Philips Electric Toothbrush HX9500 User Manual

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Table of contents  
Important safeguards  
Dangers  
Warnings  
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Medical warnings  
Customer Service Information  
Preparing for use  
Charging your Sonicare  
Using the appliance  
Features  
Cleaning  
Storage  
Replacement  
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Battery recycling  
Guarantee & service  
Troubleshooting  
General description (Fig. 1)  
A Travel cap  
B Bristles  
Brush head  
D Colour code ring  
E Removable nut  
F Handle with soft grip  
G Power on/off button  
H Dual Speed Control button  
I LED charging lights  
J Charger  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE  
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for  
future reference.  
Always follow safety precautions when you use any electrical product,  
especially when children are present.  
DANGERS  
To reduce the risk of electrocution or fire:  
VOLTAGE  
DO NOT plug into an outlet with a voltage other than specified on the  
bottom of the charger.Voltage converters DO NOT guarantee voltage  
compatibility. Never force the plug into an outlet; if it does not easily fit into  
the outlet, discontinue use.  
WATER  
DO NOT place or store the charger where it can fall or be pulled into  
a bathtub, sink or toilet. DO NOT reach for a charger that has fallen  
into water. Unplug immediately. DO NOT use while bathing. Unplug the  
charger before cleaning and assure that it is dry before plugging into an  
electrical outlet.  
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WARNINGS  
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury:  
1 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.  
2 Never use the charger if it has a damaged cord or plug. Keep away  
from heated surfaces. Do not use the charger outdoors.  
3 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 6 months or sooner if signs of wear appear.  
Inappropriate cleaning may cause bristle damage. (See chapter  
‘Cleaning’)  
4 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.  
5 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.  
6 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the  
appliance.  
7 Sonicare is a personal care device and is not intended for use on  
multiple patients in a dental office or institution.  
8 Do not use attachments other than those recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
9 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.  
10 Do not clean the brush head or the charger in the dishwasher.  
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.  
Address questions concerning usage with a pacemaker or other  
implanted device to your physician or the implant device manufacturer.  
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.  
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Customer Service Information  
If you have any questions after reading this manual, feel free to contact our  
Customer Service Center or visit our website.  
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Customer Service Center  
1-800-682-7664 (North America), outside North America contact your  
local Philips Customer Care Center.  
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Internet Information  
America).  
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Preparing for use  
To attach the Sonicare brush head:  
1 Align the front of the brush head with the front of the toothbrush  
handle. Match the bars on the brush head with the notches inside the  
top of the handle and slide the brush head onto the handle.  
Screw the brush head nut clockwise until it is firmly tightened. If the  
brush head rattles during use, tighten the nut further.  
Remove the travel cap from your brush head when you are ready to  
brush.  
Use the cord wrap in the bottom of the charger to store excess  
cord.  
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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.  
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To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep your  
Sonicare on the charger when not in use. It takes 24 hours to fully  
charge the battery. A fully charged Sonicare can hold a charge for up  
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to 2 weeks of brushing (two 2-minute brushings a day), without being  
placed on the charger.  
1 Be sure the bottom of the handle sits back securely in the charger,  
making complete contact.  
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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  
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The brush head comes with a convenient travel cap. Remove the  
travel cap from the brush head before turning on your Sonicare.  
Place the brush head in your mouth before turning on your Sonicare,  
and be sure it is turned off before removing it from your mouth,  
otherwise toothpaste may splatter.  
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Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use.  
Clean the brush head weekly, including under the nut.  
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: voltage converters and plug adapters DO NOT guarantee  
voltage compatibility.Always check for voltage compatibility.  
Brushing technique  
Follow these simple steps to maximize your brushing experience:  
1 Before turning the Sonicare on, place the bristles of the brush head  
on your gumline at a 45-degree angle.  
45º  
Hold 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 secion. Continue this routine throughout your 2-minute  
brushing cycle.  
