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Sterilizer Manufacturer:
Tuttnauer
Model of Sterilizer:
Tuttnauer 2340 E/EK/EA/EKA
Problem Title:
Tuttnauer 2340 pressure continues to rise
Problem Description:
This is a tru answer to all Tuttnauer models. Pressure continues to go higher and higher, and we are not sure what to do to stop it.
Reasons
1. There is a problem that causes the heater to continue to stay on.
2. Sterilization temperature has been set above 273 0F heating Elements are not centered or tightened properly heating Elements remaining on instead of cycling on and off.

Solutions

1. Turn off the power and disconnect and then reconnect all cables and connectors inside and outside the Electronic Box making sure that there are no bent or broken pins and all connections are solid.

Verify that the pressure and temperature reading are correct by using a mechanical pressure gauge and an independent thermometer.

If the displayed pressure is not accurate then recalibrate the Pressure Sensor.

If the displayed temperature is not accurate then recalibrate the Temperature Sensor.

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