MAINTENANCE
Operating Alarms
Eight alarms can occur during a sterilization cycle. All alarms are indicated by
a "beeping" sound for one minute (or until "Clear/Start" is depressed) and an
alarm display in the lower display window. The alarm display will remain
visible until the problem is corrected or until the "Clear/Start" button is
depressed.
DISPLAY
CAUSE
Chamber door not fully closed.
Problem with door switch.
Not enough water in chamber.
Chamber has boiled dry.
Not enough water in chamber.
Leak in gasket.
Failure to fill properly. Failure to seal against
pressure.
Chamber overloaded.
More than 7-minute lapse during air bleeding
process.
Door opened during temperature rise.
More than a 3-minute lapse during sterilization
countdown.
Low water indicator.
Defective pressure-sensing circuit.
Overpressure in the system.
Temperature is less thant 10° C. Defective steam
sensor.
Steam temperature too high.
Shut door properly.
Check door switch (see Maintenance, pg. 24).
Inspect for clogged reservoir and chamber filter. Clean or
replace filter as necessary.
See that there is sufficent water in reservoir. Clear unit.
Restart cycle. If problem recurs, turn off "Power" switch and
call an authorized service representative.
Inspect for clogged reservoir and chamber filter. Clean or
replace filter as necessary.
Check door gasket and chamber sealing surface for debris
or cuts and clean or replace as needed.
Turn off "Power" switch and call an authorized service rep-
resentative.
Check chamber for proper loading and remove some pack-
ages/articles which may be impeding proper steam circula-
tion.
Check chamber for proper loading and remove some pack-
ages/articles which may be impeding proper steam circula-
tion.
Shut door properly.
Clear unit. Restart cycle. If problem recurs, turn off "Power"
switch and call an authorized service representative.
Add distilled quality water (water with 0-5 PPM dis-
solved solids) to reservoir between cycles.
Turn off "Power" switch and call an authorized service rep-
resentative.
Clear unit. Restart cycle. If problem recurs, turn off
"Power" switch and call an authorized service representa-
tive.
Let unit warm up before operating. Turn OFF power switch
and call an authorized service technician.
Turn off "Power" switch and call an authorized service rep-
resentative.
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