To maximize Sonicare’s effectiveness apply only light pressure and let  
the Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for you. Do not scrub.  
To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your  
mouth into ꢂ sections: outside top, inside top, outside bottom and  
inside bottom teeth. Begin brushing in section 1 (outside top teeth)  
and brush for ꢁ0 seconds before moving to section ꢀ (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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After having completed the 2-minute brushing cycle, additional time  
should be spent brushing the chewing surfaces of your teeth.  
Press the power button to turn the brush on and off as needed.  
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You may also brush your tongue, with the toothbrush turned on or  
off, as you prefer.  
Tips for specific oral care needs  
Stain removal  
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In areas where staining occurs, spend extra brushing time to assist with  
stain removal.  
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Braces  
The brush should be placed at a 45-degree angle between your brackets  
45º  
and gumline. Using light pressure, gently move the bristles in a small circular  
motion so that the long bristles reach between your teeth for 2 seconds.  
Then gently turn (roll) the brush handle so the bristles clean the bracket  
and the rest of the tooth before you move the bristles to the next tooth.  
Continue this until you have brushed all of your teeth. Please note that  
brush heads will wear out sooner when used on braces.  
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Dental restorations (dental work)  
Use Sonicare on dental restorations (such as implants, caps, crowns, bridges  
and fillings) as you would on your normal tooth surfaces to reduce plaque  
build-up and improve gum health.Work the bristles around all areas of the  
restoration for thorough cleaning.  
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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  
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Easy-start brushing power ramp-up  
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All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start feature activated,  
which helps you get used to brushing with Sonicare.  
Brushing power will gently increase to full power over the first  
1ꢂ brushings.  
The Easy-start feature is active if you hear 2 beeps immediately after  
turning on your Sonicare. Once the appliance has reached optimal  
brushing power (after the 14th brushing), you will no longer hear the  
double beep at the beginning of your brushing routine.  
Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length to  
properly advance through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.  
To deactivate or activate the Easy-start feature:  
1 Attach your brush head to the handle.  
Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.  
To deactivate Easy-start feature: while handle is still in the charger,  
press and hold the power button for ꢃ seconds.You will hear 1 beep  
to indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.  
To reactivate Easy-start: while handle is still in the charger, press  
and hold the power button for ꢃ seconds.You will hear ꢀ beeps to  
indicate that the Easy-start feature has been activated.  
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Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not  
recommended and reduces Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque.  
The Easy-start feature should be deactivated when Sonicare is used in  
clinical trials.  
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Smartimer 2-minute timer  
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All Sonicare models come with the Smartimer feature, which  
automatically sets the brushing time to the 2 minutes recommended  
by dental professionals.  
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After 2 minutes, your Sonicare will automatically turn off the  
toothbrush.  
If you wish to pause or stop brushing during your 2-minute cycle,  
press the power button. Press the power button again and the  
Smartimer will pick up where you left off.  
Note:The Smartimer will automatically reset 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.  
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Quadpacer 30-second interval timer  
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Quadpacer makes sure that you brush all sections of your mouth  
evenly and thoroughly.When using a two-minute brushing cycle, you  
will hear a short beep and a pause in brushing action at ꢁ0, ꢄ0 and  
90 second intervals.  
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Programmable Quadpacer timer (select models only)  
The Programmable Quadpacer timer offers you the option of customizing  
the Quadpacer performance in 1 of 3 ways:  
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You may opt to keep the factory default setting of a 2-minute  
brushing time with Quadpacer feature activated.  
You may choose to extend your brushing time to 2 1/2 minutes by  
adding an additional timing interval of ꢁ0 seconds with Quadpacer  
feature active.  
You may choose a 2-minute brushing time, but with the Quadpacer  
feature turned off.  
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To change the Quadpacer settings:  
1 Place the handle in the charger that is plugged into a live electrical  
outlet.  
Press the Dual Speed Control button briefly and note which LED  
lights up.  
