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3 Sterilizing:
When the sterilizing temperature is reached, the curves level
out. The start of the sterilization time is indicated on the display
of the operator’s control panel. The length of the sterilization
time is determined by the set parameters.
4 Post-treatment:
At the end of the sterilization time the vacuum pump starts and
the pressure falls rapidly. The temperature curve falls quickly
at first, then levels out.
5 Drying vacuum is drawn during a period of time determined
according to the parameter settings.
6 Pressure equalization:
When the drying-vacuum time has come to an end, air is
released into the chamber through a sterile filter. When the
chamber reaches atmospheric pressure, the door gasket (which
was pressed against the door by steam pressure during the
process) is drawn in and the door can be opened.