Panasonic MLS-3751 User manual

Labo Autoclave
Thank you for purchasing the Labo Autoclave.
Please read this Operating Instructions carefully
before using the product.
Please pay particular attention to the
“Safety Precautions” section on page 2 to 7.
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Contents Page
How to Use
On Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ~ 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Basic operating procedure . . . . . . 15 ~ 23
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For continuous use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
To stop the operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
For timer operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
High-pressure Steam Sterilizer
Operating Instructions
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2~ 7
Precautions in Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before Using the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sterilization Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ~ 14
Names and Functions of Part .
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Explanation of Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Concerning After-sales Service . . . . . . . . 32
About Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
On Voice Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MLS
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3751/MLS
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3751L
MLS
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3781/MLS
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3781L
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WARNING
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Do not put the following substances specified in Annex
1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act Enforcement
Ordinance into or near the product.
Explosive substances Ignitable substances Oxidizing substances
Flammable substances Combustible substances
Failure to observe this warning may result in injury, fire or trouble with the product by possible explosion.
DANGER
Do not put culture mediums that corrodes
stainless steel inside the product.
Failure to observe this warning may result in injury,
fire or trouble with the product by possible explosion.
Check the cover packing.
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Sterilization of animal oil and fat (e.g., waste generated
after BSE inspection) causes premature wear, cracking
or breakage of the cover packings. If the product is used
with defective packings, steam may escape and cause
burns or other accidents.
Never introduce inflammables in the product.
Do not put anything that corrodes
stainless steel inside the product.
Alcohol
Gas
Gasoline
These precautions must be
observed without fail.
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Alcohol
Gas
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
For Your Safety
Explanation of symbol word panels
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,malfunction,and damage to equipment or property, always
observe the following safety precautions.
The following symbol word panels are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage
caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
Denotes a potential hazard that could
result in serious injury or death.
Denotes a potential hazard that will
result in serious injury or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result in
minor injury.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order
to operate the unit safely.
This symbol is contents which you take care with operation.
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
Safety Precautions

WARNING
Ground the product without fail.
In the event of trouble, stop operation
and turn OFF the power.
The product should never be disassembled or
repaired by any other person than a qualified
service engineer.
Failure to observe this warning may result in fire,
malfunction or injury.
Before draining off heating water, open the cover
for at least 2 hours after the end of operation.
Failure to observe this warning may cause hot water
to gush out, resulting in scald or accident.
Do not extend the power cord.
Do not connect the power cord or plug to an
extension cord.
Failure to observe this warning may result in electric
shock or fire.
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Heating water is water that is poured into the
chamber to help the heater in the chamber
generate steam for sterilization.
Check the product for sterilization
performance.
Ground
without fail!
Set my power
switch to OFF.
Do not open
valve.
Make sure that the product has been properly
grounded. Be sure to connect one end of grounding
line to the ground and the other end to the grounding
terminal.
Failure to observe this warning may result in electric shock.
Should trouble (burning smell, etc.) occur, set the
power switch to the OFF position, shut down the
main power, and contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the product.
Continuing to operate the product in anything but proper
working order may result in electric shock or fire.
The sterilization performance will vary depending
on such factors as the type and volume of objects
to be sterilized, the arrangement of objects and
the type of container. Therefore, use a sterilization
indicator such as an 䇾OK䇿card for checking the
performance.
Failure to observe this warning may result in accident
or incomplete sterilization.
Do not open the drain valve during
operation.
Do not modify the product.
OK
OK card
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WARNING
Failure to observe this warning may result in accident
or incomplete sterilization.
Failure to observe this warning may destabilize control
of the product or result in incomplete sterilization.
If the containers are placed with their openings facing
upward, it is hard for air to sufficiently escape from the
container and for steam to sufficiently penetrate inside,
thus resulting in incomplete sterilization.
Do not sterilize objects in a steam
impermeable container or bag.
Do not block the holes or temperature
sensor in the chamber with objects.
When sterilizing only containers such
as beakers, flasks and test tubes,
place them with their openings facing
downward or lay them on their sides.
