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PROPER MAINTENANCE FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL CONVECTION OVEN

  • By Admin
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  • 22 May, 2018
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Building a commercial kitchen requires you to invest in costly equipment that will be used during food preparation. If your menu includes any baked goods, then you probably want to include a convection oven in your commercial kitchen's design.

Convection ovens can lose their efficiency if they are not properly maintained over time. This loss in efficiency could compromise the quality of the foods that you are feeding to your customers, and it could affect the reputation of your business.

If you want to ensure that your kitchen continues to function well into the future, then don't overlook regular maintenance when caring for your commercial convection oven.
Maintain the Door

It's essential that you invest time and energy into maintaining the door on your commercial convection oven. The oven door plays a central role in helping to maintain constant and steady temperatures within the oven during baking.
As a commercial oven sees repeated use throughout the day, the door can begin to malfunction. Regularly monitor the cook times of common products within your commercial oven. An increase in cook times could indicate problems with the oven door. Other signs that your convection oven's door is in need of repair can include rising utility costs and the presence of diffuse heat around the oven itself.

A professional equipment repair company will be able to help you replace a door seal that is not fitting tightly or repair a hinge that has come loose.
Monitor the Thermostat

Being able to set your commercial convection oven to the correct temperature is vital to the proper baking of your menu items. Over time, the thermostat that regulates your oven's temperature can require calibration in order to perform consistently.

One of the easiest ways to identify a problem with your oven's thermostat is to monitor the quality of the baked goods being cooked in the oven. If you are noticing that baked goods are consistently under-cooked despite being in the oven for an adequate amount of time, the internal temperature of the baking chamber may be off.

You can test your oven's thermostat by placing an independent thermometer inside the baking chamber. Set your oven to a specific temperature, allow the oven to heat completely, and then compare the temperature reading on the independent thermostat to the temperature you have set.

Any differences between the two temperatures should be corrected by having an equipment repair specialist calibrate your oven's thermostat.
Keep the Oven Clean

Routine cleaning is an important part of any commercial convection oven maintenance program. Since a commercial oven sees a significant amount of use on a daily basis, there is an increased potential for batter to spill out onto the interior surfaces of the oven.

If these spills are allowed to remain in the oven during baking, they can gum up the heating elements within your convection oven. Dirty heating elements affect temperature consistency and baking times, and they can pose a fire hazard as well. Take the time to clean up any spills immediately and give your convection oven a thorough cleaning at the end of each day to protect the appliance from damage.

Maintaining your convection oven ensures that your commercial kitchen will run safely and efficiently. Checking the quality of the oven door, monitoring the performance of the thermostat, and investing time in regular cleaning are all simple tasks that can help you better maintain your convection oven in the future.

Contact the experienced professionals at Golden State Equipment Repair for more information on simple ways to improve your convection oven's performance and extend the life span of your commercial appliances.

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By Admin • 05 Nov, 2018
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3 REASONS WHY BIGGER ISN'T BETTER IN A COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONER

By Admin • 22 May, 2018

Commercial buildings require much more intensive HVAC systems than their residential counterparts, thanks to the larger spaces involved and greater numbers of people to keep comfortable. The cooling needs of restaurants tend to be even greater still, thanks to all of the excess heat generated inside of a commercial kitchen, as well as the power needed to keep walk-in refrigerators cool.


For this reason, many restaurant owners decide to err on the safe side and install the most powerful air conditioning system they can find. Unfortunately, this tactic can often result in unanticipated problems. If you would like to learn more about why a correctly-sized HVAC system will be better in the long run, read on. This article will discuss three problems an oversized air conditioner can create.

4 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR WALK-IN COOLER RUNNING SMOOTHLY

By Admin • 22 May, 2018
Having your walk-in cooler fail can be a major disaster for your restaurant. Your product may spoil, and you will probably have to shut down service until you can have the cooler repaired. While not all cooler malfunctions can be prevented, there are four steps you can take to reduce the chances of a breakdown and keep your walk-in cooler in good, working order.

6 SIGNS YOU SHOULD REPLACE YOUR BUSINESS'S HVAC SYSTEM

By Admin • 22 May, 2018

Most businesses rely heavily on their furnace and air conditioner to keep their building comfortable for staff and customers. You should keep your HVAC system up to date to maintain a good reputation and encourage clients or customers to return.


 For this reason, you need to recognize the signs that your HVAC system needs to be replaced. The following six warning signs can help you decide whether or not it's time to replace your commercial A/C and furnace.


PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE WITH A COMMERCIAL WALK-IN FREEZER

By Admin • 22 May, 2018
Like any other piece of equipment in a commercial establishment, a walk-in freezer requires regular maintenance in order to continue to function properly. Some repairs may appear minor but when neglected, they may worsen. In addition, problems with your refrigeration unit can jeopardize the safety of your workers and your patrons.
Here are a few problems that can arise with a commercial walk-in freezer and the reasons why you should have them remedied as quickly as possible.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE AN ICE MACHINE

By Admin • 22 May, 2018

If you own or manage a restaurant or other food service establishment, an ice machine is an essential piece of equipment for your operations and will undoubtedly be one of your first purchases. However, before you buy an ice machine, take time to learn about the various options available to you.


Below is some helpful information about the different types of ice machines as well as ice cube types.

THREE WAYS THAT BUSINESS OWNERS CAN LOWER HEATING AND COOLING COSTS

By Admin • 22 May, 2018

Energy waste is a costly problem for many businesses. On average, close to one-third  of the energy used in a commercial structure is wasted.


Much of that loss occurs because practices related to heating and cooling the building. This means business owners can greatly reduce waste by rethinking how they view and utilize those systems.


Below are 3 ways that business owners can drastically cut their heating and cooling bills.

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