Loading the machine
Loading the machine
–Always load items in a way that all surfaces are exposed. This ensures that the items will be properly cleaned.
–Do not nest any items inside other items. Keep each item separate.
–Hollow vessels must be arranged for complete inside exposure to the cleaning water.
–Hollow vessels should be inverted and placed in suitable baskets and inserts so that water will have unrestricted access and exit.
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–Tall, narrow pieces should be placed in the center of the basket for best water coverage.
–Baskets and inserts with an adapter must be properly connected.
–The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets.
–To avoid corrosion, only load stainless steel instruments in good condition.
–Do not use this machine to wash
–Do not load plastics unless they are
Prepare items before loading
Empty all glassware before loading into the machine. Comply with all applicable
Remove all agar residue from petri dishes.
Remove any blood clots and blood residue.
Remove all stoppers, corks, labels, sealing wax residue, etc.
Ensure that no acid or solvent residues, especially hydrochloric acid or chlorides, get inside the machine.
Special preparations before operating the machine
Items effected by heavy contamination that resists removal, such as vacuum grease, paper labels, etc., can affect the cleaning and rinsing of the whole load.
Lab equipment that is contaminated by microbiological material, pathogens, propathogens, genetically altered material, etc., may need to be sterilized before being washed in the machine. The user is responsible for this decision.
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