Philips FlexCare HX6985 - Manual (Page 8)

Sensitive mode
Gentle, yet thorough cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth.
Massage mode
Gentle gum stimulation.
Brushing routines
go Care routine
1-minute brushing cycle in the Clean mode, for a quick clean. You hear the
Quadpacer signal at 15-second intervals.
Max Care routine
3-minute brushing cycle that combines the Clean and Massage modes in
one routine for a thorough mouth clean. There are 30 seconds of Clean
mode and 15 seconds of Massage mode for each of the 4 sections of your
mouth. You will hear the Quadpacer signal at 45 second intervals.
Note: When Sonicare is used in clinical studies, the default
2-minute Clean mode must be selected. The handle should be
fully charged. Deactivate the Easy-start feature and for areas
where excess staining occurs, an additional 30 seconds of
brushing time can be spent to assist with stain removal.
Features
Easy-start®
- This Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start® feature activated.
- The Easy-start feature gently increases power over the first 14
brushings to ease into the Sonicare experience.
Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length to
properly move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
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:
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. You hear 1 beep to
indicate that the Easy-start feature has been deactivated.
- To activate Easy-start:
Press and hold the power 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.
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