SOP for Operation and Cleaning of Refrigerator
- SOP for Refrigerator covers below points :
- Refrigerator Cleaning Procedure
- Refrigerator Operation Procedure
- Temperature Monitoring Record of Refrigerator format
- Cleaning Record of Refrigerator format
1.0 OBJECTIVE :
- To describe a procedure for Cleaning and Operation of Refrigerators.
2.0 SCOPE :
- This procedure is applicable for Refrigerators.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY :
- Lab assistant under supervision of microbiologist
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Head of Department
5.0 PROCEDURE :
5.1 Cleaning :
- Switch “OFF” the main power supply.
- Disconnect the refrigerator from electrical connections.
- Open the refrigerator and remove all the racks, trays and clean using wet mop of disinfectant solution (Dettol 2.5 v/v % or Savlon 2.5 % v/v).
- Clean the inner and outer surface of refrigerator with 70 % v/v Iso Propyl Alcohol and wipe with soft cloth.
- Frequency: Twice in month.
5.2 Operation:
- Ensure that the refrigerator is properly connected to the main power supply.
- Switch “ON” the main power supply.
- Keep the Refrigerator “ON” always, except during cleaning.
- Put the thermometer in the refrigerator.
- Keep the required material on the rack/trays provided inside of the refrigerator.
- Set and maintain temperature at 2°C to 8°C.
- Record the temperature, twice in a day.
6.0 ABBREVIATIONS:
| Abbreviation | Expanded form |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| °C | Degree Celsius |
| % | Percentage |
| v/v | Volume/Volume |
7.0 ANNEXURES:
| Annex. No. | Title |
| 01 | Temperature Monitoring Record of Refrigerators. |
| 02 | Refrigerators Cleaning Record. |
8.0 SOP REFERENCES
- Users Manual
END OF THE SOP
ANNEXURES :
Annex. No. 01 Temperature Monitoring Record of Refrigerators
Annex. No. 02 Refrigerators Cleaning Record
