As the cycle is running, an intermittent buzzing sound will be apparent as the pump injects water into the steam
generator. A random clicking sound will also be heard as the exhaust valve opens and closes. The buzzing noise
during the air drying stage is the compressor operating.
If a sterilization cycle is successful, the reminder tone sounds and the amber light flashes until the
pressed, or the cassette is removed from the unit and the display will appear similar to:
CYCLE COMPLETE
PRESS STOP TO RESET
Be careful. The metal parts will be hot, and the cassette will contain hot steam. After the cassette is removed
from the unit, it should be opened to hasten cooling of instruments.
If a message is displayed which gives a
are not sterile. See Section 8 Troubleshooting for more information.
If the cassette contains wrapped instruments and the wraps are not dry when the cassette is opened, the
instruments must be handled in an aseptic manner for immediate use, or resterilized.
4.9 Stopping a Cycle
To stop a cycle press the
If the
button is pressed, or the cassette is removed, or the unit detects a problem while operating, the
STOP
cycle will stop and the amber active light will flash.
Once a cycle has been stopped, the
The display reads any of the following messages:
CYCLE FAULT xxx
NOT STERILE
If the display shows the message,
See Section 8 Troubleshooting for more information.
If the air drying stage of the cycle is interrupted, the display reads the following messages:
STOP BUTTON PRESSED
DRYING INTERRUPTED
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Instructions for Use
CYCLE COMPLETE
REMOVE CASSETTE
CYCLE FAULT
button.
STOP
button must be pressed before another cycle can be started.
STOP
CASSETTE REMOVED
or
CYCLE FAULT
STOP BUTTON PRESSED
LOAD NOT STERILE
code or a
NOT STERILE
NOT STERILE
or
STERILE, the cassette contents are not sterile!
NOT
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STOP
message, the cassette contents
STOP BUTTON PRESSED
or
NOT STERILE
STOP BUTTON PRESSED
PRESS STOP TO RESET
button is