Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6, Operating Manua

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2. Draw the paraffin drain trays (left/right) out of the Embedding Module and
discard paraffin buildup while it's warm and soft, using the scraper.
NOTE:
Paraffin buildup in the trays will be still soft and easy to remove
within 30 minutes from the end of embedding work. When paraffin
is difficult to remove by the scraper, refer to
5.1.1 Instrument
Condition and Solution
for troubleshooting.
3. Before inserting the tray back into the instrument, check if the inside,
bench surface and the bottom of the trays are clean of paraffin. If they are
dirty, remove by the scraper, forceps, etc.
CAUTION:
• When paraffin dirties the periphery of the tray, it sticks to the
inside of the instrument or the bench and may become hard
to pull out.
• When cleaning the inside of the instrument, there is a risk of
scattering the paraffin or getting burned by heated rear cover
underneath the hot plate. Wear rubber gloves and protective
eye gear during cleaning.
4. Insert the paraffin drain trays into the original positions.
NOTE:
Paraffin may build up like a pillar in the paraffin drain tray and
reach the ceiling inside. If the paraffin pillar hits inside, increase
the temperature setting of the hot plate to soften the pillar so that
the tray can be removed smoothly.
Paraffin drain trays
CAUTION
Rear cover underneath
the hot plate