Friday, August 29, 2014
Refrigeration/HVAC Service Techncian Opening - Decatur, IL
We are looking to fill a Service Technician
position in the Decatur area. We need someone with experience in repair
of both refrigeration and HVAC systems. Experience with commercial
cooking equipment is a plus. Eichenauer Services is a family
business that has been in the Decatur area for over 60 years and offers
a very competitive pay and benefits package. Please email
j.eichenauer@esiquality.com or r.skidmore@esiquality.com to learn more
about the postion. You can also visit our website www.esiquality.com to learn more about the company.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Manitowoc KitchenCare Expands Technical Support Capabilities
Manitowoc KitchenCare has launched a new technical support phone
system in North America. Now, when Manitowoc Factory Authorized
Servicers or call 1-844-724-CARE primary number or any of the toll-free
technical support numbers for Manitowoc brands, calls are answered by
the new system.
Behind the scenes, callers are routed quickly to the first available Manitowoc cross-trained, expert technical support professional, giving priority access to store personnel and contracted service partners who are performing warranty or other service. Cross-training among our Manitowoc KitchenCare Cooking and Refrigerated Solutions technical support team allows Manitowoc to utilize its extended teams more efficiently, meaning faster service for our customers through improved support for our service partners.
Manitowoc KitchenCare understands that fast, high-quality, consistent response to the questions and needs of our customers and service partners is a core element of our success. The new phone system is the first-phase of a multi-year plan to expand and improve global technical support capabilities within Manitowoc. KitchenCare will integrate the new phone system with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, more web-enabled self-help based, QR/QI codes, and other advanced service management systems. Together, this will enable KitchenCare to provide more immediate information and expert support to service providers and restaurants around the world.
Callers may notice some changes to previous technical support lines, including
Manitowoc KitchenCare welcomes comments, feedback and suggestions for improvement, and inquiries about our subscription technical support programs for chain accounts. Please send your comments by e-mail to kitchencare@manitowoc.com.
Behind the scenes, callers are routed quickly to the first available Manitowoc cross-trained, expert technical support professional, giving priority access to store personnel and contracted service partners who are performing warranty or other service. Cross-training among our Manitowoc KitchenCare Cooking and Refrigerated Solutions technical support team allows Manitowoc to utilize its extended teams more efficiently, meaning faster service for our customers through improved support for our service partners.
Manitowoc KitchenCare understands that fast, high-quality, consistent response to the questions and needs of our customers and service partners is a core element of our success. The new phone system is the first-phase of a multi-year plan to expand and improve global technical support capabilities within Manitowoc. KitchenCare will integrate the new phone system with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, more web-enabled self-help based, QR/QI codes, and other advanced service management systems. Together, this will enable KitchenCare to provide more immediate information and expert support to service providers and restaurants around the world.
Callers may notice some changes to previous technical support lines, including
- Manitowoc KitchenCare identification. All calls are answered on behalf of Manitowoc KitchenCare, reflecting our new single point of contact. Manitowoc KitchenCare supports Cleveland, Convotherm, Delfield, Frymaster, Garland, Kolpak, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Merrychef, Multiplex, along with all other brands in the extended Manitowoc Foodservice portfolio. A new introduction explains this change to all callers.
- FAS partner priority. Manitowoc provides top priority to factory-authorized technicians in the field, getting them to our top technical support team members fast. This helps our contracted, expert service partners provide the fastest, most efficient and highest value service experience to our customers in all service situations.
- New, efficient prompts for fast service. The Manitowoc system is designed for fastest support, speeding callers to the right technical support function. Manitowoc tracks results hourly, and makes changes "on-the-fly" when problems, challenges, confusion or delays are discovered.
- New voices and sources of help. By cross-training our extended Manitowoc team members and routing calls more effectively, callers may interact with different members of our highly-trained, expert technical support teams for certain types of support. This is done in to provide the fastest possible support to callers.
Manitowoc KitchenCare welcomes comments, feedback and suggestions for improvement, and inquiries about our subscription technical support programs for chain accounts. Please send your comments by e-mail to kitchencare@manitowoc.com.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Eichenauer Service honored with award by Manitowoc KitchenCare for excellence in foodservice repair!
