E1-318/E1-418/E1-518 STEAM STERILIZER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Instruction Manual

E1-318/E1-418/E1-518
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Thank you for choosing our steam sterilizers.

Prior to operating this instrument, please read the operations manual carefully and follow
all installation instructions.

Caution:
Be sure connect the exhaust tube and discharge container before starting the sterilizer
cycle.

Instruction Manual
Icanclave STE-18-E

Ningbo Ican Machines Co., Ltd.

No. 77 Yunlin East Road, Gulin Town, Ningbo, China.
www.icanclave.com

Subject to technical changes

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Usage Indications
This sterilizer is class N steam sterilizer application to unwrapped solid material.
This sterilizer can be used for dental clinic, laboratory, surgical room, emergency room, ophthalmology,
gynecology ,cosmetic hospital and so on.

Technical Specifications

Order Code E1-318 E1-418 E1-518

Model Number STE-18-E

Electrical supply 220-240 VAC/110-100 VAC

Chamber (mm, diameter/depth) Ø230×360 mm

Power (VA) 1100 VAC

Sterilization temperature (°C) 121 °C / 134°C

Overall dimensions (mm) 605 (width)x445(height)x400(depth)

Net weight (kg) 30 kg 31KG 32.5KG

121 °C Default 30min (30~60min adjustable)

Sterilization time
134 °C Default 10min (10~20 min adjustable)

Working temperature (°C) 5~40°C

Working relative Humidity Max. 80%, non condensing

Atmospheric pressure (kPa) 76 ~ 106

Default 60min Default 60min

Dry Time (by heating) NO Function
(1~60min adjustable) (1~60min adjustable)
Default 60min
Dry + Time (by compressor) NO Function NO Function
(1~60min adjustable)

Packing content

Sterilizer 1

Rack 1

Trays holder 1

Trays 2

Exhaust tube 2

Door adjustment wrench 1

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Sterilizer Views

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8

1. Door Handle 4. Feet 7. Power Cord Socket

2. Control Panel 5. Power Switch 8. Discharge Port

3. Safety Valve 6. Fuse

Control Panel 1. Pressure displaying window

Display the pressure in the chamber.
2. Temperature displaying window
1 Display the temperature in the chamber.
3. Status displaying window
2
4. 121°C Sterilizing temperature selection button
The indicator light will be on when select 121°C cycle.
3
5. 134°C Sterilizing temperature selection button
The indicator light will be on when select 134°C cycle.
6. Water release button
Press the button to set the sterilization cycle with/without water
4 automatic draining function. The indicator light will be on/off .
Hold the button for 5 seconds to open the releasing valve, the
indicator light will flash.
5
7. Dry function button (only for E418,E518)
6 Press the button to set the sterilization cycle with/without Dry
function. The indicator light will be on/off.
Hold the button for 2 seconds to run dry function ,the indicator
7 light will flash.
8. Dry+ function button (only for E518)
8 Press the button to set the sterilization cycle with/without air
compressor drying function. The indicator light will be on/off.
9 Hold the button for 2 seconds to run air compressor drying
function , the indicator light will flash.
9. Start Button
Start the sterilizer cycle.
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Installation
• Position the device on a plane surface with minimum capacity 60 Kg.
• The sterilizer should be placed on a level worktable.
• Improper water level in the chamber could cause a sterilizer malfunction.
• Leave at least 10 cm between the device rear part and the wall. The clearance required to open
the door is 40cm.
• Position the autoclave at such a height as to make it possible for the operator to check the whole
sterilization chamber and carry out the normal cleaning operations.
• The room where the device is installed must have sufficient ventilation.
• Do not install the autoclave near washing basins, taps, etc. where it is likely to be splashed.
• Do not install the sterilizer nearby a heat source.
• Do not lean on the door when it is opened.
• Do not place trays, papers, fluid containers, etc. on the sterilizer.
• Check the label on back panel of sterilizer to verify voltage rating for the unit. Failure to connect
the autoclave to an appropriate power supply could result in damage to the unit, and electrical
shock to personnel.
• Plug power cord into a properly polarized and grounded receptacle rated. A dedicated circuit
only used for the sterilizer is recommended.

Setup
• Open the door and remove all the inner contents for unpacking.
Open

• Connect the power cord to an outlet of the appropriate voltage. (See installation).
• Connect the draining tube to the discharge port and the end of the draining tube is fixed into the
discharge container and always up the max water level of the container (preferably a metal container; if
it is a plastic container, make sure that the container is filled with a part of cold water to prevent high
temperature deformation).
• To power on, press the main switch, the machine turns on the LED.
Note: If the door is open, the display will show “do”; When the door is closed, the display will show “Ld”.

Preparation of sterilization materials

For the most effective sterilization and to preserve the sample, please follow below:
• Clean instruments immediately after use.
• Treat the instruments by ultrasonic cleaner.
• Residual chemicals left over after cleaning and disinfecting process may damage and corrode
parts of the autoclave, always rinse off the instruments using distilled water.
• Follow instrument manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations for handling and cleaning
instruments prior to sterilization.
• Check the manufacturer’ s instructions as to the proper procedure for sterilizing of each item.
• Arrange the samples of different materials on different trays or with at least 3cm of space
between them.
• Clean and dry instruments thoroughly before placing them into tray.
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Fill water
Fill with the chamber by distilled water (or deionized water.
Caution: Water must cover the heater inside the chamber.

