Food Service Equipment Flashcards
What kind of solution do you need to clean the interior of a walk-in refrigerator?
Baking soda or borax and hot water
What is the solution ratio to clean a walk-in refrigerator?
1/2 teaspoon baking soda to 1 quart of water
What do you use to clean the exterior of a walk-in refrigerator?
Clear water or weak solution of baking soda and warm water
How often do you clean the reefer door gasket?
Once a week
What do you use to clean the door gasket?
Mild soap amd water followed by a fresh rinse
How do you conduct daily cleaning for a reach-in reefer/freezer?
Clean up spills and exterior with detergent and warm water. Wipe dry.
What kind of brush is required to use when cleaning a reach in?
Plastic bristle brush
How do you dry a reach in?
Leave door open
What kind of solution do you use when cleaning a reach in?
Hot detergent solution
What equipment is part of the periodic cleaning for a reach in?
Vacuum compressor, condenser coils, motor and other related areas
How does an induction cook top work?
Magnetically agitating the molecules in steel or iron cookware
For gas ranges what is the proper color of the flame supposed to be for maximum heat?
Blue with a white tip
What do you use to clean an electric range top?
Detergent/water solution with a clean wash cloth
On an electric range top, how do you remove rinse water?
Turn on the burners
On a gas range top, how long do you allow degreaser to sit on the grates for?
10 min
Hiw do you wash the exterior of a gas range top?
Two pan method
How do you dry a gas range’s grates and catch trays?
Turn on the gas burners
What is a downfall when using a convection oven?
May dry out products and/or cause ripples on cakes
What is the most common error when using a microwave oven?
Overcooking
What do microwave ovens act on?
Water molecules