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Pictured above (from left to right): Jim Johnson,
Robert Hund, Lee Eichenauer, Justin Eichenauer,
and Dean Landeche.
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Manitowoc KitchenCare's Factory Authorized Servicers are factory trained and performance audited, with locations in over 130 countries offering genuine OEM parts certified for heavy-duty use, that keep kitchen equipment running in the most demanding kitchens. Manitowoc brands include the following:
Retail
Call us today at 800-252-5892 to learn about the services we can provide for your Illinois locations!
Friday, February 14, 2014
Manitiowc STAR Certified Service
STAR (Standards Training Authorized Responsive) Certified Service & Parts, a nationwide program which provides best-in-class service and parts, is validated annually with performance audits designed to drive continuous improvements within our service network. We are committed to your satisfaction by supplying reliable, responsive, and superior service excellence and parts availability. The STAR Program's cornerstones are:
Standards
You bought the best, keep it that way! It's your assurance you will receive the ultimate standard of service from trained technicians who understand your equipment to fix it right the first time. Our network utilizes a parts distribution model employing qualified professionals to distribute original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts in your marketplace efficiently and affordably. OEM parts are critical to return you to profitable operations efficiently while maintaining your original equipment specifications, retaining agency approvals, ensuring employee safety, and preserving the warranty and lifespan of the equipment. Your 90 day service and parts guarantee is supported by our service agencies each providing liability insurance over $1 million. These standards are verified with annual audits focusing on 50 key indicators and are enforced contractually to provide you superior service.Training
Trained and equipped - ready and able! Nothing can replace factory certified, hands-on training. Annually we conduct over 600 training classes at 300 local training and testing facilities. Technician standards mandate training every 3 years which is validated with rigorous testing while their product knowledge is constantly updated with supplemental factory notifications and service bulletins. Training involves more than equipment repair. Our training programs include:- Customer Service (Communications – Before, During, and After the Repair)
- Parts Management (Inventory – Warehouse and Field)
- Service Call Administration (Dispatch, Troubleshooting, and Processing)
- Equipment Installation (Infrastructure – Tools, Skills, and Resources)
- Planned Maintenance (Requirements, Safety, and Specifications)
- Operational (Product Quality, Safety, and Efficiency)
Authorized
There
are no shortcuts to STAR Certification! Every technician and service
agency earns their STAR authorization with each Manitowoc Foodservice
Operating Company. Nationwide over 4,850 techs are on the road
dispatched daily from the STAR Network's 400 Authorized Service and
Parts Centers. Certification in the STAR Program demands minimum
performance results focused on training, first time fix ratios, and
inventory parts management with annual audits to ensure compliance. Each
Authorized service provider is contractually bound to meet the
standards of 50 key performance measurements protecting your operations.
A STAR certified agency is a virtual extension of the factory itself.
Rest assured you are getting the best service each and every time a STAR
technician is on the job.Responsive
Responsive
- we're on our way! STAR Service Agents know that you have a business
to run and respond to your emergency needs in less than 4 hours. When
you require service or parts, they make it their priority to get you up
and running fast. Our trained professional service technicians respond
ensuring a proficient First Time Fix repair. Most of our 400 service
centers are less than 50 miles from your facility to quickly repair your
equipment with genuine OEM parts from the $500,000 of inventory in each
local market. Every service agency is held accountable for maintaining
necessary parts inventory; if a rare or obscure part is needed, express
shipping is available. The STAR Program surpasses equipment repairs and
includes expert installations, planned maintenance programs, and
training services. We've got the talent, we've got the parts - we'll fix
it 24/7.The STAR Certification Program cornerstones demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction and ensure the network is capable and prepared to provide you the best in-class service and parts.
Manitowoc CONVOSmoker Combi Option makes smoking easy.
Starchef.com
named smoking and the smoke flavor profile a hot trend for 2014. And
Chefs are taking note while many top chefs are turning to smoking beyond
the traditional proteins. Also contributing to the rise of smoking or
smoke flavor profile, is American's love affair with
Bar-B-Q/BBQ/Barbeque, no matter how you spell it or say it, Americans
love it. All the regional flavor profiles, Texas, KC, Carolina, wet
sauce, dry rub no sauce, rub and sauce make BBQ truly customizable and
the wood to smoke the protein also depends on the region adding another
layer of complexity. With all these options, it no wonder smoking and
BBQ is a hot flavor trend. If you are not a traditional BBQ restaurant
and don't have a smoker or place to smoke out, you might not be taking
advantage of this trend -The CONVOSmokerTM
The
CONVOSmoker combi option features a built-in smoker box which holds up
to eight flavored bisquettes. A low watt heating element below the
smoker box makes the bisquettes smolder and infuse the food with flavor.
