Philips HX7551 User Manual

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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.

Environment

◗ 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.

◗ The built-in rechargeable NiCd battery contains substances that

may pollute the environment.Always remove the battery before
discarding the appliance and handing it in at an official collection
point. Dispose of the battery at an official collection point for
batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also
take the appliance to a Philips service centre, which will remove
the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally
safe way.

Removing the battery

Note that this process is not reversible.

To remove the batteries yourself, you will need a flat-head (standard)
screwdriver.

Remove the toothbrush from the charger, switch it on and let

it run until it stops. Keep switching on the Sonicare until the
battery is completely empty.

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 components inside the handle 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 the
screwdriver to break the connection between the battery and
the electronic circuit board in 2 locations.

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