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12. Cleaning Your Meter
Wash and dry your hands before use to prevent damage of the meter and test strips. The meter should be cleaned
with a soft cloth or paper towel slightly dampened with one of these cleaning solutions:
 70% isopropyl alcohol
 Mild dishwashing liquid mixed with water
 10% household bleach solution made on the day
After cleaning, allow the meter to dry completely in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
IMPORTANT
Sign of Deterioration
The list of things you should look for as signs of deterioration after cleaning include:
 Control Solution results is out of the range
 Clouding of the LCD display
 Corroding of the plastic housing or buttons
 Malfunction of any meter function
If these signs of deterioration are noted, do NOT use the meter and contact Customer Service.
• The meter must be turned off when you clean the meter.
• Clean your Medisign MediKeto Plus 82 BT blood glucose and β-ketone meter once per week at a
minimum.
• Do NOT get water inside the meter. NEVER immerse the meter or hold it under running water or spray
any cleaning solution directly onto the meter.
• Do NOT use glass cleaners or household cleaners or corrosive liquid (e.g. Benzene, Acetone) on the
meter.
• Do NOT try to get moisture on the test strip, test strip slot or serial port.
• Do NOT destroy, repair or transform the system at any time. If the equipment is used in a manner NOT
specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided may be impaired.
• Handle the meter with care – severe shock, such as dropping the meter, could damage the electronics.
• Squeeze the excess liquid from the cloth before you wipe the meter.