PHILIPS HX3601-01 Pet Edition Toothbrush User Manual

PHILIPS HX3601-01 Pet Edition Toothbrush

Introduction

This toothbrush enables you to obtain superior plaque removal, whiter teeth and healthier gums. Using Sonicare’s combination of gentle sonic technology and clinically developed and proven features, you can be confident that you’re getting the very best clean, every time. Further support and product registration are available to you at: www.philips.com/support Welcome to the Philips Sonicare family!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Only use the product for its intended purpose. Read this information carefully before you use the product and its batteries and accessories, and save it for future reference. Misuse can lead to hazards or serious injuries.
WARNINGS

• Keep the charger away from water.
• After cleaning, make sure the charger is completely dry before you connect to the USB Charger
• This appliance can be used by children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Only use original Philips accessories or consumables. Only use the charger provided with the product. If supplied, only use the original USB cable and USB power supply unit.
• This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. If the appliance is damaged, stop using it and contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
• Do not use the charger outdoors or near heated surfaces.
• Do not clean any part of the product in the dishwasher.
• This appliance has only been designed for cleaning teeth, gums and tongue.
• Stop using the appliance and consult your dentist/doctor if excessive bleeding occurs after use, if bleeding continues to occur after 1 week of use or if you experience discomfort or pain.
• If you have had oral or gum surgery in the previous 2 months, consult your dentist before you use this appliance.
• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted device, contact your doctor or the manufacturer of the implanted device prior to use.
• If you have medical concerns, consult your doctor before you use this appliance.
• This appliance is a personal care device and is not intended for use on multiple patients in a dental practice or institution.
• Stop using a brush head with crushed or bent bristles. Replace the brush head every 3 months or sooner if signs of wear appear.
• If your toothpaste contains peroxide, baking soda or bicarbonate (common in whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean the brush head with soap and water after each use. This prevents possible cracking of the plastic.
• Avoid direct contact with products that contain essential oils or coconut oil. Contact may result in bristles dislodging.

Battery safety instructions

• Only use the product for its intended purpose. Read this information carefully before you use the product and its batteries and accessories, and save it for future reference. Misuse can lead to hazards or serious injuries. Accessories supplied may vary for different products.
• Only use original Philips accessories and consumables. Only use detachable supply unit HX6110. Only use the rechargeable battery provided with the product.
• Charge and use the product at a temperature between 32°F/0°C and 104°F/40°C. – Keep product and batteries away from fire and do not expose them to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
• If the product becomes abnormally hot or smelly, changes color or if charging takes longer than usual, stop using and charging the product and contact Philips.
• Do not open, modify, pierce, damage or dismantle the product or battery to prevent batteries from heating up or releasing toxic or hazardous substances. Do not short-circuit, overcharge or reverse charge batteries. – If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid contact with the skin or eye. If this occurs, immediately rinse well with water and seek medical care.
• When you handle batteries, make sure that your hands, the product and the batteries are dry.
• To avoid accidental short-circuiting of batteries after removal, do not let battery terminals come into contact with metal object (e.g. coins, hairpins, rings). Do not wrap batteries in aluminium foil. Tape battery terminals or put batteries in a plastic bag before you discard them.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

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Intended use

Sonicare for Kids – Design a Pet Edition power toothbrushes are intended to remove adherent plaque and food debris from the teeth to reduce tooth decay and improve and maintain oral health. Sonicare for Kids – Design a Pet Edition power toothbrushes are intended for personal use. Use by children should be with adult supervision.

Your Philips Sonicare (Fig 1.)

1. Handle

2. Power on/off button

3. Battery indicator
   Accessories

4. Brush head cap

5. Brush head(s)

6. USB charger (wall adapter not included)

7. Stickers

Note: Accessories included may vary based on the model purchased.
Note: Wall adapter not included. Only use 5V IPX4 adapter (USB Type A).

Sonicare app – Getting started

Download the Sonicare Kids App to support healthy habit building. The App is compatible with wide range of iOS and Android (TM) smart devices.
Note: If your device is not Bluetooth capable you can still use the Sonicare for Kids app on iOS and Android (TM) smart devices to enhance your brushing experience.

Getting started

Applying your favorite sticker

The Sonicare for Kids – Design a Pet Edition comes with several stickers to choose from. The stickers can be moved around to create the design you choose.

1. your favorite sticker(s) to the handle
   Note: Make sure the handle is clean and dry, and that stickers are fully pressed onto the handle with no air gaps to ensure full adhesion.
   Note: Kids should not be left unattended when applying the stickers.

Attaching the brush head

1. Align the brush head so the bristles point in the same direction as the front of the handle.

2. Firmly press the brush head down onto the metal shaft until it will not go any further. Note: It is normal to see a slight gap between the brush head and the handle.

