Philips Essence 5000 Series User Manual page 7

Periodontal pockets
Your dental professional may have indicated that you have
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periodontal pockets, deep pockets where plaque bacteria collect. If
this is the case, after brushing for a full 2 minutes, spend extra time
gently brushing these areas to improve your gum health.
Features
Easy-start brushing power ramp-up
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All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start feature activated (on),
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which helps you get used to brushing with Sonicare.
Brushing power will gently increase to full power over the first
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12 brushings.
The Easy-start feature is active if you hear 2 beeps immediately after
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turning on your Sonicare. Once you reach optimal brushing power
(after the 12th brushing), you will no longer hear the double beep at
the beginning of your brushing routine.
Note: Note: each of the first 12 brushings must be at least 1 minute in length
to properly move through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.
To deactivate or activate the Easy-start feature:
1 Attach your brush head to the handle.
 Place the handle in a plugged-in charger base.
 To deactivate the Easy-start feature, press and hold the power
button for 5 seconds. You will hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-
start feature has been deactivated.
 To activate the Easy-start feature, press and hold the power button
for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps to indicate that the Easy-start
feature has been activated.
Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial ramp-up period is
not recommended and reduces the effectiveness of your Sonicare
toothbrush in removing plaque.
The Easy-start feature should be deactivated and the handle fully charged
when Sonicare is used in clinical trials.
Smartimer 2-minute timer
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All Sonicare models come with the Smartimer feature, which
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automatically sets the brushing time to the 2 minutes recommended
by dental professionals.
After 2 minutes the Smartimer will automatically turn off the
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toothbrush.
If you wish to pause or stop brushing during your 2-minute cycle,
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press the power button. Press the power button again and the
Smartimer will pick up where you left off.
The Smartimer will automatically reset to the beginning of a
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2-minute cycle if:
- brushing is paused for 30 seconds or longer;
- the handle is returned to the charger base.
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