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In many cases some alarms or errors are determined by lack of attention or lack of
familiarity with some technical and operational aspects.
Following are listed some cases of irregularity with relative solutions.
13.1 Autoclave does not dry correctly
a - SUBSTITUTE THE BACTERIOLOGICAL FILTER, with a new original.
b - ORIGINAL TRAYS HAVE NOT BEEN USED, but other trays without perforations or
diverse perforations. Use only original trays, possibly in aluminum. Request
additional original trays.
c - INSTRUMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN ARRANGED CORRECTLY, arrange
instruments or packaged materials with the paper turned upwards.
Never pile up instruments or materials, arrange them parallel to one another.
Never place the instruments or materials in contact with the chamber, they can burn
or become deformed.
13.2 Autoclave chamber becomes white
a - CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE TYPE OF WATER USED, use demineralized or
distilled water, as is specifically indicated in the previous chapter and then proceed
with cleaning the chamber.
b - THE WHITISH COLOR CAN be a consequence of the evaporation of organic
materials present on the instruments.
Instruments should be cleaned with a detergent action more suitable and
thoroughly.
c - check the demineralizer (IONIC SYSTEM or OSMOSI SYSTEM)
13.3 Autoclave chamber presents blueish green stains
a - INSTRUMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTLY RINSED cleanse and rinse with
major attention the instruments.
If the stains are evident request telephonic assistance.
13.4 Sterilization cycle interrupts without apparent motive
a - CONTROL IF AUTOCLAVE IS CONNECTED to the electrical net with extensions,
reductions, adapters, if so remove this accessories and connect the autoclave
directly to the electric socket.
SOLUTIONS TO OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
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