[. . . ] The battery symbol will fill up while the handle is being charged and «Charging» will be displayed. When the handle is fully charged, the SmartDisplay shows «Full Charge». A full charge takes at least 12 hours and enables approximately two weeks of regular brushing. Please note: If the battery symbol is not displayed immediately, continue charging. [. . . ] ⷠBrush the gums as well as the teeth, first the outsides, then the insides, finally the chewing surfaces. ⷠDo not press too hard or scrub, simply let the brush do all the work. To help you get optimum brushing results, Braun Oral-B Denta-Pride has a pressure control feature to ensure that the right degree of pressure is applied. This helps protect your gums from excessive brushing and makes your toothbrush easy to operate. If too much pressure is applied, the oscillating movement of the brush head will continue but the pulsation will stop. In addition to feeling the change, you can also hear a different sound. Brushing modes Braun Oral-B Denta-Pride offers different brushing modes for varying oral care needs: «Clean» «Soft» ­ Exceptional mouth cleaning. «Polish» ­ Exceptional polishing and natural whitening for occasional or everyday use (deluxe model only). How to switch between brushing modes: · Braun Oral-B Denta-Pride automatically starts in the «Clean» mode when pressing the on/off button. If you wish to switch to the «Massage» mode, press the brushing mode button again and let the brush head pulse against your gum line. ⷠThe «Polish» mode (deluxe model only) is best used with a Professional White brush head. Once the Professional White brush head is attached, press the on/off button and your toothbrush automatically starts in the «Polish» mode (please see «Brush heads»). During brushing, the SmartDisplay shows the brushing mode you have selected, followed by your actual brushing time. When you finish brushing, the total brushing time will be displayed for 30 seconds before the display switches back to the battery charge level. To directly get to the battery charge level display, you can clear the brushing time display by pushing the brushing mode button. In the first few days of using Braun Oral-B Denta-Pride, your gums may bleed slightly. Should it persist after 2 weeks, please consult your dentist or hygienist. If you have sensitive teeth and gums, Oral-B recommends using the «Soft» mode. Brush heads & accessories The Braun Oral-B FlossAction and Professional White brush heads contain a «smart chip» to communicate with the electronics inside the Braun Oral-B Denta-Pride handle. The «smart chip» works for you, automatically switching to the appropriate brushing mode for the attached brush head. Nevertheless, you can select other brushing modes to customize your routine. Braun Oral-B FlossAction brush head The Braun Oral-B FlossAction brush head is recommended for everyday deep cleaning. [. . . ] Nevertheless, in the interest of protecting the environment, please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun Oral-B Repair Centre or at approved recycling or disposing locations in accordance with local regulations. Battery removal at the end of the product's useful life Open the handle as shown, remove the battery and dispose of it according to local environmental regulations. Opening the handle will destroy the appliance and invalidate the guarantee. [. . . ]