Cleaning Your Meter - Accu-Chek Compact Owner's Booklet

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Cleaning Your Meter

Caring for your ACCU-CHEK Compact meter is easy. If the display or the outside of the meter is

dirty, wipe it off with a slightly damp cloth or cotton swab. You may use water, 10% bleach, 70%

alcohol (ethyl alcohol) or 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol).

If there is any blood in the test strip opening or if your meter displays the OFF message, follow

these steps to clean it:

1. Take off the removable nose cover by gently squeezing both sides and lifting it up.

2. Gently wipe the small measurement window. You may use water, 10% bleach, 70% alcohol

3. Put the cover back on by snapping down one side at a time. Make sure you hear two clicks. The

Notes:

Some cleaning methods can damage your meter. To protect it, DO NOT:

• Use vinegar or scouring agents to clean the meter because they can harm the display

• Spray any cleaning solution directly onto the meter

• Put the meter under water (or any liquid)

• Pour liquid into the meter

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(ethyl alcohol) or 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). Wipe these fluids off

immediately after application.

cover must be snapped down completely or the strip won't advance properly.

and measurement window

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