Replacement; Environment; Removing The Batteries - Philips Sonicare Essence e5000 Serie Manual Del Usuario

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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.
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◗ 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.
1 Deplete 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.
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2 Insert 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.
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3 Remove 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.