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Dishwasher utilization and maintenance
Utilization of the Miele dishwashers on the 5th floor of BT1 and on the 1st floor of BT2.
Description
- Control panel
- Serial interface
- Water intake
- Sensor access for validation
- Salt container port
- Filter combination
- Service panel
- Containers for DOS 2 and DOS 4 dispensing systems (optional)
- DOS drawer
- Containers for neutralize (red) and liquid detergent (blue)
- Drying unit
- Reset button
Utilization
Loading the dishwasher
- Ensure that no acid or solvent residues, especially hydrochloric acid or chlorides, get inside the machine
- Empty all glassware before loading into the machine
- Remove all agar residues
- Remove all labels, sealing was residues and handwritten text on the bottles
- Small parts should be secured in basket inserts
- Load your items on the tray
- Close the door
Selecting a program and running the dishwasher
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Select the “Chemistry Bio” program using the up and down arrows
Cancel a program during run
- To cancel the program, click on
- The program is then interrupted
- At water temperatures below 40°C, the following message appears on the display: “Program cancel (OK) or Continue (Clear)?”
- At water temperatures above 40°C, the following message appears on the display: “Cancel program (OK)”
- Confirm the program cancellation with
- The following message appears on the display: “Program cancelled. Water drainage”
- After the water has drained away, the program list returns to the display
Unloading
- When the program is finished, the message “End of program” is displayed on the screen
- Click on
to open the door
- Unload the tray and store the items in the cupboards
Maintenance
Reactivation
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This section is available in the dishwasher room
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If the display shows “Reactivation”, salt needs to be added to the dishwasher directly when the message appears! Do not run a cycle when reactivation is needed!
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Material needed: salt and container
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To fill the container, unscrew and remove the filter insert from the container
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Completely fill the salt container with reactivation salt (Miele, 7785780;LIMS ID: 3278) and replace the filter insert. The reactivation will only be effective if the container is completely full.
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Remove any mobile racks from the dishwasher cabinet
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Unscrew the plastic cap located at the top right-hand of the cabinet. A small amount of residual water will be in the cap. Take care, as it might be hot from the previous program.
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Screw the salt container firmly onto the socket
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Close the door
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Select and start the “Reactivation” program
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The system will automatically perform the reactivation
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When the cycle is finished, open the door
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Carefully unscrew the salt container in order to allow any water pressure to subside. Do not use force, if the container cannot be removed manually, contact the lab maintenance team
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The salt container must be emptied in the sink
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Screw the softener lid back on
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Insert the mobile unit
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Wash and rinse the salt container and filter cap with clear water
Notes:
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BT1: the salt is stored in the lower cupboard next to the right dishwasher
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BT2: some boxes are available in the cupboard above the sink and the main stocks are in the -2 stock room
Routine checks
The filters in the base of the wash cabinet
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The filters of the cabinets need to be checked and cleaned regularly
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To clean the coarse filter, press the two lugs together, remove and clean the coarse filter
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To clean the flat and micro-fine filters,
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Remove the fine filter which sits inside the micro-fine filter
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To unscrew the micro-fine filter, turn twice counter clockwise
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Then, pull out the micro-fine filter together with the flat filter
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Clean the filter
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Replace the filters by performing the above steps in the reverse order
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Ensure that the filters sit flat in the base of the wash cabinet