The CONVOSmoker combi oven provides all the benefits of smoke flavored
foods without having to purchase a separate smoker oven. Ideal for fish,
beef, pork, poultry, cheese, and vegetables.
Unique benefits of the Convotherm CONVOSmoker combi include:
- Greater versatility compared to traditional smokers
- Faster cooking times
- Multi step and multi stage (steam, hot air, combi) smoke cooking
- Overnight cooking with smoking feature
- Ability to use steam in smoking recipes
- Expands menu and offers a greater variety of foods
- Offers precise and automated smoke cooking
- No flavor transfer after cleaning cycle
- One button smoking
Creating
new smoked menu items or daily specials is now simple with the
CONVOSmoker combi option. To learn more about this option click here.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
First Eneryg Star rated Combi Oven - Manitowoc Convotherm OGS 20.20
Manitowoc Foodservice proudly announces that the Convotherm® Combi Oven OGS 20.20 model is the first commercial combination oven to receive an ENERGY STAR® rating. The OGS 20.20 model has an Advanced Heating System with high efficiency (forced air) gas combustion and efficient water usage for maximum energy savings. We are in the process of testing more of its top selling Convotherm combi models to receive the ENERGY STAR rating in 2013. Learn more about the features and benefits of the Convotherm Combi Oven OGS 20.20 Click here.
In many states, rebates are available for operators who purchase ENERGY STAR rated equipment or equipment that meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standards. Many of the Convotherm Combi Ovens already meet these rebate guidelines. To find rebates in your state click here.
Manitowoc Foodservice has been an ENERGY STAR partner since 2001 and earned an ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in March 2013 for the company’s on-going efforts in sustainable practices. To see the Manitowoc Foodservice full portfolio of ENERGY STAR rated equipment visit our Sustainability website.
Thanks for reading our blog! Call us today at 800-252-5892 to learn about the services we can provide for your Illinois locations!
Illinois Branches:
Illinois Satellites:
Springfield, IL | Bloomington, IL | Effingham, IL | LaSalle/Peru, IL | Mount Vernon, IL | Joliet, IL |
Quad Cities, IL (Moline, East Moline, Rock Island) | Marion, IL |
Metro East, IL (Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights)
Manitowoc to release new ice machine brand - Koolaire
Manitowoc Foodservice announced today that it is launching a new brand of cube ice machines marketed and sold under the Koolaire® brand name. Koolaire modular "Kube" ice machines are available in three convenient sizes, 22", 30" and 48" with 7 different production ranges from 250 lbs. to 1350 lbs. of ice per day.
"The
Koolaire brand was designed and developed from the ground up to address
the price driven, performance segment of the market", according to Sr.
Product Manager, Murray Meyer. Koolaire is targeted to customers who buy
on price and want basic features, but also want high quality and
reliability. The Koolaire brand will be supported by Manitowoc
Foodservice current distribution partners and service network.More information about the Koolaire brand can be found at www.kool-aire.com and/or the Manitowoc brand at www.manitowocice.com.
Thanks for reading our blog! Call us today at 800-252-5892 to learn about the services we can provide for your Illinois locations!
Illinois Branches:
Illinois Satellites:
Springfield, IL | Bloomington, IL | Effingham, IL | LaSalle/Peru, IL | Mount Vernon, IL | Joliet, IL |
Quad Cities, IL (Moline, East Moline, Rock Island) | Marion, IL |
Metro East, IL (Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights)
Purchasing a refrigerator for a Commercial Restaurant Kitchen
A Refrigerator is one of the most basic elements of your commercial kitchen. Buying the best refrigerator for your kitchen is very important to store the perishable goods so that you can serve your customers without any delays. There is a refrigerator or a fridge in every household but the refrigeration needs of a commercial kitchen are way more extensive and cannot be covered by just any refrigerator. You should be well aware of the characteristics of a good refrigerator before you go out to buy one for your commercial kitchen.
