Maintenance of the Most Versatile Kitchen Equipment – Tilt Pan

Equipment Versatility
The tilt tray can be used for almost any task that needs to be done in the kitchen. Food service operators use it for cooking, frying, browning, grilling and much more. One has to name the required cooking style and the tilting pan is ready to go. Whether it’s cooking stews, soups, pasta, rice or sauces or frying dishes like fish fillets, donuts, fried chicken or French fries, the pan does it all. Browning food or simmering food 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 it, defrosting it, or using it as a griddle to prepare grilled vegetables, burgers, bacon, sausages, pancakes, and many more items is another aspect of its functionality.

The tilting skillet comes in various capacities and various finishes. Although typically made of stainless steel, other materials can be used for cabinet components. You can opt for the desktop models or choose between those that rest on the floor. The floor units are supplied with crank or electric tilting mechanisms, while the 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’s quite natural to ensure that this kitchen workhorse stays in tip-top shape throughout its lifespan.

Maintenance tips
Here are some simple tips that will help extend the life of this equipment:
• Never use high heat on the skillet when it is empty. Repeated use of high heat will compromise the heating surface or cause it to warp.
• New tilting skillets should be seasoned with oil before regular use. The bottom of the pan should be coated with oil and heated every few minutes, as this will help prevent sticking issues and make cleanup easier.
• Food residues must be cleaned from the bottom of the pan by heating water with residual heat.
• Cleaning can be done effectively with 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 properly shaped utensils that go with the pan to avoid digging into the pan.

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