Les Tatum is national field service manager for Scotsman Ice Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in the food service industry. For more information, visit www.scotsman-ice.com.
Developing and sticking to a consistent cleaning process for ice machines not only helps guarantee customers a clean food product time and time again, but it also enables them to reap the most from their investment for many years to come.
When servicing ice machines, a number of considerations can help prevent problems and costly repairs or downtime. Factors such as the quality and quantity of the ice machine’s water supply, and the location of the equipment, can greatly impact performance and determine maintenance decisions.