Tuttnauer 3840 - Unloading Procedure; Stopping Process and Cancelling Errors

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5. When Set is blinking, press the UP or DOWN
keys to return to the program screen.
The autoclave starts performing sequence of operations. The actual
measured values of pressure and temperature are displayed
continuously and printed every minute at STE stage, and every
5 minutes at the other stages. The phase in progress is
displayed at the right side of the upper line as WATER, HEAT,
STER., and EXH.
If the operator presses the START key and the door is not
completely closed, the process will not start.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the strainer’s cover, mounted on the exhaust
line, during and short after operation.
Touching the hot strainer’s cover may cause severe
injuries.
12.8 Unloading
 When the cycle ended successfully (including pressing the
START/STOP key, or any failure, after completing the sterilization
stage) message "Cycle Ended" (and the relevant failure message, if
applicable) is displayed on the screen.
 Verify than there is no pressure in the chamber, according to the
reading on the display. Only then you may open the door.
 When opening the door, open the door approx. 2.5cm (1") for a few
seconds, to enable removal of residual steam and condense, and then
complete the opening of the door.
Warning!
To avoid severe injuries from hot steam when opening the door:
It is strictly forbidden to lean on the autoclave.
It is strictly forbidden to place your hand or any part of your body
over the door. .
 Wear heat-resistant gloves or use the tray handle to remove the load
from the autoclave
 On completion of the cycle, the load shall be visual inspected to
ascertain that the load is dry, and that sterilization indicators have
made the required color change.
12.9 Stopping the process and cancelling the ERROR message
 It is possible to stop the program while the autoclave is operating.
Pressing the START/STOP key at any stage of the process stops the
operation. If the cycle was aborted before completing the sterilization
stage, it will leave the load unsterilized.
 At the end of the aborted process (before completing the sterilization
stage), "Cycle Failed" message, error message and a warning symbol
are displayed on the screen. Refer to "Displayed Error
Messages/Symbols".
 Pressing the START/STOP key cancels the displayed message and
enables opening the door.