Safe troubleshooting order

  1. Check the game version. Compare the installed build with v1.0.009r or a newer official patch.
  2. Identify the gadget. Record the exact device, order, and cleaning step shown in the UI.
  3. Check whether the state changed. Look for a completion indicator, selectable next action, or an item that remains locked in the bath.
  4. Reload only when reversible. Preserve the original save and avoid overwriting the only copy before testing.
  5. Retry the visible in-game interaction. Do not use real-world ultrasonic-cleaner instructions; this page concerns the game state only.
  6. Capture a report. Save the version, device, bath state, platform, and a screenshot or short video.

Separate the three common-looking symptoms

Cannot start

The bath action is unavailable or the device is not accepted. Record the order and inventory state.

Cannot finish

The cleaning animation or state begins, but the device remains in the bath. Record whether any prompt appears.

UI does not refresh

The action appears complete, but the order or delivery state stays unchanged. Capture both panels if possible.

Repeatable crash

Record the preceding action, display setup, system, and whether the same save reproduces it.

What not to claim yet

Do not promise that one reload, a particular order, or a hidden button sequence fixes every bath issue. The official note confirms the symptom category was addressed; it does not provide a complete player-facing diagnostic tree.

For the wider repair flow, use How to Repair Devices. For firmware or Atari symptoms, use the focused firmware and Atari assembly pages.

Frequently asked questions

Is the sonic bath the same as an ultrasonic bath?

The patch and community sources use slightly different wording. This page groups the related in-game cleaning state while preserving the source labels.

Should I change real-world cleaner settings?

No. This is an in-game troubleshooting guide, not real-world electronics or chemical-cleaning advice.

When should I report the issue?

After confirming the build, preserving the save, and recording the exact device and state. A concise reproducible report is more useful than a general “stuck” title.

Sources