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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTIONS
The sterilizer remains switched OFF.
The main switch or network circuit breaker is OFF
Activate the main switch or network circuit breaker (ON).
No voltage at the socket
Check the electric circuit.
The power cord is not connected properly
Check and connect the power cord properly.
Water is leaking at the front of the
sterilizer
Leaks through the chamber door seal
Clean or replace the door seal. Clean the chamber face side.
Internal leak.
Call technical service.
The cycle commences but there is no
pressure/temperature rise
The thermal overload switch is open
Reset the thermal overload switch (see RESETTING THE THERMAL OVERLOAD).
Electric – electronic fault
Call technical service.
At the end of the cycle, there is residual
water in the chamber
Sterilizer not properly levelled
Properly level the surface the sterilizer is placed on.
Overloaded chamber
Comply with the maximum load weight limits for each type of load.
Always use the chamber rack for trays and cassettes.
Chamber filter clogged
Remove and clean the chamber filter.
Chamber filter cap mispositioned
Mount the chamber filter cap properly (see chapter MAINTENANCE)
Load incorrectly placed
Follow the recommendations as listed in ANNEX 2.
Corrosion or spots on instruments
Tap water on instruments when placed in the
sterilizer
Ensure that instruments are dry before they are placed in the sterilizer.
Use of water of poor quality or water containing
chemical substances
Drain both water tanks. Use water of good quality (see ANNEX 7).
Organic or chemical residues on the instruments
Clean, rinse and dry instruments before placing them in the sterilizer (see ANNEX 2).
Chamber, trays, tray rack dirty
Clean the chamber and wash the chamber furniture
Contact between instruments of different materials
Ensure that instruments of different materials do not touch (aluminum, carbon or
stainless steel, etc.); place them on different trays or cassettes or pouch them (refer to
ANNEX 2).
Scale deposits on the chamber
Clean the chamber and use water of good quality (refer to ANNEX 7).
Instruments are turning brown or black. Incorrect temperature selected
Select a sterilization cycle featuring a lower sterilization temperature. Follow the
instructions of the instrument manufacturer.
The cycle report printer does not work. Printer not properly connected or not powered
Check the data and the power connection to the printer.
No cycles are stored in the cycle
history menu
An electronic board was replaced by service.
None. The memory of the old board cannot be restored. Save periodically the history on
the USB pen drive.
Troubleshooting