Do not seal the object container tightly.
Use a porous cap or loosen the cover sufficiently.
Failure to observe this warning may result in accident
or incomplete sterilization.
Failure to observe this warning may destabilize control
of the product or result in incomplete sterilization.
Do not place objects on the
temperature sensor in the chamber.
When sterilizing waste, pour about
300 ml of water into the sterilization
bag and sterilize the waste with the
bag open.
When using the sterilization bag, be
sure to put it in the stainless steel
basket included with the product and
set it in the chamber for sterilization.
Sterilizing without water in the bag or with the bag
closed may result in incomplete sterilization.
If the sterilization bag is put directly in the chamber, it
may block the temperature sensor or it may be pinched
between the chamber opening and the cover packing,
resulting in trouble with the product.
300 mL
Temperature sensor
Temperature sensor
Hole
Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
Connect power cord of the product
to its own dedicated outlet.
Nothing should be placed on the
power cord.
Do not use staples or nails to anchor
the power cord.
Be sure to wear thermally insulated leather gloves.
Note that it takes time until liquid is cooled down.
Handling a sterilized object with bare bands immediately
after the end of operation may result in burns.
Failure to observe this caution may result in electric
shock.
Connect the power cord to a dedicated outlet as
shown below.
<MLS-3751/MLS-3751L>: Single phase, AC Local Voltage
<MLS-3781/MLS-3781L>: Single phase, AC Local Voltage
Failure to observe this caution may result in ignition or
malfunctioning.
Set the power switch to 䇾OFF䇿and sufficiently
cool the product before performing maintenance.
Failure to observe this warning may result in electric
shock or burns.
Before performing maintenance, set
the power switch to the OFF position.
Do not touch the power switch with
wet hands.
Failure to observe this caution may overheat the power
cord, resulting in fire.
Use care not to scald yourself when
taking out the sterilized objects at the
end of operation.
Failure to observe this caution may overheat the power
cord, resulting in fire.
Yellow/Green : Grounding wire
Set power
switch to
䇾 OFF 䇿 .
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CAUTION
Failure to observe this caution may result in burns,
electric shock or injury.
Keep away from the safety valve vent.
Your fingers may be pinched and injured.
Insert the hose securely.
Be careful about the position of the
exhaust hose insertion holes.
Be sure to insert the hose in the tank into the holes
at the back inside the exhaust tank.
Failure to observe this caution may cause large steam
leaks from the tank on the rear side.
Since high-temperature steam will escape when the
cover is opened, wait until the steam dissipates.
During this time, keep your head away from the
product.
Failure to observe this caution may result in burns.
Keep your head away from the safety valve vent
when steam escapes.Set the power switch to
䇾OFF䇿㻌position, shut down the main power and
contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
product.
Failure to observe this caution may result in burns.
Be sure to use the exhaust tank attached to the product.
If the packings of the exhaust hose have not been
inserted sufficiently, steam may escape and result in
burns.
Be sure to insert the hose down to the bottom of
the exhaust tank on the rear side.
Incomplete hose insertion may cause steam or hot
water to spill over the tank.
When using the exhaust tank attached
to the product, insert the exhaust hose
packings securely in the holes of the
exhaust tank.
Do not allow children to use or play
with the product.
Keep your head away when opening
the cover at the end of operation.
Do not stick your fingers in the hinged
part of the cover.
Hose in tank
Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
Hold the grips when moving the product.
Install the product on a level surface.
Drain off heating water everyday after
use of the product.
Do not move the product with the
exhaust tank full of water.
If trouble is indicated on the process
display, set the power switch in the
䇾OFF䇿㻌position.
Do not wet the product.
Set power
switch to OFF.
Failure to observe this caution may cause short-circuits
in live parts, resulting in electric shock or fire.
Unlock the casters when moving the product.
Accidentally dropping the product may result in injury
Anchor the product firmly with the tip-resistant
metal attached to the product.
