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General description (fig.1)
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A Travel cap
B Replaceable brush head
C Removable nut
D Power on/off button
E Battery compartment cap
F 2 AA alkaline batteries (included)
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
Sonicare\ has been carefully engineered for both
effectiveness and safety. However, basic safety
precautions should always be followed when using
any electrical product, especially when children are
present.
WARNINGS
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1) Close supervision is necessary when this
product is used by or on children under age
10 or the disabled.
2) Consult your dental professional before using
this product if you have had oral or gum
surgery in the previous 2 months.
3) Contact your dental professional if excessive
bleeding occurs after using this product or
bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use.
4) If you have any questions concerning usage with
a pacemaker or other implanted device, consult
your physician or the implanted device
manufacturer prior to use. Sonicare has been
tested and is compliant with safety standards for
electromagnetic devices.
5) Only use AA-size alkaline batteries in this
product.
6) Avoid using a brush head with crushed or bent
bristles. Damaged bristles may break off while
brushing. In order to prevent this, replace the
brush head every 6 months or sooner if signs of
wear appear.
7) If your favorite toothpaste contains peroxide,
baking soda, or other bicarbonate (common in
whitening toothpastes), it is important that you
thoroughly clean your brush head with soap
and water after each use.
8) This product is designed for cleaning teeth,
gums, and tongue only. Do not use it for any
other purpose and do not use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer.
9) This product is a personal care device and is
not intended for use on multiple patients in a
dental office or institution.
10) This product contains no user-serviceable parts
(other than the removable batteries).
If repair is needed please refer to chapter
'Customer service information' in this manual
and contact one of our representatives.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Customer service information
If you have any questions after reading this manual,
feel free to contact our Customer Service Center
or visit our website.
◗ Customer Service Center
1-800-682-7664 (North America), outside North
America contact your local Philips Customer Care
Center.
◗ Internet information
www.sonicare.com (North America)
www.philips.com (outside North America)
Preparing for use
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Installing/replacing batteries
Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry
when inserting the batteries.
Sonicare e3000 operates on two (2) AA-size
1.5-volt alkaline batteries.
1 Remove the battery compartment cap from
the bottom of the handle by pulling on the
grips (fig. 2).
2 Make sure the + and - poles of the batteries
match the appropriate location inside the
handle (fig. 3).
3 Insert the batteries into the handle (fig. 4).
4 Firmly push the battery compartment cap
back onto the handle until it locks (fig. 5).
◗ To avoid damage due to battery leakage:
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Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
B
Do not expose the appliance to extremely high
temperatures.
B
Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.
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Remove the batteries if the appliance is not going
to be used for a month or longer.
If this product is to be used in clinical trials, use
new alkaline batteries.
Batteries need to be replaced at least every
6 weeks during a clinical trial.
Attaching the brush head
1 Align the front of the brush head with the
front of the toothbrush handle (fig. 6).
2 Screw the brush head nut clockwise until it's
firmly tightened. If the brush head rattles
during use, tighten the nut further (fig. 7).
Using the appliance
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Useful tips
◗ 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.
◗ 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.
Brushing technique
Follow these simple steps to maximize your
brushing experience:
1 Before turning on, place the bristles of the
brush head on your gumline at a 45-degree
angle (fig. 8).
2 Hold the handle with a light grip, turn 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 2-minute brushing
cycle.
3 To maximize effectiveness, apply only light
pressure and let the toothbrush do the
brushing for you. Do not scrub.
4 To 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 each of the other two
sections for 30 seconds each until you've
brushed for 2 minutes (fig. 9).
5 After having completed the 2-minute brushing
cycle, additional time should be spent brushing
the chewing surfaces of your teeth (fig. 10).
6 Press the power button to turn the
toothbrush on and off as needed.
◗ 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 staining occurs, spend extra
brushing time to assist with stain removal.
◗ Braces (fig. 8).
The brush should be placed at a 45-degree angle
between your brackets and gumline. While
applying 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.
◗ 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. Work the
bristles around all areas of the restoration for
thorough cleaning.
Features
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Smartimer\ 2-minute timer
◗ 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 your Sonicare off.
◗ 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.
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The Smartimer will automatically reset to the
beginning of a 2-minute cycle if brushing is paused
for 30 seconds or longer.
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