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The test strip table must be
kept clean if the instrument is
to provide accurate test results
and operate correctly. Clean
the table and check the white
bar at the end of every day.
1
Remove the test strip table
by pulling it straight out of the
instrument.
2
Wet a cotton-tipped stick
with distilled water. Thoroughly
scrub the trough and surround-
ing areas. Do not touch the
white bar. Rinse the entire table
(both top and bottom) with
distilled water.
3
Dry the table thoroughly
(except for the white bar) with
a soft cloth or lint-free tissue.
4
Check the white bar for
dust, marks, or scratches. If it
is dirty, wet a new cotton-tipped
stick and gently wipe the bar.
Allow the white bar to air dry
and check it again. If it is
scratched or scuffed, or if it
cannot be cleaned, replace
the table (see page 27).
5
If you want to disinfect the
table, do that now. Or insert the
table into the instrument,
pushing it in about halfway.
Daily Cleaning
Do not use anything
that will scratch the white
bar. Do not use solvents of
any kind to clean the bar.
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Cleaning the Instrument
