Philips Rechargeable sonic toothbrush HX6511\02 HX6511/02 User Manual

 - The Sonicare toothbrush complies with 

the safety standards for electromagnetic 

devices. If you have a pacemaker or other 

implanted device, contact your physician or 

the manufacturer of the implanted device prior 

to use.

 - This appliance has only been designed for 

cleaning teeth, gums and tongue. Do not use it 

for any other purpose. Stop using the appliance 

and contact your doctor if you experience any 

discomfort or pain.

 - Do not use other brush heads than the ones 

recommended by the manufacturer.

 - If your toothpaste contains peroxide, baking 

soda or other bicarbonate (common in 

whitening toothpastes), thoroughly clean the 

brush head and the handle with soap and 

water after each use. Otherwise the plastic 

may crack.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards 

regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled 

properly and according to the instructions in this 

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on 

scientific evidence available today.

A  Replaceable Sonicare brush head

B  Battery charge indicator (specific types only)

C  Power on/off button

D Handle

E  Charger 

 1 

 Align the front of the brush head with the 

front of the toothbrush handle. 

 2 

 Push the brush head onto the metal 

shaft (Fig. 2).

 1 

 Put the plug of the charger in the wall socket.

 2 

 Place the handle on the charger.

 - The battery charge indicator shows the 

approximate remaining battery charge (Fig. 3).

 - Solid green light: 91-100%

 - Flashing green light: 0-90% 

 - Flashing green light and 3 beeps after the 

brushing cycle: less than 5% and toothbrush 

has to be recharged.

 1 

 Wet the bristles and apply a small amount of 

toothpaste.

 2 

 Place the toothbrush bristles against 

the teeth at a slight angle towards the 

gumline (Fig. 4).

 3 

 Press the power on/off button to switch on 

the Sonicare.

 4 

 Apply light pressure to maximise Sonicare’s 

effectiveness and let the Sonicare toothbrush 

do the brushing for you. Do not scrub.

 5 

 Gently move the brush head slowly across 

the teeth in a small back and forth motion 

so the longer bristles reach between your 

teeth. Continue this motion throughout the 

brushing cycle.

 6 

 Brush each section for 30 seconds for a total 

brushing time of 2 minutes. Start with section 

1 (outside top teeth) and then brush section 

2 (inside top teeth). Continue with section 

3 (outside bottom teeth) and finally brush 

section 4 (inside bottom teeth).  (Fig. 5)

 7 

 After you have completed the 2-minute 

brushing cycle, you can spend additional 

time brushing the chewing surfaces of your 

teeth and areas where staining occurs. 

You may also brush your tongue, with the 

toothbrush switched on or off, as you 

prefer (Fig. 6).

   

The Sonicare is safe to use on:

 - Braces (brush heads wear out sooner when 

used on braces)

 - Dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers)

This Sonicare model comes with the Easy-start 

feature activated. 

The Easy-start feature gently increases the power 

over the first 14 brushings.
Note: Each of the first 14 brushings must be at least 

 1 

 Attach the brush head to the handle.

 2 

 Place the handle in the plugged-in charger.

 - To deactivate Easy-start: 

Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 

seconds. You hear 1 beep to indicate that the Easy-

start feature has been deactivated.

 - To activate Easy-start: 

Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 

seconds. You hear 2 beeps to indicate that the 

Easy-start feature has been activated.
Note: Using the Easy-start feature beyond the initial 

After 2 minutes, the Smartimer automatically 

switches off the toothbrush.

To pause or stop brushing during the 2-minute 

cycle, press the on/off button. If you press the on/

off button again within 30 seconds, the Smartimer 

picks up where you left off.

The Quadpacer is an interval timer. At 30, 60 and 

90 seconds, you hear a short beep and pause in 

the brushing action. This is your signal to move to 

the next section of your mouth.

Do not place brush head, the handle and the 

charger in the dishwasher.

 1 

 Rinse the brush head and bristles after each 

use. Let the brush head air-dry only (Fig. 7).

 2 

 Remove the brush head once a week and 

clean the connection between the brush head 

and the handle (Fig. 8).

Do not use sharp objects to press on the rubber 

seal, as this may cause damage. 

 3 

 Clean the rest of the handle periodically with 

mild soap and a moist cloth (Fig. 9).

 4 

 Unplug the charger before you clean it. Use 

a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the 

charger.

Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months for 

optimal results.

 - Do not throw away the appliance with the 

normal household waste at the end of its life, 

but hand it in at an official collection point for 

recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve 

the environment (Fig. 10).

 - The built-in rechargeable battery contains 

substances that may pollute the environment. 

Always remove the battery before you 

discard and hand in the appliance at an official 

collection point. Dispose of the battery at an 

official collection point for batteries. If you have 

trouble removing the battery, you can also take 

the appliance to a Philips service centre. The 

staff of this centre will remove the battery for 

you and will dispose of it in an environmentally 

safe way (Fig. 11).
Removing the rechargeable battery 

Please note that this process is not reversible.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a 

flat-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic 

safety precautions when you follow the procedure 

outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes, 

hands, fingers, and the surface on which you work.

 1 

 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any 

charge, remove the handle from the charger, 

switch on the Sonicare and let it run until 

it stops. Repeat this step until you can no 

longer switch on the Sonicare.

 2 

 Insert a screwdriver into the slot in 

the bottom of the handle and 

turn counterclockwise to release the bottom 

cap (Fig. 12).

 3 

 Hold the handle upside down and push 

down on the shaft to release the internal 

components of the handle (Fig. 13).

 4 

 Insert the screwdriver under the circuit 

board, next to the battery connections, and 

twist to break the connections. Remove the 

circuit board and pry the battery from the 

plastic carrier (Fig. 14).
Guarantee and service

If you need service or information or if you have 

a problem, please visit the Philips website at 

www.philips.com or contact the Philips