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One important piece of equipment in most commercial kitchens is the ice machine. You don't want to be serving your customers warm drinks, and if smoothies or iced coffees are your specialty, you're going to need lots of ice. This piece of equipment is also one of the most abused in restaurants, especially bars. Today's blog from your favorite Missouri restaurant equipment repair company discusses a few do's and don'ts for your commercial ice machine. Keep it working in tip-top shape by following these tips. Commerical Ice Machine Do's  1. DO Adjust Production When Needed.  One of the easiest ways to increase the life of your ice machine is to monitor production and adjust it when needed. You'll likely need more ice in the hot summer months than you will during the cold winter season. By predicting how much ice you will need and adjusting the production, you'll save on energy costs throughout the year. Another thing to consider is only having it...

How do you keep cool in the heat of the summer? By enjoying your favorite beverage over ice. Ice, and ice machines, are an integral part of any restaurant. Unlike Europeans, Americans typically like a lot of ice in their drinks. Some restaurants, such as a smoothie bar, even use ice in their recipes. To keep your ice machine in proper working condition, here are a few general maintenance and cleaning tips from your friends at Fast Fix LLC . Preventing Contamination As with any piece of equipment, you can avoid costly food-service equipment maintenance in Missouri by keeping your kitchen nice and clean. Both the exterior and inside of your ice machine should be kept clean, and you should try to avoid any contamination of the ice. Workers who are handling ice should be trained to follow a few rules: Wash your hands before scooping ice Don't handle ice with your bare hands Only touch the ice scoop by the handle only Don't dip into the ice with a glass or anything other...