Maintaining Your Commercial Refrigerator
A commercial refrigerator may be one of the most important equipment in you’re the kitchen.
A breakdown or maintenance issue in your commercial refrigerator means that you will need to fix it quickly, or the slowdown will cause a loss of customers and profits.
By keeping them clean and following the maintenance requirements set by their manufacturers is the best thing you can do to maintain your commercial refrigerators well.
You only need to follow a few guidelines from refrigeration Sunshine Coast to ensure that you are treating your equipment correctly, whether you own a brand new refrigerator, or that one has been in your kitchen for years.
Be sure you read its manual before performing any maintenance or cleaning on your unit, as the manufacturer may void your warranty if you don’t heed their instructions.
Maintenance
Schedule regular maintenance checks to keep your commercial refrigerators running like a well-oiled machine. Make sure the door seals closes correctly, and that other functions, work properly.
It’s best to see professionals at Refrigeration Sunshine Coast to make sure the equipment is thoroughly checked for any issues or concerns. Regular maintenance on your commercial refrigerator will keep in running well and save you loads of money later on.
Cleaning of Your Commercial Refrigerator
Ensure that you read the manual to see what cleaning methods are recommended.
The following materials should not be used to clean, steel wool, bleaches, and caustic chemicals, as these can damage your commercial refrigerators.
You can use warm water and a mild soap detergent to freshen and clean any debris, spills or mess in the refrigerator on a weekly basis.
The shelves should be cleaned up weekly, as spills can harden and be hard to remove later on. Gaskets should be cleaned as well, to make sure they continue to seal correctly.
Mechanics and Processes
Some of these moving parts like condensers, motors, fans, and blades may need to be cleaned by you weekly or monthly, depending on the frequency of use and the manufacturer’s guidelines. You can clean the parts with a recommended commercial cleaners to remove any buildup.
Replacing Parts in Your Commercial Refrigerator
Replacing things such as the lightbulb or a condenser should only be replaced by the same manufacturer as your commercial refrigerator.
Should you use parts that are not covered by your warranty your warranty will be void. The manual will often include recommended suppliers for replacement parts, replacement parts can also be directly bought from the manufacturer.
Be responsible for the care and maintenance of your commercial refrigerator, following these simple guidelines, your refrigerator can last for years.
For more information please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0412 379 204 or email us at info@thistlewoodrefrigeration.com.au on the below contact details.
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