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5+ tips for choosing an industrial microwave to meet all your kitchen needs
- January 4, 2025
In an industrial kitchen, where every moment is precious, the industrial microwave is an indispensable tool to speed up every cooking process, from warming dishes to preparing food at a fast pace. quickly. However, with the variety of microwave ovens on the market, choosing the right one for the actual needs of industrial stoves is not simple.
How to choose a microwave that is both powerful, time-saving, and meets power, capacity, and special feature requirements? In this article, Saigon Horeca will share 5+ important tips to help you make the right decision, thereby optimizing performance and improving the quality of kitchen work. Let’s explore to choose the ideal industrial microwave for your kitchen!
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What is a microwave?
A microwave is a kitchen appliance used to heat or cook food using microwaves –, a form of high-frequency electromagnetic wave. These microwaves act directly on water, fat and sugar molecules in food, causing them to oscillate and generate heat, thereby heating or cooking food without using fire or traditional cooking methods.
Microwaves often have functions such as reheating, defrosting, quick cooking, and even baking (for microwaves with combined baking features). Thanks to convenience and time savings, microwaves are increasingly becoming an indispensable device in homes and industrial kitchens.
Uses of industrial microwave ovens
Industrial microwaves have become an indispensable tool in industrial and restaurant kitchens, providing outstanding efficiency in saving time and enhancing productivity. With strong operating capabilities, industrial microwave ovens not only help heat food quickly but also support a variety of dish preparation processes in a professional kitchen environment.
In industrial kitchens, industrial microwaves can perform tasks such as reheating dishes, re-cooking foods, or cooking dishes immediately without the long time required by traditional cooking methods. This capability is especially useful in situations where quick food service is required for customers in large restaurants, hotels, or wedding and conference services. In addition, industrial microwaves also help save kitchen space, especially in limited-area kitchens, where each device needs to operate efficiently and optimally.
In addition, industrial microwaves also play an important role in ensuring dish quality. With uniform heating, microwaves help preserve the flavor and nutrients of food, while minimizing the risk of burning or drying food when using other cooking methods.
In restaurant kitchens, industrial microwaves also support a quick and safe food defrosting process, helping to save preparation time before preparing dishes. This is especially useful in large-scale kitchens where the preparation and serving of the dish must be continuous and efficient.
Cooking time and capacity of Industrial Microwave Oven
When choosing an industrial microwave, the two most important factors that consumers need to pay attention to are power and cooking time. These are two closely related factors that directly affect the efficiency and productivity of equipment in an industrial kitchen environment. A high-power microwave oven will cook much faster than a low-power oven. For example, if dessert takes 30 seconds to cook in a 1000W oven, it only takes 10 to 12 seconds in a higher power oven.
The table below helps you better visualize the relationship between microwave capacity, cooking time, and hourly productivity:
| Furnace capacity | Cooking time (Potatoes) | Productivity per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 1000W | 4:03 | 13 |
| 1200W | 3:10 | 17 |
| 1800W | 2:40 | 20 |
| 2200W | 1:50 | 28 |
As we can see, the larger the furnace capacity, the faster the cooking time and the productivity also increases significantly. This is especially important in industrial kitchens and restaurants, which require the production of dishes in large quantities in a short time.
Not only is it a matter of cooking speed, when choosing an industrial microwave oven, people also classify the device according to three levels of use: Light Duty, Medium Duty, and Heavy Duty.
- Light Duty: Microwaves have moderate capacity and performance, suitable for kitchen spaces that need to be used not too often. This is an option for small restaurants or kitchens of establishments that do not require continuous cooking.
- Medium Duty: This microwave oven has higher capacity and features, suitable for restaurants and eateries with relatively high demand, can be used daily and during shifts continuous work.
- Heavy Duty: Industrial microwave with powerful capacity and continuous operation, ideal for large industrial kitchens, high-end restaurants or catering services, where dishes need to be prepared and served quickly and continuously.
