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Troubleshooting Guide
Use the following table to assist in correcting minor problems with the sterilizer.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Pilot light does not
illuminate when timer is
set. Unit won’t heat up.
Power cord is not plugged
into wall outlet.
Plug power cord into wall
outlet.
Facility circuit breaker
providing power to unit is
tripped.
Reset circuit breaker. If it
continues to trip contact an
authorized service
representative. (See Calling
For Service later in this
manual.
Manual Reset overheat
thermostat is tripped.
Allow unit to cool for 15 - 20
minutes. If necessary, add
distilled water to reservoir
and assure water level in
chamber is at correct level.
Press RESET button on
front panel and run cycle.
Auto-reset overheat
thermostat is tripped.
Allow unit to cool for 15 - 20
minutes. If necessary, add
distilled water to reservoir
and assure water level in
chamber is at correct level.
Press RESET button on
front panel and run cycle.
Sterilization failure
evidence from process
monitor (chemical
indicator, biological
indicator, etc.)
Sterilization conditions
were not present at
location of indicator.
Reload sterilizer in
accordance with Guidelines
for Loading Trays. If
problem recurs, take unit
out of service and contact
an authorized service
representative (see Calling
For Service later in this
manual).
Insufficient air removal, low
temperature, or low
pressure.
Take unit out of service and
contact an authorized
service representative (see
Calling For Service later in
this manual).
Operator
Maintenance
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