4 Common Ways Commercial Kitchen Equipment is Misused
The misuse and abuse of restaurant equipment are among the leading causes of malfunction and premature failure of that equipment. In addition, most warranties won't cover repairs that result from misuse, abuse or neglect. Therefore, it's essential that you teach all restaurant employees how to properly use, clean and maintain your food-service equipment. Keep reading to learn about some of the common ways commercial kitchen equipment is misused.
When in a hurry, which is often the case in the restaurant business, people try to rush through cleaning and get it done quickly. Often times employees with reach for the de-greaser or some other harsh chemical that they think will get the job done as fast as possible. Unfortunately, many pieces of kitchen equipment aren't designed to be cleaned with chemicals. All that's needed is warm water and mild soap. Too much exposure to harsh chemicals can reduce the life of the equipment.
While you don't want to use harsh chemicals to clean your equipment, you also don't want to avoid cleaning the equipment altogether. Areas that are noticeably covered in dirt and grime are likely to get cleaned throughout the day, or at least before leaving the restaurant at night. However, the inside of the oven and other out-of-sight areas often get neglected. In fact, the oven is one of the most used and abused appliances in a kitchen. The oven should be deep-cleaned at least once a month or every other month, depending on the amount of use it gets. The ice machine and soda fountain nozzles are also common areas that get overlooked when cleaning.
While it might seem like a minor thing to leave the door to a refrigeration unit open, it can lead to a variety of issues. First of all, the unit has to work twice as hard to maintain the proper temperature because all the cold air is seeping out into the room. That excess work that's required not only reduces the energy efficiency of the unit, but also causes the equipment to wear out faster. This can lead to equipment malfunction and even premature replacement of the entire unit.
In a commercial kitchen, the air is filled with grease, dust and other particles that can easily clog air intakes. Whether you're dealing with a refrigeration unit or your HVAC, it's important to regularly clean and replace the air filters. The air filters primary job is to prevent contaminants from getting to the condenser components. If the filter is not cleaned or replaced regularly, it can quickly clog up, causing the equipment to fail. Potentially this can lead to expensive repairs, or in worst case scenarios, the need for replacement.
While we love to help you keep your kitchen running efficiently through the maintenance and repair of your equipment, we want to help you avoid unnecessary service calls. Be sure to train your employees on the importance of taking care of your equipment. In addition, be sure to fix minor repair issues as soon as possible. Not only will doing these things save you money, but they will save you some headaches as well. The last thing you want is for your equipment to breakdown during a busy dinner service. For all your Missouri restaurant equipment repair needs, give Fast Fix LLC a call at 573-544-0456.
Fast Fix LLC. Restaurant Services
3362 State Road JJ
Kingdom City, MO 65262
Phone: 573-544-0456
St. Louis Customers: 636-FASTFIX
Website: www.FastFixLLC.com
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1. Cleaning Kitchen Equipment with Harsh Chemicals.
When in a hurry, which is often the case in the restaurant business, people try to rush through cleaning and get it done quickly. Often times employees with reach for the de-greaser or some other harsh chemical that they think will get the job done as fast as possible. Unfortunately, many pieces of kitchen equipment aren't designed to be cleaned with chemicals. All that's needed is warm water and mild soap. Too much exposure to harsh chemicals can reduce the life of the equipment.
2. Failing to Clean Kitchen Equipment at All.
While you don't want to use harsh chemicals to clean your equipment, you also don't want to avoid cleaning the equipment altogether. Areas that are noticeably covered in dirt and grime are likely to get cleaned throughout the day, or at least before leaving the restaurant at night. However, the inside of the oven and other out-of-sight areas often get neglected. In fact, the oven is one of the most used and abused appliances in a kitchen. The oven should be deep-cleaned at least once a month or every other month, depending on the amount of use it gets. The ice machine and soda fountain nozzles are also common areas that get overlooked when cleaning.
3. Leaving Refrigeration Unit Doors Open.
While it might seem like a minor thing to leave the door to a refrigeration unit open, it can lead to a variety of issues. First of all, the unit has to work twice as hard to maintain the proper temperature because all the cold air is seeping out into the room. That excess work that's required not only reduces the energy efficiency of the unit, but also causes the equipment to wear out faster. This can lead to equipment malfunction and even premature replacement of the entire unit.
4. Failing to Regularly Replace Air Filters.
In a commercial kitchen, the air is filled with grease, dust and other particles that can easily clog air intakes. Whether you're dealing with a refrigeration unit or your HVAC, it's important to regularly clean and replace the air filters. The air filters primary job is to prevent contaminants from getting to the condenser components. If the filter is not cleaned or replaced regularly, it can quickly clog up, causing the equipment to fail. Potentially this can lead to expensive repairs, or in worst case scenarios, the need for replacement.
While we love to help you keep your kitchen running efficiently through the maintenance and repair of your equipment, we want to help you avoid unnecessary service calls. Be sure to train your employees on the importance of taking care of your equipment. In addition, be sure to fix minor repair issues as soon as possible. Not only will doing these things save you money, but they will save you some headaches as well. The last thing you want is for your equipment to breakdown during a busy dinner service. For all your Missouri restaurant equipment repair needs, give Fast Fix LLC a call at 573-544-0456.
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Fast Fix LLC. Restaurant Services
3362 State Road JJ
Kingdom City, MO 65262
Phone: 573-544-0456
St. Louis Customers: 636-FASTFIX
Website: www.FastFixLLC.com
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