Maintenance + testing of washer-disinfector

Question 1

General

Answer 1

service engineer and in-house tests
some have automatic data logging devices incorporated that produce print outs go their operational parameters - validated record to prove each cycle ran efficiently and had produced clean and disinfected items

Question 2

Automatic control test

Answer 2

ensure the cycle parameters set are actually achieved - regard to temp, time and drying

Question 3

Chemical dosing

Answer 3

ensure the detergent/disinfectant is released into the machine correctly during cycle and that low levels of either are indicated as necessary

Question 4

Thermometric disinfection test

Answer 4

using a heavily soiled load, the temps achieved are tested to ensure those reached are suitable to ensure disinfection has occurred