M3 Sterilizer General System Error Codes: C232 Troubleshooting
Items Not Sterile message will be displayed if an error occurs in any of the following modes: Close mode, Heat Up Mode, or Sterilize Mode. Otherwise, message will not appear. This message is intended to indicate to the user that the items in the chamber may or may not be sterile, and must be reprocessed.
C232: Close Mode
| Display / Symptom | Cause | Check | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
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C232: CLOSE MODE WATER LOW ITEMS NOT STERILE PUSH STOP TO RESTART Reservoir water level sensor detects the supply water is low. |
Reservoir water level low. | Check water level in reservoir. | Fill reservoir with distilled water. |
| Faulty water level sensor. | Water Level / External Tank Display Screen | Replace water level sensor. | |
| Level sensor connection loose or disconnected, or broken wires. | Check level sensor connection at J13 on PC board, and related leads | Assure J13 plug connection is securely connected and related wires are not damaged. | |
| Malfunctioning PC board. | Run service diagnostics, and check for 4.5 to 5.0 VDC at J13 pins 1 & 2 on PC board when level sensor state is being displayed on LCD. | If no voltage, replace PC board. |
