Step 3 Run washer/disinfector
Set parameters and run the washer/disinfector cycle in compliance
with ISO 15883. The cycle should include the parameters shown in the
table below:
Washer/disinfector parameters
Stage of cycle Parameter setting Minimum time
Pre-cleaning Cold water 2 minutes
Cleaning Hot water (43 °C/110 °F) 2 minutes
Rinsing Critical water 2 minutes
Thermal disinfection Use national requirements for A
0
value (see ISO 15883)
Drying Hot air (115 °C/239 °F) 5 minutes
Carry out thermal disinfection in compliance with ISO 15883 and follow
the national requirements with regard to the A
0
value (see ISO 15883).
Thermal disinfection was validated with A
0
= 3000 and A
0
= 600.
Always use ISO 15883 compliant washer/disinfectors.
SET AND RUN
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