Bio-Rad Trans-Blot® Plus Cell - Manual (Page 30)

Section 7
Maintenance
Cleaning
• After transfer, remove at least half the buffer remaining in the tank before
attempting to lift or move the tank from the magnetic stir plate for cleaning. See
Section 2.6 for instructions.
• Use mild soap and warm water to clean the electrodes, cassettes and buffer
tank. Take special care when cleaning the electrode cards or plate electrodes.
Do not use abrasives or strong detergents. Avoid scratching or marring the
platinum plate. The cathode plate (stainless steel) can be cleaned with a mild
abrasive to remove salt that may be deposited during normal operation.
• Rinse fiber pads thoroughly under hot water and then in distilled deionized
water. Improper cleaning of the fiber pads may lead to the appearance of
artifacts on subsequent blots.
Chemical compatibility
• The Trans-Blot Plus cell components are not compatible with chlorinated
hydrocarbons (e.g., chloroform), aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g., toluene,
benzene), or acetone. Use of organic solvents voids all warranties.
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