If the product is installed on an inclined surface, hot
water in the chamber will spill, resulting in scald or
electric shock.Moreover, the product may fall, resulting
in injury or damage to the floor.
Insert the attached drain hose in the drain water
port and drain water at least 2 hours after operation.
If water is drained out in haste, hot water may splatter,
resulting in burns or damage to the floor.Repeated use
of the same heating water may corrode the chamber or
clog the piping.
If the same condition persists even after retrying
the operation, set the power switch in the 䇾OFF䇿
position, shut down the main power, and contact
the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Continuing to operate the product anything but proper
working order may result in electric shock or fire.
When moving the product, be sure to discard water
in the exhaust tank.
Failure to observe this caution may cause hot water to
spill from the exhaust tank, resulting in burns or accident.
Tip-resistant
metal
OFF
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Purified
water City water
Use of well water, saline water, etc. may cause trouble.
Do not use the product for anything other than the
intended purposes of sterilization, keep warm and
melting.
Failure to observe this caution may corrode the chamber
or clog the piping.
(Do not use the product as a cooking heater.)
Corrosion of the chamber may cause premature
malfunction of the product.
Before leaving the product unused for a long time, be sure
to set the power switch in the OFF position and shut down
the main power.
Use purified or city water as heating water.
After sterilizing culture mediums that
generated sulfide gas or chlorine gas, clean
the chamber on the inside without fail.
Set the power switch in the OFF position
everyday after use.
Prohibition of Use for Other than Intended
Purposes
Precautions in Use
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Installation
Altitude : 0 m ~ 3000 m
Voltage fluctuation :±10 % of nominal voltage
Product environment and conditions of use
Location : Indoor
Ambient temperature : 5 °C ~40 °C
Relative humidity : 50 % ~ 80 %
The boiling point must be set for the product according to the altitude
of the location where the product is installed. The boiling point has been
set at 100 °C at the time of shipment from the factory. Before installing
the product in a place 500 m higher than sea level, consult your dealer.
Do not install the product in the following places. Otherwise, trouble
may occur with your product.
Places exposed to direct sunlight
Places where water splashes
Inclined surfaces (It becomes difficult to detect heating without water.)
Places exposed to air containing salt, sulfur, etc.
Humid places
Dusty places
Since steam is emitted from the exhaust tank on the rear side of the product, do
not install the product in places where an electric outlet or equipment exists.
Leave a clearance of more than 15 cm behind the product and more
than 15 cm on the sides of the product. If the product is installed in
close proximity to walls, the product may overheat, resulting in trouble.
Wall surfaces may be marred by venting steam or crack under high humidity.
Anchor the product firmly by means of tip-resistant metals (2 pcs.
included with the product).
Be sure to install the product on a level rigid surface and lock all four casters.
Be sure to mount the exhaust tank on the rear side of the product
and the tank mounting brackets to the rear side of the product.
(See page 10.)
Power supply and ground connections
More than 15 cm
ON
Plug
Power cord Wire size MLS-3751MLS-3781250 VAC, 10 A or greater 250 VAC, 20 A or greater
AWG 1 4
Power cordWire size
Type
Plug
S J T
MLS-3751LMLS-3781L250 VAC, 10 A or greater 250 VAC, 20 A or greater
AWG 14
Tip-resistant metal
Screws
(Once remove
the 8 screws at
the rear side of
the unit and
tighten them
together with the
tip-resistant
metal.)
The unit's power cord must be connected to its own dedicated and
properly wired connection outlet where no other plugs are connected.
For 120 V units :
MLS-3751L;
The unit should be connected to an appropriate receptacle that is rated 15.8 or
greater.
For 220 V units :
The 220 V versions of the MLS-3751/MLS-3781Autoclave are shipped without a
plug on the power cord. Use the power-plug when the products is set. The
protective grounding conductor of power supply cord must be connected to the
contacting member of an attachment plug.
The unit must be connected straight to ground.
The green / yellow conductor of the power cord is the grounding wire. You must
ask your dealer or a qualified electrician to do the grounding work involved.
