Anets 14GS Gas Fryer - (1) 50 lb Vat, Floor Model, Natural Gas
The Anets GoldenFry Model 14GS represents all-purpose gas fryer performance in a compact 14-inch footprint, combining innovative cross-fire burner technology with professional-grade stainless steel construction for restaurants, quick-service operations, cafeterias, and commercial kitchens. This workhorse fryer features a top-quality stainless steel frypot with remarkable heat recovery, unique 4-sided heating system for highly efficient and consistent frying results, and open vat design with sloped sides that prevent crumb accumulation while directing food particles into the extra-large cold zone. Manufactured by Anets in Bow, New Hampshire with 111,000 BTU power output, the GoldenFry 14GS delivers professional 70 pounds per hour frying capacity in a space-efficient 14" x 14.5" cooking area. The fully insulated cabinet keeps kitchens cool, dual shortening level capability (35 to 50 pounds) accommodates varying cooking capacities, and the millivolt thermostat with 200°F to 375°F temperature range provides precise control for diverse menu applications. CSA, NSF, and CE certified with atmospheric pre-mix burners, 100% gas shut-off safety valve, hi-limit safety control, and all-stainless steel construction excluding rear and bottom braces, the Anets GoldenFry 14GS combines compact efficiency with professional performance and exceptional reliability.
Key Features & Benefits
Unique Cross-Fire Burner System
- 4-Sided Heating System - Innovative cross-fire burners provide heat from all four sides of frypot
- Highly Efficient Performance - Surrounding heat ensures rapid temperature recovery and consistent results
- Uniform Heat Distribution - Four-sided heating eliminates hot spots and cold zones
- Consistent Frying Results - Even heat throughout cooking area delivers uniform product quality
- 111,000 BTU Power - Powerful heat input maintains temperature during continuous production
- Atmospheric Pre-Mix Burners - Professional burner design ensures complete, efficient combustion
Top-Quality Stainless Steel Frypot
- All Stainless Steel Construction - Premium stainless steel frypot for exceptional durability
- Remarkable Recovery - Superior heat transfer delivers rapid temperature recovery between batches
- Years of Service - Commercial-grade stainless construction ensures long service life
- Corrosion Resistance - Stainless material resists damage from oils and cleaning chemicals
- Easy Cleaning - Smooth stainless surfaces wipe clean and resist buildup
Open Vat Design with Sloped Sides
- Sloped Side Construction - Angled sides prevent crumb accumulation on ledges
- Rapid Food Particle Drop - Sloped design forces particles to fall quickly into cold zone
- Easy to Clean - Open vat configuration simplifies cleaning and maintenance
- Prevents Buildup - No horizontal surfaces where breading and crumbs can collect
- Superior Accessibility - Open design provides complete access for thorough cleaning
Extra-Large Cold Zone
- Extended Cold Zone Capacity - Large area below heating elements collects food particles
- Prolongs Shortening Life - Particles settle in unheated zone, reducing oil degradation
- Reduces Carbon Build-Up - Cold zone prevents particle carbonization that darkens oil
- Extra Wide Access - Generous opening permits reaching even hardest-to-reach corners
- Easy Cleanout - Wide access enables thorough cold zone cleaning and debris removal
- Better Oil Quality - Extended shortening life reduces operating costs and improves taste
Professional Temperature Control
- Millivolt Thermostat - Reliable analog temperature control requires no electricity
- 200°F to 375°F Range - Wide temperature span (93°C to 191°C) accommodates diverse applications
- Protected Thermostat Location - Thermostat behind door protected from damage and splashing
- Precise Control - Accurate temperature regulation ensures consistent cooking results
- Menu Flexibility - Temperature range handles everything from donuts to french fries
Advanced Safety Features
- Hi-Limit Safety Control - Automatically turns off main gas supply at 435°F (224°C)
- 100% Gas Shut-Off Valve - Complete gas shutoff prevents dangerous gas accumulation
- Safety Pilots - Reliable pilot system ensures safe ignition and operation
- Overheat Protection - Hi-limit prevents oil fires and equipment damage
- Multiple Safety Redundancies - Layered safety systems protect operators and facility
Dual Shortening Level Capability
- 35 to 50 Pound Capacity - Flexible oil volume for different menu items and production levels
- Varying Cooking Capacities - Adjust oil level based on product type and volume requirements
- Efficient Oil Management - Use minimum oil needed for specific applications
- Cost Control - Lower oil volume reduces shortening costs for light production
- Maximum Capacity - 50-pound capacity handles high-volume production demands
Professional 70 Pounds Per Hour Capacity
- High-Volume Production - 70 pounds of french fries per hour capacity
- Rapid Recovery - Cross-fire burners enable quick temperature return between batches
- Continuous Operation - Sustained production capacity for lunch and dinner rush periods
