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52 Hotel Operations REFRIGERATION H&MM November 3, 2008 | HotelMotel.com www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition Technology contributes to safe food handling Tainted food scares over the last few years have led to increased awareness of safe food handling. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points on the proper life span of foods cites refrigeration as an important component in the process. As a result, refrigeration systems are starting to implement new technology to aid in proper food handling. While it raises the price of a refrigerator by about 10 percent, a North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Data Protocol compliant system can be added to certain units. These systems link the refrigerator to a computer and measure the highest and lowest temperatures food was at while in the system. “One case of listeria, E. coli or hepatitis can ruin a lifelong reputation,” said Randy Augustine, product manager for Hoshizaki America. “So, to prevent it, foodservice operators will take temperatures of food they serve and make notes of when it walked in and when it was served.” Other refrigeration trends follow recent sustainability concerns. “Overall, there’s quite a push to both quality and energy efﬁciency as the economy tightens,” said Todd Ellinger, director of marketing for Polar King. “A lot is in the mechanics, in the controls.” An example is a scroll compressor, which more efﬁciently manages a system’s defrost cycles. Preventive maintenance Here’s a monthly checklist to keep your refrigeration system running smoothly: Clean condensers and evaporators Check for leaks in structure Make sure the defrost is set appropriately Check for debris buildup in motors Change worn gaskets on doors. Source: Todd Ellinger, director of marketing for Polar King; Randy Augustine, product manager for Hoshizaki America For more info CIRCLE NO. 158 Company Circle No. Abscocold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Delﬁeld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Globe Food Equipment . . . . . 282 Hoshizaki America . . . . . . . . 283 Manitowoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Polar King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 CIRCLE NO. 158 HOSHIZAKI HOSHIZAKI http://www.HotelMotel.com http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition http://www.uniqueamenities.com

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Hotel & Motel Management - November 3, 2008 Contents The Rate Debate Accor Defines Motel 6 Prototype Rollout Holiday Inn Eyes Upscale, Timeshare Perspective Economy Sets Tone at The Lodging Conference Mellow Vibe Meets Bold Design at HD Boutique Expo IH/M&RS to Focus on Going Green Legally Speaking Sales Clinic On Finance Travel Trends Cornell Insights Franchise Law HotelWorld Update Trends & Stats Energy Star Update Energy Star Update An Industry Connected People on The Move Annual GM Survey Point-of-Sale Systems IH/M&RS Product Preview Outdoor Lighting Refrigeration Marketplace Ad/Editorial Index Classifieds Checking Out

Hotel & Motel Management - November 3, 2008

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