For 230 V units :
The 230 V versions of the MLS-3751L/MLS-3781LAutoclave are shipped without a
plug on the power cord. Use the power-plug which is applied IEC60309 when
the products is set. The protective grounding conductor of power supply cord
must be connected to the contacting member of an attachment plug.
rating ;
More than 15 cm
Before Using the Product
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Exhaust tank
on the rear side
Tank mounting
bracket
Rear side
Handle
Use for opening/closing the
cover.
Steam is discharged through
this port if pressure in the
chamber rises abnormally.
Movable handle
Used for unlocking the cover.
The cover can be unlocked by
pressing this handle down and
pulling toward you.
Pressure gauge
Indicates the pressure inside
the chamber.
Exhaust tank
Condenses steam emitted
from the chamber.
Tank case
Encases the exhaust tank.
Control panel
Exhaust hose
Sends steam and air in the
chamber to the exhaust tank.
Grip
Caster
Exhaust valve
Manually opening/closing valve
used for draining heating water
from the chamber.
Drain outlet
Heating water is drained from the
chamber through this outlet.
Connect the included drain hose
to drain heating water.
Cover
Cover to shut the chamber tight.
It is lined with silicon rubber
packing.
Power switch
Cover
Remove this cover to connect the
optional printer to the product.
Hose in tank
Converts steam discharged
from the chamber into water.
Packings
Safety valve pressure relief port
Names and Functions of Parts
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COVER LOCK
STOPSTART
SET
CONFIRM
FAN
COOLING
SELECT
TIMER
STERI.
COMPLE.
EXHAUST
KEEP WARM
MELT
HEAT
PROCESS MONITOR
HIGH PRESS.
4. INSTRUMENT STERI.
3. MELT/KEEP WARM
2. STERI./KEEP WARM
NOW
MELT.
STERI.
DATE
H/M
TIME
YEAR
1. LIQUID STERI.
TIMER
EXHAUST
LEFT
TIME ℃11
Model No. indication
TEMP.
OBJECT
Control panel
Indicates the status of the current
process with a flickering bar.
Indicates the set time, remaining
time, sterilization cycle, exhaust
rate, cautionary messages, error
messages, date and voice guide
setting.
Digital displayϩ
Indicates the current temperature,
sterilization set temperature,
melting set temperature, exhaust
starting temperature, date,
hour/minutes and voice guide
setting.
Digital displayϨIndicates the selected sterilization
cycle with a lit lamp.
Lights up when the chamber is
internally under pressure.
Process monitor lamp
Selection indicator lamp
Under-pressure lamp
Lights up when operation starts
with the cover locked.
When the optional object
temperature sensor is installed
and this object temperature
button is pressed, the lamp lights
up and the sterilization timer is
controlled by the temperature of
objects to be sterilized.
Cover lock lamp
Object temperature button
The lamp lights up when this
button is pressed.
Object temperature lamp
Sets the time until the start of
operation.
Current time is indicated on
digital display䊠.
Used for setting and changing the
sterilization temperature,
sterilization time, melting
temperature, melting time, heat-
retention temperature, exhaust
temperature, start timer and
exhaust rate.
Timer button
Time button
Up/Down buttons
Used to engage the cooling mode
during exhausting.
Selects any of 3 programs and 4
cycles (total 12 selections).
Indicates change of settings and
settings of current operation on
the digital displays䊠and 䊡.
Cooling fan button
Cycle/program selector button
Setting confirmation button
Stops operation and cancels
timer settings and heat-retention.
Starts operation and timer-set
operation.
Stop button
Start button

Rating label
This label indicates the ratings of the product.
Warning labels
Label 1;
This label warns of burns if the operator touches the cover, its
periphery or sterilized objects immediately after the end of
sterilization.
Label 2;
This label explains the meanings of 䇾DANGER䇿,䇾WARNING䇿
and 䇾CAUTION䇿. It also explains the precautions for opening
and closing the cover.ࠉ
Label 3;
This label explains how to install the exhaust tank and precautions
of use.
