Notice BRAUN D12013

« NGER In order to reduce the risk of electrocution: 1. Do not place or store the charger where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. 2. Do not place the charger in water or other liquid. 3. Do not reach for a charger that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury: 1. Close supervision is neces- sary when this product is used by or near children or invalids. 2. Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recom- mended by the manu- facturer. 3. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 4. Never drop the appliance or insert any object into any opening of the appliance. 5. Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been drop- ped or damaged, or if the charger has been dropped into water. If any of these occur, please contact an Oral-B Braun Service Cen- ter and return the product for examination and repair. SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS 3 3709396_D12_NA 25.07.2007 10:0Description A Brushhead (depending on model) – interchangeable* B On/off switch C Handle D Charging unit Please note: We do not recommend using the Oral-B Pro White brushhead with braces. Charging •Plug the charging unit (D) into an electrical outlet. Place the handle on the charging unit. Handle must be switched off. •A full charge takes 16 hours and will provide an opera- tion time of approximately 20 minutes. •For everyday use, the handle can be stored on the plugged-in charging unit to maintain the toothbrush at full power. Overcharging is impossible. Battery maintenance To maintain the maximum capacity of the rechargeable battery, you must discharge it at least once every 6 months. To do this, unplug the charg- ing unit and allow the battery to run down with normal use. Using the toothbrush •Wet brushhead and apply toothpaste. •Place brushhead on teeth, then switch on. •Slowly guide the brushhead from tooth to tooth, first the outsides, then the insides, finally the chewing surfaces. Do not press too hard or scrub. •After two minutes (brushing time recommended by dentists) the timer will signal by a short stutter. •During the first days of use, gums may bleed slightly. Should bleeding persist after 2 weeks, contact your dentist. * All Oral-B replacement brushheads can be used on the Oral-B Vitality handle, except for Oral-B Sonic Complete and Oral-B CrossAction Power brushheads. 4 3709396_D12_NA 25.07.2007 10:0•Replace brushhead every 3 months, when bristles are worn (1c) or when color on Indicator bristles (1b) has faded half-way down the bristles. Cleaning After use, rinse the brushhead under running water (2). Remove the brushhead and rinse brushhead and handle separately (3), then dry. Environmental notice This product contains nickel- cadmium rechargeable batteries. In the interest of protecting the environment, please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at an Oral-B Braun Service Center. However, if you prefer to dispose of the battery yourself, open the handle as shown below: Caution! Opening the handle will destroy the appliance and invalidate the warranty. Subject to change without notice. 5 360°1 23 45 67 3709396_D12_NA 25.07.2007 10:0FOR USA ONLY Limit... »