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Energy-Saving Tips for Commercial Cook &
Stove Tops
- What pan are you using on your cook top?
In commercial applications, choosing the right size and type of pot or pan
for the burner on your stovetop is crucial in maximizing your restaurant's
energy-savings. Pots & pans should be larger in diameter by one inch than
the burner they are resting on. Making sure your pot is the right size for
your commercial stovetop burner will reduce your energy bill because more
of the burner's heat is absorbed by the cookware. Choosing the best commercial
cookware (flat-bottom cookware is generally more efficient than warped-bottom
cookware) will get you on your way to lower energy bills.
- Keep it in Check. When using a gas cook
top, prevent flames from licking up the sides and keep them down underneath
the pot, where they belong. When preparing food with an electric cook top,
turn off the burner before you're finished cooking and let the residual heat
finish up the cooking for you.
- Cooking is one thing that's good under pressure.
Your restaurant keeps you under pressure, but are you keeping pressure on
your cooking? Pressure cookers use the pressure they create to raise boiling
points and reduce cook time. Utilizing a commercial pressure cooker can reduce
your energy usage by two-thirds.
- Keep a lid on it! Lids keep heat in commercial
cooking equipment, reduce energy and achieve faster cooking times. So for
no added cost, putting lids on your pots can put more profits in your pockets.
- Maintenance is key. Here at Jean's Restaurant
Supply, we recommend the following maintenance guidelines for your commercial
stove/cook top: Keep an eye out for accumulated food spills, which can cause
corrosion, uneven cooking, and unnecessary fuel consumption – which
ends up costing you. Have all of your burners, jets and controls serviced
regularly. You can also have your local utility company come and check all
your burner adjustments and electrical/gas connections.
- An eye to the future. Keeping in mind that
you will have to pay energy bills for the life of the stovetop, research what
type of stovetop would be best suited for your needs. Therefore, your energy-saving
efforts can continue to result in lower energy bills and higher profit margins.
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