion so that the long bristles reach 

between your teeth for 2 seconds. Then gently turn 

(roll) the brush handle so the bristles clean the 

bracket and the rest of the tooth before you move 

the bristles to the next tooth. Continue this until 

you have brushed all of your teeth. Please note 

that brush heads will wear out sooner when used 

on braces.

Dental restorations (dental work)

Use Sonicare on dental restorations (such as 

implants, caps, crowns, bridges and fillings) as you 

would on your normal tooth surfaces. Work the 

bristles around all areas of the restoration for 

thorough cleaning.

Features
Smartimer

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 2-minute timer 

All Sonicare models come with the 

Smartimer feature, which automatically 

sets the brushing time to the 2 minutes 

recommended by dental professionals. 

After 2 minutes, the Smartimer will 

automatically turn your Sonicare off.

If you wish to pause or stop brushing during 

your 2-minute cycle, press the power button. 

Press the power button again and the 

Smartimer will pick up where you left off.

Note: The Smartimer will automatically reset to the 

beginning of a 2-minute cycle if brushing is paused 

for 30 seconds or longer.

Cleaning 

By following these simple steps, you should get 

years of worry-free brushing:

  1 

 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each 

use. Let the brush head air-dry only.

  2 

 Clean the brush head at least once a week, 

including under the nut.

  3 

 Remove the nut by gently pressing on the 

rubber seal (Fig. 11).

Avoid using sharp objects to press on the seal as 

this may cause damage.

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  4 

 To reattach the nut, slip the nut over the 

brush head shaft and pull it down until it 

clicks back on (Fig. 11).

  5 

 Clean the handle periodically with mild soap 

and a moist cloth. 

NOTE: Brush heads and the appliance should 

never be placed in the dishwasher.

Storage

If the toothbrush is not going to be used for an 

extended period of time (a month or longer), the 

batteries should be removed, the appliance should 

be cleaned and stored in a cool and dry area.

Replacement
Brush head

Sonicare brush heads should be replaced every  

3 months to achieve optimal results.

Use only Sonicare e-series replacement brush 

heads with the e3000 model.

Environment

This symbol represents Philips’ 

recommendation to recycle your used AA 

alkaline batteries (Fig. 12).

Warranties
Warranty restrictions

What is not covered under warranty:

Brush heads

Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or 

alterations

Normal wear and tear, including chips, 

scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading

Replacement batteries

IMPLIED WARRANTIES

PHILIPS DAP GUARANTEES ITS PRODUCT 

FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS AFTER THE 

DATE OF PURCHASE. IF ANY DEFECT DUE 

TO FAULTY MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP 

OCCURS WITHIN THIS TWO-YEAR 

WARRANTY PERIOD, PHILIPS DAP WILL REPAIR 

OR REPLACE THE PRODUCT AT ITS EXPENSE. 

PHILIPS DAP WILL ONLY PAY FOR REPAIR OR 

REPLACEMENT IF CONVINCING PROOF IS 

PROVIDED, FOR INSTANCE BY MEANS OF A 

RECEIPT, THAT THE DAY ON WHICH SERVICE 

IS CLAIMED IS WITHIN THE WARRANTY 

PERIOD.

THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 

PRODUCT AND/OR PRODUCT PARTS THAT 

ARE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND THAT CAN 

BE CONSIDERED AS CONSUMABLE PARTS 

BY THEIR NATURE OR THAT ARE MADE OF 

GLASS.

THE WARRANTY IS NOT VALID IF A DEFECT 

IS DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY INCORRECT 

USE, POOR MAINTENANCE (E.G. PART 

BLOCKED BY SCALE) OR IF ALTERATIONS 

OR REPAIRS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT BY 

PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY PHILIPS DAP.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS ORAL 

HEALTHCARE, INC. 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, SO THE 

ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY 

NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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