[. . . ] 14 If your toothpaste includes peroxide, baking soda or other bicarbonate EngliSh 5 15 16 17 18 19 MEDiCAl WARningS 1 2 3 4 5 (common in whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean your brush head and handle with soap and water after each use. To avoid damage to the product, do not place the brush head, handle, charger or charger covers in the dishwasher for cleaning. Discontinue use of the sanitizer if the UV light bulb remains on when the door is open. Do not operate the UV sanitizer without the protective screen in place to avoid contact with hot bulb. [. . . ] To personalize your brushing: 1 Prior to turning on the Sonicare, press the Personalized Brushing button to toggle between modes and routines. Brushing modes Clean mode Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning. Note:When the toothbrush is turned on, you can switch between modes but not between routines. Routines should be selected prior to brushing. 8 EngliSh Sensitive mode Gentle, yet thorough cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth. Brushing routines go Care routine 1-minute brushing cycle in the Clean mode, for a quick clean. Max Care routine 3-minute brushing cycle that combines the Clean and Massage modes in one routine for a thorough mouth clean. There are 30 seconds of Clean mode and 15 seconds of Massage mode for each of the 4 sections of your mouth. Note: When Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected. 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 power over the first 14 brushings to ease into the Sonicare experience. Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length to properly move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle. Deactivating or activating the Easy-start feature 1 Attach your brush head to the handle. Note:The sanitizer stops if you open the door during the sanitizing cycle. Note:The sanitizer cycle runs for 10 minutes and then automatically shuts off. , The sanitizer is in operation when the blue light glows through the Philips logo and the UV clean LED flashes slowly. , When the sanitizing cycle is complete, the UV clean LED light turns solid green and the sanitizer automatically shuts off. EngliSh Cleaning 11 Do not clean the brush head, handle, travel charger, charger covers and the UV sanitizer in the dishwasher. Toothbrush handle 1 Remove the brush head and rinse the metal shaft area with warm water. Do not push on the rubber seal on the metal shaft with sharp objects, as this may cause damage. 2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the entire surface of the handle. Brush head 1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use. 2 Remove the brush head from the handle and rinse the brush head connection at least once a week with warm water. Charger 1 Unplug the charger. Sanitizer (select models) Do not clean the sanitizer when the UV light bulb is hot. For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to clean your sanitizer weekly. 3 Clean all reflector surfaces with a damp cloth. 12 EngliSh 4 Remove the protective screen in front of the UV light bulb. [. . . ] You may need to reattach or replace the brush head. Why do I feel a tickling sensation when I use Sonicare?Why does the toothbrush seem less powerful? You may experience a slight tickling/tingling sensation when you use Sonicare for the first time. As you become accustomed to brushing with Sonicare, this sensation diminishes. To avoid this, keep the brush head properly oriented, with the bristles placed on the gumline at a slight angle. [. . . ]