Use and Maintenance Advice

This guide will lay out basic installation requirements, including proper clearances, for air-cooled Frosty Factory margarita machines.

KaTom's guide will show you how to remove sticker residue from metal safely and effectively using baking soda and coconut oil.

Read KaTom's guide to learn about cleaning a refrigerated prep table. Maintaining your refrigerated prep table is necessary for proper operation.

Cleaning your operation's trash cans eliminates unwanted odors and keeps your employees and guests healthy. Learn how with KaTom's guide.

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

This guide will teach you how to care for your commercial blender based on different brands' commercial blender maintenance requirements.

Learn how to properly store food in your commercial freezer. We'll go over which freezer storage times help maintain your food's taste and quality.

Increase impulse buys with the best open-air merchandiser. Learn more about this no-door equipment and its air-driven insulation through KaTom’s guide.

Choose the best grab-and-go display for your business. We'll help you execute the perfect design to heighten impulse sales and enhance customer satisfaction.

Regularly cleaning your commercial coffee maker can extend its life and ensure you continue producing great tasting coffee. Learn how with this guide.

Learn how to use a cook-and-hold oven in this guide. We'll analyze how to cook and hold products and outline what model is best suited for your business.

Select the best commercial waffle maker for your establishment. We'll help you learn more about performing care and maintenance for these units here.

Maintain fresh ice production with our ice machine maintenance tips. Explore professional advice on seasonal machine cleaning, lubrication, ventilation, and more.

Not sure how to get the most use out of your commercial steamer? KaTom has compiled a quick reference list of how to steam common menu items.

We've compiled the instructions from our most popular commercial steamer vendors. Read here to see simple instructions on how to clean a food steamer.

Find our quick reference guide to fryer filter cleaning here and keep your oil fresh, your food pure, and your filter unit working properly.

Check out KaTom's guide to care and maintenance for aluminum cookware and learn how to clean aluminum cookware for proper maintenance.

Steam tables keep food warm consistently for long periods of serving. Check out the best practices for using and maintaining commercial steam tables here.

Learn the secrets foodservice professionals know about cleaning stainless steel, including what NOT to do and why you probably already have all you need in your kitchen.

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.

AHRI sets the standards that make it easier for consumers to compare commercial ice makers. Take a look at a recent change in those standards here.

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

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.

Learn how to maximize the service live of your melamine dinnerware and when to replenish inventory to maintain optimal appearance and performance.