Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance to be performed by the Operator
Daily Maintenance
Turn the unit on momentarily to allow the door to be opened. Open the door, unplug the autoclave again, and proceed with cleaning.
Clean the door gasket with mild detergent, water, and a soft cloth or sponge. Check visually that the gasket is intact, not loose, and clean.
Weekly Maintenance
Turn the unit on momentarily to allow the door to be opened. Open the door, unplug the autoclave again, and proceed with cleaning.
Clean the outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
Monthly Maintenance
Turn the unit on momentarily to allow the door to be opened. Open the door, unplug the autoclave again, and proceed with cleaning.
Clean and descale the chamber.
If the autoclave is only used occasionally, drain the water from the mineral-free water reservoir once a week, and refill it with fresh mineral-free water or distilled water.
Once a week or if a text alarm of ‘full wastewater reservoir’ appears (whichever comes first) drain the water from the wastewater reservoir.
Clean the outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
Clean the Drain filter of the autoclave
Periodic Maintenance
Replace the air filter every six months or after 1000 cycles (whichever comes first) according to 12.3.
Every three months, check the door gasket for any signs of physical damage and ask the technician to replace it if there is a tear or leakage.
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