Label 4;
This label warns against burns that may occur when draining the
heating water.
Label 5;
This label warns against burns that may occur when steam blows
from the pressure safety valve.
Label 6;
This label warns against deterioration of the cover packings caused
by sterilization objects.
Label 2
Label 3
Label 4
Label 7
Rating Label
Label 5
Label 1
Label 6
Explanation of Labels
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Label 7;
This label explains the attention when the lid is aperated.
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Capacity of culture mediums and containers
Pour less liquid in the container than the specified volume.
Set the timer to a longer time than usual.
There is a time lag (time difference) from when the temperature in
the chamber reaches the sterilization temperature until the
temperature of the whole culture medium reaches the sterilization
temperature.
Excessive liquid will spill when heated.
Sterilization of large volume culture mediums
Sterilization with the use of plastic containers
Prolong the sterilization setting time even more. Otherwise, poor
heat conduction of the container may cause incomplete
sterilization.
Melting of solidified general agar mediums
Refer to the below table to set the melting time (per flask).
Test of Durham tube
Air remaining in the Durham tube can be purged by setting the
exhaust temperature and exhaust rate to appropriate levels.
Agar media in 500 ml flask x 1~21, or
Agar media in 1000 ml flask x 1~12 11 min.8 min.
Liquid Volume Time Lag
Melting TemperatureCapacity
2 L 100
° C
1 L 60 min. 45 min.
Melting Time
An “Object temperature sensor” that detects the temperature
of objects to be sterilized and controls sterilization time is available
as an option. Even after this sensor has been installed, control can
be switched over to the product
’ s own sensor by pressing the
object temperature ON/OFF button. Use this optional sensor to
ensure sterilization is more reliable. For details, contact your
dealer.
Recommendation
Sterilization and melting of liquids such
as culture mediums, etc.
MLS-3751 MLS-3781
Sterilization SettingTime = SterilizationTime + Time Lag
Porous caps
Culture medium
temperature
Time
121
° C
100
° C
Temperature
Sterilization
setting time
Time lag
Sterilization
time
Plastic
container
Durham tube
Temperature inside
the chamber
Sterilization Objects
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WARNING
・Do not seal the object container tightly.
Use a porous cap or loosen the cover sufficiently.
Failure to observe this warning may result in accident or incomplete sterilization.
Failure to observe this warning may result in accident or
incomplete sterilization.
・Do not sterilize objects in a steam impermeable
container or bag.
Failure to observe this warning may destabilize control of the
product or result in incomplete sterilization.
・Do not block the holes or temperature sensor in the
chamber with objects.
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WARNING
Sterilization of equipment, etc.
Sterilization for waste disposal
Sterilization using container with large capacity (10 L or more) and narrow mouth
When sterilizing liquid in a container with large capacity (10 L or
more) and narrow mouth, fill the container 50 % or more of its
capacity.
When a small amount of liquid is sterilized in a container with large
capacity and narrow mouth, the pressure builds up during sterilization
and steam may burst out from the pressure safety valve.
For sterilization of small amount, use a container with large capacity
and large mouth or replace it with a small-capacity container suitable
for the quantity of liquid.
Advisory Note
On sterilization bag
Fill it with liquid or
50 % capacity.
Remove
covers.
300 ml
Sterilization Objects
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If the containers are placed with their openings facing
upward, it is hard for air to sufficiently escape from the
container and for steam to sufficiently penetrate inside,
thus resulting in incomplete sterilization.
When sterilizing only containers such as beakers, flasks and
test tubes, place them with their openings facing downward
or lay them on their sides.
WARNING
WARNING
When sterilizing waste, pour about 300 ml of water into the
sterilization bag and sterilize the waste with the bag open.
Sterilizing without water in the bag or with the bag closed
may result in incomplete sterilization.
ɿAn error message may appear due to expansion of the air
remaining in the bag. If the container containing the sterilization
objects is broken and the content spills over, sterilize them in the
same manner as stated above before discarding.
