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Program 8: Hollow Load
For Wrapped delicate instruments, when the manufacturer recommends
autoclaving at temperatures of 121
C (250
F).
Nominal parameters default settings
Sterilization temperature: 121
C (250
F)
Sterilization time: 15 minutes
Drying time: 15 minutes
Operations sequence:
(PV, pre-vacuum model only) Air removal stage; four vacuum pulses
removes air by drawing the chamber down to 20 kPa.
Heating stage; steam enters the chamber and warms up until the
sterilization temperature is reached.
Sterilization temperature is maintained constant during the sterilization
time.
Fast exhaust, the steam is exhausted out of the chamber at a fast rate
until pressure decreases to ambient pressure.
(PV, pre-vacuum model only) Drying stage; vacuum is built up and
the coil heats the chamber for 15 minutes.