Miele G 7825 Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Warning and Safety Instructions
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Do not hose down the washer-disinfector or the immediate vicinity,
e.g. with a water hose or pressure washer.
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The washer-disinfector must be disconnected from the mains
electricity supply before any maintenance or repair work is carried
out.
The following points should be observed to assist in
maintaining quality standards when reprocessing laboratory
equipment and medical devices, in order to protect patients,
and to avoid damage to the loads being cleaned.
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If the washer-disinfector is being used for disinfection ordered by
the authorities, the steam condenser and its connections to the wash
chamber and outlet discharge must be disinfected before any repair
or exchange.
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If it is necessary to interrupt a program in exceptional
circumstances, this may only be done by authorised personnel.
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Is is the responsibility of the operator to routinely check that the
required cleaning and disinfection standards for medical devices are
being met. Therefore, process results need to be regularly tested and
documented, both thermo-electrically and through inspection.
For thermochemical processes, additional testing is required using
chemical or biological indicators.
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For thermal disinfection, the appropriate temperatures and holding
times, as required by microbiological and public health standards and
guidelines, must be used to achieve the required degree of infection
control.
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The disinfection of medical devices is carried out by means of
thermal disinfection.
The disinfection of items that are not heat-resistant (e.g. OR shoes)
can be carried out using the CHEM-DESIN program with the addition
of a chemical disinfectant. The disinfection parameters are based on
claims made by the disinfectant manufacturers. Their instructions on
handling, use and efficacy must be observed. The use of chemical
disinfection procedures is the responsibility of the operator.
Chemical disinfection processes of this type are not suitable for the
reprocessing of medical devices.
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Under certain circumstances processing chemicals can cause
damage to the washer-disinfector. Always follow the
recommendations of the processing chemical manufacturers.
In case of damage or doubt about compatibility, please consult with
Miele.