Philips Sonicare HX8424/47 [13/104] Brushing instructions

brush head you attach, the intensity will be selected. The intensity

can be changed by pressing the mode/intensity button while

brushing. For optimal results it is recommended to use the

automatically selected intensity. The intensity cannot be changed as

long as the handle is powered off or paused.

Using your Philips Sonicare

Brushing instructions

1 Press the brush head onto the handle in such a way that the

bristles will face the front of the handle. (Fig. 4)

2 Firmly press the brush head down onto the metal shaft until it

stops.

Note: It is normal to see a slight gap between the brush head and

the handle.

3 Wet the bristles. (Fig. 5)

4 Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the bristles. (Fig. 6)

5 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. (Fig. 7) A change in vibration (and a

slight change in sound) alerts you when you apply too much

pressure while brushing.

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

times.

6 Press the power on/off button to turn on the Philips Sonicare. (Fig.

7 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. (Fig. 9)

Note: The bristles should slightly flare. Do not scrub.

8 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. (Fig. 10)

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