Bakery equipment manufacturer MIWE America has introduced MIWE easy clean, an automated oven-cleaning programme designed to reduce manual cleaning requirements for in-store and retail bakery operators.
Developed for busy, customer-facing baking environments, the proprietary technology aims to make oven maintenance faster and more consistent, while supporting worker safety and a hygienic appearance. The cleaning cycle can be completed in less than one hour, depending on the level of cleaning required.
Automated Cleaning at a Touch
Instead of carrying out each stage of oven cleaning manually, operators start the MIWE easy clean programme through the oven’s touchscreen controls. The system then sprays cleaning agent into the baking chamber before sanitising and drying the interior, with no further operator intervention required during the cycle.
The technology is intended for businesses where ovens are used throughout the trading day and cleaning must be accommodated alongside production and customer service. These include supermarket bakeries, quick-service restaurants, convenience stores and other foodservice outlets with on-site baking operations.
By automating key steps, MIWE aims to ease the cleaning workload for bakery staff and reduce the time they need to spend attending to the oven. The company also identifies worker safety as a central objective of the development.
Supporting Efficient Retail Bakery Operations
MIWE easy clean is supplied as standard with the manufacturer’s in-store convection oven range. Both the MIWE econo and MIWE gusto incorporate the technology across all available configurations, making the cleaning programme part of the standard operating features rather than a separately specified option.
MIWE America, based in Middlesex, New Jersey, is also offering opportunities to assess the system at its MIWE live baking centre. Bakery and foodservice operators can arrange demonstrations through the company’s website.
The launch adds an automated maintenance function to MIWE’s retail bakery equipment portfolio, addressing everyday demands for cleanliness, consistency and operational efficiency.
