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Wipe the measuring window and the area surrounding it with a cot-
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ton swab lightly moistened with cold water or 70 % ethanol.
Remove any fluff or lint that may remain.
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Allow areas you have wiped time to dry thoroughly.
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Fold the drum compartment cover down and press it shut. There will
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be an audible CLICK.
Perform a performance check (see Chapter 7).
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Cleaning the meter and lancing device
Notes
Use only cold water or 70 % ethanol to clean the meter. Any other
cleaning agents may damage the meter or impair its measuring
function.
Use a lightly moistened cloth or a lightly moistened cotton swab.
Do not spray anything onto the meter and do not immerse it in
the cleaning liquid. Doing so may damage the meter's internal
components and stop it from working properly.
Make sure that no liquid enters the meter. Avoid scratching the
measuring window, as doing so could impair its measuring func-
tion.
Make sure that the drum compartment cover is tightly closed. If it
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is not properly closed, the meter will not turn on when you press
the Test button.
Healthcare professionals using the meter to test several patients'
blood glucose must also read the directions in Chapter 10.3
relating to disinfection.
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