- Commercial Performance - Professional throughput for demanding foodservice operations
- Efficient Service - High capacity reduces customer wait times
Fully Insulated Cabinet Construction
- Complete Cabinet Insulation - Full insulation keeps kitchen environment cool
- Comfortable Working Conditions - Reduced heat radiation improves operator comfort
- Energy Efficiency - Insulation retains heat in frypot for better fuel economy
- Cool-Touch Exterior - Insulated cabinet reduces burn risks from accidental contact
- Professional Kitchen Environment - Minimizes heat contribution to kitchen cooling loads
All Stainless Steel Construction
- Complete Stainless Exterior - All stainless steel construction (excluding rear and bottom braces)
- Professional Appearance - Polished stainless finish enhances kitchen aesthetics
- Corrosion Resistance - Stainless construction withstands commercial kitchen environments
- Easy Maintenance - Stainless surfaces wipe clean and resist staining
- Long Service Life - Durable stainless construction ensures years of reliable operation
Professional Drainage System
- 1-1/4" Full Port Ball Valve - Large valve opening prevents clogging during drainage
- Easy Oil Drainage - Full-port design enables rapid, complete oil removal
- Reduced Maintenance Time - Quick drainage simplifies oil changes and cleaning
- Reliable Operation - Ball valve design provides long service life and positive shutoff
- Professional Serviceability - Easy access for maintenance and cleaning procedures
Removable Basket Hanger System
- Stainless Steel Basket Hanger - Durable stainless construction for basket storage
- Lifts Off Design - Hanger removes completely for easy cleaning
- Access to Backsplash - Removal provides complete backsplash cleaning access
- Convenient Basket Storage - Keeps baskets organized and readily accessible
- Enhanced Cleanability - Removable design eliminates cleaning obstacles
Compact 14-Inch Footprint
- Space-Efficient Design - 14" width fits limited counter space
- 14" x 14.5" Cooking Area - Substantial cooking surface in compact footprint
- Professional Capacity - Full commercial performance without excessive space requirements
- Flexible Installation - Compact size enables installation in space-constrained kitchens
- Countertop Configuration - 6-inch adjustable chrome-plated legs standard equipment
Standard Equipment Package
- 2 Twin Nickel-Plated Baskets - Professional fry baskets included for immediate operation
- Rack Type Basket Support - Convenient basket storage and draining system
- Clean Out Rod - Tool for clearing drainage and maintenance access
- 6" Adjustable Chrome-Plated Legs - Height-adjustable legs for leveling and positioning
- Drain Pipe Extension - Plumbing connection for oil drainage
- Sediment Tray - Collects particles and debris from cold zone cleaning
Professional Certifications
- CSA Certified - Canadian Standards Association approval for North American markets
- NSF Listed - National Sanitation Foundation certification for food equipment standards
- CE Approved - European conformity certification (14GSU model) for international compliance
- Commercial Safety Standards - Meets rigorous safety requirements for foodservice equipment
Ideal Applications
The Anets GoldenFry 14GS excels in diverse commercial frying operations:
Quick-Service Restaurant Operations
- Fast Food Restaurants - High-volume french fry and chicken production
- Burger Concepts - Fries, onion rings, and fried accompaniments
- Chicken Quick-Service - Tenders, nuggets, and fried chicken items
- Pizza Shops - Appetizers, wings, and fried specialty items
- Sub Shops - Fries, cheese sticks, and fried sides
Full-Service Restaurant Applications
- Casual Dining Restaurants - Appetizers, sides, and fried entrees
- Family Restaurants - Diverse fried menu items for all-day service
- Bar & Grill Operations - Wings, fries, and pub-style fried foods
- Seafood Restaurants - Fish, shrimp, and seafood frying applications
- Steakhouses - Onion rings, sides, and specialty fried items
Specialty Food Operations
- Donut Shops - Low-temperature donut frying with precise control
- Funnel Cake Stands - Carnival and fair food production
- Food Trucks - Compact size ideal for mobile foodservice
- Concession Stands - Stadium and venue fried food service
- Catering Operations - Portable frying capacity for events
Institutional Foodservice
- School Cafeterias - Student meal programs with fried components
- College Dining Halls - Late-night and snack bar frying stations
- Hospital Food Service - Patient and cafeteria menu items
- Corporate Cafeterias - Employee dining fried food offerings
- Senior Living Communities - Resident meal programs
Performance Specifications
- Model: Anets GoldenFry 14GS
- Type: Standard gas countertop fryer
- Cooking Area: 14" x 14.5" (35.3cm x 37cm)
- BTU Input: 111,000 BTU/hour
- Gas Type: Natural gas or propane (LP)
- Natural Gas Pressure: 3.5" water column
- Propane Gas Pressure: 10" water column
- Gas Connection: 3/4" NPT inlet pipe required
- Electrical Requirements: None (millivolt system)
- Thermostat Type: Millivolt analog control
- Temperature Range: 200°F to 375°F (93°C to 191°C)
