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7.4
PROGRAMMING THE MTR
The MTR has a central operating panel containing a display. The display shows two different temperatures (see
picture 7.1) whereat the upper line states the actual temperature and the line below shoes the programmed
temperature configured by the user.
The temperature of the cooling block is configurable by pressing the
or
(like shown in
picture 7.1).
The value of the temperature is displayed in degree Celsius (°C) by factory settings, but your authorized Slee
technician can easily change to °F.
7.5
FIXING THE SAMPLE
To attach the sample to the cooling block, switch on the MTR quick-freezing unit. After reaching the desired
temperature, remove the block from the standard object bracket. Turn the block so that the screened surface of
the block is aligned horizontally. Apply the embedding media together with the sample to the screened surface.
When everything is solid, fix the block in the standard object clip to start cutting.
7.6
DEFROSTING THE COOLING BLOCK
Depending on the configured temperature and the ambient conditions (humidity), the cooling block is covered
with ice. The MTR features a defrost function that allows the user to actively melt the ice by pressing the defrost
button (see Figure 7.1). After the ice has melted, press the defrost button again to stop defrosting.
The temperature for the defrost function is programmed to 5 °C (41 °F).
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Do not dip the cooling block into warm or hot liquids.
Figure 7.1: Central operating panel
Defrost-
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