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Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Meter
Keep the meter free of dust. If you need to
clean or disinfect it, follow these
guidelines carefully to help you get the
best performance possible.
w WARNING
• If the meter is being operated by a
second person who is providing
testing assistance to the user, the
meter should be disinfected prior to
use by the second person.
• Do not clean or disinfect the meter
while performing a blood glucose or
control test.
• Do not allow liquid to enter any
openings in the meter.
• Do not spray anything directly onto
the meter.
• Do not immerse the meter in liquid.
• Do not keep disinfecting wipes on
the meter display longer than 10
minutes.
When to clean or disinfect the
meter:
• Clean the meter to remove visible dirt or
other material.
• Disinfect the meter between each
patient use.
What to clean or disinfect:
• The area around slots and openings
• The meter display
• The entire meter surface
Checking the Meter Display
With the meter o, press and hold
until all display segments appear. Check the meter
display for missing segments. All segments should look like the picture above. If any
segments are missing from the display, contact the Accu‑Chek Customer Careline on
0800 701 000 (UK) or 1 800 709 600 (ROI), as there may be a problem with the meter.
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