When to Replace

When to Replace offers care and maintenance tips for foodservice equipment as well as guidelines for disposing and replacing units.

Spec Check: Microwave

Due to varying sizes, wattages and capabilities, it is important for operators to do their homework before choosing a microwave.

Maintaining a Microwave

Microwaves are simple units that require minimal maintenance. Still, there are steps operators can follow to prolong the service life of these units.

Microwave Applications

All types of restaurants have applications for microwaves, from quick-service operations to casual and even fine dining.

How to Know When to Replace a Microwave

While some units from the 1970s remain in use, the typical service life for a microwave oven is about 2,500 hours. A number of signs will signify that a microwave may need replacing.

Microwaves: An Overview

Commercial microwave ovens can be one of the most indispensable and frequently used pieces of equipment in the kitchen.

CFESA's Maintenance Tips for Microwaves

Six easy steps to ensure a productive service life for a microwave.

 

Spec Check: Microwaves

Commercial microwaves can help foodservice operators increase speed of service and lower a facility's overhead due to the unit's low energy use. For operators that need to conserve space, particularly those with smaller footprints, microwaves can be a desirable piece of foodservice equipment.

How to Know When to Replace a Warewasher

Here are three ways to tell when it is time to replace a warewasher.

Warewasher Applications

Warewashers automate the process of washing and sanitizing servingware and cookware.

Maintaining a Warewasher

Here are four steps fioodservice operators can take to help their machines have long and productive service lives.

Energy Efficiency and Warewashers

Energy efficiency for most warewashers begins with the reduction of the amount of water that is used.