5 First steps
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PLEASE NOTE
The door is to be left open only whilst loading and unloading the steam sterilizer.
Keeping the door closed saves energy.
Closing the door
To close the door, press it firmly inwards until the automatic door lock engages. After the door has been
closed, the display returns to the program menu. The door is locked pressure-tight upon program start.
When closing the door, comply with the following instructions to guarantee faultless operation of the door
locking mechanism:
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Never slam the door.
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Press the door closely to the housing.
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Hold the door closed for min. 3 s until the door lock engages.
Manual door emergency-opening
CAUTION
Danger of scalding from hot steam.
Hot steam egress from the sterilization chamber is possible e.g. if it is necessary to open
the door immediately after the end of a program. This could result in scalding.
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Should steam be issued from the rear of the device after its deactivation, wait until the
procedure has finished. Wait a further 5 min before opening the door.
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Stand to one side of the door and maintain sufficient distance.
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Allow the sterilization chamber to cool before removing the load.
In emergency situations e.g. power outage, the door can be opened in the following fashion:
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If the steam sterilizer is still switched on, switch it
off at the power switch (pos. a).