Press and hold the Dual Speed Control button. Continue to hold  
the button while the LEDs slowly cycle through the timing interval  
setting options.  
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Green LED in position 4: Quadpacer active (factory default setting).  
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Green LED in top (5th) position: 2 1/2 minute setting - Quadpacer  
active with additional timing interval of ꢁ0 seconds.  
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Yellow LED in bottom (1st) position: no timing intervals set -  
Quadpacer not active.  
To program the desired setting, release the button when the LED  
corresponding to your choice lights up.  
Note: Selecting 2 1/2 minutes brushing time reduces the number of brushings  
available from a fully charged battery.  
Dual Speed Control  
The Dual Speed Control feature allows you to choose between 2 speed  
settings: Normal speed (Max) for optimum brushing performance, or  
Reduced speed (Gentle) when an even more gentle action is desired.  
Each time you turn your Sonicare on, it will begin brushing at the Normal  
speed setting.To change the speed setting:  
1 From Normal to Reduced speed: press the Dual Speed Control  
button once during brushing.  
From Reduced to Normal speed: press the Dual Speed Control  
button a second time during brushing.  
A distinctive two-tone beep indicates that the speed setting has been  
changed.  
It is recommended that you brush at the Normal speed setting to maintain  
optimal results.  
The Normal setting should be selected when Sonicare is used in clinical  
trials.  
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Battery Charge Indicator  
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If the battery charge of your Sonicare is low, you will hear 3 beeps  
after you have brushed your teeth for 2 minutes and the charge  
indicator LED will blink yellow for 30 seconds.  
A low charge indication signifies that 3 or fewer 2-minute brushings remain.  
When not in use, you may keep your Sonicare in the charger to maintain a  
full battery charge.  
Multiple-LED charge indicator  
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When the handle is placed in the charger, the green charge indicator  
LEDs will blink in a rising pattern as the battery charges.The number  
of blinking LEDs indicates the level to which the battery has been  
charged.  
When the battery reaches full charge, the LEDs stop blinking and  
illuminates continuously.About once a minute, the charge indicator LEDs  
go out momentarily and then come back on.This indicates that the battery  
is being maintained at full charge.The full charge indication will persist until  
the handle is removed from the charger.  
The blinking yellow LED indicates that fewer than 3 brushings remain.  
Cleaning  
By following these simple steps, you should get years of worry-free  
brushing:  
1 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use, and air dry only.  
Clean the brush head at least once a week, including under the nut.  
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To remove the nut:  
Press down gently on the white area.  
Pull the nut over the top of the brush head.  
Avoid using sharp objects to push on the seal as this may cause damage.  
To replace the nut, slip the nut over the brush head shaft and pull  
until it clicks back on.  
Clean the handle weekly.  
Clean the charger periodically.  
UNPLUG the charger before cleaning.After cleaning the charger,  
completely dry the charger before plugging it into an electrical outlet.  
Mild soap, water and a moist cloth are recommended for cleaning your  
Sonicare handle and charger.  
Additional CleaningTip:  
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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 a dry area  
away from direct sunlight.The cord wrap can be used to store power cord  
in an organized manner.  
Replacement  
Brush head  
Replacing your brush head every 6 months is clinically proven to remove  
more plaque.  
Use only Sonicare replacement brush heads for this model.  
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Battery recycling  
HANDLE CONTAINS A NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY  
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.  
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The battery inside your Sonicare cannot be replaced, but is easily  
removed for recycling.At the end of product life and prior to  
disposal, please remove the battery from the handle by following the  
instructions below.  
Please note that this process is NOT reversible.  
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Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste  
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for  
recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment.  
Removing the batteries  
Please note that this process is not reversible.  
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To remove the batteries yourself, you will need a flat-head (standard)  
screwdriver. 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.  
CAUTION  
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Caution should be exercised when using any household tools (such as a  
screwdriver) to remove the battery.  
B
1 Deplete 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 product will no longer operate.  
Remove the nut from the brush head and place it onto the handle.  
