M3 Sterilizer Cycle Parameters
The table below shows the temperature / pressure / time parameters for the preset cycles.
Before sterilizing any item in the M3, refer to Loading the Tray in the user's guide.
| CYCLE | STERILIZATION PARAMETERS | DRY TIME | ITEMS TO BE STERILIZED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Unwrapped |
Temperature: 270° F (132° C) Pressure: 27.1 psi (186 kPa) Time: 3:30 Minutes |
Time: 25 Minutes |
Dental Instruments / handpieces loose on a tray. Other items manufacturers recommend for exposure at 270° F ( 132° C), loose on a tray. |
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|
Pouches |
Temperature: 270° F (132° C) Pressure: 27.1 psi (186 kPa) Time: 5:30 Minutes |
Time: 30 Minutes |
Dental Instruments / handpieces in pouches, wrapped, or in a wrapped cassette. Other items manufacturers recommend for exposure at 270° F ( 132° C), in pouches, wrapped, or in a wrapped cassette. |
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Low Temp |
Temperature: 250° F (121° C) Pressure: 15.0 psi (104 kPa) Time: 20:00 Minutes |
Time: 50 Minutes |
Rubber or plastic dental items, dental instruments / handpieces loose on a tray, in pouches, wrapped, or in a wrapped or unwrapped cassette. Other items manufacturers recommend for exposure at 250° F (121° C), loose on a tray, in pouches, wrapped, or in a wrapped or unwrapped cassette. |