Capacity
Refrigerators for commercial kitchens are usually larger than the
ones used in households. A large sized refrigerator means that it is
capable of evenly cooling the contents of the freezer. It is absolutely
necessary that you look at a variety of models before you make the final
purchase. You don’t want to end up buying a refrigerator only to
realize later that there was a better model available in the market, so
make sure that you have done your homework well.If you need more space in your refrigerator then a model with smaller cabinets might be perfect for your kitchen. These cabinets are not only spacious but they also allow you to organize goods categorically inside your refrigerator which will make it easier for your staff to find the food items that they are looking for.
Make sure that you consider the available space when you buy a refrigerator. Buying a refrigerator that is too big for your needs will not only take more space, but will also consume more energy.
Energy Efficient
Commercial kitchen refrigerators are larger and more spacious, and therefore they consume more energy which will reflect in your already high electricity bill. Buying a refrigerator that is energy efficient will save you big bucks in the long run even if they cost a little more than other refrigerator models. Energy efficient models are usually highlighted by the manufacturers so make sure that you look for a model that not only fits your kitchen needs but is also energy efficient.Low Maintenance Cost
Maintenance of a commercial kitchen refrigerator can cost a lot more than maintenance of a normal refrigerator, therefore buying a brand new model is always a wiser choice. Buying used refrigerator might seem like a better option in terms of savings but maintenance of used models will make them cost as much as a new model. The best way to control the maintenance cost is to buy a new model with warrantee. Make sure that you check your refrigerator periodically so that if there is any issue it can be resolved right at the beginning before it gets out of hand and costs you more.Commercial kitchen refrigerators will prove to be an asset and will take you a long way in successfully running and organizing your kitchen. Fresher ingredients means better tasting dishes which will subsequently reflect in the success and popularity of your restaurant.
Thanks for reading our blog! Call us today at 800-252-5892 to learn about the services we can provide for your Illinois locations!
Illinois Branches:
Illinois Satellites:
Springfield, IL | Bloomington, IL | Effingham, IL | LaSalle/Peru, IL | Mount Vernon, IL | Joliet, IL |
Quad Cities, IL (Moline, East Moline, Rock Island) | Marion, IL |
Metro East, IL (Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights)
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Ice Machines - Which Ice is better for your restaurant?
Which ice type and ice machine is right for
your operation is dependent on many factors. How much ice will you need?
What are you using the ice to make? Blended beverages, cocktails, soft
drinks or a variety of usage opportunities? Where will you need ice the
most?
While the solutions are endless, the
Manitowoc Ice experts know how to help you chose the right Manitowoc Ice
machine and ice type that will meet your operational needs. Just push
play below to find out what ice type is best for you.
Learn more about Manitowoc Ice machines here
Also if you have any service needs for Manitowoc ice machines or need a replacement unit call us at 800-252-5892 or email us at customer.service@esiquality.com. We provide this service throughout the state of Illinois servicing out of Decatur, Peoria, Springfield, Bloomington, Champaign, La Salle/Peru, Mount Vernon, Jacksonville, Galesburg, Effingham, and the Metro East
Learn more about Manitowoc Ice machines here
Also if you have any service needs for Manitowoc ice machines or need a replacement unit call us at 800-252-5892 or email us at customer.service@esiquality.com. We provide this service throughout the state of Illinois servicing out of Decatur, Peoria, Springfield, Bloomington, Champaign, La Salle/Peru, Mount Vernon, Jacksonville, Galesburg, Effingham, and the Metro East
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Manitowoc Beverage - Cold beverages heat up c-stores sales
Rising demand for custom ice beverages continues to grow. Four out of five top growth beverage trends include ice1 and 86% of consumers surveyed had purchased a beverage away from home in the last month2. This makes choosing the right beverage dispensing systems and ice machines invaluable to any convenience store operation.
Manitowoc
Ice Machines and Servend Beverage Dispensers have a multitude of
choices so that you can customize the right ice and beverage dispensing
combination for your operation. Select from ice type, number of
dispensing valves and even flavor shot options to provide your
customers with the option to customize.