Each type of microwave oven will suit a different need, and choosing the right type of equipment will help save costs, energy, and ensure long performance and service life for the microwave oven. in industrial kitchen environments.
Dimensions of microwave ovens (Commercial Microwave Sizes)
When choosing a microwave for an industrial kitchen, an important factor that cannot be ignored is the capacity of the oven. The capacity of the oven cavity directly affects the ability to hold and process the amount of food to be processed in each cooking session. The question is: how many trays or plates of food can the oven hold at a time? Does the tray size suit the kitchen’s requirements? For example, how many servings can the oven hold per preparation?
Typically, large-capacity industrial microwaves will come with large cavity capacities, but this is not always the case. A microwave with a capacity of up to 17 liters or even 42 liters can still be Light Duty, with a capacity of only about 1200W. This type of oven is usually suitable for restaurants with not too high usage needs and does not require cooking large amounts of food at a time.
Among today’s industrial microwave ovens, a cavity size of ½ (equivalent to the standard tray size) remains the most popular choice. The reason is that this type of oven can meet the needs of small and medium-sized restaurants, ensuring efficient cooking while still saving space.
How to clean the microwave properly?
Proper microwave cleaning not only helps maintain operational efficiency but also ensures food safety and hygiene, especially in industrial kitchen environments where usage is high. One of the most important factors when cleaning the microwave is to ensure that the walls inside the oven compartment are always clear, avoiding stains or long-term food stains that cause damage to the equipment and affect it. to food quality.
A simple but effective tip is to use steam to clean the microwave. It’s very easy to do: just put a bowl of water in the oven and turn on the microwave at high power for about 3-5 minutes. When the furnace is operating, steam will help soften burnt food stains or stains on the surface of the furnace cavity. The steam generated will gradually dissolve stubborn stains, making it easier for you to clean them.
After turning off the oven and letting the steam in the oven stay for a bit, use a cheap soft pad or soft sponge to wipe off the surfaces inside the oven cavity. You can also use a little diluted dishwashing liquid to clean more thoroughly, especially for stubborn stains. Be careful not to use hard materials or strong cleaners, as they can scratch or damage the coating in the oven.
Notes when using the microwave to achieve the best results
Using an efficient and safe microwave oven not only saves time but also ensures food is prepared evenly and deliciously. Here are some important notes to help you use the microwave properly and optimize the cooking process:
Avoid using metal
One of the most important principles when using a microwave is to avoid using metal tools such as spoons, knives or sharp-edged objects to clean the inside of the oven cavity. The metallic materials may give rise to sparks when the furnace is in operation, causing danger and damage to the equipment. Use only soft and safe cleaning tools according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Evenly spread food
To get food cooked evenly and quickly, always spread the food evenly on a plate or tray. This helps heat distribute evenly across the entire food surface, avoiding uneven cooking, causing one part of the food to overcook while the other part is alive.
Stab food peels before cooking
Hard-shelled foods such as potatoes and sausages… need to be pierced with a few small holes in a sharp object (such as a fork or toothpick) before being microwaved. This helps the steam in the food escape quickly, helping the food cook evenly and avoiding explosion during cooking.
Island food to ensure uniform cooking
During cooking, pause the microwave to turn, rotate, or flip the food. This helps the heat to distribute more evenly, avoiding a situation where part of the food gets cold and the rest gets overcooked. Food islanding also helps achieve safe and uniform temperatures.
Use lids to keep food clean
When using the microwave, cover with a specialized lid or stretch the food cover film to reduce popping noises and keep food from being shot out. At the same time, this also helps keep food moist, ensuring they do not dry during cooking.
Only use specialized microwave tools
Not all plastic plates and trays are safe to use in the microwave. Make sure you only use specialized tools designed specifically for the microwave to avoid the risk of plastic melt or harm to your health.
By paying attention to the above notes, you can use the microwave safely and effectively, helping to improve food quality and save time during processing.
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