Tighten the nut onto the handle (A) until the housing comes loose  
and then pull the nut forward (B).  
The handle internals will come out of the housing along with the nut.  
Insert a screwdriver between the electronic circuit board and the  
plastic part close to each end of the battery; twist and break the  
connection between the battery and the electronic circuit board in  
ꢀ locations.  
Separate the rechargeable battery from the appliance by means of a  
screwdriver.  
Please note that this process is NOT reversible.  
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US and Canada  
For information on proper battery recycling, please visit the Rechargeable  
(678)419-9990. (Philips Oral Healthcare. Inc. is not affiliated with the RBRC.)  
GUARANTEES AND SERVICE  
SEE SEPARATE PHILIPS WORLDWIDE GUARANTEE LEAFLET FOR  
STANDARD GUARANTEE.  
GUARANTEE RESTRICTIONS  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY:  
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BRUSH HEADS  
DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISUSE,ABUSE, NEGLECT OR  
ALTERATIONS  
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NORMAL WEAR ANDTEAR, 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 INTHIS LIMITED WARRANTY.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN  
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT  
APPLYTOYOU.  
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS ORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. 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 OF  
THIRD 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, SO  
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLYTOYOU.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
If you are unable to solve your problem by means of the troubleshooting  
guide below, in North America contact 1-800-682-7664 or contact us  
Customer Care Center or contact us online at www.philips.com.  
Problem  
Solution  
The Sonicare toothbrush does Recharge your Sonicare for at least 24 hours.  
not work  
Verify your Sonicare is plugged into a live electrical outlet and not into  
an outlet controlled by a light switch.  
You may need to re-attach or replace the brush head.  
I feel a tickling sensation when I You may experience a slight tickling/tingling sensation when using  
use Sonicare.  
Sonicare for the first time.As you become accustomed to brushing  
with Sonicare, this sensation will diminish.  
The brush head rattles when I Sonicare should produce a gentle hum during operation.Tightening  
use Sonicare.  
the brush head nut can eliminate excessive rattling. If rattling does not  
stop, you may need to replace the brush head.  
Make sure you have removed your travel cap before switching the  
appliance on.  
The brush head chatters  
against my teeth.  
This can be avoided by keeping the brush head properly oriented,  
with the brush head placed on the gumline at an angle of 45 degrees.  
Brushing seems less powerful.  
The handle may need recharging.  
The Easy-start feature may be on and needs to be deactivated  
(see ‘Features’).  
You may need to clean your brush head.  
You may need to replace your brush head.  
The Dual speed button may be set to reduced speed.  
Clean the handle, brush head and charger thoroughly (see ‘Cleaning’).  
Replace the brush head with a new one.  
Unpleasant odor  
The LED blinks yellow.What  
does this mean?  
The blinking yellow LED indicates that fewer than 3 brushings remain.  
Recharge your Sonicare for at least 24 hours.  
The appliance has an extra  
30 seconds of brushing time.  
What is this for?  
This function provides additional time for brushing troublesome areas  
where plaque collects and gum disease starts. It is recommended you  
use the extra 30 seconds of brushing time to re-brush troublesome  
areas, massage your gums, or brush your tongue (see ‘Features’).  
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North America:  
1-ꢆ00-ꢄꢆꢀ-ꢅꢄꢄꢂ  
Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.  
ꢁꢃꢁ01 SE Center Street  
Snoqualmie WA 98065  
U.S.A.  
Outside North America:  
+1-ꢂꢀꢃ-ꢁ9ꢄ-ꢀ000  
Printed in U.S.A.  
Printed on 100% recycled paper  
Protected by U.S. and international patents. Other patents pending.  
© ꢀ00ꢅ Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. All rights reserved. PHILIPS and the Philips shield are registered trademarks  
of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV. Easy-start, Quadpacer, Smartimer, Sonicare and the Sonicare logo are  
trademarks of Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. and/or Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
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