Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6 - Basic Embedding Process

3. Explanation of Operations
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3.1 Explanation of Operations
3.1.1 Basic Operations
The following explains the day-to-day embedding process and the operations/
tasks that must be performed before/after the embedding process.
This instrument is commonly operated in the auto mode. In auto operation,
normally the power switch remains on and the controls are started/stopped
automatically at the preset start/end times.
Preparations before Use
When the instrument is used for the first time or after the instrument has
been cleaned, parafn must be added into the instrument and melted. If the
necessary quantity of molten paraffin* is already available, proceed to the
embedding process. (*Approx. 2.5 kg in Parafn chamber)
1. Turn on the respective power switch on the Embedding Module and Cryo
Module.
2. The Start screen is displayed.
3. If “Manual” is displayed (manual operation), touch the “Heat” button [1].
OR, touch the “Main Menu” button [2] and the “Auto” button [3] on the
Main Menu screen.
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