Combination ovens in Malaga: limescale, humidity and even cooking

In areas such as City Center, Cadiz Road and Teatinos, hard water accelerates limescale deposit in the boiler and injectors. A descaling and humidity control program prevents downtime and maintains the texture of roasts and steamed dishes.

Monthly Checklist

• Regeneration/softening according to water hardness.
• Calibration of setpoints and heart probe.
• Cleaning of fans, joints and drains.
• Door leak test and turbine verification.

Typical symptoms

• Insufficient steam → clogged injector or tank with limescale.
• Temperature fluctuation → uncalibrated probe or fan fatigue.
• Whitish stains → limescale in water circuit.

Griddles and grills: hot spots, grease and coastal corrosion

In premises of Soho, Pedregalejo and El Palo the sea breeze increases the corrosion. Keeping hobs level and managing grease drainage properly prevents smoke., hot spots and breakdowns.

Recommended maintenance

• Adjustment of burners/resistances and leveling of the plate.
• Thermal cleaning and compatible descaling products.
• Inspection of grease collection trays and ducts.
• Corrosion protection in coastal areas.

Symptoms: yellow flame, difficult ignition, banding in cooking or carbon accumulation.

Tray heat sealers: sealing, films and MAP

For Municipal markets, industrial parks and the Costa del Sol, Properly setting the temperature, time, and sealing pressure prevents micro-leaks. modified atmosphere (MAP) extends shelf life in meats, ready-to-eat and takeaway.

• Choice of film (PE, PET/PE, EVOH) according to barrier.
• Clean jaw surfaces and Teflons in good condition.
• Vacuum/gas tests and peelability by batch.
• Pump maintenance and valve verification.

Cold rooms and display cases: salinity, drainage and energy efficiency

The salinity and high temperatures in summer demand frequent cleaning of capacitors and drain control. Poor oil return or coolant leaks increase consumption and reduce capacity.

• Monthly battery cleaning and fan check.
• Inspection of joints and alignment of sliding doors.
• Subcooling/overheating control.
• Leak testing and gas recording (F-Gas).