Philips HX8424/39 [17/236] Removing the rechargeable battery

Locating the model number

Look on the bottom of the Philips Sonicare toothbrush handle for the

model number (HX682x/HX683x).

Recycling

- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with

normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 24).

- This symbol means that this product contains a built-in

rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal

household waste (Fig. 25) (2006/66/EC). Please take your product

to an official collection point or a Philips service center to have a

professional remove the rechargeable battery.

- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical

and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct

disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the

environment and human health.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Warning: Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the

appliance. Make sure the battery is completely empty when you

remove it.

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. Be sure

to protect your eyes, hands, fingers, and the surface on which you

work.

1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the

handle from the charger, turn on the Philips Sonicare and let it run

until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer turn on the

Philips Sonicare.

2 Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the entire handle with

a towel or cloth (Fig. 16).

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 4 sides to eject the end cap (Fig. 17).

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