When to Replace
When to Replace offers care and maintenance tips for foodservice equipment as well as guidelines for disposing and replacing units.
Energy Efficiency and Ice Cream Machines
- Published on Monday, February 20, 2012
Most ice cream machines are used on a range from 208 to 230 volts, either in single or three-phase power.
Spec Check: Ice Cream Machines
- Published on Monday, February 20, 2012
One common mistake operators make is purchasing a soft-serve machine that is an inappropriate size. Here are two other common mistakes foodservice operators should avoid when purchasing this type of foodservice equipment.
Maintaining an Ice Cream Machine
- Published on Monday, February 20, 2012
Regular cleaning and sanitization of ice cream machines helps ensure food safety. Foodservice operators can also take a number of other steps to ensure they properly maintain these units.
Ice Cream Machine Applications
- Published on Monday, February 20, 2012
Unlike most other equipment, ice cream machines are reserved for one use, which is dispensing frozen product.
How to Know When to Replace an Ice Cream Machine
- Published on Monday, February 20, 2012
When properly maintained, ice cream machines can last between 10 and 20 years. However, these pieces of foodservice equipment offer a few tell-tale signs they are reaching the end of their service lives.
Ice Cream Machines: An Overview
- Published on Monday, February 20, 2012
Soft-serve equipment holds product in a frozen state for long periods of time until portions are dispensed.
Spec Check: Grills & Griddles
- Published on Monday, December 12, 2011
Grills and griddles come in a variety of sizes and types that are geared for a wide range of menu items. Operators need to carefully weigh their options when specifying these units.
Maintaining Grills & Griddles
- Published on Monday, December 12, 2011
Griddle and grill maintenance is important from a safety standpoint, since grease build up represents a significant fire hazard. As a result, foodservice staff and service agents should perform a number of regular tasks to keep these units in safe operating condition.
How to Know When to Replace Grills & Griddles
- Published on Monday, December 12, 2011
When properly maintained, grills and griddles can last 10 years or more. However, here are four issues that indicate replacement may be necessary.
CFESA's Tech Tips for Warewashers
- Published on Monday, November 07, 2011
Service agents offer 12 tips to help keep warewashers running.
Maintaining a Refrigerated Prep Table
- Published on Monday, October 17, 2011
Due to the high use of these units, proper maintenance is critical to prolonging the life of a refrigerated prep table. Here are five tasks that foodservice operators should regularly perform to keep these units operating at peak performance.
