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INDICATOR LED LIGHTS
The control panel of your DDS 7000 is equipped with four (4) indicator lamps to monitor progress of
the sterilization cycle.
1)
Warm-up – this Yellow LED will illuminate after pressing the “Cycle
Start”switch. It indicates heating element activation to raise instrument
load to sterilizing temperature of 374°F (190°C). The warm up time is load
sensitive and will vary based on the load density.
2)
Sterilize – this Amber/Orange LED indicates that the temperature controller
has sensed a load temperature of 374°F (190°C) and has started the 3-minute
sterilizing phase. During this phase, the heating element will cycle on and
off to maintain an even temperature in the chamber. This LED
will turn off at the beginning of the Cool Down phase.
3)
Cool Down – this Blue LED will illuminate during the Cool Down phase.
In this phase, cool air is drawn into the unit through a HEPA
filter. The LED will stay lit until instruments reach a safe handling temperature.
4)
Cycle Complete – this Green LED will illuminate at the completion
of the cool down phase and indicates that instruments are sterilized
and ready to unload. It is also your indication that the DDS 7000
has completed the sterilization process. An audible tone will
signal the completion of the cycle. The door must be opened, to turn
this LED off and to allow unit to begin a new cycle.
WARNING!
DO NOT UNLOAD INSTRUMENTS UNLESS THE “CYCLE COMPLETE” LIGHT IS ON.
NOTE: The indicator LIGHTS will flash when a problem is detected during a cycle.
Refer to APPENDIX II for error code explanations.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
An LED display on the right-hand side of the control panel monitors sterilizing chamber/load
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. This display is activated when the “Standby/
On” switch is in the “On” position. User options and error codes will also display in this area.
DOOR LATCH
Turning the handle clockwise unlocks the door and allows it to swing open. To close, push the
door gently against the rubber door gasket and turn the knob counter – clockwise to engage
the cam lock, which pulls the door against the gasket, sealing the chamber.
