Cleaning The Meter And Lancing Device; Cleaning The Meter - Accu-Chek Compact Plus User Manual

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Cleaning the meter and lancing device

8.1

Cleaning the meter

Your meter uses an optical measuring method that relies heavily on all
of its components being clean. Owing to the way the test strip works,
the meter does not normally come into direct contact with blood or con-
trol solution. Regular cleaning is therefore largely unnecessary. In the
event of the meter becoming soiled through improper use, cleaning it
may become necessary.
Wipe away any soiling from the housing or display with a cloth lightly
moistened with cold water or 70 % ethanol.
Clean the test strip guide and measuring window thoroughly if
the test strip guide has become visibly soiled,
error message E-5 is displayed (see Chapter 12.2) and the soiled
measuring window is the cause.
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Do this as follows:
If the meter is on, press the Test button to turn it off.
Wait for the motor to stop.
Wipe the test strip guide with a cotton swab lightly moistened with
cold water or 70 % ethanol.
Hold the meter in your right hand and place the thumb of your left
hand into the recess below the drum compartment cover. Then pull
the drum compartment cover with your fingers slightly to the front
and lift it up.
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