Shutdown and Start-Up Tips
Whether you need to close your kitchen for a short or long period, each equipment needs to be cleaned and shut down properly. Don’t just let your equipment be idle. By powering each unit down, you can conserve energy and save on unnecessary costs.We have outlined top tips to help you with properly shutting down and be ready to reopen again. For more tips to properly shut down other Welbilt equipment, please review your operation manual; visit your brand website; review the Welbilt YouTube channel; or contact KitchenCare customer service for instructions.
Combi ovens
For combi ovens, make sure you do the following for shutting down and restart:
Shutdown procedures
- Complete a weekly or deep clean cycle
- Switch unit off
- Clean air baffels, suction panel, door gasket and door glass manually
- Leave the unit door ajar to allow the cooking chamber to dry
- Close water supply lines
Start-up procedures
- Open water supply lines
- Check manually if cleaning rotor can be turned
- Switch unit on
- Complete a weekly or deep clean cycle
- Unit is ready for operation
Please refer to guidelines outlined in each specific product manual for detailed instructions.
Grills and griddles
For hot-side equipment like grills and griddles, follow the general procedures below:
Shutdown procedures
- Complete a clean cycle
- On completion of the clean cycle ensuring the grill plate is cool, apply a thin layer of clean vegetable oil evenly over the grill plate - this will help to prevent potential rust
- Do not reinstall Teflon's, wash as normal and store in suitable location
- Lower the platens
- Switch off the equipment
Start-up procedures
- Clean oil from grill plate
- Ensure grill is clean and ready for use
- Reinstall Teflon's
- Commence Pre-Heat as normal