2 Safety
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Program abort
n Please observe that depending on the time of the program abort, opening the door following a program abort can
lead to hot steam leaving the sterilization chamber.
n Depending on the time of the program abort, it is possible that the load is unsterile. Observe the clear instructions
shown on the display of the device. Sterilize the affected load after re-wrapping again.
Removing the sterile material
n Never use force to open the door.
n Use a basket handle to remove the universal basket and package holder. Never touch the sterile material, the sterili-
zation chamber or the door with unprotected hands. The components are hot.
n After removal, place the universal basket and the package holder on a dry, disinfected surface or use the holder for
universal basket or holder for insert baskets.
n Check the packaging on the sterile material for damage when removing it from the steam sterilizer. Should the pack-
aging be damaged, re-pack the load and re-sterilize it.
Maintenance
n Maintenance should only be performed by }authorised technicians.
n Maintain the specified servicing intervals.
n Only original MELAG spare parts may be used.
Repair
n Never open the device housing. Incorrect opening and repair can compromise electrical safety and pose a danger to
the user. The device may only be opened by an }authorised technician who must be a }qualified electrician.
Malfunctions
n Should the device issue the same malfunction message repeatedly, turn off the device and if necessary, inform your
stockist.
n The device may only be serviced by }authorised technicians.
Notification requirement in the event of serious accidents in the European Economic Area
n Please note that all serious accidents which occur in connection with the medical product (e.g. death or serious dete-
rioration in the state of health of a patient) which were presumably caused by the product, must be reported to the
manufacturer (MELAG) and the relevant authority of the member state, in which the user and/or patient resides.