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    This standard operating procedure outlines the operation and cleaning of a refrigerator in a microbiology lab. It describes monitoring the refrigerator temperature daily, cleaning the interior weekly with disinfectant or isopropyl alcohol, and cleaning the exterior daily. The microbiologist is responsible for following the procedure, while the department head and quality assurance head ensure effective implementation.

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    This standard operating procedure outlines the operation and cleaning of a refrigerator in a microbiology lab. It describes monitoring the refrigerator temperature daily, cleaning the interior weekly with disinfectant or isopropyl alcohol, and cleaning the exterior daily. The microbiologist is responsible for following the procedure, while the department head and quality assurance head ensure effective implementation.

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    This standard operating procedure outlines the operation and cleaning of a refrigerator in a microbiology lab. It describes monitoring the refrigerator temperature daily, cleaning the interior weekly with disinfectant or isopropyl alcohol, and cleaning the exterior daily. The microbiologist is responsible for following the procedure, while the department head and quality assurance head ensure effective implementation.

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    This standard operating procedure outlines the operation and cleaning of a refrigerator in a microbiology lab. It describes monitoring the refrigerator temperature daily, cleaning the interior weekly with disinfectant or isopropyl alcohol, and cleaning the exterior daily. The microbiologist is responsible for following the procedure, while the department head and quality assurance head ensure effective implementation.

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    The document outlines the standard operating procedure for operating and cleaning a refrigerator located in an incubation room.

    The procedure includes connecting the power supply, setting the temperature between 2-8°C, loading items, and daily temperature monitoring.

    The general cleaning procedure involves switching off power, removing items, cleaning interior and trays with disinfectant or IPA, rearranging trays, and recording cleaning.

    SOP OF 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.

    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
    Effective Date Reason for Revision
    Number

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