Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6, Operating Manua

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3. Explanation of Operations
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3.1.3 Tasks after Use
The tasks to be performed after the embedding process are finished for the
day.
1. If the work light was used, touch the “Light” button to turn it off.
NOTE:
In auto operation, the work light turns off automatically at the end
time.
2. Check the paraffin levels in the paraffin chamber and tissue tray, and add
paraffin, if necessary.
CAUTION:
Never add paraffin with temperature exceeding 80°C into the
paraffin chamber or warming chamber, because it will lead
to instrument failure. Also, add solidified paraffin in order to
prevent burns and dripping of paraffin.
3. Close the lids of the paraffin chamber and right/left warming chambers.
Clean each component after use. For details on the cleaning, refer to
5.2
“Cleaning”
.
4. If manual operation was performed, turn off the power switch.
If auto operation was performed, keep the power switch on.
NOTE:
In auto operation, the instrument switches to the paused mode
once the end time has passed.
パラフィン槽
検体トレイ
Paraffin chamber
Tissue tray
CAUTION