Tuttnauer EZPlus Quick start guide

EZPlus Autoclave Operating Instructions

Since

1925

Keep these instructions with or near your autoclave for easy reference.

For detailed operating instructions refer to EZPlus Operators Manual.

Turn the unit on by setting the rocker switch mounted on the right side of the front panel to

the “On” position.

NOTE: The EZ11Plus has an automatic pre-heating mode which activates automatically in the
"Wrapped Instruments, Pouches", “Handpieces”, and “Custom A” cycles. Use caution since
pre-heating will make the bottom of the chamber hot. (This feature is not active in the
EZ9Plus.)

Once the system software has finished loading System Ready will flash across the screen
followed by the fill reservoir icon. The door can be opened by following these steps:

• Place your thumb on the plastic door cover and the other fingers in the handle pocket.

• Pull the handle until the latch of the door is released.

The EZPlus is equipped with an electronic door lock. The door will be remain locked if:
a. The power is off
b. The EZPlus is running a cycle and the cycle has not completed.
c. An error occurs (this is cleared by pressing the STOP key)
d. There is water in the chamber.

Power switch

Fill the reservoir by pouring steam distilled water, gently, into the front funnel until it reaches
the top of the blue area on the level gauge. This reservoir is designed with an overflow and
filling the reservoir above the safe level as indicated on the Front Fill Funnel will cause excess

water to spill out below the machine onto the counter

Select a program to run by using the “UP” or “DOWN” arrow keys. (Programs can only be

selected when the door is open.)

Unwrapped
Instruments
270ºF

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Wrapped
Instruments
Pouches
270ºF

Unwrapped
Delicate
Instruments
250ºF

.

Handpieces
270ºF

EZPlus Autoclave Operating Instructions

NOTE: If at the end of the cycle the load is not completely dry there are two options.

• The next time the cycle is run extra drying time can be added by following these steps. Press the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously
for 1 second and release, then select “Add extra dry time” from the Quick Options Menu by pressing the START/STOP key. Use the
UP/DOWN keys to select the amount of additional dry time and press the START/STOP key to activate. (See sec 7.1.1 in the Operator’s

)Manual for more details

• One of the available programs is for Extra Drying Time. With the door open use the UP/DOWN keys to select the Extra Drying Time
cycle. Follow the steps in the previous option to adjust the drying time.

Load the autoclave according to instructions in sec. 10 of the Operator’s Manual. Separate instruments of dissimilar metal, don’t
overload the unit, observe maximum weight limits. Using a pouch rack with wrapped instruments will improve efficiency. Some proper

loading options include:

EZ9Plus

EZ11Plus

EZ9Plus loaded
with 3 stainless
steel trays

EZ11Plus loaded
with 5 stainless
steel trays

EZ9Plus loaded with
stainless steel 2
trays and optional
pouch rack

EZ11Plus loaded

with 4 stainless steel

trays and pouch rack

EZ9Plus loaded
with 2 full and 2
half cassettes

EZ11Plus

loaded with 4
full and 4 half
cassettes. Cassettes
must be loaded

vertically

NOTE: In the EZ11Plus it is normal and necessary that the bottom tray protrude more than the other trays. DO NOT push this tray all

the way in, it will interfere with the sensors at the back of the chamber.

Close the door by holding the handle in the open position while pushing the door until it comes
to the closed position, then releasing the handle. The “Door Open” symbol will be replaced with
“System Ready” on the screen once the door is closed. Should the Door Open symbol remain on

the screen, gently pressing on the door will engage the lock and secure the door.

Start the cycle by pressing the START/STOP key.

At the end of a successful cycle, the screen shows the “Cycle Ended”

message and the door is automatically unlocked.

Open the door and use the tray handle or wear heat-resistant gloves to remove the load from the autoclave.

On completion of the cycle, the load should be visually inspected to ascertain that the load is dry, and that sterilization indicators have

made the required color change.

Use only FDA cleared chemical & biological indicators designed for steam sterilization that are compatible with the particular sterilization

cycle temperature and exposure time being monitored. At least once a week use a biological spore test (Bacillus Stearothermophilus)
in any load to insure proper sterilization (be aware testing standards may vary; contact appropriate state/local agencies for specific
sterilization guidelines for your office). Always follow the spore test manufacturer’s instruction.

Be sure to follow all maintenance instructions as outlined in section 12 of the Operator’s Manual.

Tuttnauer USA., Co., Ltd.

25 Power Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail], www.tuttnauerUSA.com