Simple Ways to Maintain Your Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Introduction

There’s a certain appeal to having a commercial kitchen that looks like it belongs in a restaurant or professional kitchen. But the truth is, these kinds of kitchens are often dirty, messy, and poorly maintained. That’s why I’ve put together this list of easy ways you can maintain your restaurant kitchen equipment without much effort at all.

Performing regular maintenance on your equipment can improve your safety, preserve your investment and extend the life of your appliances.

• Regular maintenance on your equipment can help you avoid costly repairs.
• Regular maintenance can help you avoid foodborne illness.
• Regular maintenance can help you avoid injuries.
• Regular maintenance can help you avoid fire hazards.

If you’re not sure when to perform maintenance, consult your owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer for recommended times.

• Consult your owner’s manual.
• If you don’t have access to the manufacturer’s instructions, call them directly and ask for their recommendations as to when you should perform certain maintenance tasks.
• Look online for help from other chefs or food service managers who may have dealt with similar problems in their kitchens.
• Keep a calendar and add reminders of upcoming maintenance dates, including scheduled service calls (if applicable). Make sure it’s easy for everyone on staff to reference this calendar so that everyone is aware of what needs to be done when it needs to be done, and by whom!
• Use checklists! I love checklists; they make me feel like I’m accomplishing something important even when I’m just hanging out at home watching Netflix all day long (which isn’t often).

Before performing any service work yourself, make sure you know how to do it safely and correctly.

• Make sure you know how to perform the service work safely and correctly.
• Ask for help if you don’t know what to do. It’s better to ask a qualified expert than take a chance on doing something wrong, which could result in injury or property damage.
• Never take shortcuts or chances when working with kitchen equipment—and never use kitchen equipment that is broken or damaged.

For equipment with filters or grease traps, clean them every week or so.

For equipment with filters or grease traps, clean them every week or so. Filters are easy to access and clean, but grease traps can be challenging to get to depending on the type of commercial kitchen equipment you’re working with. In most cases, however, they’re fairly accessible and can be cleaned in a matter of minutes.

To clean your filter:

• remove it from its cover (if it’s removable)
• rinse out any debris that may have collected inside
• wipe down any surfaces that are exposed

Check for wear and tear weekly. If a part is missing, broken, or worn out, replace it immediately.

• Check for wear and tear weekly. If a part is missing, broken, or worn out, replace it immediately.
• Replace any damaged parts immediately to avoid further damage to the equipment or injury to you or your staff.
• Missing parts should be replaced right away because they can cause further damage to other parts of the machine if left in place for an extended period.

After cleaning items like ovens, stoves, or fryers, turn them off completely to let them cool down.

After cleaning items like ovens, stoves, or fryers, turn them off completely to let them cool down. Open the door and let the appliance cool down before you touch anything inside it. Don’t open it immediately after turning it off; wait until it has cooled to a safe temperature.

Make sure there are no gas leaks or loose electrical connections before using any equipment.

You should always make sure there are no gas leaks or loose electrical connections before using any equipment. If there is a leak, it could lead to an explosion; if there is a loose connection, it could electrocute you.

When you have major repairs done on equipment, be sure to have it inspected by an authorized technician before using it again.

After the repairs are complete, have a technician inspect your equipment before using it again. An authorized technician will not only make sure your kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized, but they’ll also make sure you have the right equipment for your business.

If you are unsure of who is doing the inspection, ask them to show their credentials first. If they refuse or seem uncomfortable with this request, ask for someone else instead.

Making sure your equipment is clean and well-maintained will keep you safe and save you money in the long run.

Making sure your equipment is clean and well-maintained will keep you safe and save you money in the long run.

To ensure that your commercial kitchen equipment is always operating at its most efficient level, it’s important to maintain it regularly. To do so, here are some simple steps that will help:

• Cleaning – Keeping your equipment clean is essential for keeping it functioning properly and safely. Cleaning the outside of a refrigerator or freezer can help prevent the build-up of ice crystals that may cause damage to internal components. Additionally, making sure that all surfaces are wiped down regularly will help prevent foodborne illness from occurring due to bacteria buildup.
• Checking for Damage – Checking for any signs of damage or wear regularly helps ensure that repairs are made before they become serious problems! If there are any cracks or dents in metal parts such as handles or hinges then these need repairing as soon as possible because this could lead to further problems later on down the line (e.g., rust). If electrical components show signs of malfunction then they should also be checked out by a professional before using again since damaged wires could cause fires if left unattended too long (and who wants their kitchen going up in flames?).

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our brief guide on how to maintain your commercial kitchen equipment. Maintaining your equipment is an important part of running a successful business and keeping yourself safe from injury or damage. If you are looking for more information about how to care for these appliances, consider contacting us at commercial kitchen appliance maintenance.