Conair DPI8 - Manual

READ ALL INSTRU CTIONS BEFORE USING
• Ne ver operate the unit if it has a damaged plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or
if it is immersed in w ater. R efer to an Authoriz ed
Service Center for repair ser vice.
• Unplug the lo wer batter y unit by grasping the
unit firmly .
• This product should not be used by , on, or near
children or individuals with cert ain disabilities.
• Use this product only for its intended use as described
in this manual. D O NO T use attac hments unless recommended
by the manuf acturer .
• Ne ver use while drowsy .
Instruction Manual
•
Model DPI8
For your safet y and continued enjo yment of this product,
alw ays read the instruction book carefully before using.
DI RE CT P LU G- IN T OO TH BR US H
Limited 2 Year War ranty
Con air will (a t o ur opt ion ) r epa ir or rep lac e y our ap plia nce fr ee of cha rge fo r 2 4 m ont hs fro m
the da te of pur cha se if the ap plia nce is de fec tiv e in w ork man shi p o r m ate ria ls.
T o obt ain se rvi ce und er thi s w arr ant y, r etu rn the de fec tiv e p rod uct to th e s erv ice ce nte r
lis ted be low , t oge the r w ith yo ur sal es slip an d $ 5.0 0 fo r p ost age an d h and lin g. C alif orn ia
res ide nts ne ed onl y p rov ide pr oof of pu rch ase an d s hou ld cal l 1 -80 0-3 26- 624 7 fo r s hip pin g
ins tru ctio ns. In th e a bse nce of a pur cha se rec eip t, t he war ran ty per iod w ill be 24 mon ths
fro m t he dat e o f m anu fac tur e.
AN Y IM PLI ED W AR RA NTI ES, O BLI GAT IO NS OR LI AB ILI TIE S, I NC LU DIN G B UT NO T L IM ITE D
TO TH E IM PLI ED W AR RA NTY O F M ERC HA NTA BIL ITY A ND FI TN ESS FO R A PA RTI CU LA R
PU RPO SE, SH ALL B E L IM ITE D IN D UR ATI ON TO TH E 2 4 M ON TH D UR ATI ON O F T HIS
WAR RA NTY . S om e s tat es do not al low lim ita tio ns on how lo ng an im plie d w arra nty la sts , s o
the ab ove lim ita tio ns may no t a ppl y to yo u.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL D AMAGES FOR BREA CH OF THIS OR ANY O THER W ARRANTY ,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHA TSOEVER. Some states do not allow the ex clusion or
limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so the abo ve limitation may
not apply to you. Th is war ran ty giv es you sp eci fic le gal rig hts , a nd you m ay als o h ave ot her
rig hts w hic h v ary fr om st ate to st ate . F or ser vic e, p lea se brin g o r s end de fec tiv e u nit with
sal es slip to th e n ear est se rvi ce cen ter lis ted be low .
Service Cent er
Conair Corporation
Conair Ser vice Department
7 475 North Glen Harbor Blvd.
Glendale, AZ 85307
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www.interplak.com
Questions or Comments? 1-80 0-334-4031
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• D O NO T use the unit while bathing .
• D O NO T place or store the lo wer batter y unit
where it can fall or be pulled into a tub, sink,
or toilet.
• D O NO T use after the lo wer batter y unit has fallen
into w ater.
• D O NO T submerge the lo wer batter y unit in w ater
or an y other liquid.
• Cont act your dentist prior to use if you have had oral or periodont al surger y in
the pre vious tw elve months.
• When you start any new oral hy giene program, your gums ma y initially bleed
slightly. Cont act your dentist if excessiv e bleeding occurs or if bleeding
continues af ter tw o w eeks of use.
• B e sure that only the bristles touch your teeth
and gums. Damage to teeth and gums ma y
occur if any other part of the unit touc hes them.
• This product is designed for oral cleaning only.
DO NO T use the unit for any other purpose.
• A s with any other ne w oral hygiene program,
individuals with heart problems should chec k
with their physician prior to using the
INTERPLAK
®
Direct Plug-In Toothbr ush, and
should alw ays exercise particular care with an y
oral hy giene de vice.
• A void using a brush with cr ushed or bent bristles. Damaged bristles may
break of f while the unit is in use. In order to prevent this, replace your brush
head if bristles are worn or bent. Dental professionals recommend replacing
your brush head ev ery three to four months or sooner if the bristles become
worn or bent.
• The Interplak
®
Direct Plug-In Toothbr ush is a personal care unit and is intended
for household use only.
DANGER
To reduce the risk
of electrocution:
SAVE THESE INS TRUCTIONS
®
MEDICAL WARNING
For your safety:
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly
approved by Conair could
void the user ’s authority
to operate the equipment
and void limited w arranty .
Servicing should alw ays be
referred to an Authorized
Service Center.
07IN7025
WARNING
To reduce the
risk of burns,
electrocution,
fire, or injury:
IB-8126
Using the Interplak ® Direct Plug-In Toothbrush:
The Fastest and Easiest Way to Brush
6 Simple Steps:
1. Charge the lower battery unit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The plug blades and face must be clean and dry before
plugging into AC outlet to reduce risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury.
