If your kitchen is closed or you are planning to sell equipment, it’s time for a proper deep clean – the sort of cleaning that's usually hard to do when a restaurant is busy 7 days a week.
Here's how to clean your equipment safely and quickly - we have included links to short, helpful videos to demonstrate each process.
Remember important Safety Principles:
- Download the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions – a quick Google search will find them
- Wear commercial gloves, clothing, covered shoes and a face mask
- Read the safety instructions for the cleaning chemicals you use
- Check that staff can understand what’s written in safety and cleaning instructions
- Clean gently to avoid scratching surfaces and reducing the value of your equipment
- Baking powder and vinegar are good alternative cleaners – much cheaper than commercial products and easier on the environment
How to Clean Ovens and Pizza Ovens
- Disconnect the power and gas supply
- Cool the oven and remove wire racks and supports – clean them separately in a tub
- Use warm water and soap on the interior, and use a nylon brush and rags if there’s baked on grease
- Avoid steel wool and scourers as they can damage the surface
- Avoid getting water near electrical connections, switches and interior lights
- If using commercial cleaning and degreasing chemicals, follow the instructions carefully
- Always use the correct cleaning products and processes for a Combi Oven, otherwise you may void the warranty
VIDEO: How to clean a Commercial Oven
VIDEO: How to clean a Conveyor Pizza Oven
VIDEO: How to clean a regular Pizza Oven
VIDEO: How to clean a Combi Oven
VIDEO: How to clean a commercial Popcorn Machine
How to Clean Fryers, Stove Tops and Flat Top Grills
- Disconnect the power and gas supply
- Use warm water and soap, and use a nylon brush and rags if there’s baked on grease
- Take care with scourers and cleaning bricks that they are suitable for the surface being cleaned – avoid on chrome surfaces
- Avoid getting water near electrical connections, switches and interior lights
- If using commercial cleaning and degreasing chemicals, follow the instructions carefully
VIDEO: How to clean a Flat Top Grill
VIDEO: How to clean a Deep Fryer
VIDEO: How to clean a Stove Top
How to Clean Refrigerators, Freezers and Ice Machines
- Disconnect the power supply
- Remove all racks and supports – clean these separately
- Use warm water and soap on the interior, and use a nylon brush and rags if there’s stubborn dirt
- Avoid steel wool and scourers as they can damage the surface - take extra care with plastic surfaces
- Avoid getting water near electrical connections, switches and interior lights
- Baking powder is good for polishing stainless steel – cheaper than commercial products and easier on the environment
VIDEO: How to clean a Commercial Refrigerator or Freezer
VIDEO: How to clean a Commercial Ice Machine
VIDEO: How to clean a Commercial Refrigerator Condenser Coil
VIDEO: How to Clean Stainless Steel in a Kitchen
Returning equipment to SilverChef?
Cleaning and servicing costs are determined by the equipment’s condition when it is returned. Each item is rated from 1-5, and you can save on cleaning and servicing costs if you return the equipment in excellent condition. Here’s how we assess it:
- Excellent Condition - no internal or external cleaning required and requires safety checks only
- Good Condition - basic clean and/or basic manufacturer maintenance and incidentals required only
- Average Condition - full clean and/or full servicing and parts required
- Poor Condition - extensive cleaning and/or major servicing, parts and accessories required
- Very Poor Condition - extensive cleaning and/or major service & repair work required