{"id":15419,"date":"2023-01-10T11:04:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T16:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/?p=15419"},"modified":"2023-01-10T11:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T16:04:28","slug":"clean-commercial-flat-top-griddles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/10\/clean-commercial-flat-top-griddles\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Flat Top Griddle Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Griddles, flat top grills, planchas \u2026 No matter what you call them, routine cleaning and maintenance is key in extending the life of your professional kitchen equipment while exacting perfect flavor notes<\/strong> on a food-safe surface<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our guide shares tips on proper commercial griddle maintenance<\/strong> to keep your valuable foodservice investment operating at peak condition for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Care for Flat Top Commercial Griddles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daily care is vital to the health of your equipment as well as your customer’s health. A commitment to routinely maintaining your commercial griddle is the best way to keep your food tasting fresh and ensure a long lifespan on your investment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eliminating grease and food build up will keep food from sticking to the plate. Additionally, a clean griddle means flavors won\u2019t transfer from meal to meal, maintaining the accuracy of flavor notes your customers expect from their favorite menu items. If grime forms on the surface, the griddle heats unevenly<\/strong>. This imbalance then affects how your food is cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only could neglecting daily griddle care affect your food\u2019s flavor but it could also lead to food contamination<\/strong>. If grease and food bits aren\u2019t cleaned off the griddle, it will form a carbonized, sticky layer of grime that is much more difficult to remove and can result in nicks and scratches upon attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If an abrasion were to occur, contaminants can sneak in and live on the surface of your griddle plate, making their way into your patron’s food. Eventually, excess grease will find its way into the mechanics of your equipment, damaging operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Griddle Cleaning Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve covered the benefits of regular griddle maintenance, let\u2019s get to cleaning griddle plates, grease pans, controls, and burners.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our number one tip is to refer to your commercial griddle\u2019s equipment manual<\/strong> when deciding on a cleaning routine, supplies, and tools to engage with its cooking surface. Because some manufacturers specify what tools and cleansers to use, going against their recommendations may result in a void warranty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, it’s important to purchase tools based on the whether your cooking surface is stainless steel or chrome. If you have any doubt as to whether you are working with steel, chrome, or something else entirely in your commercial kitchen, first confirm with your equipment manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chromium vs. Stainless Steel Cooking Surfaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The equipment used and cleaning technique employed during regular maintenance will depend on your griddle\u2019s construction. The two most common kinds, steel and chrome, each have professional kitchen benefits.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steel Cooking Surfaces<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Steel is the most common and economical<\/strong> surface for a flat top. Cleaning routines are straightforward but can be labor intensive. Unless otherwise noted, please follow our basic directions or your manufacturer\u2019s equipment manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend the following steps for cleaning a stainless steel cooking surface<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n