Sonicare Electric Toothbrush HX6731 02 User Manual

HealthyWhite  
700 series  
Rechargeable  
sonic toothbrush  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE  
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for  
future reference.  
DANGERS  
To reduce the risk of electrocution:  
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DO NOT place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into  
a tub or sink.  
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Do not place the product in or drop it into water or any other liquid.  
DO NOT reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug  
immediately.  
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Do not use the product while bathing.  
WARNINGS  
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re to persons:  
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DO NOT plug the product into an outlet with a voltage other than  
specied on the bottom of the charger.This product is designed to  
operate within a range of 100 to 240 volts.Voltage converters DO  
NOT guarantee voltage compatibility.  
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Never force the plug into an outlet; if it does not easily t into the  
outlet, discontinue use.  
Discontinue 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.  
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Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug.  
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.  
Do not use the charger outdoors.  
Do not use the charger if dropped into water.  
Avoid 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’).  
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This 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.  
10 This 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.  
11 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the  
appliance.  
 
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12 Sonicare is a personal care device and is not intended for use on  
multiple patients in a dental ofce or institution.  
13 Do not use attachments other than those recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
14 If 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.  
15 To avoid damage to the product, do not place the brush head, handle,  
charger or charger covers in the dishwasher for cleaning.  
MEDICALWARNINGS  
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Consult your dental professional before you use this product if you  
have had oral or gum surgery in the previous 2 months.  
Contact your dental professional if excessive bleeding occurs after  
using this product or bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.  
If you have a pacemaker or other implanted device contact your  
physician or the device manufacturer prior to use.  
Sonicare has been tested and is compliant with safety standards for  
electromagnetic devices.  
Consult your physician prior to using the Sonicare if you have medical  
concerns.  
SAVETHESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Your Sonicare (Fig. 1)  
A Hygienic travel cap  
B Brush head  
C Interchangeable color code ring  
D Handle with soft grip  
E Power on/off button  
F Brushing modes  
G Charge light indicator  
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Deluxe charge indicator (select models)  
Standard charge indicator (select models)  
H Standard charger (select models)  
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H1 Charger cover with brush head holder  
H2Travel charger  
I Deluxe charger (select models)  
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I1 Charger cover with brush head holder  
I2Travel charger  
I3 Charger base with cord wrap  
 
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Getting started  
Changing the color code ring  
Sonicare brush heads come with interchangeable color code rings to  
identify your brush head.  
To change the color code ring:  
1 Pull the color code ring from the bottom of the brush head.  
2 Install a new ring by slipping one edge of the new ring over the  
bottom of the brush head.Then press down on the other side to  
snap the ring into place.  
Attaching the brush head  
1 Align the brush head so the bristles face the front of the handle.  
2 Firmly press the brush head down onto the metal shaft until it stops.  
Note:There is a small gap between the color code ring and the handle.  
Charging your Sonicare  
1 Plug the charger into a live outlet.  
2 Place the handle on the charger.  
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The battery charge indicator next to the battery symbol ashes to  
indicate that the toothbrush is charging.  
Battery charge indicator  
The battery charge indicator shows the approximate remaining battery  
charge.  
Deluxe charge indicator (select models):  
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Solid green: 50-100%  
Flashing green: 10-49%  
 
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Flashing yellow: less than 10%  
Standard charge indicator (select models):  
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Solid green: 50-100%  
Flashing green: less than 50%  
Note:When the battery of your Sonicare is low, you hear 3 beeps after the  
completion of the brushing cycle and the battery charge indicator ashes for  
30 seconds.  
Note:To keep the battery fully charged, you may keep your Sonicare on the  
charger when not in use. It takes 24 hours to fully charge the battery.  
Using your Sonicare  
Brushing instructions  
1 Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.  
2 Place the toothbrush bristles against the teeth at a slight angle  
towards the gumline.  
3 Press the power on/off button to turn on the Sonicare.  
4 Apply light pressure to maximize Sonicare’s effectiveness and let the  
Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you.  
5 Gently move the brush head slowly across the teeth in a small back  
and forth motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth.  
Continue this motion throughout your brushing cycle.  
Note:To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth  
into 4 sections using the Quadpacer® feature (see chapter ‘Features’).  
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6 Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth) and brush for 30  
seconds before moving to section 2 (inside top teeth). Continue  
brushing in section 3 (outside bottom teeth) and brush for 30  
seconds before moving to section 4 (inside bottom teeth).  
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7 After you have completed the brushing cycle, you can  
spend additional time brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth  
and areas where staining occurs.You may also brush your tongue,  
with the toothbrush turned on or off, as you prefer.  
Your Sonicare is safe to use on:  
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Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces)  
Dental restorations (llings, crowns, veneers)  
Note:The toothbrush may be turned off at any time by pressing and holding  
the power on/off button for 2 seconds.  
 
