Team 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 cooking style needed and the tilting pan is ready to go. Whether 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 slow cooking food in large quantities becomes very easy. It can also be used as an oven to roast or bake various varieties of poultry or meat from menu items. Steaming, defrosting or using it as a griddle to grill vegetables, hamburgers, bacon, hot dogs, pancakes and many more items is another aspect of its functionality.

The tilting pan comes in various capacities and various finishes. Although normally made of stainless steel, other materials can be used for cabinet components. You can opt for 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 highly 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 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 pan when it is empty. Repeated use of high heat will compromise the heating surface or cause it to warp.
• New tilting pans should be seasoned with oil before normal use. The bottom of the pan should be coated with oil and heated in intervals of a few minutes, as this will help prevent sticking problems and make cleanup easier.
• Food residues should 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 strong 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 onto the mechanical components of the equipment.
• It is best to use properly shaped utensils that go with the pan to prevent them from digging into the pan.

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