Midmark M7 Maintenance Instructions Leave a comment
In this article, we’re going to show you the manufacturer recommended way to properly maintain your Midmark M7 Autoclave. The unit’s maintenance schedule consists of daily, weekly and
monthly routines that we’ll cover in this article.
And if you just want to talk to someone for any questions you may have, call our Free Tech Support at 704-966-1650 Option 3.
Operator Maintenance
CAUTION: Make sure that sterilizer is cool before attempting to clean to prevent personal injury from burns.
EQUIPMENT ALERT: Never use abrasive or bleaching agents (steel wool, scouring powder, bleach, etc. or a wire brush) to clean chamber. Damage to the chamber or related components could occur.
Daily Maintenance
1.) External Surfaces – Wash with damp cloth and mild soap solution, then wipe with soft, dry cloth.
2.) Door Gasket and Surface – Wipe door gasket & mating surface with a damp cloth.
3.) Door Gasket – Examine gasket for damage and replace if necessary.
Weekly Maintenance
1.) Trays and Chamber – Wash with damp cloth and mild soap solution, then wipe with soft, dry cloth.
2.) Drain Reservoir – Place end of hose in container and connect hose adapter to coupling.
NOTE: If drain coupling leaks after insertion or removal reinsert adapter / hose several times to clean seals, stopping leak.
3.) Remove Hose – Press down on release lever and remove hose assembly.
4.) Fill Reservoir – Use only distilled or demineralized water.
Monthly Maintenance
1.) Drain and Fill Reservoir – Drain reservoir and refill with clean distilled or demineralized water.
2.) Add Cleaner – Add 1 oz. (29.6 ml) of Speed-Clean to a cool chamber. 
3.) Fill Chamber – Press down and hold Fill / Vent Lever until water is within 1/2” (1.3 cm) of rim.
4.) Run Cycle – Run one 6 Minute cycle at 270°F (132°C).
5.) Drain and Refill Reservoir – Drain chamber and reservoir and refill with clean distilled or demineralized water.
6.) Fill Chamber – Press down and hold Fill / Vent Lever until water is within 1/2” (1.3 cm) of rim.
7.) Run Cycle – Run one 3 Minute cycle at 270°F (132°C).
8.) Drain and Cool – Drain chamber and reservoir and allow sterilizer to cool, Remove trays and tray rack.
9.) Clean Chamber – Filter and Trays – Remove chamber filter, wipe out chamber and clean trays and tray rack.
10.) Refill Reservoir – Refill reservoir with clean distilled water. Install chamber filter, tray rack and trays.
If you have any questions about this procedure or any other Midmark M7 Tech Issues please contact us and let us help.
As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”
We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.
You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.
The Midmark M7 Autoclave is available here.