Sonicare e5000 manual Replacement, Environment, Brush head, Removing the batteries

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Replacement

Brush head

Replacing your brush head every 6 months is clinically proven to remove more plaque.

Environment

HANDLE CONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM

BATTERIES. BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

The batteries inside your Sonicare cannot be replaced, but are easily removed for recycling. At the end of product life and prior to disposal, please remove the batteries from the handle by following the instructions below.

C ◗ To help protect our environment, we encourage you to recycle at approved recycling locations. Do not dispose of the batteries in normal household waste.

Removing the batteries

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Please note that this process is NOT reversible.

To remove the batteries yourself, you will need a flat-head (standard) screwdriver and a small towel. Basic safety precautions should be observed when following the procedure outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes, hands, fingers and the surface on which you are working.

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 Sonicare will no longer operate.

2Insert a screwdriver into one of the slots located near the top portion of the handle, push the screwdriver blade into the handle as far as it will go, and twist the blade.The housing will begin to split.

3Remove the screwdriver and repeat the above instruction using the other slot located on the opposite side of the handle. Twist the blade and the housing will continue to split.