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Cleaning the Outside of the Meter
Clean the outside of the meter with a cloth
moistened with a 10% bleach solution.
Follow with a cloth moistened with water to
remove residual bleach. Dry the meter
thoroughly.
▲ CAUTION
Do not get water inside the meter. Never
immerse the meter or hold it under running
water because it will damage the meter.
Cleaning the Test Strip Holder and Lens Area
Clean the test strip holder (cover and base),
lens area, and contact points. Use a 10%
bleach solution followed by water. Dry
thoroughly. [A 10% bleach solution is
1 part bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite)
in 9 parts water.]
▲ CAUTION
Do not use alcohol, glass cleaners, or any
cleansers containing abrasives, phenol, or
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