What Not to Do with Your Hot Food Holding Cabinets
Within the world of information technology, the term error describes problems that are caused directly by the computer owner.
The term “user error” covers a wide scope of issues. User error can mean anything from dropping a computer and damaging the internal drive to clicking on a cleverly disguised email that contains malicious content (Continuum).
Unfortunately, the IT world isn't the only one dealing with user errors. Here at Thermodyne, we've come to realize that these sorts of mistakes take place in kitchens as well.
While we generally advise you concerning the proper use of your hot food holding cabinets, today we would like to take some time to discuss what you should not do with them.
Don't Ignore Safety Measures
As with most appliances, hot food holding cabinets come with lists of recommendations regarding everything from proper hold times to the amount of food that it can reasonably and safely contain. Since ignoring these measures can lead to negative results, such as food poisoning, malfunctions, and even fires, we recommend that you always read the instructions carefully and follow the guidelines to the best of your ability.
Don't Use Them as Shelves
One safety measure you should always follow is that of not using the top of your holding cabinet as an extra shelf. While it might seem like wasted storage space, it is not intended to function in that capacity and will likely cause damage to the appliance and unsafe conditions for you and your workers.
Don't Neglect Them
As much as your hot food holding cabinets need routine nightly cleanings, they also need to be included in your regularly-scheduled deep cleans. To neglect cleaning and maintenance could cause your appliances to slowly decrease in performance.
We Can Help
Here at Thermodyne Foodservice Products, Inc., we provide quality products for commercial, industrial, and institutional kitchens. If you would like to hear more about the proper use of your hot food holding cabinets or any of our other premium products, please feel free to contact us at any time.
We look forward to hearing from you at your convenience.
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