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Clean andWhite mode brushing instructions  
The Clean and White mode combines 2 minutes of Clean mode for a  
whole mouth clean, with an additional 30 seconds of White mode to focus  
on the visible front teeth.  
1 Brush the rst 2 minutes as instructed in steps 1-6 above.  
2 After the 2 minutes of Clean mode, theWhite mode begins with  
a change in brushing sound and motion.That is your signal to start  
brushing the upper front teeth for 15 seconds  
3 At the next beep and pause, move to the bottom front teeth for the  
nal 15 seconds of brushing.  
Brushing modes  
Sonicare automatically starts in the default Clean mode.To select a  
different brushing mode:  
1 Press the on/off button to toggle between modes.  
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The green LED indicates the selected mode.  
Note:You can only switch between modes when the toothbrush is turned on.  
Clean mode  
Standard mode for superior teeth cleaning.  
Sensitive mode (select models)  
Gentle, yet thorough cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth.  
Clean andWhite mode  
2 minutes of Clean mode, with an additional 30 seconds of White mode to  
focus on your visible front teeth.  
Note:When Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default 2-minute Clean  
mode must be selected. However, in whitening/stain reduction studies, the  
Clean andWhite mode must be selected.The handle should be fully charged  
and the Easy-start feature deactivated.  
Features  
Easy-start®  
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This Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start® feature activated.  
The Easy-start feature gently increases power over the rst 14  
brushings to ease into the Sonicare experience.  
Note: Each of the rst 14 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length  
to move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle properly.  
Note:When the Clean andWhite mode is selected, the Easy-start feature is  
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Deactivating or activating the Easy-start feature  
1 Attach your brush head to the handle.  
2 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.  
To deactivate Easy-start:  
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Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 seconds.You hear 1 beep to  
indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.  
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To activate Easy-start:  
Press and hold the power on/off button for 5 seconds.You hear 2 beeps to  
indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated.  
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not  
recommended and reduces Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque.  
Smartimer®  
The Smartimer® indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by  
automatically turning off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle.  
Dental professionals recommend brushing no less than 2 minutes twice a  
day.  
If you want to pause or stop brushing during your 2-minute cycle, press  
and hold the power on/off button for 2 seconds. Press the power on/off  
button again and the Smartimer picks up where you left off.  
The Smartimer automatically resets to the beginning of a 2-minute cycle if:  
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brushing is paused for 30 seconds or longer.  
the handle is returned to the charger.  
Quadpacer® (select models)  
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The Quadpacer® is an interval timer that has a short beep and pause  
to remind you to brush the 4 sections of your mouth evenly and  
thoroughly.  
When you use the two-minute Clean or Sensitive mode, you hear a  
short beep and a pause in brushing action at 30, 60 and 90 second  
intervals.  
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When you use the Clean and White mode, you hear and feel a change  
in the brush head sound and motion after 2 minutes of Clean mode.  
Then move the brush head to the visible top front teeth and brush  
them for 15 seconds.At the nal beep and pause, move to the visible  
bottom teeth and brush them for 15 seconds.  
 
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Cord wrap on deluxe charger (select models)  
If your model includes the deluxe charger cover and base, the travel  
charger is pre-installed inside the cover. If you want to shorten the power  
cord, you can store excess cord in the cord wrap feature built into the  
charger base.  
1 To separate the charger cover from the charger base, press the two  
gray snap bars on the charger base and pull the white charger cover  
upwards.  
2 Wrap excess power cord around the gray charger base as shown in  
the picture. Be sure to wrap the cord on the inside of the two snap  
levers.  
3 When you have stored the excess cord, guide the power cord  
through the small groove in the rear of the gray charger base.  
4 Reattach the charger cover by pressing it down over the charger  
base until it snaps into place.  
Tip: For extra convenience during travel, you can remove the travel charger and  
use it without the charger cover and charger base.  
Cleaning  
Do not clean brush heads, handle, charger or charger covers 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.  
 
