Maintenance of the most versatile equipment in the kitchen: tilting frying pan

Equipment versatility

The tilting pan can be used for almost any task that needs to be done in the kitchen. Food service operators use it for cooking, frying, browning, broiling, and more. One has to name the required cooking style and the tilting pan is ready to go. Whether it’s cooking casseroles, soups, pasta, rice or sauces or frying dishes like fish fillets, donuts, fried chicken or French fries, the skillet does it all. Browning food or simmering it in large quantities becomes very easy. It can also be used as an oven for roasting or baking various varieties of poultry or meat from menu items. Steaming, defrosting or using as a griddle to prepare grilled vegetables, hamburgers, bacon, sausages, pancakes and many more elements is another aspect of its functionality.

The tilting skillet comes in various capacities and various finishes. Although it is normally made of stainless steel, other materials can be used for the cabinet components. You can opt for the countertop models or choose from those that rest on the floor. Floor units come with power crank or tilt mechanisms, while countertop models are manual. However, when the tilting pan is present in the kitchen it is very necessary to have an adequate number of kitchen storage containers and industrial storage containers so that it has ample space for its placement and operation. Considering its versatility, it is quite natural to ensure that this kitchen workhorse remains in tip-top shape throughout its useful life.

Maintenance tips

Here are some simple tips to help extend the life of this equipment:

• Never use high heat on the pan when it is empty. Repeated use of high temperatures will compromise the heating surface or cause deformation.

• New tilting pans should be seasoned with oil before normal use. The bottom of the pan should be covered with oil and heated every few minutes, as this will help avoid sticking problems and make cleaning easier.

• Food debris should be cleaned from the bottom of the pan by heating water using residual heat.

• Cleaning can be done effectively using a nylon brush and warm soapy water. At no time should harsh cleaners or harsh materials be used as this can damage the pan.

• During cleaning, care must be taken to ensure that water is not sprayed on the mechanical components of the equipment.

• It is best to use the utensils properly that go with the pan to avoid breaking the pan.

The tilting pan is a very important piece of equipment in any commercial kitchen and should be given the proper care and consideration it deserves.