Pitco FBG18 Gas Fryer - (1) 65 lb Vat, Floor Model, Natural Gas

Using natural gas to keep oil hot during cooking periods, the Pitco FBG18 flat-bottom gas fryer features blower-free burner technology for reliable heat transfer. Good for commercial kitchens that cook lots of wet-battered foods such as fried fish and funnel cakes, foods float on oil in the mild steel fry tank, which prevents batter from sticking to it and falling into the cold zone. Because it uses natural gas, several features are included to ensure proper cooking and safety. The gas control valve is central to gas production; it functions as a manual valve, safety pilot valve, main valve, gas filter, and pressure regulator. These mechanisms control the gas, preventing too much gas flow and shutting off said flow if temperatures get too hot. Designed to handle all-day use, the fryer's pilot flame only needs to be lit once a day, which keeps the fryer from turning on and off repeatedly. Because reheating is quick, fried orders can be fulfilled back-to-back. The fryer's oil capacity is 42 to 65 pounds.

Oil maintenance is simple with the Pitco FBG18 gas fryer's tank and drain valve designs. At the front of the tank, a 1¹?₄-inch full-port drain supports a drain extension to remove oil from the tank after use. By using the extension, splash and burn risks are reduced. A drain valve interlock switch shuts down the fryer when the drain valve is opened, so if the valve is opened accidentally, hot oil won't spew out. The solid-state temperature controller is another safety feature, providing matchless ignition, melt cycle, and the drain valve interlock switch.

The fryer's durable construction is geared for daily use and quick cleanup. Its cabinet door, side, and backsplash are all made of stainless steel, and the fryer tank is welded with an extra-smooth, peened finish. Heavy-duty door hinges provide full access inside the fryer, making deep cleaning possible.

Flat Bottom Fryer, gas, floor model, 42-65 lb. oil capacity, 18"x24" frying area, solid state controls, auto melt cycle, boil out mode, matchless ignition, marine front edge, mild steel tank, stainless steel front, sides & splash-back, 100,000 BTU, CSA Flame, CSA Star, NSF, CE (available mix/match and with FD-M filter drawer filtration system)

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A well-known name in commercial fryers, Pitco has developed fryer innovations since 1918, from heating tubes in the middle of the fryer that prevent food scraps from burning to solid state burner controls for consistent temperatures.

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