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3. Rubber and Plastics Cycle
The Rubber and Plastics Cycle is used to sterilize up to 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs) of solid or hollow
unwrapped instruments constructed of metal
or the materials listed in Section 4.4 Preparing
and Loading Instruments.
To select the Rubber and Plastics Cycle, press
the Rubber and Plastics Cycle button, then
press the
START
button. The sterilization
temperature in the cassette is 121˚C (250 ˚C)
and the holding time is 15 minutes*.
*
See the chart at the end of Section 4.9 Statim 5000
—
Running a Cycle for a complete list
of cycle time and temperature unit listings in different countries.
4. Heavy Duty Unwrapped Cycle
The Heavy Duty Cycle is used to sterilize larger loads of unwrapped metal instruments
weighing up to 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs). Dental hand
pieces can be sterilized in this cycle.
To select the Heavy Duty Unwrapped Cycle, press
the Heavy Duty Unwrapped Cycle button, then
press the
START
button.
*
See the chart at the end of section 4.9 Statim
5000
—
Running a Cycle for a complete list of
cycle time and temperature unit listings in
different countries.
4. Instructions For Use Cont’d.
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
Warming up
B
Conditioning
C
Pressurizing
D
Sterilizing
E
Venting
F
Air Drying
121˚C
(250˚F)
100˚C
(212˚F)
15
MIN.*
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
Warming up
B
Conditioning
C
Pressurizing
D
Sterilizing
E
Venting
F
Air Drying
*
135˚C
(*275˚F)
100˚C
(212˚F)
6
MIN*
