Tuttnauer 2340M Autoclave Fuse Holder Melting

If the fuse holder on your Tuttnauer 2340M Autoclave has melted, it is imperative you determine what caused it to melt before replacing it

And, there are only 2 possible causes for the fuse holder to get hot enough to melt

1. There is a short somewhere with in the autoclave
2. There was a power surge (or spike) coming in through the wall outlet where the autoclave is plugged in

Finding a Short in the Tuttnauer 2340M Autoclave

The first thing you will want to do is to remove the cabinet from the autoclave, so you have access to all of the internal components, then proceed as follows:

• Test the heating elements (The most likely cause of the electrical short) You can find step by step instructions by Clicking Here and scrolling down the page
• Check all wiring for broke, charred or loose wires. Give each wire a gentle tug in both directions to make sure none are loose. Replace or tighten any defective wiring found

A Power Surge (or Spike) From The Wall Outlet

If you are unable to locate any short circuits from the above procedures, then a power surge is the most likely culprit

And the best thing you can do is to prevent it from happening again

• Make sure the autoclave is plugged into a dedicated circuit
• Make sure the circuit has a GFI outlet installed either at the circuit breaker (preferable), or through the wall outlet