It is vital to keep on top of kitchen cleanliness in the kitchen. The area which will become contaminated most quickly is the extract system that removes the cooking fumes from above the cookers to the outside air. Much of this maintenance can be carried out by the kitchen staff themselves. Here I will introduce the general ways of Grease Filters maintenance.
The Grease filters themselves are intended to accumulate contaminants, and will therefore require regular cleaning before they become saturated. How often the filters need cleaning will depend on the type of establishment, but for a rough idea, here are some recommended cleaning intervals for the different elements in an extract system for both heavy. Baffle Filter: (wash every 1 to 7 days) Mesh Filter: (wash every 5 to 7 days) Electrostatic filter: (Swap out every 3 to 6 months) Carbon filter: (Replace every 3 to 6 months) UV Tube: (Wipe down every 1 week to 2 months, and replace after 8000 hours of use) Grease Drawers: (Clean every 1 to 7 days) Extract Ductwork: (Clean every 3 to 12 months).
Providing that cleaning intervals are not left too long, washing with soap or mild detergent and warm water, followed by a clear water rinse is usually quite adequate for most equipment. When too long a period is left between cleans, grease will become baked-on and require special attention. An enhanced aesthetic appearance will be achieved if the cleaned surface is finally wiped dry.
About the Stainless steel mesh grease filters maintenance, it is also important that when handling any components of a canopy, people wear proper, gripping, cut-resistant work-gloves for protection against metal edges, as well as the detergents and cleaning agents used. Even with a well finished filter panel, it is surprisingly easy to cut soft water-soaked skin during the cleaning process. Grease filters by their very nature will have a coating of grease and therefore will be slippery and difficult to handle. Gaining access to filters for removal & replacement will inevitably mean reaching above head height, so suitable access equipment and or safe working procedures may be required.
No grease filtration is 100% efficient and therefore there will always be a certain amount of grease that gets through the filters and becomes deposited on the internal surfaces of the panel filter housings, fans and ductwork. The amount of grease carried through any filtration system will depend very much on the type of cooking and ingredients used. However, if left unattended, this layer of grease even on the hidden surfaces creates both hygiene and fire risks. Thus it is important to have the complete extract system deep-cleaned on a maximum of a six-monthly cycle and even as often as three-monthly where usage is particularly heavy. That's all about Grease Filters maintenance. If you are in need of grease filter, you can visit www.hefilter.com for further information.
