Essence
5000 Series
Rechargeable sonic toothbrush
Essence
5000 Series
Rechargeable sonic toothbrush
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General description (Fig. 1)
ATravel cap
BExtra soft bristles
CBrush head
DPersonalized ID ring
ERemovable nut
FPower on/off button & charge indicator light
GCharger base with cord wrap
HPower cord
IBrush head holder
,Refer to bottom of charger for voltage specifications.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
DANGERS
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
2Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
3Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
4Do not use while bathing.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury to persons:
1DO NOT plug into an outlet with a voltage other than specified on the bottom of the charger.Voltage converters DO NOT guarantee
voltage compatibility.
2Never force the plug into an outlet; if it does not easily fit into the
outlet, discontinue use.
3Discontinue use if this product appears damaged in any way (brush head, handle, charger).This product contains no serviceable parts. Refer to chapter ???Guarantee and service??? if your Sonicare no longer works properly or needs repair.
4Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug.
5Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
6Do not use the charger outdoors.
7Do not use the charger if dropped into water.
8Avoid using a brush head with crushed or bent bristles. Damaged bristles may break off while brushing. Replace the brush head with a new one every 3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear. Inappropriate cleaning may cause bristle damage. (See chapter ???Cleaning???)
9This product is designed to clean your teeth, gums and tongue only. Use this product only for its intended use as described in this booklet. Discontinue use of this product and contact a physician/dentist if discomfort or pain is experienced.
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10This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
11Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
12Sonicare is a personal care device and is not intended for use on multiple patients in a dental office or institution.
13Do not use attachments other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
14If your toothpaste includes peroxide, baking soda or other bicarbonate (common in whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean your brush head and handle with soap and water after each use. Otherwise plastic cracking may occur.
15To avoid damage to the product, do not place the brush head or charger in the dishwasher for cleaning.
MEDICAL WARNINGS
1Consult your dental professional before you use this product if you have had oral or gum surgery in the previous 2 months.
2Contact your dental professional if excessive bleeding occurs after using this product or bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.
3If you have a pacemaker or other implanted device contact your physician or the device manufacturer prior to use.
4Sonicare has been tested and is compliant with safety standards for electromagnetic devices.
5Consult your physician prior to using the Sonicare if you have medical concerns.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing for use
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the front of the brush head with the front of the toothbrush handle. Match the bars that are on the inside top of the removable nut with the notches inside the top of the handle and slide the brush head onto the handle.
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2Screw the brush head nut clockwise until it???s firmly tightened. If the brush head rattles when in use, tighten the nut further.
3Remove the travel cap from your brush head when you are ready to brush.
4Use the cord wrap in the bottom of the charger to store excess cord.
Charging your Sonicare\
Sonicare comes with the batteries completely discharged and should be charged for at least 24 hours during the first few days of use.
It is recommended that you keep your Sonicare in the charger when not in use to maintain a full battery charge. It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery of your Sonicare toothbrush.
1To charge your Sonicare, place the handle in the charger with the power button facing forward. Be sure the bottom of the handle sits back securely in the charger, making complete contact.
,When the handle is placed incorrectly in the charger, the charge
indicator light may still illuminate, but charging will not take place.
Handles of other Sonicare models do not fit in this charger and will therefore not charge effectively. Do not attempt to force a handle into this charger as this will cause damage.
Using the appliance
Useful tips
,Place the brush head in your mouth before turning on your Sonicare and keep your mouth closed during brushing, otherwise toothpaste may splatter.
,You may experience a slight tickling or tingling sensation when using an electronic toothbrush such as Sonicare for the first time.As you become accustomed to brushing with Sonicare this sensitivity will diminish.
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,A fully charged Sonicare will provide approximately 2 weeks of typical use (2 minutes of brushing twice a day), making it easy to travel without the charger.
Remember that voltage converters and plug adapters DO NOT guarantee voltage compatibility.Always check for voltage compatibility.
Brushing technique
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Follow these simple steps to maximize your brushing experience.
1Before turning the Sonicare on, place the bristles of the brush head on your gumline at a
2Hold the handle with a light grip, turn the Sonicare on, and gently move the bristles in a small circular motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth.After a few seconds, glide the bristles to the next section. Continue this routine throughout your
3To maximize the effectiveness of your Sonicare toothbrush, use light pressure and let the Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you. Do not scrub.
4To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections: outside top, inside top, outside bottom and inside bottom teeth. Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before moving to section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue brushing for 30 seconds in each section progressing through all 4 sections until you???ve brushed for 2 minutes.
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be spent brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth.
Press the power button to turn the brush on and off as needed.
To clean your mouth more completely, you may also brush your tongue, with the toothbrush turned on or off, as you prefer.
Tips for specific oral care needs
Stain removal
,In areas where excess staining occurs, spend extra brushing time to assist with stain removal.
Braces
,The brush should be placed at a
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
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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
,All Sonicare models come with the
,Brushing power will gently increase to full power over the first 12 brushings.
