Sonicare HX4872 manual Storage, Replacement, Brush head, Environment, Removing the batteries

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Storage

If the product is not to be used for an extended period of time it should be unplugged from the electrical outlet, cleaned, stored in a cool and dry area away from direct sunlight.The cord wrap can be used to store power cord in an organized manner.

Replacement

Brush head

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

Use only Sonicare Advance replacement brush heads.

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

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.

1With the brush head still attached to the power handle, completely deplete the batteries of electrical charge by pressing

		the power button and running a brushing cycle until it stops.
Repeatedly run brushing cycles until the handle will no longer activate
the brush head.
		Remove the brush head from the handle.
	2
C		Split the handle open by inserting the screwdriver head all the
	3
		way through both slots on the top part of the handle throat,

where the brush head was previously attached.