- Hi-Limit Safety: Shuts off main gas supply at 435°F (224°C)
- Safety Features: 100% gas shut-off valve, safety pilots, hi-limit control
- Burner Type: Atmospheric pre-mix cross-fire burners
- Heating System: 4-sided cross-fire configuration
- Frypot Material: Stainless steel
- Cabinet Construction: All stainless steel (excluding rear and bottom braces)
- Insulation: Fully insulated cabinet
- Shortening Capacity: 35 to 50 pounds (dual level capability)
- Production Capacity: 70 pounds of french fries per hour
- Vat Design: Open vat with sloped sides
- Cold Zone: Extra-large cold zone with extra-wide access
- Drain Valve: 1-1/4" full port ball valve
- Basket Hanger: Stainless steel, removable
- Legs: 6" adjustable chrome-plated (standard)
- Overall Width: 14" (36cm)
- Overall Depth: 31" (79cm)
- Overall Height: 45.5" (116cm) with 6" legs
- Cabinet Height: 35.5" (90cm) plus 6" legs
- Top Depth: 14.5" (37cm)
- Backsplash Height: 8.25" (21cm)
- Frypot Opening: 15.63" x 15.25" (40cm x 39cm)
- Frypot Depth: 7.81" (20cm)
- Drain Extension: 1.5" (4cm)
- Certifications: CSA, NSF, CE (14GSU model)
- Manufacturer: Anets Inc., Bow, New Hampshire
Standard Accessories Included
- Fry Baskets: 2 twin nickel-plated baskets
- Basket Support: Rack type basket support
- Maintenance Tools: Clean out rod
- Legs: 6" adjustable chrome-plated legs
- Plumbing: Drain pipe extension
- Cleaning: Sediment tray
Why Choose the Anets GoldenFry 14GS?
The Anets GoldenFry Model 14GS represents proven commercial fryer technology engineered specifically for operations requiring professional performance in a compact, space-efficient footprint. The unique cross-fire burner system with 4-sided heating represents a fundamental advancement over conventional tube-style fryers that heat from below. By surrounding the frypot with heat from all four sides, the cross-fire design delivers superior heat transfer efficiency, remarkable temperature recovery, and exceptionally uniform cooking results. This innovative heating configuration eliminates the hot spots and temperature variations that plague conventional fryers, ensuring that every product emerges with consistent color, texture, and doneness regardless of basket position or production volume.
The 111,000 BTU power output combined with the cross-fire heating system delivers the rapid recovery essential for maintaining production during continuous operation. Unlike underpowered fryers that experience significant temperature drops when baskets are loaded, the GoldenFry 14GS returns to setpoint temperature quickly, minimizing the recovery time between batches. This performance proves critical during lunch and dinner rush periods when maintaining consistent product quality while serving customers quickly determines operational success. The powerful, efficient heating system ensures that the first french fry batch and the fiftieth batch receive identical cooking conditions, maintaining quality standards throughout the busiest service periods.
The top-quality stainless steel frypot construction delivers exceptional durability and heat transfer characteristics that separate professional equipment from residential-grade alternatives. The stainless steel material withstands the thermal cycling, chemical exposure, and mechanical stress inherent to commercial frying without warping, corroding, or degrading. The superior thermal conductivity of the stainless frypot, combined with the surrounding cross-fire heat, creates remarkably even temperature distribution throughout the cooking oil. This uniform heat ensures consistent frying results and extends the frypot service life to years of reliable operation, protecting equipment investment while maintaining consistent performance.
The open vat design with sloped sides represents thoughtful engineering focused on oil quality and ease of cleaning. The angled sides prevent food particles, breading, and crumbs from accumulating on horizontal surfaces where they would carbonize and contaminate the oil. Instead, the sloped configuration forces particles to drop rapidly into the extra-large cold zone below the burners where they settle without burning. This particle management system directly extends shortening life by preventing the carbonization that darkens oil, imparts off-flavors, and accelerates degradation. The extended oil life translates to reduced shortening costs, better-tasting products, and fewer oil changes during service periods.
The extra-large cold zone with extra-wide access provides superior debris management compared to conventional fryers with minimal cold zone capacity. The generous unheated area below the burners collects substantial quantities of food particles without the frequent cleanout required by smaller cold zones. The extra-wide access opening enables operators to reach even the hardest-to-reach corners during cleaning, ensuring thorough debris removal that maintains oil quality and prevents buildup. This accessibility proves particularly valuable during oil filtration and cleaning procedures when complete particle removal is essential for maintaining product quality and extending shortening life.
