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DISPOSAL
• The rechargeable battery inside your Philips Sonicare cannot be replaced, but is easy
to remove for recycling. At the end of product life and prior to disposal, please remove
the rechargeable battery from the handle by following the instructions below. If you
have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service
center. The staff of this center will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in
an environmentally safe way.
• 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.
• If you have any recycling questions, contact your local waste management office.
REMOVING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
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 below. Be sure to protect your eyes, hands, fingers and the surface on which
you work.
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