Unsuited For Being Cleaned By Ultrasound; Examples Of Use; Cleaning Process - iTronics IR8000 Mode D'emploi

of the objects to be cleaned, these waves generate air bubbles bursting quickly.
This process affects the surfaces of the objects to be cleaned mechanically and
thus loosens and removes dirt and other adhesions but is also able to deepen
already existing scratches.
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6.2 Unsuited for being cleaned by ultrasound

Basically the following is unsuitable to be cleaned by ultrasound ...
...objects consisting of or including wood, leather, horn, tortoise shell or fabric,
...contact lenses,
...materials with damages or a scratched surface,
...special types of fashion jewellery such as silver-plated fashion jewellery.

6.3 Examples of use

Jewellery / metal parts
WARNING! Risk of material damage!
Do not clean objects whose surfaces show scratches, since these scratches
may deepen during the ultrasonic treatment.
The device is unsuited for cleaning delicate or porous stones such as pearls,
mother-of-pearl or corals, opal, turquoise, azurite, malachite, tiger eye and
similar gems. Ask the jewellery salesman if the jewellery may be cleaned with
ultrasound and if necessary, with cleaning additives.
Screws and loosely fastened fittings may come off during the cleaning process.
Do not clean these objects more than once a month and only briefly (for a
maximum of 90 seconds).
Do not clean any mechanical watches in this device. The precision can be
affected.
The device is suitable for cleaning gold/silver jewellery and jewellery made
from other metals such as necklaces, rings, bracelets as well as metal cutlery,
coins, insignia, metallic equipment parts, etc.
Figure A: Place small objects such as rings in the basket inset 11. In order to
prevent scratches, the objects should not come in contact with one another.
Since the basket inset absorbs ultrasonic waves, the effectiveness decreases
and several cleaning processes may be required.
Figure B: In order to clean metal bracelets of watertight watches, fasten the
watch on the bracelet holder 10 so the watch case is at the top.
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Eyeglasses / magnifying glasses
WARNING! Risk of material damage!
Do not clean objects whose surfaces show scratches, since these scratches
may deepen during the ultrasonic treatment.
All optical glasses may be cleaned in the ultrasound bath for a maximum of 90
seconds.
Never clean poly carbonate lenses (plastic) in an ultrasound bath. Ask your
optician for the material of the lenses.
Screws and loosely fastened fittings may come off during the cleaning process.
Do not clean the object more than once a month and only briefly (for a maximum
of 90 seconds).
The device is unsuited for cleaning eyeglass frames made from sensitive
materials such as horn or tortoise shell.
Position the eyeglasses in the basket inset 11 with the lenses up so they will
not be scratched
CDs/DVDs
WARNING! Risk of material damage!
Do not clean objects whose surfaces show scratches, since these scratches
may deepen during the ultrasonic treatment.
Do not clean CDs/DVDs more than once and only briefly (90 seconds).
Clean CDs/DVDs only with water without cleaning additives: dishwashing
detergents may remove the label.
Secure data on CDs/DVDs prior to the cleaning process.
Figures C+D: Place one CD/DVD on the spindle 12. Use the spacer ring if you
wish to clean 2 CDs/DVDs simultaneously.
Toiletries/writing utensils You can use the ultrasonic cleaner to clean dentures
/braces, shaving heads of electric razors, razor blades and similar toiletries.
The device is also suited for cleaning e.g. tips of fountain pens, sleeves of
ballpoint pens and printer nozzles.

6.4 Cleaning process

DANGER of electric shock!
Only connect the device to an easily accessible wall socket whose voltage
corresponds to the specifications on the rating label. The wall socket must
continue to be easily accessible after the device is plugged in.
Pull the mains plug 5 out from the wall socket after every use.
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