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Vollrath Company History

A history of the Vollrath Company and a collection of resources on the development of this well-known foodservice smallwares and equipment manufacturer.

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Comparing Commercial Range Configurations

With options from the cooktop to the base, shopping commercial ranges can be daunting. Use our guide to get the best commercial range for your kitchen.

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Spark Ignition, an Efficient Alternative to the Standing Pilot

Without a standing pilot, an efficient commercial range can lower gas usage and costs. KaTom explains how spark ignition can help you save.

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Tips for Cleaning Commercial Cooking Equipment

Maintaining and cleaning your commercial range is easy with cleaning tips best for cooking equipment. Learn to keep commercial ranges in top shape.

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Commercial Kitchen? Reasons to Buy Commercial Cooking Equipment

Lesser cooking equipment won’t offer the capacity or reliability of a commercial oven. Restaurant ovens, over residential ovens, are best in foodservice kitchens.

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Opt for a Stand-Alone Restaurant Oven in Your Commercial Kitchen

Your range may come with a commercial oven below it, but see good reasons to supplement your cooking equipment with a stand-alone restaurant oven.

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With BTU Measurements in Foodservice Cooking, More is More

Restaurant ovens offering more BTUs allow for faster cooking. From heat recovery to consistency, learn why the BTU is king in the commercial oven.

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Safe Food Handling Fact Sheet

Avoid foodborne illnesses by following these tips. Included here are guidelines for handling, storing, and preparing most common food items.

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Fry More Foods & for Longer With These Easy Tips

Whether you’re new to commercial fryers or an experienced user, these easy tips will help you fry more efficiently.

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Information on the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Find out how the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 may impact your restaurant and provide protection to diners.

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Bar Blenders Buyers' Guide

Equip your bar with a powerful bar blender to churn out your customers' favorite drinks, from smoothies and frozen coffee to margaritas.

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Scotsman Adds Essential Ice Series of Commercial Ice Maker

Scotsman Ice introduces the Essential Ice Series CU0415, CU0715, CU0920 small ice machines. Shop KaTom for commercial ice makers.

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Information on Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety

Helpful information and links to resources related to the restaurant inspection process, restaurant grades, health laws, and food safety issues.

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Prevent Winter Disaster by Protecting Pipes

Prevent costly damage and lost revenue by preparing your restaurant's plumbing for winter and having a plan ready for extreme weather.

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Cut Food Defrost Times & Hassle with a Traulsen Even-Thaw Refrigerator

A Traulsen Even-Thaw defrosting commercial refrigerator can take the hassle out of defrosting pre-cooked food, making it fast and easy.

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Simple, Reliable Manitowoc Koolaire Ice Makers

Manitowoc Ice debuts Koolaire commercial ice makers, basic models it says deliver “affordable reliability.” Learn about these commercial ice machines.

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Libbey Glass Offers Spiegelau & Nachtmann

A partnership between Spiegelau, Nachtmann, and Libbey Foodservice has brought these great glassware lines to KaTom’s virtual shelves.

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Six Great Reasons to Choose a Jackson Commercial Dishwasher

There are as many reasons to choose a Jackson dish machine as there are commercial dishwasher models from the company. Here are six of our favorites.

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A Guide to the Home Ice Maker, from Nugget Ice to Gourmet Ice

Finding the right home ice maker for entertaining or everyday use is easy with our guide from nugget ice makers to gourmet ice makers.

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Get ‘Sonic Ice’ at Home: Nugget Ice Makers

What is sonic ice, and how can you make the same chewy, crunchy nugget ice at home? Discover the secrets to making Sonic ice with a nugget ice maker.

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Find the Right Accessories for Your Kitchen's Cooler

Pick the right commercial refrigeration accessories and options to ensure your commercial freezer or refrigerator loads easily and maximizes kitchen space.

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Choosing Between Top-mount and Bottom-mount Compressors

KaTom explains the advantages and disadvantages to bottom-mount and top-mount refrigerator compressors for a restaurant kitchen.

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Maintenance Checklist for Commercial Refrigeration

Here are some simple tips on commercial refrigerator maintenance like how often to clean condenser coils and how to check commercial freezer door gaskets.

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Avoid Repair Bills by Leveling Your Commercial Refrigerator

Neglecting to level your new commercial refrigerator or freezer could cause a non-warranty malfunction. Here are some tips on avoiding that costly issue.