Midmark M9® -05x / M11® -05x Sterilizer Drying Mode Theory of Operation
To prevent risk of shock always disconnect power before removing covers or performing any service procedure.
Some procedures require power to be connected with covers removed. Line voltage is present. Use extreme caution to prevent electric shock.
The illustration below calls out the components that affect the Drying mode. Refer to the dropdowns for detailed descriptions.
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Model |
M9 -050, -053 | M11 -050, -051, -053 |
| Serial Number | All | All |
During the Drying mode, the heating element is energized to dry the instruments in the chamber.
Heating Element
During the Drying mode, line voltage is supplied to the heating element at preset intervals to turn it ON/OFF. This continues for the duration of the Drying mode.
When the drying time expires, voltage is removed from the heating element.
Temperature Sensor
The temperature sensor (inside chamber) monitors the temperature throughout the Drying mode.
Sterilizer Door
The sterilizer door must remain open to dry position throughout the Drying mode.
If the door is closed, pressure may build up in the chamber resulting in an error code. Opening the door beyond the dry position will result in an error.
Dry Position Switch
The dry position switch monitors when the door is in the dry position.
The switch is open when the door is closed. The switch is closed when the door is in the dry position. The switch opens back up when the door is opened past the dry position.
