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Sterilizer Manufacturer:
Tuttnauer
Model of Sterilizer:
Problem Title:
Tuttnauer circuit breaker or fuse problem
Problem Description:
Tuttnauer E/EA/EK/EKA circuit breaker or fuse trips as soon as unit is plugged in
Reasons
1. If the problem is with Power Supply fuse, please check the Power Supply fuse.
2. If the problem is with Dry Pump fuse, please check with Dry Pump fuse issue

Solutions

1. Make sure this problem occurs when the units main switch is not turned on

Unplug the unit

Disconnect the wires coming out from the Circuit Breaker or Fuse Plug the unit back in

If the problem persists then replace Fuse Holder or Circuit Breaker

If the problem goes away then

Check for a ground short at the Heating Elements,

Check if the Thermostat capillary tubes are shorting the autoclave receptacle.

Check for damaged or shorted wires throughout the unit

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