Autoclaves & Glass Dishwasher

Autoclave

• BEFORE using the autoclave you MUST be shown the proper operating procedure by someone who is sufficiently familiar with these autoclaves. This includes everyone, whether you have prior autoclaving experience or not!

• ****Important: Make sure to press "Reset Jacket Steam" before powering the autoclave off!!!*****

• PPE: Use the orange terry gloves in all parts of the process (all surfaces of the autoclave can get hot!) and wear protective clothing over both of your arms, from shoulder to wrist.

• For general use of the Consolidated Autoclaves refer to the diagram below. The Marder Lab's Dry Glassware SOP is below the diagram.

Glassware Dishwasher

**This is seldom, if ever, used as we don't typically generate significant amounts of dirty glassware.**

Prior to using the dishwasher locate a grad student/postdoc/lab tech who is familiar with its correct operation!

1. Obtain Sparkleen 2 (for machine washing) in the specified amount (on the bottle) and put it into the bottom of the washing machine. (Estimate: the washing machine likely uses about 10L of water to wash, so make calculations accordingly) 

2. Place glassware on the racks and start up the washing machine.