STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATOR
1.0
OBJECTIVE
To lay
down the procedure for the cleaning and maintenance
of the refrigerator.
2.0
SCOPE
This
SOP shall be applicable for cleaning and maintenance
of the refrigerator in the Microbiology Lab.
3.0
RESPONSIBILITY
3.1
Microbiologists and above shall be responsible for
the preparation and execution of this SOP
3.2
QC & QA Head shall be responsible for the checking and approval of this
SOP.
4.0
ACCOUNTABILITY
Head QC
5.0
PROCEDURE
5.1
Cleaning
5.1.1
Ensure that the power supply to the refrigerator is switched
OFF.
5.1.2
All the contents shall be removed from the refrigerator and store in an A.C. room.
5.1.3
Ensure the defrost of
the refrigerator.
5.1.4
Inside and outside of the
refrigerator shall be mopped with 1 % detergent solution.
5.1.5
Again mop with water and
dry with a clean cloth.
5.1.6 Ensure that the power supply to the refrigerator is switched
ON” and allow the temperature to reach a constant value
5.1.7
All the items shall be replaced back into the refrigerator.
5.1.8 Calibrated thermometers shall be placed inside the
refrigerator for the monitoring of the temperature.
5.1.9
The temperature of the refrigerator shall be maintained in
the range between 2 – 8 OC.
5.1.10
Frequency: Cleaning shall be done once a week.
5.2
Maintenance
5.2.1
Ensure that the refrigerator shall be checked for the
following once a quarter.
5.2.2
Functioning of the
compressor shall be checked.
5.2.3
Thermostat
functioning cut OFF and cut ON shall be checked.
5.2.4
Insulation
of the refrigerator shall be checked for better maintenance.
5.2.5
Condenser
and other outer parts shall be cleaned with a blower.
5.2.6
Any
deviation observed shall be brought to the notice of the QC Manager, He shall
inform to maintenance Department for the checking of any
electrical/Mechanical fault
6.0
REFERENCES
N.A
7.0
ANNEXURE
N.A
8.0
ABBREVIATIONS :
SOP : Standard Operating
Procedure
QCD : Quality Control Department
EQP : Equipment
Dept : Department
QC : Quality Control
QA : Quality Assurance
QCD : Quality Control Department
No. : Number
N.A : Not Applicable
Lab : Laboratory
END OF DOCUMENT
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