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8.6 Unclogging the Multi-Purpose Valve or Fill Piping.
1. Pour distilled water into the chamber, according to quantities
mentioned in para. 4 (Installation Instructions).
2. Close the door.
3. Turn the multi-purpose valve to STERILIZE position.
4. Move the main switch to the ON position.
5. Turn the Thermostat knob to 273ºF (134ºC).
6. Turn the Timer knob to 20 minutes.
7. After the timer has reached “0” turn the multi-purpose valve
(clockwise) to the FILL WATER position, do not stop at any
other position.
In most cases, the pressure pushes the obstructing substance out
and the steam exhausts into the water reservoir.
8. When the pressure gauge reaches 0, turn the multi-purpose valve
to the "0" position, and the main switch to OFF.
9. Open the door.
10. Replace the water in the water reservoir.
The autoclave is ready for the next cycle.
11. If this procedure does not clear up the clogging, a technician will
be required to replace the multi-purpose valve or clear the piping.
VERY IMPORTANT!
When sterilizing cotton wool or pads, it is essential to wrap them in
paper or cotton bags in order to prevent the multi-purpose valve and
the autoclave openings from becoming clogged with remnants of the
material.