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The Importance of Choosing Genuine OEM Parts in Commercial Fryers

When your fryer is on the fritz, you may be tempted to use less-expensive generic or OCM parts instead of genuine OEM parts. Although you might think they’re all the same, this guide explains why genuine OEM parts are the better choice because of their safety, reliability, efficiency and warranty protection. Even if the upfront…

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The Top 3 Gas Connector Dangers and How to Prevent Them

In the commercial foodservice industry, safety when installing or maintaining gas-operated equipment is vital. Gas connectors are an essential part of every commercial kitchen, and it is important to understand their function, as well as the codes and regulations that govern their installation, with safety as the foremost consideration. The danger of a gas leak stemming…

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4 Fryer Maintenance No-Nos

Can you think of a restaurant that doesn’t have a fryer? Sure, they’re out there, but we like those crispy, hot fried foods so much that the idea of an operation without a fryer seems quite rare. Not only do fryers cook up the foods we love, but they’re just versatile enough to pinch hit…

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5 Tips for Maintaining Powered Food Processors

The powered food processor brings value in the kitchen from improved efficiencies.

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How to Maintain Your Steamer

Two huge advantages to steamers in today’s foodservice environment are speed and freshness. Steamers can cook or reheat nearly anything that doesn’t require browning or baking, and because steam transfers heat anywhere from 24 to 34 times more efficiently than air (depending on variables), they’re incredibly fast. And because they help products retain moisture, color…

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Can the Right Parts Make Service Techs More Efficient?

Restaurant operators can choose which service agency they employ. They’re looking for service providers that respond quickly to calls and make the repairs as swiftly as possible, helping them eliminate downtime. That means your service agency needs to be Johnny-on-the-spot with repairs, so the more efficient your service technicians are, the better. Service agencies can…

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Ice Machine Rains Water, Not Ice

Brian VanNote, owner of DRD Repair, answers the call when an ice machine starts raining water, not ice.

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Choosing the Right Control System for Your Equipment

One of the most important pieces in foodservice equipment design is the control system. The controls contained within equipment not only provide the power and functionality, but also greatly influence the users experience, food quality and consistency, safety, and efficiency. All things considered, once the time comes for a manufacturer to select a control system…

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4 Top Tips for Robot Maintenance

As labor issues linger, robots serve as one solution for bustling operators.

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When Are OEM Parts Necessary for Repairs?

Go to any automotive parts store, and you’ll be presented with the option to purchase the OEM (name brand) or its equivalent. But the foodservice industry hasn’t been as quick to embrace OEM equivalents. One of the reasons is a lot of confusion around when it’s acceptable to use an OEM equivalent and when using…

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