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ON THIN ICE Ice machine tips for reopening bars and restaurants. s state COVID-19 restrictions ease, bars and restaurants everywhere are preparing to reopen with their customers’ safety in mind. A commercial ice machine is one appliance the food industry can’t operate without. If you’re planning on reopening your business 22
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soon, there are some things you can do to ensure your ice machine is ready to start serving customers as well! Schedule a Preventive Maintenance Visit from a Qualified Ice Machine Service Commercial ice machines require two preventive maintenance visits per year—
October/November 2020
provided they are installed in a relatively safe area. Certain areas, like bakeries, breweries, or busy kitchens, produce a high level of airborne particles that enter ice machines and require more cleaning. During a preventive maintenance visit, an ice machine technician will optimize the machine for maximum barbizmag.com
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BY JOHN MAHLMEISTER