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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 before cleaning.  
2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the charger.  
Storage  
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If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of  
time, unplug it from the electrical outlet, clean it and store it in a  
cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.You can use the cord  
wrap (select models) to store the power cord in an organized manner.  
You can store brush heads on the pegs at the back of the charger.  
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Replacement  
Brush head  
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Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve optimal  
results.  
Use only Sonicare ProResults replacement brush heads.  
Disposal  
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At the end of product life and prior to disposal, please remove the  
rechargeable battery from the handle by following the instructions  
below.  
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste  
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for  
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.  
The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute  
the environment.Always remove the battery before you discard the  
appliance, and recycle or dispose of the battery according to local  
waste management requirements.  
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If you have any recycling questions, contact your local waste  
management ofce.  
Removing the rechargeable battery  
Please note that this process is not reversible.  
 
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To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a at-head (standard)  
screwdriver. Observe basic safety precautions when you follow the  
procedure outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes, hands, ngers,  
and the surface on which you work.  
1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the  
handle from the charger, turn on the Sonicare and let it run until  
it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer switch on the  
Sonicare.  
2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot located at the bottom of the  
handle and turn counterclockwise to release the bottom cap.  
3 Hold the handle upside down and push down on the shaft to release  
the internal components of the handle.  
4 Insert the screwdriver under the circuit board, next to the battery  
connections, and twist to break the connections. Remove the circuit  
board and pry the battery from the plastic carrier.  
The rechargeable battery can now be recycled or disposed of and the rest  
of the product discarded appropriately.  
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  
the qualifying period is provided.  
Contact our Customer Service Center at 1-800-682-7664 (North  
America), outside North America contact your local Philips Customer Care  
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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS  
What is not covered under warranty:  
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Brush heads  
Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations or unauthorized  
repair.  
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Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions,  
discoloration or fading.  
IMPLIEDWARRANTIES  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITEDTOTHE DURATION OFTHE EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. IN SOME STATES LIMITATIOINS  
ON DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY.  
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 LEGALTHEORY. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE,WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE; LOSS OF PROFIT; LOSS  
OF USE;THE CLAIMS OFTHIRD PARTIES INCLUDING,WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS;AND COST OF  
ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES. SOME STATES DO  
NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Frequently asked questions  
This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance.  
If you cannot nd the answer to your question, contact the Customer Care  
Center in your country.  
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Answer  
Why doesn’t the Sonicare work? You may need to recharge the Sonicare. Charge the Sonicare for at  
least 24 hours.  
Make sure that your Sonicare charger is plugged into a live electrical  
outlet and not into an outlet controlled by a light switch.  
You may need to reattach or replace the brush head.  
Why do I feel a tickling sensation You may experience a slight tickling/tingling sensation when you  
when I use the Sonicare?  
use the Sonicare for the rst time.As you become accustomed to  
brushing with Sonicare, this sensation diminishes.  
The brush head chatters against  
my teeth.What can I do about  
this?  
To avoid this, keep the brush head properly oriented, with the  
bristles placed on the gumline at a slight angle.  
 
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Why does the Sonicare seem less You may need to charge the Sonicare.  
powerful?  
The Easy-start feature may be on. Deactivate the Easy-start feature  
(See chapter ‘Features’).  
You may need to replace your brush head.  
Why does the Sonicare seem to  
change power during brushing?  
You may be in the Clean and White brushing mode. If this is the  
case, the toothbrush starts in the Clean mode for 2 minutes  
and then changes to the White mode for 30 seconds. The Clean  
and White mode has a different sound and brush movement.  
Do I need a special charger if I  
travel with my Sonicare?  
Travel tip: the Sonicare charger can be used with common  
worldwide voltages between 100-240V AC, at either 50 or 60Hz.A  
simple plug adapter is all that is required.  
 
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For support call 1-800-682-7664  
© 2008 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (KPENV). All rights reserved. PHILIPS and the  
Philips shield are registered trademarks of KPENV. Smartimer, Easy-start, Quadpacer, Sonicare  
and the Sonicare logo are trademarks of Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. and/or KPENV.  
Printed in the U.S.A.  
Printed on 100% recycled paper  
Protected by U.S. and international patents.  
Other patents pending.  
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