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IMPORTANT 

SAFEGUARDS

Read this user manual carefully before you use the 

appliance and save it for future reference.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 
BEFORE USE

1  Discontinue use if this product appears 

damaged in any way (brush head or handle). 

Other than replaceable items, this product is 

not serviceable. 

2  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 section ‘Cleaning’).

3  This product is designed for cleaning 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.

4  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.

5  Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

6  This product is a personal care device and is 

not intended for use on multiple patients in a 

dental office or institution.

7  Do not use attachments other than those 

recommended by the manufacturer.

8  If your toothpaste contains peroxide, baking 

soda, or other bicarbonate (common in 

whitening toothpastes), it is important that you 

thoroughly clean your brush head and handle 

with soap and water after each use.

9  Consult your dental professional before you 

use this product if you have had oral or gum 

surgery in the previous 2 months.

10  Contact your dental professional if excessive 

bleeding occurs after using this product or 

bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of 

use.

11  If you have a pacemaker or other implanted 

device, contact your physician or the device 

manufacturer prior to use.

12  Sonicare has been tested and is compliant with 

safety standards for electromagnetic devices.

13  Consult your physician prior to using the 

Sonicare if you have medical concerns.

14  To avoid damage due to battery leakage:

Do not expose the appliance to high 

temperatures such as direct sunlight or heating 

elements.

Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.

SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS

Your Sonicare (Fig. 1)

A

  Replaceable HydroClean brush head

B

  Battery indicator (select models)

C

  Power on/off button

D

  Battery compartment cap 

E

  User ID sticker location

F

  2 AA 1.5-volt batteries 

Getting started
Installing or replacing batteries 

 1 

 Remove the battery compartment cap from 

the bottom of the handle by pulling on the 

grips (Fig. 2).

 2 

 Insert two AA 1.5 volt batteries into the 

handle. Make sure the + and - poles of the 

batteries match the indication on the inside of 

the handle (Fig. 3).

 3 

 Firmly push the battery compartment cap 

back onto the handle (Fig. 4).

Attaching the brush head

 1 

 Align the front of the brush head with the 

front of the toothbrush handle. 

 2 

 Push the brush head onto the shaft.  (Fig. 5)

User ID sticker

If you have multiple Sonicare battery 

toothbrushes in your home, you can attach the 

white or silver sticker to the battery cap. This 

helps you identify your handle.  (Fig. 6)

Using your Sonicare

 1 

 Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of 

toothpaste.

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EnGlISh

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 North America:

1-800-682-7664

www.sonicare.com

Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.

35301 SE Center Street

Snoqualmie WA 98065

U.S.A.

Outside North America:

+1-425-396-2000 

www.philips.com

4235.020.2352.5

Sonicare

  

400 Series Battery 

toothbrush

Printed in the U.S.A.

Printed on 100% recycled paper

Protected by U.S. and international patents.  Other patents pending. 

© 2008 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (KPENV).   

All rights reserved. PHILIPS and the Philips shield are registered trademarks of KPENV.  

Easy-start, Smartimer, Quadpacer, Sonicare and the Sonicare logo are trademarks of Philips Oral 

Healthcare, Inc. and/or KPENV.

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