Leica Biosystems ASP6025 - Manual (Page 162)

160 Instructions for Use V 2.2 RevI – 08/2013
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
Open the retort locking mechanism by pulling the handle (8, Fig. 228 ) forwards.
Open the top left door on the instrument (6) as well. Excess paraffin that drips
when the specimen basket is removed is caught in the paraffin collecting bowl.
This must be checked once a week and if necessary placed in the laboratory
oven (on cellulose) and cleaned with xylene
substitute.
Fig. 228
4
8
Cleaning the retort lid
• Remove the paraffin
on the inside of the retort lid and from around the retort lid seal with the plastic scraper provided.
Thoroughly remove all paraffin deposits from around the lid seal.
• The lid can be opened up to make cleaning easier.
6.2.1 Daily cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the retort
• The retort may be wiped clean using a cloth moistened either with a solvent (xylene or ethanol) or a mild detergent. In
particular, make sure that the air vent holes at the top front of the retort are not dirty.
Cleaning the paraffin collecting basin
6
Detail a
Detail b
Slide the paraffin collection
bowl into these guides
Clean the retort lid and seal carefully and only with the plastic scraper provided to avoid damaging the
seal and/or the PTFE coating on the retort lid. Do not damage the edges of the seal with the scraper.
Only completely cleaned cassette baskets may be used for tissue processing.