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Recommended specifications for the thermo-disinfection cycle.
Phase
Parameters
Pre-cleaning
<45°C (113°F); ≥ 2 minutes
Cleaning
55°C-65°C (131°F-149°F); ≥ 5 minutes
Neutralization
≥ 2 minutes
Rinsing
Tap water, ≤30°C (86°F), ≥ 2 minutes cold water
Thermal Disinfection
Demineralized water, 90°C-95°C (194°F-203°F), 5-10 minutes
Drying
18-22 minutes
CAUTION
Never cool devices by rinsing them.
CAUTION
If an automatic washer is used at the place of the washer/thermo-disinfector, re-
spect the previous program for the Pre-cleaning, Cleaning, Neutralization and
Rinsing phases. If local tap water has pH outside the range 6.5-8.5 or contains more
than 100 mg/l chloride (Cl-ion), do not dry the device inside the automatic washer
but dry it manually with low linting textiles.
