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Troubleshooting 179
12. At the ISE Operation window, in the Dil Bowl drain area, select Execute .
The water in the dilution bowl drains.
13. Absorb any water and clean any dirty parts around the liquid-supply nozzle ( 1 ) using
a damp cotton swab or similar item.
Figure 5-39. Location of the liquid-supply nozzle
14. Remove the thumb screw ( 1 ) that secures the liquid-supply nozzle and guide. Lift out
the nozzle with its guide.
15. Using deionized water, moisten a lint-free gauze and wipe off any crystals remaining
on the nozzle.
16. Using deionized water, moisten a lint-free gauze and wipe up water and dirt particles
remaining in the dilution bowl.
17. Replace the nozzle with its guide and secure it with the thumb screw.
18. At the ISE Operation window, enter
5
in the Bufferprime Times box, then select
Execute
.
19. When prompted, select
Yes
to execute a buffer prime.
Cleaning the waste drain nozzle
CAUTION
Be careful not to scratch the nozzle. Damaging the nozzle may cause inaccurate
results.
1. Using a lint-free paper towel moistened with DI H20, hold the waste-drain nozzle (
1
)
until the salt deposits dissolve.