- The Sonicare toothbrush complies with
the safety standards for electromagnetic
devices. If you have a pacemaker or other
implanted device, contact your physician or
the manufacturer of the implanted device prior
to use.
- This appliance has only been designed for
cleaning teeth, gums and tongue. Do not use it
for any other purpose. Stop using the appliance
and contact your doctor if you experience any
discomfort or pain.
- Do not use other brush heads than the ones
recommended by the manufacturer.
- If your toothpaste contains peroxide, baking
soda or other bicarbonate (common in
whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean the
brush head and the handle with soap and
water after each use. Otherwise the plastic
may crack.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Replaceable Sonicare brush head
B Battery charge indicator (specific types only)
C Power on/off button
D Handle
E Charger
Preparing for use
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 metal
shaft (Fig. 2).
Note: There is a small gap between the brush head
and the handle.
Charging the appliance
1
Put the plug of the charger in the wall socket.
2
Place the handle on the charger.
- The battery charge indicator shows the
approximate remaining battery charge (Fig. 3).
- Solid green light: 91-100%
- Flashing green light: 0-90%
- Flashing green light and 3 beeps after the
brushing cycle: less than 5% and toothbrush
has to be recharged.
Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times,
you may keep your Sonicare on the charger when not
in use. It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the
battery.
Using the appliance
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 (Fig. 4).
3
Press the power on/off button to switch on
the Sonicare.
4
Apply light pressure to maximise 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 your
teeth. Continue this motion throughout the
brushing cycle.
Note: To make sure you brush evenly throughout the
mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections using the
Quadpacer feature (see chapter ‘Features’).
6
Brush each section for 30 seconds for a total
brushing time of 2 minutes. Start with section
1 (outside top teeth) and then brush section
2 (inside top teeth). Continue with section
3 (outside bottom teeth) and finally brush
section 4 (inside bottom teeth). (Fig. 5)
7
After you have completed the 2-minute
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 switched on or off, as you
prefer (Fig. 6).
The Sonicare is safe to use on:
- Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when
used on braces)
- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers)
Note: When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies,
the handle should be fully charged. Deactivate
the Easy-start feature and for areas where excess
staining occurs, an additional 30 seconds of brushing
time can be spent to assist with stain removal.
Features
Easy-start
This Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start
feature activated.
The Easy-start feature gently increases the power
over the first 14 brushings.
Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least
1 minute in length to advance through the Easy-start
ramp-up cycle properly.
Deactivating and activating the Easy-
start feature
1
Attach the brush head to the handle.
2
Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.
- To deactivate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off button for 2
seconds. You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-
start feature has been deactivated.
- To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power on/off button for 2
seconds. You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the
Easy-start feature has been activated.
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial
ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces
Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque.
Smartimer
After 2 minutes, the Smartimer automatically
switches off the toothbrush.
To pause or stop brushing during the 2-minute
cycle, press the on/off button. If you press the on/
off button again within 30 seconds, the Smartimer
picks up where you left off.
Quadpacer
The Quadpacer is an interval timer. At 30, 60 and
90 seconds, you hear a short beep and pause in
the brushing action. This is your signal to move to
the next section of your mouth.
Cleaning
Do not place brush head, the handle and the
charger in the dishwasher.
1
Rinse the brush head and bristles after each
use. Let the brush head air-dry only (Fig. 7).
2
Remove the brush head once a week and
clean the connection between the brush head
and the handle (Fig. 8).
Do not use sharp objects to press on the rubber
seal, as this may cause damage.
3
Clean the rest of the handle periodically with
mild soap and a moist cloth (Fig. 9).
4
Unplug the charger before you clean it. Use
a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the
charger.
Replacement
Brush head
Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months for
optimal results.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance 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 (Fig. 10).
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you
discard and hand in the appliance at an official
collection point. Dispose of the battery at an
official collection point for batteries. If you have
trouble removing the battery, you can also take
the appliance to a Philips service centre. The
staff of this centre will remove the battery for
you and will dispose of it in an environmentally
safe way (Fig. 11).
Removing the rechargeable battery
Please note that this process is not reversible.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a
flat-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic
safety precautions when you follow the procedure
outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes,
hands, fingers, and the surface on which you work.
1
To deplete the rechargeable battery of any
charge, remove the handle from the charger,
switch on the Sonicare and let it run until
it stops. Repeat this step until you can no
longer switch on the Sonicare.
2
Insert a screwdriver into the slot in
the bottom of the handle and
turn counterclockwise to release the bottom
cap (Fig. 12).
3
Hold the handle upside down and push
down on the shaft to release the internal
components of the handle (Fig. 13).
4
Insert the screwdriver under the circuit
board, next to the battery connections, and
twist to break the connections. Remove the
circuit board and pry the battery from the
plastic carrier (Fig. 14).
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have
a problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com
or contact the Philips
