6.1 Daily inspection
WARNING!
If the machine has not been used for more than
72 hours, it is necessary to run a wash program
with an empty chamber before using the machine
to clean goods.
Exterior:
• Clean the outer parts of the machine, see section 6.2.1 Clean
the outside.
Detergents:
• Open the detergent cover and check that there is detergent/
rinse-aid in the containers. Replace with new containers if
needed, see section 6.2.2 Fill up with detergent.
Washing chamber:
• Check that there are no limescale deposits in the washing
chamber. Remove any deposits as needed, see section
6.2.4 Descale the washing chamber.
Chamber floor:
• Check that no objects have fallen down into the bottom of the
washing chamber. Loose objects may cause blockage and
seriously reduce the performance of the machine.
• Clean the strainer at the bottom of the washing chamber, see
section 6.2.3.3 Clean the strainer.
Spray arms:
• Check the ends of the spray arms.
• Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
• Check that the holes in the spray arms are not blocked.
Blocked spray arm holes may adversely affect the cleaning
result.
• Clean the spray arms as needed, see section 6.2.3.1 Clean
the spray arm.
Spray manifold:
• Clean the spray manifold as needed, see
section 6.2.3.2 Clean the spray manifold.
Machine accessories:
• Check the accessories visually with regard to their intended
use and function, e.g. blocked ducts or worn or missing parts
that might affect the performance of the machine.
• Check that water is able to flow freely through the ducts of
tubular instruments.
• Check that the goods to be cleaned are retained in the insert.
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