Let’s face it, there’s never a good time to have a piece of cooking equipment to unexpectedly break down and need repairs. Imagine being in the middle of a breakfast rush and the griddle suddenly goes cold? If breakfast is a big part of your day, I bet that thought sent chills down your spine. These two easy steps can help you avoid a breakdown of your commercial ranges, griddles or grills. Make sure to make them a regular part of your scheduled maintenance routine.
Clean burners, grates, and flat tops – with any of your commercial ranges, griddles or grills, it is important that each type of surface is scrubbed or wiped down daily. However, a more thorough cleaning may be in order on a monthly basis or whenever ingredients create a mess. For instance, you may have to soak grates in warm soapy water in order to break up built up grease. You will also want to be sure to frequently clean out drip trays or areas underneath burners and grates.
Check grease filters on overhead exhaust units – Any significant buildup of grease will restrict airflow. Refer to the owner’s manual for any specific instructions on cleaning the filters before beginning and be sure to replace them if you notice any damage or excessive amounts of grease.
Cooking equipment, like ranges, broilers, griddles and grills can easily become inefficient simply because it is not kept clean or the area around it is not clean. Grease build up can cause damage and risk of fire, so making cleaning of cooking equipment and ventilation equipment part of your regular maintenance routine can save you from equipment breakdown and costly repairs in the future.
