Which of the following is necessary when sterilizing items using an autoclave? 

A. Placing the instruments in the closed position
B. Preheating the instruments before placing them in the unit
C. Using distilled water in the unit
D. Taking each instrument out of the unit by hand
E. Drying the instruments with a towel after sterilization


C. Using distilled water in the unit
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