[. . . ] Sonicare FlexCare Platinum 1 English 4 Deutsch 22 Español 44 Français 64 Italiano 82 Nederlands 103 Português 125 Sonicare FlexCare Platinum 4 English Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www. Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Do not place or store it over or near water contained in a bathtub, washbasin, sink etc. [. . . ] You may also brush your tongue, with the toothbrush switched on or off, as you prefer. The Sonicare is safe to use on: -- Braces (brush heads may wear out more quickly when used on braces) -- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers, implants) 12 English Brushing modes 1 Clean: The ultimate in plaque removal (default mode). 2 White: 2 minutes to remove surface stains and 30 seconds to brighten and polish your front teeth. 3 Gum care: Combines the Clean mode with an additional minute to gently stimulate and massage gums to improve gum health. Note:When the toothbrush is switched on, you cannot toggle between modes. 1 Before you switch on the Sonicare, press the mode button to toggle between modes. Note:When the Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean mode must be selected. The handle has to be fully charged and the Easy-start feature must be deactivated. Intensity levels per mode -- Low: 1 LED indicator light -- Medium: 2 LED indicator lights -- High: 3 LED indicator lights Note: to adjust the intensity level to the next higher or lower level, you can press the + button to increase intensity or the - button to decrease intensity at any time during the brushing cycle. English 13 Pressure Sensor A change in vibration (and a slight change in sound) alerts you when you apply too much pressure while brushing. Battery status (when handle is not on charger) -- 1 yellow LED indicates a low charge. Note: If you hear a long beep and the yellow LED of the battery level indicator flashes, the rechargeable battery is empty and the Sonicare switches off. Note:To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you can keep the Sonicare on the charger when you are not using it. Features Pressure Sensor This Sonicare comes with the Pressure Sensor feature activated. The Pressure Sensor works in all 3 modes and at all 3 intensity levels. To deactivate or reactivate the Pressure Sensor feature: 1 Place the handle with a brush head attached on the plugged-in charger or sanitiser. , , You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Pressure Sensor has been deactivated. , , You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Pressure Sensor has been activated. 14 English Quadpacer -- The Quadpacer is an interval timer that has a short beep and pause to remind you to brush the 4 sections of your mouth. Depending on the brushing mode you have selected, the Quadpacer beeps at different intervals during the brushing cycle. To deactivate or reactivate the Quadpacer feature: 1 Place the handle with a brush head attached on the plugged-in charger or sanitiser. , , You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Quadpacer has been deactivated. [. . . ] To reinsert the screen, align the pegs on the screen with the slots on the reflective surface near the UV light bulb. Storage If you are not going to use the appliance for an extended period of time,  remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Then clean the appliance and store it in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. Replacement Brush head Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve optimal results. [. . . ]