,The
Note: Note: each of the first 12 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length to properly move through the
To deactivate or activate the
1Attach your brush head to the handle.
2Place the handle in a
3To deactivate the
4To activate the
Using the
The
Smartimer\
,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
,The Smartimer will automatically reset to the beginning of a
-brushing is paused for 30 seconds or longer;
-the handle is returned to the charger base.
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Quadpacer\
,Quadpacer makes sure that you brush all sections of your mouth evenly and thoroughly.At 30, 60 and 90 seconds, you will hear a short beep and a pause in brushing action.This is your signal to move to the next section of your mouth.
Battery charge indicator (available on select models).
,If your Sonicare has a low charge, you will hear 5 beeps after you have brushed your teeth for 2 minutes and the charge indicator light
will flash rapidly.
When you hear the low charge indication, you have 3 or fewer
1Place the handle in the charger base (with the power button facing towards you) to begin the recharging process.
,The charge indicator light flashes slowly when the handle is in the charger base to signal charging is in progress.
,When the Sonicare is fully charged, the charge indicator light is constantly on (not flashing), signaling that your Sonicare is ready for
use.
When not in use, keep your Sonicare in the charger base to maintain a full battery charge.
Cleaning
By following these simple steps, you should get years of worry- free brushing:
1Rinse brush head and bristles after each use.
2Clean the brush head at least once per week, including under the
removable nut.
To remove the nut:
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,Press down gently on the white area.
Avoid using sharp objects to push on the seal as this may cause damage.
,Pull the nut up over the top of the brush head
To replace the nut, slip the nut over the brush head shaft and pull until it clicks back on.
3Clean and dry the handle periodically.
4Clean the charger base periodically.
UNPLUG the charger before cleaning.After cleaning the charger base, completely dry the charger before plugging it into an electrical outlet.
Mild soap, water and a moist cloth are recommended for cleaning your Sonicare.
Additional Cleaning Tip:
-The Sonicare handle is dishwasher safe. Remove the brush head and charger before placing the handle only in the top rack of dishwasher.
-NOTE: Brush heads and charger base should never be placed in the dishwasher.
Storage
If the product is not to be used for an extended period of time it should be unplugged from the electrical outlet, cleaned, stored in a cool and dry area away from direct sunlight.The cord wrap can be used to store power cord in an organized manner.
Replacement
Brush head
Replace your Sonicare brush head every 3 months for optimal results.
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Environment
HANDLE CONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES. BATTERIES
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
The batteries inside your Sonicare cannot be replaced, but are easily removed for recycling. At the end of product life and prior to disposal, please remove the batteries from the handle by following the instructions below.
, To help protect our environment, we encourage you to recycle at approved recycling locations. Do not dispose of the batteries in normal household waste.
Removing the batteries
Please note that this process is NOT reversible.
To remove the batteries yourself, you will need a
screwdriver and a small towel. Basic safety precautions should be observed when following the procedure outlined below. Be sure to protect your
eyes, hands, fingers and the surface on which you are working.
1Deplete the battery of any charge by removing the handle from the charger, turning the Sonicare on and allowing it to run until it stops. Repeat this step until the Sonicare will no longer operate.
2Insert a screwdriver into one of the slots located near the top portion of the handle, push the screwdriver blade into the handle as
far as it will go, and twist the blade.The housing will begin to split.
3Remove the screwdriver and repeat the above instruction using the other slot located on the opposite side of the handle.Twist the blade and the housing will continue to split.
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4Now, insert the screwdriver into the middle slot located on the top front part of the handle as shown and push the blade in as far as it will go.
5Now use the screwdriver as a lever to pry the 2 handle sections apart.
6Pull the 2 handle sections completely apart.
7Insert the screwdriver underneath the electronic circuit board in multiple places.
8Twist and pry the electronic circuit board loose until it is completely separated from the handle.
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9 Pry the 2
10Use a twisting and prying motion to break the glue bond around the batteries.The 2 batteries are joined together with glue and will be
lifted out together.
Guarantee and service
Philips guarantees its products for two years after the date of purchase. Defects due to faulty materials and workmanship will be repaired or replaced at Philips expense provided that convincing proof of purchase in qualifying period is provided. Contact our Customer Service Center at
Internet information: www.sonicare.com (North America) or www.philips.com (outside North America).
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
What is not covered under warranty:
-Brush heads
-Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or unauthorized repair.
-Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED OR
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF
WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,TORT, OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE,WITHOUT
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LIMITATION, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE; LOSS OF PROFIT; LOSS
OF USE;THE CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING,WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS; AND COST OF
ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to solve your problem by means of the troubleshooting guide below, please contact our Customer Service Center at
The brush head rattles when I use Sonicare
Sonicare should produce a gentle hum during operation.Tightening the brush head nut can eliminate excessive rattling. If rattling does not stop, you may need to replace the brush head. Make sure that the travel cap has been removed.
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