Use and Maintenance Advice
Ice Maker Not Working? Fix It Fast! Learn how to reset your ice maker and troubleshoot common problems. Restore ice production with our easy guide.
Learn how to clean and maintain your countertop ice maker or portable ice maker with this step-by-step guide powered by the experts at KaTom.
Learn how to clean a commercial dishwasher with KaTom's guide to the process, which is complete with recommended steps from leading manufacturers.
Installing a pizza oven can be overwhelming, but Wood Stone's startup service uses decades of experience to prevent opening-day mishaps. KaTom explains how.
Learn how to install casters on a reach-in with this helpful installation video and step-by-step instructions from the team at KaTom.
In the market for new equipment but not sure where to start? KaTom covers everything included with Henny Penny's new Startup Service.
KaTom explores the benefits and drawbacks of adding a dishwasher hood. We'll help you decide if your commercial kitchen needs one.
From startup to shut down, ensure employees are operating commercial fryers safely with these commercial deep fryer safety tips.
Get the most out of your Gold Medal cotton candy machine with these best practices. From operation to cleaning, find KaTom's top tips here.
What is quat binding, and how can you prevent it? KaTom covers quaternary ammonium compounds in foodservice and healthcare settings.
Choosing the right measuring cup can help you get accurate measurements with no mess. Learn about liquid vs dry measuring cups with KaTom.
Learn how convection ovens cook food faster and more evenly than conventional ovens. Find out when to use convection for baking, roasting, or reheating.
What does "tare" mean? A kitchen scale is only useful if its measurements are accurate. Join KaTom as we explain taring vs calibration.
Fry cutters can produce potato wedges, ribbon fries, waffle fries, and more. Learn how to use a fry cutter with this guide by KaTom.
From daily cleaning tasks to annual recommendations, extend your unit's service life with KaTom's tips for reach-in freezer maintenance.
Not sure how to use a chafing dish? Check out KaTom's best practices for improving guest satisfaction, efficiency, and buffet organization.
Read KaTom's guide to learn about whether aluminum rusts, what corrosion looks like in aluminum, and how to prevent it.
Join KaTom's learning center as we break down how to clean stainless steel pans, including how to repair burnt or discolored pans and pots.
Join us as KaTom proposes solutions to all your common ice bridge issues. We offer fixes for both shattered cubes and unbreakable ice slabs.
Follow these recommendations from Ice-O-Matic to ensure your ice maker is properly cleaned and sanitized before reopening your business.
Use this guide from KaTom to learn about how to clean a fryer by boiling it with a detergent and water solution.
Want to change the thickness of your ice? Join KaTom as we cover the specifics of ice machine bridge adjustment for each major brand.
Check out KaTom's guide to learn more about using and calibrating the Comark PDT300 thermometer, a waterproof digital pocket thermometer.
With KaTom's guide to commercial panini grills, you'll be able to choose the best panini press for your menu and customer demand.