Leica Biosystems TP1020 - Manual (Page 67)

67 Leica TP1020
9. Operating the Instrument in the Automatic Processing Mode
9.9 Finishing your daily work • Check the filling level and quality of the liquid
in each station (reagent and wax baths) and
refill or exchange completely if necessary.
• Clean the edges of the reagent containers and
wax baths as well as the seals of the lids (refer
to Chapter 14 - "Cleaning").
• Wipe the control panel clean.
• Press KEY to lock the panel and that way
protect program settings against accidental
alteration or misuse.
9.8 Remove the specimens • Lift the carousel.
• Allow for the tissue basket to drain in that
position.
• Lift the tissue basket slightly with your hand
and pull it out of the basket holder in a hori-
zontal movement.
• Lower the carousel.
Due to the relatively long time paraffin
requires to melt, the instrument should
not be turned off routinely after finish-
ing the day's last processing cycle.