User manual PHILIPS HX5251

[. . . ] Discontinueuseofthisproductandcontactaphysician/dentistif discomfortorpainisexperienced. ENGlISH 10 Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren) withreducedphysical, sensoryormentalcapabilities, orlackof experienceandknowledge, unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionor instructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefor theirsafety. 11 Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththe appliance. 12 Sonicareisapersonalcaredeviceandisnotintendedforuseon multiple patients in a dental office or institution. 13 Donotuseattachmentsotherthanthoserecommendedbythe manufacturer. [. . . ] Then gently turn (roll) the brush handle so the bristles clean the bracket and the rest of the tooth before you glide 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 natural tooth surfaces to reduce plaque build-up and improve gum health. Work the bristles around all the areas of the restoration for thorough cleaning. ENGlISH Periodontal pockets , Your dental professional may have indicated that you have periodontal pockets, deep pockets where plaque bacteria collect. If this is the case, after brushing for a full 2 minutes, spend extra time gently brushing these areas to improve your gum health. Features Easy-start \ brushing power ramp-up , All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start feature activated (on), which helps you get used to brushing with Sonicare. , Brushing power will gently increase to full power over the first 12 brushings. , The Easy-start feature is active if you hear 2 beeps immediately after turning on your Sonicare. Once you reach optimal brushing power (after the 12th brushing), you will no longer hear the double beep at the beginning of your brushing routine. Note: Note: each of the first 12 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length to properly move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle. TodeactivateoractivatetheEasy-startfeature: 1 Attach your brush head to the handle. Place the handle in a plugged-in charger base. To deactivate the Easy-start feature, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. You will hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easystart feature has been deactivated. To activate the Easy-start feature, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated. Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not recommended and reduces the effectiveness of your Sonicare toothbrush in removing plaque. The Easy-start feature should be deactivated and the handle fully charged when Sonicare is used in clinical trials. Smartimer\ 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 off the toothbrush. , 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. , The Smartimer will automatically reset to the beginning of a 2-minute cycle if: - brushingispausedfor30secondsorlonger; - thehandleisreturnedtothechargerbase. ENGlISH Quadpacer\ 30-second interval timer (available on select models). [. . . ] ThebrushheadrattleswhenI Sonicareshouldproduceagentlehumduringoperation. Tighteningthe useSonicare brushheadnutcaneliminateexcessiverattling. Ifrattlingdoesnotstop, youmayneedtoreplacethebrushhead. Makesurethatthetravelcap hasbeenremoved. Thiscanbeavoidedbykeepingthebrushheadproperlyoriented, with thebrushheadplacedonthegumlineatanangleof30to40degrees. TheEasy-startfeaturemaybeonandneedstobeshutoff(seechapter "Usingtheappliance") Youmayneedtocleanyourbrushhead. Youmayneedtoreplaceyourbrushhead. 1 1 North America: 1-800-682-7664 www. sonicare. com Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. [. . . ]