Vulcan 1VK45AF Gas Fryer - (1) 50 Lb Vat, Floor Model, Liquid Propane

For efficient frying, the Vulcan 1VK45AF floor-model gas fryer is part of the PowerFry5® series, which features a FivePass® heat transfer system that uniformly distributes heat throughout the cooking oil to reduce recovery times. Users can set the unit's temperature from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit with the solid-state analog knob control positioned behind the door. If using solid shortening, staff can select from the fat-melt modes to ensure it doesn't scorch. The SoftStart® mechanism gradually increases oil temperature to extend the oil's life, and because it outputs 35,000 BTUs per hour, it saves energy. Once the unit reaches the set temperature, its idle temperature settings cause the fryer to only output 4,251 BTUs per hour to further minimize energy usage.

The fryer's 14-inch by 14-inch stainless steel fry tank accommodates 50 pounds of oil to meet the demands of medium- and high-volume kitchens. Included twin fry baskets keep chicken, shrimp, vegetables, mozzarella sticks, french fries, and other foods in place as they're transferred to and from the oil. The baskets' handles are coated in plastic to reduce the risk of heat transfer. To prevent food sediment from burning and affecting the oil's taste, a V-shaped cold zone is built beneath the burners. This unit includes a KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system that operates with a push of a button to extend the oil's life. To enhance oil taste and color, its stainless steel mesh filter screen filters from two sides, establishing a filtration area between 270 and 350 square inches. Because its pump and motor feature an 8-gallon-per-minute flow rate, they expedite the filtration process. Operators can initiate the Boil Out By-Pass® mechanism to remove boil-out solution, and to ease cleaning, its one-piece, lightweight filter pan can be sanitized in a dishmachine.

To fit into compact kitchens, the Vulcan 1VK45AF commercial gas fryer measures 15 1/2 inches wide by 30 1/8 inches deep by 47 1/8 inches tall and features a 36 1/4-inch working height. Both its cabinet and fry tank are made of stainless steel for lasting durability and corrosion resistance. To ease transport when maintenance or cleaning is required, it's built with four 6-inch casters; two of these casters can be locked to secure the unit in place during use.