• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • 1.800.253.2991
A.J. Antunes & Co.

Antunes

Because your success is our success.

  • Cooking Products
    • Toasters
    • Food Steamers
    • Countertop Grills
    • Condiments Dispensers
    • Kitchen Timing Products
    • Hot Food Merchandising & Display Cases
    • Water Bath Cooking
    • Restaurant Automation Equipment
  • Water Products
    • Commercial Water Products
    • Residential Water Products
  • About
    • About Antunes
    • Awards
    • Customers
    • Social Responsibility
  • Contact Us
    • Technical Service
    • Customer Service
    • Equipment Registration
    • Authorized Service Agencies
    • Representatives
    • Our Distributors
  • Careers
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Residential FAQs
    • Videos
    • Technical Service Training

Best Practices for Cleaning Countertop Cooking Equipment

You are here: Home / Articles / Commercial / Best Practices for Cleaning Countertop Cooking Equipment
November 23, 2016

In a commercial kitchen, total return on investment depends on how long the investment lasts, and proper cleaning techniques help improve the life of equipment.

Although specific cleaning practices vary based on the individual piece of equipment, there are some overall best practices to take into account:

Be Safe

Turn the unit off, disconnect the power source and allow the unit to cool down before performing any cleaning maintenance on the unit. For equipment that may be hot to the touch, put on heat resistant gloves. For additional details, thoroughly read all maintenance instructions and warnings found in the owner’s manual.

Don’t Forget About the Accessories

Cleaning the equipment, but ignoring the other components that come in contact with food products, only accomplishes part of the task. Washing and sanitizing accessories, like bun chutes, perforated pans and spatulas, helps ensure that the entire unit is ready for service.

Follow Instructions

Use the owner’s manual as a guide for properly cleaning equipment. The equipment manufacturer will likely recommend daily cleaning of key components. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule to ensure the equipment continues to operate efficiently and minimize downtime. Don’t wait until there is a significant build-up or other need to clean that can hinder the operation.

Communicate Responsibility

If daily cleaning is not assigned to a particular person or team, it may be overlooked. Operators that make cleaning part of a job description and hold team members accountable will find more success.

Work with Your Manufacturer and Local Authorized Service Provider

Technical service can advise on proper cleaning techniques, help troubleshoot problems and make recommendations for changing a cleaning schedule to potentially alleviate issues. Your local authorized service provider, which works closely with the manufacturer, offers various preventative maintenance packages that can include thorough inspection, cleaning and replacement of certain components depending on the age. 

Properly cleaned equipment can offer operations long-term benefits such as increased uptime and throughput. To help ensure that you’re following the recommended cleaning procedure, find the owner’s manual for a piece of Antunes equipment using the product search.

Category: Articles, CommercialTag: best-practices-cleaning-equipment
Previous Post:Addressing The “Fresh” Trend With The Egg Station By Antunes
Next Post:Arvidson Joins Antunes International Sales Team

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sidebar

Subscribe

A.J. Antunes & Co.

Corporate Headquarters

180 Kehoe Blvd.
Carol Stream, IL 60188 USA

Local: +1 630.784.1000
Toll-Free: +1 800.253.2991
Fax: +1.630 784.1650

Products

  • Commercial Toasters
  • Commercial Food Steamers
  • Commercial Countertop Grills
  • Commercial Water Products
  • Commercial Condiments Dispensers
  • Hot Food Merchandising & Display Cases
  • Water Bath Cooking
  • Kitchen Timing Products
  • Kitchen Automation

Information

  • Contact Us
  • Authorized Service Agencies
  • Careers
  • News
  • Technical Service Training
  • Terms
  • Residential Water Equipment Privacy Policy
  • Residential Water Equipment Terms of Service
  • Shipping Policy
  • Refund Policy

Subscribe for Updates

Join our mailing list and stay up to date on the latest foodservice innovations from Antunes

Copyright © 1955–2023 A.J. Antunes & Co. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Design by Flying Orange | Sitemap

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Save & Accept