Recycling
- This symbol on a product means that the product is covered by
European Directive 2012/19/EU (Fig. 10).
- This symbol means that the product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery covered by European Directive 2006/66/EC which cannot be
disposed of with normal household waste. Follow the instructions in
section ‘Removing the rechargeable battery’ to remove the battery
(Fig. 11).
- Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrica
l
and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Follow local rules
and never dispose of the product and rechargeable batteries with
normal household waste. Correct disposal of old products and
rechargeable batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance.
Make sure the battery is completely empty when you remove it.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a towel or cloth, a
hammer and a at-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety
precautions when you follow the procedure outlined below. Be sure to
protect your eyes, hands, ngers, 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 Philips Sonicare and
let it run until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer
switch on the Philips Sonicare.
2 Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the entire handle with
a towel or cloth (Fig. 12).
3 Hold the top of the handle with one hand and strike the handle
housing 1 cm above the bottom end. Strike rmly with a hammer
on all 4 sides to eject the end cap (Fig. 13).
You may have to hit on the end several times to break the
internal snap connections.
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