Leica Biosystems TP1020 - Manual (Page 76)

76 Instructions for Use V 2.9 RevC, English – 12/2013
• Lift the carousel in the manual processing mode.
• Remove all station containers from the platform.
• Disconnect the wax bath plugs, slightly lift the wax bath lids and remove the paraffin containers.
• Lower the carousel in the manual processing mode.
• Remove residual paraffin from the station holders, lid seals and lid holders.
• Use a soft plastic spatula for removing the paraffin.
11. Cleaning
Spilled reagents have to be wiped away immediately. In case of long-term exposure, the instru-
ment surfaces are only conditionally resistant to solvents.
Caution! The interior containers of the wax baths become very hot when the heating function is
activated! Do not touch the gray upper rim of the containers with your hands!
Burn hazard!
Caution when handling hot paraffin! Burn hazard!
Empty the wax baths completely before the paraffin cools!
When cooling down, the paraffin contracts, which can cause damage to the wax bath.
Turn off the power switch before cleaning the instrument.
To clean the painted surfaces, the container platform and the control panel, do not use solvents
containing acetone or xylene; neither use abrasive cleaning powders!
Only mild household detergents may be used! The lacquered surfaces and the control panel are
not resistant to xylene or acetone!