Miele PG 8582 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

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Medical devices are reprocessed by means of thermal disinfection.
Heat-sensitive load items (e.g. theatre shoes) can be disinfected
using a chemical disinfecting agent. To do this, a special
reprocessing programme must be provided by the Miele Customer
Service Department. Disinfection parameters are based on claims
made by the disinfecting agent manufacturer. Please observe, in
particular, their instructions on handling, operating conditions and
effectiveness.
Chemo-thermal procedures of this type are not suitable for the
reprocessing of medical devices.
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Under certain circumstances, process chemicals may damage the
machine. Users are urged to follow the recommendations issued by
manufacturers of process chemicals.
Contact the Miele Customer Service Department in the event of
damage and any suspicion of material incompatibility.
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Instrument care products based on paraffin oils (white oils) can
damage the elastomers and plastic in the machine. Such care
products must not be dispensed as chemical agents in this machine
even if they are recommended for machine use by the care product
manufacturer.
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Abrasive substances must not be placed in the machine as they
could cause damage to the mechanical components of the water
supply. Any residues of abrasive substances on items to be washed
must be removed without trace before reprocessing in the machine.
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Pre-treatments with cleaning or disinfecting agents can create
foam, as can certain types of soiling and chemical agents. Foam can
have an adverse effect on the disinfection and cleaning result.
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Processes must be set up such that foam cannot escape from the
wash cabinet. It would hinder the correct functioning of the machine.
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The process used must be monitored on a regular basis by the
supervisor to check foaming levels.
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To avoid the risk of damage to the machine and any accessories
used with it caused by chemical agents, soiling and any reaction
between the two please read the notes in "Chemical processes and
technology".
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Where a chemical agent is recommended on technical application
grounds (e.g. a cleaning agent), this does not imply that the
manufacturer of the machine accepts liability for the effect of the
chemical on the items being cleaned.
Please be aware that changes in formulation, storage conditions etc.
which may not be publicised by the chemical manufacturer, can have
a negative effect on the cleaning result.
Warning and Safety instructions
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