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9.3 Filling the Mineral-Free Water Reservoir.
Before filling the reservoir, verify that the autoclave is idle and there
is no pressure in the chamber.
1. Open the door (1).
2. Pour water, gently, into the front funnel (5) until it reaches the
required level
(3) on the side gauge. It is preferable to use a carafe.
Please note that the side gauge is divided into three sections. The bottom
red section (4) indicates that the water level in the reservoir is too low.
The middle blue section (3) shows that there is sufficient amount of water.
The upper red section (2) indicates that the water level in the reservoir is
too high.
Caution!
Under no circumstance should water be filled above the top sign level
(the line between section 2 and 3) on the side gauge.
3. If the reservoir is empty, it is recommended to add water directly into
the reservoir, as follows:
Before filling the reservoir, verify that the autoclave is idle,
disconnected from the electrical supply and there is no pressure in
the chamber.
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Remove the water reservoir cover (6).
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Pour distilled water into the reservoir through the opening on top
of the autoclave until it reaches the base of the safety valve holder
(7).
Caution:
Under no circumstance should water be filled above the safety valve
holder.