for operation and cleaning of Refrigerator

1.0       OBJECTIVE

To lay down a standard procedure for operation and cleaning of Refrigerator.

2.0       SCOPE

This Standard Operating Procedure is applicable for the Refrigerator located in Incubation
room in Microbiological Section of Quality Control department.

Instrument I.D.: SC/QCM/INST/020.

3.0       RESPONSIBILITY

            Microbiologist shall be responsible to follow the procedure mention in this SOP.

4.0       ACCOUNTABILITY

Department Head & QA Head shall be accountable for effective implementation of this SOP.

5.0       ATTACHMENTS

Format for the Daily temperature monitoring record of refrigerator        – Attachment-I

Format for the Cleaning record of refrigerator                                                – Attachment-II

6.0       PROCEDURE

6.1           Operating procedure

6.1.1        Connect the power plug to the main power socket and switch “ON” the main
power supply of

refrigerator.

6.1.2        Cooling will start in the Refrigerator.

6.1.3        Put the thermometer in the refrigerator compartment.

6.1.4        Set the thermostat control knob to normal position. Set the temperature of
refrigerator between 2-8°C.

6.1.5        Load the refrigerator with the items to be stored between 2-8°C.

6.1.6        In case the desired temperature is not achieved, increase cooling by setting the
thermostat to ‘MAX’

position.

6.1.7        Monitor the temperature once in a day in the daily temperature monitoring record
as per attachment-I.

6.2           General cleaning procedure    

6.2.1         Internal cleaning

6.2.1.1      Switch ‘OFF’ the mains of the refrigerator.

6.2.1.2      Disconnect the plug of the equipment.

6.2.1.3      Open the door of the refrigerator and transfer the material lying inside the
refrigerator and keep

aside at temperature 8-25o C before starting the cleaning activity

6.2.1.4      Remove the trays and clean the chamber and trays with clean duster dipped in the
disinfectant

solution or 70% IPA.

6.2.1.5      After cleaning of the Refrigerator, rearrange the trays and switch “ON” the
equipment and stabilize

the set temperature.

6.2.1.6      After achieving the set temperature shift all the material taken out again inside the
cleaned
Refrigerator

6.2.1.7      Record the cleaning of refrigerator as per attachment-II.

6.2.1.8      Cleaning Frequency: Once in a week.

6.2.2         External cleaning

6.2.2.1      Clean the external surface of refrigerator using a lint free cloth with 70% IPA
every day.

6.2.2.2      Cleaning Frequency: Daily

7.0           REFERENCES

In-house

8.0       ABBREVIATIONS

SOP: Standard operating procedure

°C  :  Degree Celsius

IPA : Isopropyl Alcohol

QA :  Quality Assurance

QC :  Quality Control

9.0       DISTRIBUTION LIST

Quality Assurance Department

Quality Control Department

10.0     HISTORY OF REVISION

Version Number
Effective Date Reason for Revision