Braun OC17 Professional Care Center - Manual (Page 10)

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Using the toothbrush
Connecting and charging
The toothbrush is electrically safe and can be used in the
bathroom without hesitation.
• Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet. Place the
toothbrush handle 3 on the charging base 1 .
• The charge indicator 2 flashes while the handle is
being charged.
• When the handle is fully charged, the charge indicator
lights permanently. A full charge takes at least 16 hours
and provides an operation time of approximately
45 minutes.
• For everyday use, the toothbrush handle can be stored
on the charging base to maintain it at full power.
Overcharging is impossible.
Battery maintenance
To maintain the maximum capacity of the rechargeable
battery, the following procedure should be done every
6 months: Do not place the toothbrush handle back onto
the charging base in order to discharge it by regular use.
Once discharged, recharge the handle on the charging
base.
Operating the on/off switch 4
The toothbrush features two speed options, the lower
speed being ideal for sensitive areas in the mouth.
• Press the switch 4 to operate with normal speed,
• press a second time to operate with reduced speed,
• press a third time to switch the toothbrush off.
Removing plaque
The toothbrush can be used with any leading brand of
toothpaste.
• To avoid splashing, guide the brushhead to your teeth
before switching on.
• Guide the brushhead slowly from tooth to tooth. Hold
the brushhead in place for a few seconds before
moving on the next tooth.
• Brush the gums as well as the teeth, first the outsides,
then the insides and finally the chewing surfaces. Do
not press too hard nor scrub, simply let the brush do all
the work.
During the first days of using the toothbrush, your gums
may bleed slightly. In general, bleeding should stop after a
few days. Should it persist after two weeks, please consult
your dentist or hygienist.
Pressure sensor
For safety and optimum brushing results, the toothbrush
has a pressure control system: If too much pressure is
applied, the oscillating movement of the brushhead will
continue, but the pulsation will stop. There is a noticeable
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