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6. Check the cover pane (where present) for firm attachment and exchange the
handle as required.
An automatic method using a machine (disinfector) should be used for cleaning /
disinfection in accordance with DIN EN ISO 15883-1. The effectiveness of the method
used must be generally accepted (e.g. be included in the list of the disinfectants and
procedures checked and approved by the Robert Koch-Institute / DGHM) and must
already be validated in principle.
When using other methods (e.g. manual methods), the effectiveness of the method
must be verified in principle in the course of validation.
The Vario-TD standard cleaning programme provided by the Miele company or
programmes that adhere to the following time and temperature values can in
principle be used for machine-based cleaning:
9.3
Sterilising handles for examination lights
Material
The handles are made of heat- and impact-resistant polyphenylene sulphone (PPSU)
plastic.
Warranty claim
Failure to comply with the sterilisation requirements will render any
warranty claim null and void.
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No warranty is accepted for damage, which is due to the use of
unsuitable sterilisation methods.
9.3.1
Preparation
• Remove coarse dirt from the sterilisable handle immediately after use (within 2
hours).
• Store the sterilisable handle for later cleaning in a container in which the dirt
remains moist.
• Avoid situations in which the inner surface of the sterilisable handle is dirtied or
the cover panel is scratched.
Phase
Temperature
Time
Pre-rinsing
20 °C
60 seconds
Cleaning
20 - 55 °C
300 seconds
Neutralisation
24 - 55 °C
60 seconds
Intermediate rinsing
20 - 24 °C
60 seconds
Disinfection
93 °C
300 seconds
Drying
100 °C
25 minutes
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