Vulcan 1VK45A Gas Fryer - (1) 50 Lb Vat, Floor Model, Liquid Propane

Sized to conserve space in crowded kitchens, the Vulcan 1VK45A PowerFry5® gas fryer measures 15 1/2 inches wide by 30 1/8 inches deep by 47 1/8 inches tall. Its cabinet and frypot are made of durable, rust-resistant stainless steel to endure high-volume use and match other back-of-house equipment. Because it's positioned on four 6-inch casters, it's simple to move as needed; two of the casters can be locked to secure the fryer in place during use. Able to support 50 pounds of oil, its fry tank measures 14 inches wide by 14 inches deep. Twin fryer baskets secure contents in place during frying, and staff can grip the plastic-coated handles to lift the baskets from hot oil. To minimize the risk of sediment and debris burning, a V-shaped cold zone is built beneath the unit's burners. This fryer is built with a 1 1/4-inch full-port ball-type drain valve and includes a clean-out rod and tank brush.

To accommodate various cooking requirements, operators can set the Vulcan 1VK45A commercial fryer's temperature between 200 and 390 degrees Fahrenheit with the solid-state analog knob located behind the door. To cook solid shortening properly, the controls feature various fat-melt modes. While its SoftStart® ignition system outputs 35,000 BTUs per hour to warm oil gradually, the FivePass® heat transfer system uniformly distributes heat throughout the cooking oil to reduce cook and recovery times. This system yields 66 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency. When the unit reaches the desired temperature, its idle temperature mode only outputs 4,251 BTUs per hour to conserve energy. Even at the unit's maximum production rate, the flue is designed to not exceed 500 degrees Fahrenheit to minimize kitchen air conditioning costs.