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Troubleshooting Chart - continued
Problem Display / Symptom Cause Check Action
Error Code:
C544
C544: STERILIZE MODE
STEAM TEMP HIGH
ITEMS NOT STERILE
UNPLUG / REPLUG UNIT
During Sterilization Mode, chamber
temperature reached 6°F above
the designated sterilization temperature.
Maintenance not performed. Verify weekly & monthly maintenance
has been performed by customer.
Refer to User Guide.
Perform monthly maintenance.
Sterilizer is unlevel.
(remove tray / trays)
Verify support surface is level. Place sterilizer on a level support surface.
Verify water on all sides of chamber
are equal.
Temperature sensor malfunctioning. Check for residue build up on temperature
sensor probe.
Clean sensor probe with Speed-Clean,
distilled water, and abrasive pad.
Check that nothing is touching or crowding
the temperature sensor.
(Example: trays, pouches, cassettes, etc.)
Reposition items so nothing touches or
crowds the temperature sensor.
Perform Temperature Sensor
Resistance Test. Allow sensor to cool to
room temperature before testing.
Acceptable range 1.07-1.1K Ω.
Refer to:
Temperature Sensor Resistance Test
Replace temperature sensor.
Perform Temperature Sensor Supply
Voltage Test. Disconnect sensor
harness from J12 on PC board.
On pins 1 & 2 acceptable range is
4.0 - 6.0 VDC. Refer to:
Temperature Sensor Supply Voltage Test
Replace Main PC board.
Pressure Leaks. Check for loose / worn door and dam
gaskets or water leaking around door.
Verify door and dam gaskets are installed
properly. (Replace gasket kit 1x year)
Clean / Replace gaskets.
Replacement fill / vent valve solenoid
requires rectifier harness for DC coil.
Install rectifier harness.
Check for voltage flow through rectifier
harness. Refer to:
Fill / Vent Valve Supply Voltage Test
Replace rectifier harness.
Leaking or defective vent valve.
(Check for water leaking from
condensing coil spout)
Perform: Vent Valve Test
Clean / Replace vent valve.
Leaking or defective fill valve.
Check for water leaking back into reservoir thru
the fill line.
(Look for bubbles coming from bottom of
reservoir) Perform: Fill Valve Test
Clean / Replace fill valve.
Leaking or defective air valve.
Check for excessive steam coming
thru condensing coil spout.
NOTE: During the HEAT & VENT
modes, it is normal for steam to be
exhausted thru the spout.
Clean / Replace air valve.
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