Philips HX9172/10 User Manual

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Brush each section for 30 seconds for a total

brushing time of 2 minutes. Start with section

1 (outside top teeth) and then brush section

2 (inside top teeth). Continue with section

3 (outside bottom teeth) and finally brush

section 4 (inside bottom teeth).

Note: After you have completed the brushing cycle,

you can spend additional time brushing the chewing

surfaces of your teeth and areas where staining

occurs. You may also brush your tongue, with the

toothbrush switched on or off, as you prefer.

The Sonicare is safe to use on:

- Braces (brush heads may wear out more quickly

when used on braces)

- Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers,

implants)

Brushing modes
1 Clean: The ultimate in plaque removal

(default mode).

2 White: 2 minutes to remove surface stains and

30 seconds to brighten and polish your front

teeth.

3 gum care: Combines the Clean mode with

an additional minute to gently stimulate and

massage gums to improve gum health.

The Sonicare comes with the Clean mode activated.
Note: When the toothbrush is switched on, you

cannot toggle between modes.

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Before you switch on the Sonicare, press the

mode button to toggle between modes.

, The selected brushing mode lights up.

, Once a brushing mode has been selected,

it remains active until another brushing mode

is selected.

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