Disinfecting The Meter - Accu-Chek Compact Plus Reference Manual

10.3 Disinfecting the meter

The Accu-Chek Compact Plus meter may be disinfected. Disinfection is
performed according to the degree of soiling (see "When to disinfect").
What to disinfect
The following parts of the meter may become contaminated:
the area around the test strip guide
the lower edge of the drum compartment cover
the measuring window
the housing
In order to disinfect the lower edge of the drum compartment cover and
measuring window, you need to open the drum compartment cover.
First make sure the meter is turned off.
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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.
Once you have opened the drum compartment cover, you will see
beneath it the small measuring window
lower edge of the drum compartment cover
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and have access to the
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