CARE OF THE INSTRUMENT
7.2
Revised 10/02/2012
1.
Place basket(s) in to the dishwasher and place a pre-
measured amount of detergent, (1 Gelpac) or the
amount recommended by the manufacturer, into the
dishwasher.
2.
Check that the cycle is set for normal dishwashing
(water temperature setting – HOT 100°C (212°F)).
3.
Start the dishwasher.
4.
The cycle time will depend on the setting selections
available on the dishwasher.
5.
Remove the baskets from the dishwasher at the
completion of the dry cycle and inspect for the pres-
ence of paraffin on the surface of the basket and
handle.
6.
If the baskets are dry and free of paraffin, they are
ready for use.
Cleaning Method #2 for Tissue-Tek Xpress
x120 Processing Baskets and Magazines
If an automatic dishwasher is not available for use in
the laboratory, Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 processing
baskets, magazines, cover, and handle may be cleaned by
the following method, which requires the use of hot soapy
water.
Materials and Supplies:
•
Hot plate
•
Appropriate sized metal container (leak proof)
•
Detergent
•
Water
Procedure:
1.
Set the hot plate temperature to High or Hot.
2.
Using a leak-proof metal container, fill with tap water,
and add detergent.
3.
Allow the water and soap solution to heat up near
boiling point.
4.
Place empty processing baskets/magazines and
handles in the container and allow to boil for at least
five minutes.
5.
Rinse the baskets/magazines with two changes of hot
water, then allow the baskets to air dry completely
prior to reuse.
6.
Check each basket/magazine for residual paraffin. If
the baskets are clean, they are ready for use.
7.
Discard the soapy hot water solution down the drain.
Rinse the container with a second hot water rinse.
Discard soapy water down the drain.
Cleaning Method #3 for Tissue-Tek Xpress
x120 Processing Baskets and Magazines
If an automatic dishwasher is not available for use in
the laboratory, Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 processing
baskets, magazines, cover, and handle may be cleaned
by the following method, which requires the use of Xylene
or a Xylene substitute.
Materials and Supplies:
•
1 metal Xylene-resistant container
•
Xylene or Xylene substitute
•
Absolute alcohol
•
Detergent
•
Hot water
Procedure:
1.
Fill a Xylene-resistant container with solvent (Xylene
or Xylene substitute).
2.
Place empty processing baskets/magazines and
handles in the container.
3.
Allow the baskets/magazines to remain in the solvent
container until the paraffin coating the surface of the
baskets/magazines has been removed. The length of
time required to remove any residual paraffin de-
pends on the length of time the baskets/magazines
were allowed to cool prior to cleaning. Agitating the
baskets/magazines while immersed in the solvent will
shorten the cleaning time required.
4.
Remove the baskets/magazines from the solvent and
place in a container containing absolute alcohol, for a
minimum of 30 minutes.
5.
Rinse the baskets/magazines in hot water containing
detergent.
6.
Rinse the baskets/magazines with two changes of hot
water, then allow the baskets/magazines to air dry
completely prior to reuse.
7.
Check each basket/magazine for residual paraffin. If
the baskets/magazines are clean and dry, they are
ready for use.
Summary of Contents for Tissue-Tek Xpress x120
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Page 20: ...INTRODUCTION 1 14 Revised 10 02 2012 ...
Page 24: ...INSTALLATION 2 4 Revised 10 02 2012 ...
Page 54: ...RECOVERY PROCESS 5 4 Revised 10 02 2012 ...
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