Philips HX6962-70 - Manual (Page 17)

Disposal
- The rechargeable battery inside your Sonicare
cannot be replaced, but is easy to remove for
recycling. At the end of product life and prior to
disposal, please remove the rechargeable battery
from the handle by following the instructions below.
- Do not throw away the appliance or the UV light
bulb (bulb contains mercury) with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an official collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- If you have any recycling questions, contact your
local waste management office.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Please note that this process is not reversible.
- To remove the rechargeable battery, you need
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 Sonicare and let it run until it
stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer
switch on the Sonicare.
2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot located
at the bottom of the handle and turn
counterclockwise to release the bottom cap.
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