Articles by KaTom Equipment Experts

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KaTom's Equipment Experts deliver hands-on guidance and practical advice for all aspects of commercial kitchen equipment. From selecting the right appliances and understanding power requirements to maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting, their step-by-step recommendations help operators get the most out of their kitchens. They provide trusted insights on everything from refrigeration, ice machines, and ovens to countertop solutions, food prep, and beverage service.

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The Basics of Wine Storage

Learning proper wine storage techniques can elevate your drink program. These tips can help prevent loss of valuable liquid assets.

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Foodservice and the Flow of Ideas

Foodservice has a history of borrowing innovations from other industries, which has revolutionized the commercial kitchen time and again.

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5 Alternative Uses for a Brute Trash Can by Rubbermaid

Put your Rubbermaid to work at work or home with these five hacks for the commercial-strength Brute trash cans.

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The Sustainable Edible Wrapper

Playing their part in reducing the amount of food packaging waste we produce, some companies have introduced packaging that can be eaten.

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Using Halo Heat to Cook & Hold Food

Alto-Shaam Halo Heat is a proprietary technology used in cooking and holding equipment. Learn about its benefits and potential applications.

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Cleaning a Manitowoc Ice Machine

Cleaning a Manitowoc ice machine will keep it performing as intended. Follow these steps to ensure you consistently serve quality ice.

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TurboChef Daily Cleaning Procedures

Daily cleanings are the best way to keep your TurboChef rapid cook oven in optimal shape. Here are some tips on how to clean it properly.

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How to Use an Infrared Thermometer

Infrared thermometers provide fast, accurate reads on surface temperatures. These tips will have you using your laser thermometer like a pro.

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Installing Your Kolpak Walk-in

Kolpak walk-in coolers are so simple to install that two people can do it in an afternoon. Here's a guide on how to get started.

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Fight Microbes with Libbey & Microban

The Constellation line of dinnerware from Libbey features Microban in the glaze, which helps prevent the spread of bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

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Making the Most of Melamine

Properly caring for your melamine dinnerware can help extend its life and preserve its appearance, helping protect your restaurant's image and profits.

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Cooking with Computers

Computers have been making their way into almost every industry imaginable, and the restaurant industry is no exception.

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Five Products that Make FIFO Easy

Restaurant workers are pushed to follow First-In-First-Out principles, but doing so can be inconvenient. These tools make FIFO easier.

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The Convenience of Crescent Ice

Hoshizaki crescent-shaped ice cubes have been called the "World's Most Perfect Ice." We look at why and how these commercial ice makers produce the cubes.

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Secrets of the Dough Whisperers

Cookie-loving food bloggers reveal their secrets for perfectly baked treats. Learn about cookie sheet temperature, packaging, and more.

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Cleaning Your Ice-O-Matic Ice Machine

Ice-O-Matic offers tips to help you keep your ice machines clean, so you can be sure your customers are enjoying clean, sanitary ice from your equipment.

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Hoshizaki Ice Machine Cleaning Made Easy

Clean your Hoshizaki ice machine regularly to extend its life and prevent bacteria from growing. Here are some tips.

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Are You Serving Clean Ice?

Have you been neglecting the 'forgotten food'? Learn how to protect your business and customers by being sure you're serving your customers clean ice.

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Measurements & Conversions

Learn about the benefits of weighing by volume or weight and use our recipe converter charts to get the best results with either method.