ɿWhen sterilizing the culture medium in petri dish for disposal,
uncover the petri dish. If the sterilization is performed with
covered petri dish, an error message may appear due to
expansion of air remaining in the petri dish.
When using the sterilization bag, be sure to put it in the
stainless steel basket included with the product and set
it in the chamber for sterilization.
If the sterilization bag is put directly in the chamber, it may
block the temperature sensor or it may be pinched between
the chamber opening and the cover packing, resulting in
trouble with the product.
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Basic operating procedure
Reference
page
4. Instrument sterilization
cycle
3. Melt/Keep warm
cycle
2. Sterilization/Keep
warm cycle
1. Liquid sterilization
cycle
1. Install the exhaust tank.
2. Set the power switch to ON.
3. Open the cover.
4. Pour the heating water.
5. Place sterilization objects inside.
6. Close the cover.
7.
Press the cycle/program selector button.
8. Change the settings
(for program operation).
9. Press the start button.
Sterilization/Melting
Keep warm
10. Operation is completed.
11. Open the cover.
12. Take out the sterilization objects.
13. Set the power switch to OFF.
14. Drain off the heating water
(for program operation).
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1. Install the exhaust tank.
1) Take out the exhaust tank from the product and remove the
packings.
2) Pour water up to the LOW (minimum) level mark, insert the packings
to the holes of the product and connect the exhaust hoses.
3) Make sure that the exhaust hose packings have been
inserted completely in the holes of the exhaust tank.
4) Stow the exhaust tank inside the product.
Make sure that the exhaust hoses are not bent or twisted. If they
are so, air in the chamber is hard to escape and an error message
may appear.
The water in the exhaust tank increases in each sterilizing operation.
If it will increase up to the HIGH (maximum) level mark, once discard
the water and fill the tank with fresh water up to the LOW level mark.
Do not pull out the exhaust tank by force from the product with the
exhaust hose being connected. Otherwise, trouble may be caused.
Insert the packings up to the hilt while turning them clockwise and
counterclockwise. If they are turned in only one direction, the exhaust
hoses will be twisted to cause trouble.
Memo
Advisory note
Advisory note
Packing
Exhaust hoses
Hole
Hose in tank
HIGH level mark
LOW level mark
Exhaust tank
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ɿBe careful about the position of the exhaust hose
insertion holes.
Be sure to insert the hose in the tank into the holes at
the back inside the exhaust tank.
Failure to observe this caution may cause large steam leaks
from the tank on the rear side.
Be sure to use the exhaust tank attached to the product.
If the packings of the exhaust hose have not been inserted
sufficiently, steam may escape and result in burns.
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When using the exhaust tank attached to the product,insert
the exhaust hose packings securely in the holes of the
exhaust tank.
CAUTION

2. Set the power switch to ON
The digital display of the control panel lights up. (The boiling point
setting temperature appears on the digital display
䊠 and 䇾 - - - 䇿
appears on the digital display 䊡 for the first 2 seconds.)
3. Open the cover. (The cover can not be opened unless the power switch is turned ON)
Cover being CLOSE Cover being OPEN
Settings (set temperature and
sterilization time/cycle) are indicated.
Digital display 䊠 : Sterilization temperature
Digital display 䊡 : Sterilization time and
cycle indicated alternately
This status is referred to as 䇾 Standby
Status 䇿 .
To check the temperature inside
the chamber,Press the
and buttons simultaneously.
The current temperature is indicated
while these buttons are kept pressed.
Digital display
䊠 : Temperature inside
the chamber
Digital display
䊡 : Temperature of
heating water
If the temperature is lower than 25 ° C,
䇾㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌䇿㻌 appears.
The current temperature of the
heating water in the chamber is
indicated.
The figure shown above is for
the case when the temperature
of the heating water in the
chamber is 30 ° C.
1) Be sure to check the following points before opening
the cover.
If you attempt to open the cover by force, trouble may
be caused with the product.
Power switch is turned ON.
Pressure gauge indicates 0 MPa.
COVER LOCK lamp goes out.
