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Battery recycling
HANDLE CONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
ºThe battery inside your Sonicare cannot be replaced, but is easily removed for recycling. At the end of product life and prior to disposal, please remove the battery from the handle by following the instructions below. Please note that this process is not reversible.
To help protect our environment, we encourage you to recycle at approved recycling locations. Do not dispose of the battery in normal household waste.
CAUTION
Caution should be exercised when using any household tools (such as a screwdriver) to remove the battery.
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1Deplete the battery of any charge by removing the handle from the charger, turning the Sonicare on and allowing it to run until it stops. Repeat this step until the product will no longer operate.
2Remove the
3Remove the nut from the brush head and place it onto the handle.Tighten the nut onto the handle (A) until the housing comes loose and then pull the nut forward (B).
4Insert a screwdriver between the electronic circuit board and the plastic part close to each end of the battery; twist and break the connection between the battery and the electronic circuit board in 2 locations.
5Separate the rechargeable battery from the appliance by means of a screwdriver.
For information about Sonicare's battery recycling program or instructions on recycling your Sonicare, call