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AUTOCLAVES
APPENDIX 6 - Cycle errors and faults and Display messages
Cycle errors and faults
The autoclave is continually checking the parameters required for effective sterilization, if a problem is encountered a CYCLE
FAILED or SYSTEM ERROR message will be displayed, followed by an error number and ‘Please Wait...’. There will be five rapid
‘beeps’ and also any illuminated progress indicators will flash.
For future reference record the type and error number before continuing.
The autoclave returns to a safe condition and displays either ‘Enter PIN Code’ or ‘Press Enter and Cancel’, depending on
configuration, refer to Appendix 7. The factory set PIN code is 00001 (this should be changed refer to Appendix 7 - Special
Functions).
CYCLE FAILED and SYSTEM ERROR message.
The cycle will abort and provided power supply to the autoclave is maintained, the message ‘CYCLE FAILED, Please
Wait...’ or ‘SYSTEM FAILED, Please Wait...’ and an error number will be displayed. Finally the message ‘Enter PIN Code’
or ‘Press Enter and Cancel’ will be displayed refer to ‘Enter PIN Code’ or ‘Press Enter and Cancel’ below. Follow the
section below ‘Attending to an error’ and run the cycle again.
Overheat cutout (Error 8).
If the heating element reset thermostat operates (e.g. in a nil water condition) indicated by the overheat indicator light
illuminating (Fig. 1, item 14) and ‘Error 8’, proceed as follows. Allow the autoclave to cool and press the ‘reset button’ on
the underside of the autoclave (position indicated by the serial label, Fig. 1, item 13) then clear the error in the normal way.
DO NOT clear the error first and then press the reset button, the unit will try to reset with the thermostat tripped inducing
errors.
No mains power.
If after switching ‘on’ power, there is no visual display, check the power supply and connections, both fuses at the back of
the autoclave (refer to Fuse Renewal) and the fuse in the mains plug.
‘Enter PIN Code’ Message*.
Enter the user PIN code as follows (refer to Fig. 2 for button information). Press ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ to select the first digit, press
‘Enter (Select)’ to accept this digit and move to the next. The accepted digit changes to an asterisk (*) to protect the PIN.
Continue to select and enter the PIN. If the PIN is incorrect you will be asked for it again.
‘Press Enter and Cancel’ Message*.
Press the ‘Enter (select)’ and ‘Cancel (Exit)’ buttons together (refer to Fig. 2 for button detail) and hold until error clears.
* Selection of which message is displayed is via the SETTINGS menu, refer to Special Functions Appendix 7.
Attending to a cycle error.
Items must be considered non-sterile if an error occurs and all items in the load should be reprocessed before use. All
items should be removed and dried. If applicable new pouches or wrapping should be used.
CAUTION
Take care during the following procedure the water, chamber and load could be very hot and potentially contaminated.
Remove the tray carrier and check for water in the rear of the chamber (350 ml maximum), drain any found using for
example a suitable syringe and tube. Replace the tray carrier. The chamber should be allowed to dry before starting
another cycle.
Errors that can be ‘corrected or checked’ by the operator are detailed in the error table on page 25, ensure these checks
(if applicable) are performed before running the cycle again.
For errors that are not detailed try running the cycle again checking procedures during loading. If the same error persists
contact the EschmannCare team (Tel. 01903 765040).
Do not attempt to solve an error using tools or tampering with the autoclave. The engineer will need to know the Model,
Serial Number (refer to label in Fig. 1, item 20) and the error number displayed.
Display messages
Certification Expired
The ‘certification date’ has been set in the factory to 18 months after manufacture. When the date is reached, the digital display
will show the message:
Certification Expired Please contact Eschmann
This message will be displayed for 5 seconds and appears when the power is switched ‘on’ and after each cycle. It will not be
displayed if the ‘service due’ message has been triggered because ‘service due’ takes precedence.
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