Preparing The Load For Washing And Disinfection - Smeg Tethys D60 User Manual

5.8

PREPARING THE LOAD FOR WASHING AND DISINFECTION

Loading instructions are provided in compliance with 5.4.4-k of IEC61010-2-040:2015.
Effective washing starts with preparation of the load for processing.
To allow effective cleaning and prevent damage, the load for processing must be arranged appropriately on the most
suitable supports.
Before placing the instruments and the other items of the load in the specific baskets, it is necessary
to remove any large residues deriving from previous use, by soaking, treatment or rinsing.
Stainless steel items cannot be immersed in physiological solutions of sodium chloride, as prolonged contact causes
corrosion and damage to the surface due to stress corrosion cracking.
Do not overload the washing baskets to ensure effective mechanical action of the water across the entire surface of
the elements to be processed.
Instruments which can be dismantled must be prepared and stowed as instructed by the manufacturer.
Overlapping must always be avoided.
For effective cleaning, items with hinged joints must be opened to minimise the overlapped surfaces. The instrument
holder devices used and the fixing devices must be designed so that no shadow zones are created during subsequent
cleaning and disinfection.
Contact your local dealer for advice about the washing trolleys best suited to your needs.
Avoid direct, repeated contact with dirty material.
Always take the greatest care and use suitable personal protection equipment, both before and after
treatment.
Before processing instruments or any other object, check on the manufacturer's instructions that the
items are approved for automatic treatment in Instruments Washer and also the recommended
maximum washing temperature.
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