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Servend's FLAV'R PIC ice/beverage dispenser
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Manitowoc Indigo™ Series Ice Machines
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Kysor Panel Systems
Our
ice, beverage and chilling experts understand how important a beverage
program is to a convenience store. Stop by and talk with us at the NACS
Show 2013 booth #6451 about how we can help you grow.
1 Nation’s Restaurant News Consumer demand for beverages rises September 26, 2012
2 Technomic C-STORES DRINK UP THE POSSIBILITIES FOR NEW BEVERAGES October, 2012
3 CSP Daily News | August 26, 2013
Thanks for reading our blog! Call us today at 800-252-5892 to learn about the services we can provide for your Illinois locations!
Illinois Branches:
Illinois Satellites:
Springfield, IL | Bloomington, IL | Effingham, IL | LaSalle/Peru, IL | Mount Vernon, IL | Joliet, IL |
Quad Cities, IL (Moline, East Moline, Rock Island) | Marion, IL |
Metro East, IL (Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights)
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Blended Beverage Equipment
Blended beverages and smoothies use to be
reserved for the summer months or those lucky enough to live in states
where temperatures rarely drop below 40 degrees in the dead of winter.
But now consumers are drinking blended frozen beverages year long and
are showing no signs of slowing down.
New,
inventive or seasonal beverages are a major draw for customers,
especially those among the younger demographic. Convenience store
operators report an increase of 45% in frozen dispensed beverages in the
first half of 2013 and only expect it to continue to grow.
Smoothies
are a popular drink for innovation. According to Technomic, they grew
by 8.5 percent in 2012. However, frozen blended coffees give a high
profit margin, estimated at 65 to 70 percent according to a recent
Mintel research.
So how do you make blended
frozen beverages profitable while meeting consumer supply and flavor
demand options? The Multiplex Blend-In-Cup all-in-one convenient
footprint provides the solution. It's so easy to use you can be up and
running as a crew-serve or self-serve beverage destination in no time.
With the easyToUCHTM icon based touch screen, making a drink
is as easy as the press of a button. Everything you need to operate the
machine from making a drink to training to cleaning can all be
accomplished through this intuitive control panel.
Take the guesswork and the mess out of making delicious and nutritious smoothies, frappes, slush drinks, blended ice beverages, cocktails and so much more.
Thanks for reading our blog! Call us today at 800-252-5892 to learn about the services we can provide for your Central Illinois locations!
Illinois Branches:
Illinois Branches:
Illinois Satellites:
Springfield, IL | Bloomington, IL | Effingham, IL | LaSalle/Peru, IL | Mount Vernon, IL | Joliet, IL |
Quad Cities, IL (Moline, East Moline, Rock Island) | Marion, IL |
Metro East, IL (Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights)
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Eichenauer Service | Central Illinois | Restaurant Equipment | Kitchen Equipment | Repair Service parts
When your kitchen's commercial restaurant equipment needs maintenance or
repair in Central
Illinois 
area (Decatur, Champaign, Springfield, Peoria, Pekin, Bloomington, Effingham) Eichenauer
Services can help.
For over 65 years they have been offering affordable, courteous and professional commercial kitchen equipment repair for their commercial customers throughout the state of Illinois.
area (Decatur, Champaign, Springfield, Peoria, Pekin, Bloomington, Effingham) Eichenauer
Services can help.For over 65 years they have been offering affordable, courteous and professional commercial kitchen equipment repair for their commercial customers throughout the state of Illinois.
Regardless of how small or big the repair
is, you can count on Eichenauer Services to get the repair done
properly, professionally and promptly, as it is
understood a restaurant should not have a long down time, which can
cause
them to lose many customers. Eichenauer services has multiple CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Association) and equipment manufacturer
trained technicians in the Central Illinois area. As well as
offering repair of restaurant equipment Eichenauer Services also suggest
planned maintenance.
Planned maintenance on heavily used commercial kitchen equipment will
save you money and help you prevent downtime. Our Central Illinois
area branches provides repair service on a wide variety of equipment for numerous equipment manufactures including:
- Cooking Equipment
- Deep Fryers
- Bakery Equipment
- Pizza Ovens
- Grills
- Steamers
- Refrigeration Equipment
- Ice Machines
- Coolers
- Freezers
- Prep Tables
- HVAC
- Beverage Equipment
- Sanitation Equipment
- Ware-washing
- Holding Equipment
- Cold
- Hot
..........and many many more!!