Allow base to charge for at least 24 hours before first use.
Note: If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, be sure the switch is always
on for a continuous charge. Plug the lower battery unit into a live outlet and
leave it charging for 24 hours. Use only a 120v, 60Hz outlet.
2. After recharging:
Take lower battery unit out of outlet and line up prongs on
base to the opening in the handle and push together until
in place. The plug blades are polarized (one blade is wide)
and can go into the handle only one way. Push together
until there is no gap between handle and base.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The unit will not function with a
slight gap between the handle and the base. Make sure
that the base is fully pushed in.
3. Attach the brush head.
Attach and remove with just a simple twist.
4. Wet the bristles, apply a pea-size amount of toothpaste, and
put in mouth.
Clear gel or low abrasion formulations are strongly recommended to
enhance the life and performance of your brush head, but pastes may also
be used. To avoid splashing, switch the power on after placing the brush head
in your mouth.
5. Turn on and go slowly.
Press the button to turn on the unit. Press it again to turn
it off. Most dentists recommend brushing for 2 minutes.
Place the bristles perpendicular to flat surface of tooth, and
slowly guide the brush from tooth to tooth, pausing as you
go so bristles can work into crevices. The Interplak ® Direct
Plug-In Toothbrush will automatically provide the correct
cleaning action so there is no need to scrub back and forth.
Be sure to run brush along your gumline. Brush all surfaces,
including the outsides, insides, and chewing surfaces.
Pay particular attention to back molars.
6. IMPORTANT:
Rinse the brush head.
After each use, leave the unit running, and run warm water
through the cleaning ports on front and back for 15 seconds
to thoroughly rinse out toothpaste residue.
VERY IMPORTANT: If not cleaned properly, toothpaste
may harden inside the brush head and reduce its life.
Towel-dry power handle and brush head to keep clean
and free of build-up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not take unit apart when rinsing.
Do not rinse plug blades or face. Plug blades and face
must be clean and dry before plugging into AC outlet.
Replace your brush head at least every 3 to 4 months.
Over time, the gears in the brush head become worn, reducing the power
and effectiveness of the unit. You may notice the unit slowing down, making
a clacking noise, or jamming.
Troubleshooting
The instrument will not turn on.
• Take the brush head off the handle and then turn the unit on. If the shaft on the
handle is rotating rapidly, the unit is still operational, but you will need to replace
your brush head.
• If the shaft is not rotating, push the lower battery unit tightly together so there is
no gap. Then turn the unit on.
• If the shaft on the handle is not rotating rapidly, your battery may be discharged.
Check to see if the charger is plugged into a live outlet. If plug is controlled by
a wall switch, make sure it is switched on during charging. The LED light should
illuminate. Charge the unit for 24 hours and try again.
• If still unsuccessful, lower battery unit may need to be replaced.
The bristles stop rotating during use.
• You may be applying too much pressure against the teeth. Unlike a manual brush,
the Interplak ® Direct Plug-In Toothbrush cleans effectively without strong pressure.
• Try cleaning the brush head thoroughly with warm water or mouthwash.
My brush head stopped working.
• If your brush head stopped working soon after you began using it, try using a
different toothpaste and rinse thoroughly after each use. Regular gel toothpastes
provide excellent cleaning and extend the life of brush heads.
The power handle is warm to the touch.
• This is normal, caused by the system used to charge the instrument’s batteries.
For Battery Disposal
THIS PRODUCT HAS ENCLOSED BATTERIES IN THE LOWER BATTERY UNIT.
PLEASE RECYCLE OLD BATTERIES TO HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
Contains nickel-cadmium battery
Nickel-Cadmium batteries should not be put in municipal waste systems.
Contact your local waste collection agency for proper recycling and disposal
information for your area.
Since this product has no user-serviceable parts, for lower battery unit replacement call
1-800-334-4031 between 8 AM and 5 PM Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Common Answers and Answers
My gums are tender and bleed a little. Is this normal?
During the first few days of using the Interplak ®
unit, your gums may bleed
slightly. This is common when you begin a new oral hygiene program. After
a few days, the bleeding will generally cease, and you will be on your way to
healthier gums. If your gums continue to bleed after two weeks, see
your dentist.
How often should I use my Interplak
®
Direct Plug-In Toothbrush?
Use the Interplak ®
Direct Plug-In Toothbrush to replace your manual brushing
routine, twice daily or as recommended by your dentist.
How do I clean the unit?
Unplug the base from the outlet, and clean with a cloth or tissue moistened
with warm water. Submerging the unit or using a dishwasher is not
recommended and may cause damage or injury.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The lower battery unit must be clean and dry before
plugging into AC outlet.
Should I run down the battery periodically?
The Interplak ®
unit has a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery similar to those in many
cellular phones and electric razors. To maintain the full charging capacity and
extend the life of the battery, it must be periodically run down during normal use
until it starts to slow down, then recharged.
Why are there different colored brush heads?
The brush heads for your model are identical except for the color indicator ring.
This helps you keep track of which family member is using which brush head.
Whom do I call for questions?
You may contact one of our customer service representatives at 1-800-334-4031
between 8 AM and 5 PM Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Base
Handle
Ni-Cd
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