The dual shortening level capability (35 to 50 pounds) provides operational flexibility for varying menu items and production volumes. Use the minimum 35-pound level for products like donuts or fish that require lower oil volumes, reducing shortening costs and simplifying handling. Fill to the maximum 50-pound capacity for high-volume french fry production where substantial oil volume ensures stable temperatures during continuous basket loading. This adjustable capacity enables operators to optimize oil usage based on specific menu requirements rather than maintaining excessive oil volume for all applications.
The professional 70 pounds per hour frying capacity establishes the GoldenFry 14GS as a true commercial workhorse despite its compact 14-inch footprint. This substantial throughput accommodates demanding quick-service operations, busy lunch rushes, and continuous production requirements that would overwhelm smaller or less powerful fryers. The 14" x 14.5" cooking area provides ample space for multiple baskets while maintaining the narrow width essential for space-constrained kitchens. This combination of high capacity and compact dimensions proves ideal for operations requiring professional performance without the floor space demands of larger fryers.
The millivolt thermostat system provides reliable temperature control without requiring electrical service, simplifying installation and reducing utility connections. The analog control operates entirely on the millivolt current generated by the pilot flame, eliminating electrical wiring requirements and enabling installation anywhere gas service is available. The protected thermostat location behind the door prevents damage from splashing oil, accidental impacts, and kitchen activities while remaining accessible for temperature adjustment. The 200°F to 375°F temperature range accommodates the full spectrum of frying applications from delicate donuts at low temperatures to crispy french fries at higher settings.
The comprehensive safety system with hi-limit control, 100% gas shut-off valve, and safety pilots provides multiple layers of protection against dangerous operating conditions. The hi-limit safety automatically shuts off the main gas supply if temperatures reach 435°F, preventing oil fires and equipment damage that could result from thermostat failure or unsafe operating conditions. The 100% gas shut-off valve ensures complete gas flow termination, eliminating the risk of gas accumulation if flame-out occurs. These redundant safety systems protect both operators and facility while ensuring compliance with commercial kitchen safety requirements.
The fully insulated cabinet construction maintains comfortable kitchen working conditions by preventing heat radiation into the surrounding environment. The complete insulation keeps exterior surfaces cool to the touch while retaining heat within the frypot for improved fuel efficiency. This thermal management proves particularly valuable in compact kitchens where excessive heat radiation from equipment creates uncomfortable working conditions and increases air conditioning loads. The cool-running cabinet enables safe operation in tight quarters while contributing to overall kitchen comfort.
The all-stainless steel construction excluding only rear and bottom braces provides professional appearance, exceptional durability, and ease of maintenance. The complete stainless exterior withstands the splashing oil, cleaning chemicals, and mechanical abuse inherent to commercial kitchens without rusting, staining, or deteriorating. The polished stainless finish wipes clean effortlessly, maintaining professional appearance with minimal maintenance effort. This commercial-grade construction ensures that the GoldenFry 14GS maintains its appearance and structural integrity throughout years of demanding service.
The 1-1/4" full port ball valve represents professional drainage design that prevents the clogging issues common with smaller valves. The full-port opening provides unrestricted flow during oil drainage, enabling rapid, complete removal for oil changes and cleaning. The ball valve design delivers positive shutoff and reliable operation through thousands of drainage cycles, while the large opening accommodates even particle-laden oil without clogging. This professional drainage system simplifies maintenance procedures and reduces the time required for oil changes.
The removable stainless steel basket hanger with lift-off design provides convenient basket storage while enabling complete access to the backsplash area during cleaning. The hanger lifts off completely without tools, eliminating the cleaning obstacles that permanent basket supports create. This removable design ensures thorough cleaning access while providing secure, organized basket storage during operation. The stainless construction withstands constant use and cleaning without deterioration or corrosion.
The comprehensive standard equipment package includes everything needed for immediate operation – twin nickel-plated fry baskets, rack-type basket support, clean-out rod, adjustable legs, drain pipe extension, and sediment tray. This complete package eliminates additional purchases and ensures operators can begin production immediately upon installation. The quality accessories included as standard equipment reflect Anets' commitment to providing complete, ready-to-operate commercial equipment.
Manufactured by Anets in Bow, New Hampshire with decades of commercial fryer expertise, the GoldenFry 14GS delivers proven performance backed by CSA, NSF, and CE certifications. From quick-service restaurants requiring reliable high-volume frying to full-service operations seeking compact efficiency, from food trucks needing space-efficient equipment to institutional kitchens feeding hundreds daily, the Anets GoldenFry 14GS provides the professional performance, innovative engineering, and exceptional reliability that commercial frying operations demand.
Experience professional commercial frying performance – where Anets GoldenFry 14GS delivers unique 4-sided cross-fire heating with 111,000 BTU power, extra-large cold zone, and 70 pounds per hour capacity in a compact 14-inch footprint.