Chapter 5 Cleaning and Sterilizing
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3. Clean the water container and cap with a thermal washer ensuring that the water
container(s) are loaded in such a way as to allow a direct jet of fluid into the container. Failure
to do this may affect the cleaning efficacy of the container.
NOTE
The water container and cap have been tested for material compatibility
in a thermal washer using the washing cycle profile detailed below.
4. When washing manually, clean the water container's interior, exterior and cap using
detergent solution under the level of the water using a soft non-metallic scrub brush or a
piece of clean gauze. Rinse thoroughly with tap water.
5. Dry thoroughly using clean, lint-free cloths.
5.6 Steam Sterilization (Autoclaving)
WARNING
• Remove the cap from the water container before sterilizing both of them.
• Before taking the water bottle and cap assembly package out of the
autoclave, let it cool down to room temperature. Otherwise, it may cause
burns.
• Inspect each equipment package for openings, tears, or other damage.
If the equipment package is open or damaged, seal the water bottle or
cap assembly in a new package and resterilize it as described below.
• Allow the packages to dry within the autoclave, using the autoclave's
drying cycle (if available) or by opening the door of the autoclave and
allowing the packages to air-dry. Handling a wet package can
compromise its sterility.
• Always leave space between the packages in the autoclave. If packages
are placed too close together, effective sterilization will not be possible.
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