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COMPLAINT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Instruments do not dry.
Improper loading
Wrong cycle selection for this
particular load
Chamber draining issues
NOTE: For optimal drying, allow
the cycle to continue to
completion.
Make sure the instruments are
loaded correctly in the
chamber. Refer to section XX
Preparing Instruments.
Chamber filters are blocked. See
9.10 Cleaning the Chamber
Filters.
Unit’s total cycle time is too
long
Unit is starting with a cold
chamber
From a cold start, the unit’s
total cycle time can take as
much as 10 additional minutes.
Reduce the warm-up time
between cycles or set the unit
to warm-up at a specific time in
the morning. See sections 3.13
Setting Preheating and 3.14
Setting Stand-by Time.
Instruments are blackening or
there is damage to materials.
Sterilization temperature is too
high for the materials
The sterilization program
selected is not appropriate for
the materials/instruments being
sterilized. Check
materials/instruments
manufacturer’s
recommendations. Also see
Section 6. Sterilization
Programs.
Instruments show traces of
oxidation or spotting
Low quality instruments
Instruments made of inferior
materials can be prone to
discoloration. Check the quality
of the instruments that are
spotting. Verify that they can
tolerate steam sterilization.