TAKING CARE OF
YOUR METER
Your OneTouch
®
Basic
®
Meter is easy to
maintain. These tips will help you keep
it in good operating condition:
■
Keep the test strip holder and test
area clean (see page
73
).
■
Keep your meter dry and avoid
exposing it to extremes in tem-
perature or humidity. For example,
do
not
leave it in your car.
■
Do not
drop the meter or get it wet,
as this could damage the electronics.
If you drop the meter or get it wet
accidentally, make sure the test strip
holder is still securely in place. If you
drop the meter or get it wet, check
the meter by doing check strip tests
(see page
14
) and control solution
tests (see page
18
) to be sure it is
operating properly.
■
Do not
take the meter apart.
Sensitive parts could be damaged,
causing inaccurate results.
Taking the
meter apart will void the warranty.
■
Do not
clean the meter with alcohol.
Alcohol will damage the meter.
CAUTION:
■
Do not
get water or other liquids
inside the meter.
■
Never immerse the meter or hold
it under running water or other
liquids.
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