Many new restaurants make the easy mistake of using a domestic microwave for their commercial kitchen. This blog post will go over some of the reasons why commercial microwaves are a better fit for withstanding the higher volumes of food that a restaurant produces.
A commercial microwave has more power. Meaning they range from between 900-2200 watts, compared to the average 700 watt home microwave. Watt power helps increase the speed of cooking time. In commercial microwaves there are usually multiple power levels and multiple cooking stages. This helps chefs drastically speed up their cooking times while being more efficient. Since commercial microwaves are built from stainless steel, they are much more durable and easier to keep clean. Some are fully programable which allows cooks to cook a large amount of food fast and effectively, by just pushing a button.
Another major benefit of a commercial microwave is that they have no turntable. This is because commercial microwaves are built to hold higher quantities of food and there is no reason for a turning plate when heat is also distributed much more evenly in commercial units.
Domestic microwaves are not built for heavy use. Meaning they are built for only a few minutes of operation a day. While commercial microwaves are built to withstand hours of non-stop heavy use throughout the day. The expense of a commercial microwave may be higher but commercial microwaves are a worthwhile investment. This is because of their endurance, and speed. They are more dependable and long lasting. You will not have to worry about them breaking down as easily and they are worth the extra investment.
Here at Expert Restaurant Supply we stock Midea commercial microwaves because they are known for their reliability. Midea will give you years of consistent trouble-free operation.
