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3.3.8 PROGRAMMABLE CYCLES:
Programmable cycles allow the user to run cycles with exposure times that can range
from 15 minutes to 40 minutes in increments of 5 minutes. Dry times can range from 0 to
60 minutes, also in 5 ‐ minute increments.
1. To run a programmable cycle, press “CUSTOM” from the “Main Menu”.
2. After carefully reading the WARNING , press “Accept” to continue.
3. Press the arrow keys to select the desired exposure and dry times, and then press
“ACCEPT”.
WARNING: Only the standard AAMI cycles listed in Section 2.3 have been cleared by the
FDA. Programmable cycles have not been validated. The FDA highly
recommends that programmable cycles be used for research purposes. The
user accepts all risks associated with sterilizing any load using a programmable
cycle.
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