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Warning
Refer servicing to qualified person-
nel.
Never use a wire brush, steel
wool, abrasive material, or chlo-
ride-containing products to clean
door and chamber assembly.
"Caution: Hot Surface. Avoid
Contact." Ensure that the sterilizer
is cool before cleaning to avoid
burns.
Caution
Failure to keep the interior of the
stainless steel chamber free of
mineral deposits and debris can
cause premature failure of the
sterilizer.
Warning
To prevent collection of mineral
deposits and corrosion of chamber
components, use distilled or deion-
ized water only as specified. Clean
chamber after each use if steriliz-
ing saline solutions.
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
Cleaning Door Gasket
The door gasket and the mating surface should be wiped
clean each day with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abra-
sive cleaners on the gasket or mating surface.
The gasket should be examined for cracks and dam-
age that could result in a poor pressure seal. If replacement
is necessary, refer to Gasket Replacement under the When
Required heading of this Maintenance section.
Cleaning After Liquid Loads
Biological media tends to boil at a higher rate than other liq-
uids during venting. This causes media to be spattered inside
the chamber. Therefore, the chamber must be cleaned daily
when you are sterilizing media. Clean as follows:
1.
Allow unit to cool.
2.
Wipe out chamber and door with a clean, damp
cloth.
Weekly Maintenance
(More often if necessary.)
Cleaning Chamber, Trays and Rack
At least once a week, the trays and tray rack should be
removed from the sterilizer chamber. The trays, tray rack and
chamber should be thoroughly cleaned to remove any
deposits from the surfaces.
Clean the trays, rack and chamber (especially the bottom of
the chamber) with appropriate anti-biological cleaners. Wipe
all residue from the surfaces with a dampened, lint-free cloth.
