Applications and loading
This laboratory glasswasher normally
requires a top and a bottom basket.
Depending on the type and shape of
the glassware, inserts can be supplied
and there is a range of other baskets
for special applications. The diversity of
the inserts is so great that it is not
possible to illustrate them all or give de-
tailed instructions on their use here. As
an example there are inserts for direct
injection spraying of volumetric flasks,
butyrometers, pipettes etc.
General glassware used in labora-
tories, e.g. beakers, conical flasks, test
tubes, etc., can be arranged in full-
size, half or quarter inserts in top or bot-
tom baskets. Your Miele laboratory
dealer will advise on specific require-
ments.
The following instructions relate only to
basic preparation and loading of glass-
ware.
Loading the machine
Removing excess soils
Empty all glassware before loading
into the machine. Take any hygiene
measures necessary against infec-
tion.
Ensure that no acid or solvent
residues, especially hydrochloric
acid or chlorides get into the wash
cabinet.
Remove all agar residues from petri
dishes.
Remove blood clots and residues
from test tubes, etc.
Remove all stoppers, corks, labels,
sealing wax residues, etc.
Notes
Load the glassware so that water will
come into contact with all surfaces.
This ensures that they will be
properly cleaned.
Do not place items to be cleaned in-
side other pieces where they may be
concealed.
Hollow vessels such as beakers,
measuring cylinders, flasks, etc.
should be inverted and placed in the
correct inserts. A cover net can be
used to reduce the risk of movement
during the wash process.
Petri dishes and similar should be
placed in the correct insert with the
soiled side facing the centre.
Pipettes should be placed with the
mouthpiece facing upwards.
Deep based items should be placed
at enough of an angle for water to
run off them freely.
Tall, narrow, hollow pieces should be
placed in the centre of the basket to
ensure good coverage of water.
Do not cover the funnel in the middle
of the top basket. Mobile injector
units or baskets with an adapter
must engage correctly, (see below).
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