Call us today at 800-252-5892 to learn about the services we can provide for your Central Illinois locations!
Illinois Branches:
Illinois Satellites:
Springfield, IL | Bloomington, IL | Effingham, IL | LaSalle/Peru, IL | Mount Vernon, IL | Joliet, IL |
Quad Cities, IL (Moline, East Moline, Rock Island) | Marion, IL |
Metro East, IL (Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights)
Call us today at 800-252-5892 to learn about the services we can provide for your Central Illinois locations!
Illinois Branches:
Illinois Satellites:
Springfield, IL | Bloomington, IL | Effingham, IL | LaSalle/Peru, IL | Mount Vernon, IL | Joliet, IL |
Quad Cities, IL (Moline, East Moline, Rock Island) | Marion, IL |
Metro East, IL (Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights)
ESI | Commercial Kitchen Equipment Gaskets | True | Delfield | Hobart | Traulsen
Eichenauer Services stocks numerous gaskets for commercial
kitchen refrigeration and holding 
appliances for manufactures such as
Hobart, Victory Refrigeration, True Refrigeration, Delfield, and many
many more.
Some of the common items the ESI stocks a large quantity of are:
Gaskets
Delfield 1702144
Delfield 1702473
Hobart 280984-3
Hobart 433623-2
Traulsen 341-60059
Traulsen 341-60060
Traulsen 341-60089
Traulsen 341-60090
True 810802
True 810803
True 810809
True 810810
True 810812
Victory 50596901
Victory 50596902
Victory 50879501
If you in need of any commercial kitchen equipment gaskets please call us today at 800-252-5892 or visit our website www.esiquality.com.
appliances for manufactures such as
Hobart, Victory Refrigeration, True Refrigeration, Delfield, and many
many more.Some of the common items the ESI stocks a large quantity of are:
Gaskets
Delfield 1702144
Delfield 1702473
Hobart 280984-3
Hobart 433623-2
Traulsen 341-60059
Traulsen 341-60060
Traulsen 341-60089
Traulsen 341-60090
True 810802
True 810803
True 810809
True 810810
True 810812
Victory 50596901
Victory 50596902
Victory 50879501
If you in need of any commercial kitchen equipment gaskets please call us today at 800-252-5892 or visit our website www.esiquality.com.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Commercial Ice Machine: How important is water filtration?
Ice
is Food
The average human eats nearly 2
pounds of ice a day. As with every other food, safe ice handling and proper preparation are the only
ways to guarantee a healthy, tasty product. Installing an inline filtration
system on your commercial ice machine’s water supply assures that residual
bacteria, accumulated minerals and other contaminants are removed from the
water.
Which
Filtration System to Buy
Commercial water filtration systems
use one to three filters to totally clean your incoming water. The number you
need depends on the size of your commercial ice machine.
Cube Ice Machines
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Flake and Nugget Ice Machines
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1 Filter
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Up to 650 lbs
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Up to 1200
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2 Filters
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650 – 1300 lbs
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Over 1200 lbs
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3 Filters
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Over 1300 lbs
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When
to Change
Ice filters need to be changed every
6 months. Failure to change the filter will cause your machine to work harder
and wear it out faster.
Ice
Contaminants
Ice is subject to a variety of
contaminants. The most common occur when a machine is poorly maintained or the
water supply has dissolved minerals or residual chlorine.
- Mineral Deposits:
Municipal
water companies only remove contaminants that are harmful to human health. Many
dissolved minerals are not harmful, therefore are not removed. Mineral laden
water results in ice that appears cloudy and can make a drink smell and taste
unappealing.
- Slime Build-Up:
Slime
build-up can result from a poorly maintained ice machine. Ice made from a slimy
machine will appear cloudy with a slight yellow, green or red tint and can
cause illness, especially in those with weakened immune systems.
- Chlorination:
Chlorination
is the process of adding chlorine to water in order to treat it and kill
harmful germs. Residual chlorine remains in the water supply giving the water
an unappealing taste.
If you have any repair service, would like to set up a professional planned maintenance on your ice machine, or you are interested in water filter systems for your ice machine please contact us at 800-252-5892. We work on every major brand and can also supply replacement parts.
Illinois Satellites:
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