IKA mini G - Manual (Page 18)

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Starting the centrifuge
Start the centrifuge by pressing the "Start/ Stop"
button (item D).
Stopping the centrifuge
After the timer period has expired the centrifu-
ge switches itself off automatically and sounds
an acoustic signal. If the cover is not opened, the
acoustic signal sounds three times in quick succes-
sion. The original timer value is displayed again.
Pressing the "Start/Stop" button (item D) during
operation allows the centrifuging process to be
stopped before expiry of the timer period.
Never press the cover release to stop the centri-
fuging process. Doing so opens the cover and
applies heavy braking to the rotor (quick stop).
This can lead to poor centrifuging results and can
adversely affect the working life of the device.
Please note that the device can be started
only once the cover is closed and the timer
value is set to at least 1 minute.
The appliance is maintenance-free.
For cleaning disconnect
the main plug.
- Wear protective gloves when cleaning the de-
vices.
- Do not place electrical appliances into the
cleaning agents for cleaning purposes.
- Do not allow moisture to get into the appliance
when cleaning.
- Please consult IKA ® before using any cleaning
or decontamination methods, other than those
recommended here.
- The centrifuge must not be washed in a dish-
washer.
- The rotor and accessories may be washed in a
dishwasher.
- The cover is of polycarbonate and can be trea-
ted using commercially-available disinfectants.
Avoid products that contain aldehydes, phe-
nols, acetone or alcohol (except isopropanol).
Maintenance and cleaning
- It should be cleaned only by hand using a li-
quid disinfectant.
- The only cleaners or disinfectants that may be
used are those that:
− lie in the pH range 5 - 8,
− contain no corrosive alkalis, peroxides, chlo-
rine compounds, acids or brine.
- If the device becomes contaminated with to-
xic or pathogenic liquids in the rotor or rotor
chamber, clean it thoroughly.
- If the device becomes contaminated with ag-
gressive chemicals in the rotor or rotor cham-
ber, clean it thoroughly with a neutral deter-
gent.
- If condensate builds up in the centrifuge cham-
ber, wipe it dry with an absorbent cloth.
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