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Set Up a KDS Screen

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Owners, managers, kitchen leads, and setup staff responsible for preparing kitchen screens.

Set Up a KDS Screen

Reviewed by: Selio Support Team

Last updated: January 1, 1980

Summary

Configure the KDS screen so one station receives the right orders with readable timing and clear state controls.

Before you begin

  • Prepare the device and sign in to the correct KDS environment
  • Know which station this screen should represent
  • Confirm the routing and prep-station plan before assigning the screen

Steps

  1. Open the KDS screen setup for the device you are preparing.
  2. Assign the correct business, location, and station context.
  3. Review the screen layout and any display choices that affect readability.
  4. Confirm the screen is expected to receive the intended order stream.
  5. Run a controlled test order to verify the station setup.
  6. Adjust the configuration before live service if the wrong orders or cues appear.

Troubleshooting

  • The screen shows the wrong orders: Recheck station assignment and upstream routing.
  • No orders arrive at all: Confirm the device is connected and the prep-station setup is complete.
  • The display is hard for staff to read: Fix the screen configuration before service instead of relying on workarounds.
  • Multiple screens share unclear ownership: Give each screen a defined station purpose.

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