Using your Philips Sonicare toothbrush

If you are using your Sonicare toothbrush for the first time, it is normal to feel more vibration than when using a non-electric toothbrush. It is common for first-time users to apply too much pressure. Only apply gentle pressure and let the toothbrush do the brushing for you. Please follow the brushing instructions below for the best experience. To help you transition to your new Sonicare power toothbrush, it comes with the EasyStart feature activated. This feature gently increases the power over the first 14 brushings to help you adapt to brushing with a Philips Sonicare toothbrush.

Brushing instructions

Note: For children under age 8, it is recommended that a parent or adult caregiver perform toothbrushing.

1. Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of toothpaste.

2. Place the toothbrush bristles against the teeth at a slight angle (45 degrees). Pressing firmly to make the bristles reach the gumline or slightly beneath the gumline.

Note: Keep the center of the brush in contact with the teeth at all times.

3. Press the power on/off button to switch on the Philips Sonicare.

4. Gently keep the bristles placed on the teeth and in the gumline. Brush your teeth with small back and forth motion so the bristles reach between the teeth. Continue this motion throughout your brushing cycle.

Note: The bristles should slightly flare. It is not recommended to scrub as you would with a manual toothbrush.

5. To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush handle semi-upright and make several vertical overlapping brushing strokes on each tooth.

6. 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 can also brush your tongue, with the toothbrush switched on or off, as you prefer.

KidPacer

Note: Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush is safe to use on braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces) and dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers) if they are properly adhered and not compromised.

To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections using the KidPacer feature. The KidPacer divides the brushing time into 4 equal segments and indicates when you should move to the next area. The segments are indicated with a short tune. The toothbrush automatically stops at the end of a brushing session with a congratulatory tune.
Note: Instruct your child to brush until they hear the congratulatory tune and the toothbrush switches off.

Intensities

Your power toothbrush is equipped with 2 different intensities: gentle and extra gentle.

Note: When you use the toothbrush for the first time, the default setting is extra gentle.
To change intensities:

• Press the power on/off button once to turn on the toothbrush
• Press a second time within 2 seconds to change the intensity

Press a third time within 2 seconds to pause. After 2 seconds of brushing, pressing the power on/off button again will pause the toothbrush

| Extra gentle| Gentle
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Benefit| Reduced power intensity used for training and introducing younger children to the sonic experience| Full-strength intensity designed for older/independent brushers
Recommended brush heads| Sonicare for Kids Compact or Standard brush head| Sonicare for Kids Compact or Standard brush head
Total brushing time| 2 minutes| 2 minutes
How to brushHow to brush| |

Features

• KidPacer
• SmarTimer
• EasyStart

KidPacer

The KidPacer is an interval timer that helps your child to brush evenly through the mouth by dividing your mouth into 4 sections.

SmarTimer

The SmarTimer indicates that your brushing cycle is complete by automatically switching off the toothbrush at the end of the brushing cycle. Dental professionals recommend brushing no less than 2 minutes twice a day.
Note: If you press the power on/off button after you started the brushing cycle, the toothbrush pauses. After a pause of 30 seconds, the SmarTimer resets.

EasyStart

This Philips Sonicare model comes with the EasyStart feature activated. The EasyStart feature gently increases the power over the first 14 brushings to help you get used to brushing with the Philips Sonicare.
To deactivate EasyStart (see ‘Activating or deactivating features’).

Activating or deactivating features

You can activate or deactivate the following features of your toothbrush:

• EasyStart

Step 1 : Place the handle on the charger.
Step 2: Press and hold power on/off button for up to 3 seconds.

Step 3 : Let go of the power on/off button when you hear 1 beep.
If you see the battery indicator flash green 2 times and hear 3 tones from low to high, then the feature has been activated

OR
If you see the battery indicator flash amber 1 time and hear 3 tones high to low, then the feature has been deactivated.

Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is not recommended andreduces Sonicare’s effectiveness in removing plaque

Charging and battery status

This Philips Sonicare toothbrush is designed to provide at least 28 brushing sessions, each session lasting 2 minutes (14 days if used twiceper day) on a fully charged battery. The battery indicator shows the battery status when you complete the 2-minute brushing session, when you pause the toothbrush, or while it is charging .
Note: It can take up to 24 hours to fully charge the battery before first use, but you can use the Philips Sonicare toothbrush before it is fully charged.

Charging

USB charging

Note: Accessories included may vary based on the model purchased.

1. Plug the USB cord of the charging stand into a wall adapter that is connected to a electrical outlet.
2. Place the handle on the charger.

• The battery indicator lights up and the handle beeps twice. This indicates that the toothbrush is charging.

