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Mi Microplate Washer User Guide
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Clean the Instrument
Observe the following general tips when cleaning the instrument:
WARNING! BIOHAZARD.
Always wear gloves when operating the instrument
and during cleaning procedures that could involve contact with either hazardous
or biohazardous materials or fluids.
CAUTION! Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the
instrument or into any openings. Do not let water or other fluids drip inside the
instrument.
Always turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord from the main power
source before using liquids to clean the instrument.
Wipe up all spills immediately.
Periodically clean the outside surfaces of the instrument using a cloth or sponge that has
been lightly dampened with water.
If required, clean the surfaces using a mild soap solution diluted with water and then
wipe with a damp cloth or sponge to remove all residue.
Other recommended cleaning solutions include a 70% ethanol solution, a 2% SDS
(sodium-dodecylsulphate) solution, or a 4% glutaraldehyde solution.
Clean the area around the microplate carrier with a dry lint-free cloth. The microplate
carrier can be removed from the instrument to clean the carrier and the surrounding
area.
After all metal surfaces are dry, wipe the surfaces using a cloth or sponge that has been
lightly dampened with paraffin oil.
To keep the fluidics system clean, run a daily rinse cycle. See
Priming or Rinsing the
Fluidics System on page 31 .
Do not leave buffer in the tubing for extended periods of time. Some buffer solutions can
crystallize on contact with air, blocking the tubing, fittings, and manifold needles.
Clean the manifold needles using the provided manifold cleaning tools. See
Cleaning the
Manifold Needles on page 129 .
If a bleach solution has been used, wipe the instrument using a lint-free cloth that has
been lightly dampened with water to remove the bleach residue.