Alik:GENERAL LAB MAINTENANCE PROTOCOLS (-80 Freezer Maintenance)

Overview
These instructions are usedfor cleaning the filter (~3-6 months) & cleaning ice from the insdie door. Replace this sentence with a brief description of the protocol and its goal.

Materials

 * -80 Freezer
 * Water

Procedure
Cleaning the Filter


 * 1) Open panel on the bottom front of freezer
 * 2) Remove the filter
 * 3) Remove dirt/debris by beating (outside)
 * 4) Rinse filter with water
 * 5) Replace

Cleaning Ice from Inside Doors seals (build up of ice prevents door from sealing)
 * 1) Scrape ice off of inside doors, focusing on the area where the outside door
 * 1) eppendorf tube holder is effective for scraping off doors
 * 2) lab marker is effective for scraping off seal area