Cleaning The Sample Wells - Applied Biosystems GeneAmp PCR System 9600 User Manual

Cleaning the Sample Wells

The sample wells should be cleaned once a month or as needed.
! WARNING !
block can be heated as high as 100 degrees C. Before
performing the following procedure, be sure to wait until the
sample block reaches room temperature.
To clean the sample wells:
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During instrument operation, the sample
Run a 25-degree HOLD program to bring the sample block to room
temperature, then turn off the instrument for 15 minutes.
Remove the sample tray from the block and set aside.
Use a cotton swab soaked in isopropanol and clean the sample
wells thoroughly. Make certain that the isopropanol has evaporated
completely before reloading the sample tray.
If the sample wells become contaminated, clean the wells
thoroughly with a cotton swab soaked in Chlorox.