- After the toothbrush has been on five seconds,
if you want to change modes, you'll need to
turn the toothbrush off, then on and press the
power button
within 3 seconds.
- You can also hold the power button down for
3
seconds or more
to turn off.
Smartimer
The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is
complete by automatically turning off the
toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less
than 2 minutes twice a day.
Quadpacer
The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a short
pause every 30 seconds to remind you to brush
the 4 sections of your mouth evenly and
thoroughly.
Cleaning
You should clean your Philips Sonicare toothbrush
regularly to remove toothpaste and other residue.
Failure to clean your Philips Sonicare toothbrush
may result in an unhygienic product and damage
to it may occur.
Warning: Do not clean brush heads, the handle
or the charger in the dishwasher.
Warning: Do not clean with boiling hot water.
Toothbrush handle
1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal
shaft area with warm water (Fig. 9). 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
damp cloth.
Note: Do not tap the handle on the sink to remove
excess water.
Brush head
1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each
use (Fig. 10).
2 Remove the brush head from the handle and
rinse the brush head connection with warm
water at least once a week. Rinse the travel cap
as often as needed.
Charger
1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2 Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp
cloth.
Storage
If you are not going to use the product for a long
time, unplug it, clean it (see chapter 'Cleaning') and
store it in a cool and dry place away from direct
sunlight.
Replacement
Brush head
Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every 3
months to achieve optimal results. Use only Philips
Sonicare Gentle Clean brush heads compatible
with Philips Sonicare 2100 Series handle.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common
problems you could encounter with the appliance.
If you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, visit
www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact
the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem
Possible
cause
Solution
I cannot fully
attach the
brush head.
There is a gap
between the
brush head
and handle.
This is normal.
A small gap is
necessary to
allow
movement in
order to deliver
the vibrations
needed to
clean your
teeth.
My Philips
Sonicare
toothbrush
vibration is less
powerful than
before
The brush
head is too
close to the
body of the
handle
Remove the
brush head
from the
handle and re-
set it on the
metal shaft
leaving small
gap. (1-2mm)
I have charged
my toothbrush,
but it only
works for a
short time
The
toothbrush
handle is not
placed
vertically on
the charger,
resulting in no
charge
Place handle
vertically on
charger base
and make sure
the charger is
plugged in.
The toothbrush
stops working
The battery is
empty
Charge the
toothbrush
handle on the
charger.
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an official collection point for recycling.
By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
- This product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery which shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste. Please take your
product to an official collection point or a
Philips service center to have a professional
remove the rechargeable battery.
