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5.2 Cleaning the meter
The essential prerequisite for accurate readings is cleanliness,
particularly in the area around the meter’s optics. The
Accutrend
®
GC should therefore be cleaned carefully and
regularly at least once a month. It should also be cleaned:
● as soon as the meter becomes dirty, paying particular
attention to the flap
●
D and to the test strip guide
●
G ;
● if the control value is outside the specified range
(see Section 5.1);
● whenever you open a new pack of test strips;
● if someone else has used the meter.
Procedure for cleaning Accutrend
®
GC
Check that the meter is switched off.
Clean the outside with a damp lint-free cotton cloth.
Remove the test strip guide
●
G . To do this, open the
flap
●
D , push the black guide gently in the direction of
the display, lift up carefully and remove.
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