User manual PHILIPS HX6712

[. . . ] - Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated surfaces. - 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. - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Caution - If you have had oral or gum surgery in the previous 2 months, consult your dentist before you use the toothbrush. [. . . ] That is your signal to start brushing the visible upper front teeth for 15 seconds 3 At the next beep and pause, move to the visible lower front teeth for the final 15 seconds of brushing. brushing modes The Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean mode. To select a different brushing mode: 1 Press the on/off button to toggle between modes. , The green LED indicates the selected mode. Note:You can only switch between modes when the toothbrush is switched on. Clean mode Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning. Clean and White mode 2 minutes of Clean mode with an additional 30 seconds of White mode to focus on the visible front teeth. Note:When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected. However, in whitening/stain reduction studies, the Clean and White mode must be selected. The Easy-start feature gently increases power over the first 14 brushings to help you get used to brushing with the Sonicare. Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must last at least 1 minute to move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle properly. Note: Use of the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces the effectiveness of the Sonicare toothbrush in removing plaque. Smartimer The Smartimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by automatically switching off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle. Dental professionals recommend brushing no less than 2 minutes twice a day. If you want to pause or stop brushing during the 2-minute brushing cycle, press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds. Press the on/off button again and the Smartimer picks up where you left off. The Smartimer automatically resets to the beginning of a 2-minute cycle if: - you stop brushing for 30 seconds or longer. The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a short beep and pause to remind you to brush the 4 sections of your mouth evenly and thoroughly. When you use the two-minute Clean or Sensitive mode, you hear a short beep and a pause in brushing action at 30, 60 and 90 seconds. When you use the Clean and White mode, you hear and feel a change in the brush head sound and motion after 2 minutes of Clean mode. Then move the brush head to the visible upper front teeth and brush them for 15 seconds. At the final beep and pause, move to the visible lower front teeth and brush them for 15 seconds. [. . . ] If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. Guarantee restrictions The terms of the international guarantee do not cover the following: - Brush heads - Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or unauthorised repair. - Normal wear and tear , including chips , scratches , abrasions , discolouration or fading. Frequently asked questions This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. [. . . ]