Guide
Restaurant Ice Machine Maintenance
A maintenance routine built around restaurant service patterns.
Work around service periods
Schedule technician visits between lunch and dinner service, and staff cleaning tasks during setup rather than mid-service.
Grease is the enemy
Kitchen air deposits grease on condensers far faster than dust. Monthly inspection and chemical cleaning at each service is realistic for most restaurant machines.
Drainage discipline
Restaurant drains are shared and abused. Bin water complaints frequently trace back to another appliance on the same line.
Train the team
Two minutes of correct daily practice — scoop storage, bin lid closed, area clear — prevents most hygiene and airflow problems.
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