Battery status

When the handle is placed on the charger, the battery indicator shows the battery level.

awake, the battery indicator at the bottom of the handle shows the battery level
Battery status| Battery indicator| Sound
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Full| Solid green|
Partially full| Flashes green| The handle emits 3 beeps after brushing
Low| Flashes amber| he handle emits 2 sets of 5 beeps after brushing

Note: To save energy, the battery indicator will switch off when not in use.
Note: When the battery is completely empty, the toothbrush switches off. Place the toothbrush on the charger to charge it.
Note: To keep the battery fully charged at all times, you may keep your toothbrush on the charger when not in us

Cleaning

Toothbrush handle

1. Remove the brush head and rinse the metal shaft area with warm water. Make sure you remove any residual toothpaste.
   Caution: Do not push on the rubber seal on the metal shaft with sharp objects, as this may cause damage.

2. Wipe the entire surface of the handle with a damp cloth.
   Note: Do not tap the handle on the sink to remove excess water

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 with warm water at least once a week. Rinse the brush head cap as often as needed.

Charger

1. Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2. Wipe the surface of the charger with a damp cloth

Storage

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.

Replacement

Replace Philips Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to achieve optimal results. Only use Sonicare for Kids Compact or Standard replacement brush heads.

Locating the model number Look on the bottom of the Philips Sonicare toothbrush handle for the model number (HX360XX).

Warranty and support

Philips warrants 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.
Philips recommends use of genuine Sonicare brush heads for optimal performance. Use of other brush heads may damage your Sonicare toothbrush and limit your warranty protection. Contact our Consumer Care Center at 1-800-682-7664 (North America), outside North America contact your local Philips Consumer Care Center. Internet information:
www.sonicare.com (North America) or www.philips.com/support (outside North
America).

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

What is not covered under warranty:

• Brush heads.
• Damage caused by use of unauthorized replacement parts or unauthorized 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. IN SOME STATES LIMITATIONS 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 ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. 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 ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Disposal

CONTAINS LITIHIUM-ION RECHARGEBALE CELL. MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

• Contact your local town or city officials for battery disposal information. You can also call 1-800-822-8837 or visit www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-off locations.
• For assistance, visit our website www.philips.com/support or call 1-800-682-7664 toll free.
• Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. For recycling information, please contact your local waste management facilities or visit www.recycle.philips.com.
• This symbol means that electrical products and batteries shall not be disposed of with normal household waste.

The built-in rechargeable battery must only be removed by a qualified professional when the appliance is discarded. Before removing the battery, make sure that the battery is completely empty.

Removing the rechargeable battery

The built-in rechargeable battery must only be removed by a qualified professional when the appliance is discarded. Before removing the battery, make sure that the battery is completely empty.
Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the appliance and when you dispose of the rechargeable battery. Be sure to protect your eyes, hands, fingers, and the surface on which you work. When you handle batteries, make sure that your hands, the product and the batteries are dry.
To avoid accidental short-circuiting of batteries after removal, do not let battery terminals come into contact with metal objects (e.g. coins, hairpins, rings). Do not wrap batteries in aluminum foil. Tape battery terminals or put batteries in a plastic bag before you discard them.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a towel or cloth, a hammer and a flat-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety precautions when you follow the procedure outlined below.

1. To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the handle from the charger, turn on the toothbrush and let it run until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer turn on the toothbrush.

2. Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the entire handle with a towel or cloth.

3. Hold the top of the handle with one hand and strike the handle housing 0.5 inch above the bottom end. Strike firmly with a hammer on all sides to eject the end cap.
   Note: You may have to hit on the end several times to break the internal snap connections.

4. Remove the end cap from the toothbrush handle. If the end cap does not release easily from the housing, repeat step 3 until the end cap is released.

5. Holding the handle upside down, press the shaft down on a hard surface. If the internal components do not easily release from the housing, repeat step 3 until the internal components are released.

6. Wedge the screwdriver between the battery and the frame at the bottom of the internal components. Then pry the screwdriver away from the battery to break the bottom of the frame.

7. Insert the screwdriver between the bottom of the battery and the frame to break the metal tab connecting the battery to the printed circuit board. This will release the bottom end of the battery from the frame.

8. Grab the battery and pull it away from the internal components to break the second metal battery tab.
   **Caution: Be aware of the sharp edges of the battery tabs so as to avoid injury to your fingers.

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9. Cover the battery contacts with tape to prevent any electrical short from residual battery charge.
   The rechargeable battery can now be recycled and the rest of the product discarded appropriately.

Note: Do not throw away the appliance 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 help to preserve the environment.

Customer Service

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www.philips.ca/sonicare
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References

• Call2Recycle | Leading the Charge For Battery Recycling
• Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes | Philips
• Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes & Smart Toothbrushes | Philips Sonicare
• Support Home | Philips
• Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes & Smart Toothbrushes | Philips Sonicare

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