4) Open the cover.
2) While pressing down the handle,
3) Pull the movable handle toward you.
The cover can not be unlocked unless the handle
is pressed down.
The figure shown above is for the
case when the boiling point set
temperature is 100 ° C.
Digital display
4)
Make sure that the power
switch is turned ON.
Make sure that the
COVER LOCK lamp goes out.
Movable
handle
Handle
2)
3)
Make sure that the pressure
gauge indicates 䇾 O 䇿 .
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4. Pour the heating water.
When using the attached stainless steel baskets in pile, be sure to
place the small basket on the top.
Set the baskets gently along the guides in the chamber.
Bring down the grip.
5. Place the sterilization objects inside.
1) Make sure on the digital display I that the temperature inside
the chamber is under 60 °C
(䇾㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌䇿 appears when the temperature is under 25 °C)
2) Check to see whether or not the cover packings and the
chamber opening are free from dirt or dust
If they are dirty or dusty, steam may leak to cause trouble. Keep
them always clean.
(Cover packings and chamber opening See page 27.)
3) Close the cover while bringing down the handle.
Then, a peep sound is heard, and the sterilization set temperature
appears on the digital display 㻌䊠㻌 and the sterilization time or the
sterilization time and cycle appear alternately on the digital display 䊡 .
6. Close the cover.
The amount of heating water is 3.5 liters.
Before, starting operation, check again how to place the sterilization
objects in reference to the 䇾 On Sterilization Objects 䇿 (page 13 ~ 14).
If the cover is closed when the temperature inside the chamber is over
60 ° C due to continuous operation, etc., the air inside the chamber will
expand suddenly to make it difficult to open and close the cover. In this
case, wait until the temperature will lower below
60 ° C.
Purified water is best suited as heating water. If it is unavailable,
use city water instead.
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Water levelTip (water level)Heater cover
Heater cover
Heater Heating water
Temperature
sensor
Hole
Handle
Peep
Make sure that the drain valve is closed.
Set the heater cover in the chamber.
Pour the water until the tip of the water level bracket of the heater
cover is immersed in the water. Since the amount of water decreases
with every sterilizing operation, check the water level ahead of
operation.
Small basket
Small basket
(Basket without bracket)
Bracket
Grip
Drain outlet
Small
Large
Small
Large
Large
Drain valve
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WARNING
ɿDo not block the holes or temperature sensor in the chamber
with objects.
Failure to observe this warning may destabilize control of
the product or result in incomplete sterilization.
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Do not place objects on the temperature sensor in the chamber.
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7. Press the cycle/program selector button
Keep warm time is fixed at 72 hours. To cancel it on way, press the button.
The exhaust temperature means the temperature for opening the exhaust valve
after the completion of sterilization process and discharging steam from the chamber.
Change the setting when using a Durham tube, etc.
(The temperature shown on the digital display is the temperature to be added to the boiling point.)
The exhaust rate means that the exhaust valve is opened/closed in regular intervals in the exhaust process and
the steam in the chamber is discharged. The exhaust time can be shortened as compared to natural cooling
according to the exhaust rate selected. Too much exhaust rate may cause boiling out depending on the kind and
quantity of the objects to be sterilized. Use due care for selection of exhaust rate.
noitcnuF/noitacilppAmargorP/elcyC Steriliz.
Temp.
Steriliz.
Time
Exhaust
Temp.
Heat-
retent.
Temp.
27 min
27 min
2 min
1 min.
5 hrs.
121 °C
121 °C
121 °C
115 °C
135 °C
Boiling
Point + 0 °C
Point + 0 °C
Point + 0 °C
Point + 0 °C
1
1
1~5
1~5
1
1~5
5
1~5
Boiling
Boiling
Boiling
45 °C
Point + 0 °C
Point + 0 °C
Point + 0 °C
Point + 0 °C
45 °C
27 min
27 min
27 min
1 min.
5 hrs.
121 °C
121 °C
121 °C
115 °C
135 °C
Boiling
Boiling
Boiling
3 min.
