5.2.3 VIA Freeze™ Quad ................................................................................................................. 26
5.3 Software Menu Structure ............................................................................................................ 29
6. Detailed use ............................................................................................................................................. 29
6.1 The back and forward buttons ................................................................................................. 29
6.2 Menu icons ....................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.1 Home screen ............................................................................................................................ 30
6.2.2 Settings screen ........................................................................................................................ 31
6.2.3 System Manager screen ...................................................................................................... 32
6.2.4 Service screens ........................................................................................................................ 33
6.2.5 Log Out and Shut Down screen...................................................................................... 34
6.2.6 System mode icons ............................................................................................................... 34
6.3 Performing a run ............................................................................................................................ 35
6.3.1 Protocols .................................................................................................................................... 36
6.3.2 Record details .......................................................................................................................... 38
6.3.3 Running ...................................................................................................................................... 38
6.4 Heating ............................................................................................................................................... 40
6.5 Exporting Run Data ....................................................................................................................... 41
7. Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 42
7.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 42
7.1.1 Cleaning products ................................................................................................................. 42
7.1.2 Cleaning protocol .................................................................................................................. 42
7.2 Heat transfer pad replacement ................................................................................................ 43
7.3 Servicing and Calibration ............................................................................................................ 44
8. Plate loading/unloading ..................................................................................................................... 44
8.1 Sample placement/removal inside freezer .......................................................................... 44