The appropriate equipment is essential for a seamless kitchen operation. What’s more vital is that each unit is maintained on a regular basis in between technician visits.
There are several simple techniques to maintain your refrigeration unit or fryer going strong, whether you’re wanting to get the most out of it. Here are our top ten recommendations for maintaining commercial and restaurant equipment.
Refregiration Units
Any business refrigerator, freezer, or cooler need routine maintenance. Remember to include the following items in your to-do list;
- Check the gaskets – If your gaskets are split or cracked, cool air will escape from your unit. Make sure your gaskets are clean as well. If you don’t clean your gaskets right away, dirt and grease will wear them down.
- Check the air filters in all of your appliances, including refrigerators, ice makers, and coolers. A buildup of dust or grease might obstruct efficient ventilation. Remove any dust with a shop vacuum and clean any grease with the appropriate degreasing solution. Any precise instructions should be found in your owner’s manual.
- Clean all coils – Your refrigerated units’ condenser and evaporator coils are critical. At least once every three months, clean these parts with a brush and shop vacuum.
- Keep debris out of drain pans and tubes — This is especially important in refrigerators, walk-in coolers, and freezers. These machines are prone to slime and sludge buildup, leading them to malfunction.These units are prone to slime and sludge buildup, which causes them to freeze. Make an effort to clean them on a regular basis. If a blocked tube is damaged as a result of the obstruction, it should be replaced right away.
- Ensure that the units are dry — Make sure walk-in coolers and freezers have clean, dry floors. Not only does keeping the area clean lessen the risk of slips and falls, but it also helps protect your unit’s coils from freezing up. This is also critical for reach-in refrigerators and freezers’ bottoms.
Fryers
Here are some suggestions for keeping your commercial fryer in good working order. For more information, see our entire fryer care and cleaning instructions.
- Check for suspected gas leaks in your fryer once every four to six weeks. Spraying the gas supply hoses with soapy water is the easiest approach to check this. If you notice any bubbles, it suggests there is a leak. If you smell gas in your kitchen, make sure to check it out as soon as possible.
- Clean the combustion fans — At least once a month, clean the combustion fans in your fryer. This helps to keep your unit from breaking down.
- Regularly clean your fryer – On the heating element and in the tank, fat and carbon deposits can form. Weekly cleaning of your fryer can help eliminate any old grease or filth. Consult your property’s owner.
Ranges, Griddles & Grills
When cleaning your commercial ovens, griddles, or grills, keep these restaurant equipment maintenance suggestions in mind. Our commercial oven and griddle maintenance guidelines provide additional in-depth information.
- Clean your burners, grates, and flattops on a daily basis — each type of surface should be washed or wiped off. Once a month, or if you utilize components that produce a mess, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary. For example, to break up thick oil buildups, you may need to immerse any grates in warm soapy water. Also, make sure to clean any drop trays or places beneath your burner or grates on a regular basis.
- Grease filters on overhead exhaust units should be checked – A thick layer of grease might obstruct airflow. Check your owner’s manual for exact advice on how to clean your filters. If you see any damage or excessive oil, it’s time to replace them.
Annual Hotel and Restaurant Kitchen Maintenance from Henson Kitchens
We know that the maintenance of so many hotel kitchen appliances can be daunting, which is why we want to make things easier for you.
We’re able to carry out maintenance checks on a number of appliances in the same visit, minimising confusion, reducing disruption and bringing down the cost.
Our team is ready to help you, regardless of where you are located in London and the Home Counties. Why not give us a call at 0706 606 072 or drop us an email today?
As a restaurant owner, maintenance of my equipment is quite challenging. So, I’m thankful that you shared in your blog some essential tips on how to maintain restaurant and commercial equipment. It is helpful to make the operations of my kitchen smooth and efficient. It can help to prolong the best function of my restaurant equipment. With your tips, I can also save money and avoid my equipment from getting damaged. Keep on posting valuable content like this!