3 min.
3 min.
135 °C
135 °C
135 °C
115 °C
135 °C
Exhaust
Rate
Change-
able
range
Change-
able
range
Change-
able
range
Change-
able
range
4 cycles of sterilization can be selected according to the purpose of use.
3 settings can be memorized for each cycle according to the condition of use. The settings can be changed by
or button.
Programmed settings can be changed. Change them if necessary. (*Refer to the changeable range.)
Change the settingsSee page 20.
The product has been set at the values as shown in the table below at the time of shipment.
1. Liquid
Steriliz.
2. Steriliz./
Keep
Warm.
3. Melting/
Keep
Warm.
4. Instrument
Steriliz.
50 °C
50 °C
50 °C
50 °C
50 °C
50 °C
45 °C
60 °C
45 °C
60 °C
Boiling
Melting
Melting
Melting
temp.60 °C
114 °C
Melting
temp.100 °C
temp.100 °C
temp.100 °C
Melting
time 30 min
Melting
time
30 min
Melting
time
0 min.
5 hrs.
Melting
time 30 min
1 min.
5 hrs.
Figure Indicated
Exhaust Rate %
1 2 3 4 5
Full close Full open
Rough Standard of Exhaust Rate
For sterilization of liquids such
as water, culture medium and
test liquid.
After the completion of sterilization
process, the sterilization objects
are gradually cooled naturally,
and when the temperature
reaches the exhaust set
temperature, the exhaust valve
opens.
For sterilization of liquids such
as water, culture medium and
test liquid.
Like in the liquid sterilization
cycle, this cycle starts with
sterilization process followed by
exhaust and the temperature is
kept at the preset keep warm
temperature.
For melting and keep warm of
culture medium.
Simply to keep the culture warm,
set the melting time to
䇾 0 䇿 .
Melting temperature setting is not
needed.
When the operation is stopped
or the cycle is completed, the
cycle/program will be set
automatically to 1-1 program.
For sterilization of equipment such as
flasks, beakers, etc. which can
withstand a sudden pressure drop at
the exhaust stage.
After the completion of sterilization
process, the exhaust valve opens at
the temperature below 135 °C, and the
sterilized objects are cooled down.
Liquids may boil over when they are
sterilized.
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8. Change the settings
It is possible to change the settings (sterilization temperature, sterilization
time, melting temperature, melting time, keep warm temperature, exhaust
temperature and exhaust rate) according to need.
The settings that have been changed are saved in memory even when the
power switch is turned OFF. (Once the operation is started, the settings of
the sterilization temperature and melting temperature can not be changed.
The sterilization time, etc. can be changed but not saved in memory.)
(Changeable range: See page 18.)
4) Finally, press the button.
When the setting menu is entered, a buzzer sound is heard and
the changed setting is saved in the program.
The flickering status is left standing for 1min., the changed setting
is not updated and the product turns to be standby status.
(Standby status : See page 16.)
1) Press the button.
Setting menus flicker.
The setting menu moves each time this button is pressed.
2) Press the or button to change the setting.
Beep
Beep
3) Press the button to flicker the next menu.
Press the or button to change the setting.
Press the button.
Repeat this procedure.
Press the or button to change the setting.
For setting menu to be left unchanged, simply press the button.
The setting value is incremented or decremented each time the
or button is pressed.
If the button is kept pressed, the value is rapidly incremented or
decremented and it stops finally at the maximum or minimum value.
1. Liquid Sterilization
Cycle
2. Sterilization/Keep
warm Cycle
3. Melting/Keep
warm Cycle
4. Instrument
Sterilization Cycle
Sterilization temperature
Sterilization time
Exhaust temperature
Exhaust rate
Sterilization temperature
Sterilization time
Exhaust temperature
Exhaust rate
Keep warm temperature
Melting temperature
Melting time
Exhaust rate
Keep warm temperature
Sterilization temperature
Sterilization time
Exhaust rate
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Each time the button is pressed, the setting menus flickers one by one in the sequence as follows:
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