Select the sterilization program

Press the 121°C /134°C button to select the sterilization program.
The indicator light will be on if program selected.
Program Type Max. Load (kg) Max. Load per tray(kg)

121 °C Unwrapped solid material 2.4 1.2

134 °C Unwrapped solid material 2.4 1.2

Set the sterilization cycle with/without automatic water draining

The sterilization with automatic water draining is by default setting. If you want to set the sterilization
cycle without the water draining, you can press the “release” button to off the indicator light.

Dry set (Only E1-418 and E1-518)

If you want to set the cycle with drying after sterilization, you can press the “Dry” button and the indicator
light will be on.
Note: When the “dry” be set, the “release” will set automatically.

Dry+ set (Only E1-518)

If you want to set the cycle with drying by air compressor after sterilization, you can press the “Dry +”.
button and the indicator light will be on.
Note: When the “Dry+” be set, the “release” and “Dry” will set automatically.

Materials loading
After selecting program, the materials to be sterilized can be placed on the tray placed inside the
chamber using the tray handle.

Close door
After the instruments are loaded, you may close the chamber door. The display will show the current
internal temperature.
Caution: You must turn the door handle to the maximum position, to make sure the door be completely
closed.

Start the sterilization program.

After the “Start” button is pressed, the sterilizers will begin the cycle automatically.
Note:
Please make sure there has enough water inside the chamber before starting the cycle.
The draining tube must be always connected to the discharge port and the end of the draining tube
must be fixed into the discharge container.

Heating up phase
Status window display “HE”.

Sterilization phase
Status window display countdown.
Program Sterilization time

121 °C Factory Default 30min (30~60min adjustable)

134 °C Factory Default 10min (10~20 min adjustable)

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Exhaust phase
Status window display “PL”.
“Release” indicator flash in the period of water draining. (only if set the sterilization cycle with automatic
draining).

Drying Phase (only if set the sterilization cycle with drying).

Status window display “dr”.
“Dry” indicator flash in the period of drying.
Note: It is better open the door to a small gap to make better drying. And the sterilizer will intermittently
sound “beep” to remind the user to open the door during the drying.

Drying+ Phase(only if set the sterilization cycle with air compressor drying “dry+”).
Status window display “dr”.
Both “Dry” and “Dry+” indicator flash in the period of drying.
Note: “Dry+” always work together with “Dry”.

End of cycle
After the sterilization is complete, you will hear a beep and the screen will show “Ed”.
Caution:
Please take the trays out with instruments only by the tray holder.
Note:
After each cycle, please check the water level of the chamber.

Manual Water Drainage

Hold the “release” button until the indicator light flash, to open the releasing valve to drain the water by
manually.
Note: It must been did when the door be open.

Running “Dry” by manual (only E1-418 and E1-518)

If you want to run dry function, please hold “Dry” button for 2 seconds, and the indicator will flash.
Press “Dry” button to stop drying.
Note: It is better open the door to a small gap to make better drying.

Running “Dry +” by manual (only E1-518)

If you want to run air compressor drying function, please hold “Dry+” button for 2 seconds, and the
indicator will flash.
Press “Dry+” button to stop drying.

“Dry” time setting

Factory Default: 60min; Adjustable range: 1~60min
Hold “Dry” button while switch on the power, set the time by press 121°C /134°C button, Status window
display the time , press “Start” button to save and exit.

“Dry+” time setting

Factory Default: 60min; Adjustable range: 1~60min
Hold “Dry” button while switch on the power, set the time by press 121°C /134°C button, Status window
display the time , press “Start” button to save and exit.

Error codes
Code Description Proposed solution

E1 Heater overheating Check the water level in the chamber.

Check the Thermostat.
E2 Chamber overheating Check temperature sensor inside the chamber.

E3 Chamber wall overheating Check temperature sensor for the chamber wall.
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E4 Heating overtime Somewhere is leaking. Check the door seal.

Heater malfunction.
During operation, the door has Confirm that the door handle has been closed to the maximum
E6 been opened or the door micro position.
switch is damaged. Check or replace the door micro switch

Maintenance
Frequency Maintenance Operation

Monthly Clean the door seal.

Weekly Clean the chamber, the trays and

the rack.

Every Year Replace the door seal.

Clean Chamber, Trays, Door Seal, chamber filter and Tray Rack.
Remove the trays and tray rack from the chamber. Clean trays, rack and inside of chamber with mild
soap.
Rinse the trays, rack and inside of chamber with a smooth cloth and distilled water.
Examine gaskets for possible damage.
Clean gasket and mating surfaces with a damp cloth.
Note: Do not use bleaching agents or any abrasive materials / substances in chamber. Failure to comply
may result in damage to the chamber and/or other components.
Caution: To prevent burns, allow unit to cool before cleaning gaskets and mating surfaces.

Door adjustment
Under normal circumstances the chamber door does not require
adjustments. However, if the seal
fails (resulting in steam leaking from the front of the chamber), you may use
the spanner tool to
tighten the door seal.
Open the door and Insert the spanner tool in the gap beneath the plastic
cover; use the spanner to grip the adjusting nut.
Turn the nut counter clockwise. This will tighten the sealing plate.
Turn the nut until the sealing plate is tight. If the door
knob is too tight, you may also turn the nut clockwise to
loosen it.

Replacement of the door seal

Open the chamber door. Remove the door
seal ring carefully by hand.
Clean the door seal ring carefully with a
smooth cloth with distilled water.
Moisten the new seal with medical
disinfectant or isopropyl alcohol.
Insert the new seal and press in sequence
as follows:

Caution: Please ensure the chamber and the

door have cooled prior to replacing the seal ring.