[. . . ] Com/welcome 6 7 8 9 iMPORTAnT sAFEgUARDs READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Dangers Do not immerse, place or store the charger over or near water. After cleaning, make sure the charger is completely dry before you connect it to the mains. Always have the charger replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. [. . . ] Removing the rechargeable batteries 1 To deplete the rechargeable batteries of any charge, remove the handle from the charger, switch on the toothbrush and let it operate until it stops. 2 Insert a flat-head (standard) screwdriver into the slot located at the Note:When the brush head is attached, it is normal that there is a small gap between the brush head and the handle. Charging the sonicare 1 Put the plug of the charger in the wall socket. Notes Consult your dentist if you have had oral surgery in the previous 2 months, if excessive bleeding occurs right after using this toothbrush or if bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use. This device has only been designed for cleaning teeth, gums and tongue. Stop using the device and contact your physician if you experience any discomfort or pain. The Sonicare toothbrush is a personal care device and is not intended for use on multiple patients in a dental practice or institution. Features 2 minute-timer 3 Hold the handle upside down and push down on the shaft to release 4 Cut the wires to disconnect the batteries from the housing. 5 Place a flat-head (standard) screwdriver onto each of the three snaps Note: Use of Sonicare for Kids brush heads are not recommended with this toothbrush. Disposal 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. The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the batteries before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. Dispose of the batteries at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the batteries, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way (Fig. 6 Separate the bottom cap from the housing and remove the 7 The rechargeable batteries can now be recycled and the rest of the appliance discarded appropriately. [. . . ] Contact our Consumer Care Center at 1-800-682-7664 (North America), outside North America contact your local Philips Consumer Care Center. Guarantee restrictions The terms of the guarantee do not cover the following: - Brush heads - Damage caused by use of unauthorized replacement parts. 3 Periodically wipe the surface of the handle with a damp cloth and 4 Unplug the charger and periodically wipe its surface with a damp cloth. [. . . ]