Floor mixers are essential pieces of equipment for operations that specialize in baked goods. Many restaurants that offer a traditional breakfast/lunch/dinner style menu use these pieces to help with baking bread, making desserts or even whipping eggs.
Steps operators can take to keep these units working well include:
- Checking the power cord: Cords that are frayed or loose at the connection to the unit may need to be replaced.
- Lubricating: Floor mixers have more moving parts than almost every other piece of kitchen equipment. Follow manufacturers' guidelines on lubricating these parts. Be sure to use only approved lubricants. The wrong lubricant can damage a unit.
- Checking the belt: The belt on a floor mixer will wear over time. Operators should check this regularly for problems like cracking. A service agent should perform the belt replacement.
- Using the right tools: Different attachments have different jobs. Be sure your team is using the right attachments for their task. Using the wrong one can impact food quality, damage the attachment and even harm the mixer.
