Patent ID: 8039262

Claim:
A method for controlling a tissue processor comprising a retort for processing tissue samples therein, said retort comprising a retort cover that can be opened and closed by an operator, the method comprising the method steps of: locking the closed retort cover prior to tissue processing to prevent opening; determining the actuation state of a first operating element that can be actuated by the operator; prompting the operator when an actuation of the first operating element during tissue processing is determined by displaying to the operator on a display device the prompt to confirm unlocking of the closed retort cover by actuating a second operating element that can be actuated by the operator; determining the actuation state of the second operating element; interrupting tissue processing when an actuation of the second operating element is determined and the closed retort cover is unlocked; continuing tissue processing after the retort cover is once again locked; and unlocking the retort cover after having completed tissue processing.