Proper restaurant equipment maintenance will save you money on your energy bill and repairs and ultimately cut costs. Well-maintained restaurant equipment will also ensure a more sanitary and safe kitchen.
Creating an equipment maintenance logbook will help you keep up with the maintenance schedule recommended by the manufacturer. Filling out warranty cards will give you recourse if the restaurant equipment you purchased turns out to be defective. Warranty cards also help manufacturers reach customers if the product they purchased needs to be recalled.
Post phone numbers for restaurant equipment repairs on your equipment when possible. If your restaurant uses complex equipment, hire a reliable maintenance technician and make sure that preventative maintenance is performed.
Always conduct a test run before using any new restaurant equipment. Run the ice machine, empty it, sanitize it and refill it. Check the walk-in and refrigeration temperatures. Calibrate the temperatures for your fryers, griddle, oven and stove.
Careful selection, planning and maintenance of restaurant equipment will ensure a smooth restaurant operation.