Vulcan 1VK45DF Gas Fryer - (1) 50 Lb Vat, Floor Model, Liquid Propane

For energy efficiency and expedited cooking times, the Vulcan 1VK45DF PowerFry5® gas fryer features the FivePass® heat transfer system that evenly distributes heat throughout cooking oil. This system yields 78 percent thermal efficiency and 66 percent cooking efficiency, and the flue temperature doesn't exceed 500 degrees Fahrenheit when the unit is operating at its maximum rate to maintain a comfortable kitchen environment. Employees can adjust the unit's temperature from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit with the digital solid-state controls and choose to cook with compensating time or actual time. Two countdown timers can be set to ensure product is cooked for an appropriate length of time. To use solid shortening, it features three melt modes, and so oil is heated gradually, the SoftStart® ignition system outputs 45,000 BTUs per hour to reduce the risk of scorching the oil. The idle temperature setting maintains temperature by only outputting 4,251 BTUs per hour to save energy.

Great for frying potatoes, chicken, okra, shrimp, mozzarella sticks, and other breaded foods, its frypot measures 14 inches wide by 14 inches deep and accommodates 50 pounds of oil. Its twin fryer baskets contain food during frying, and the baskets' plastic-coated handles minimize heat transfer for enhanced user safety. A V-shaped cold zone beneath the burners provides a place for sediment to settle without burning, which could otherwise affect oil quality and taste. To extend oil life, the KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system's stainless steel mesh filter screen filters from both sides with the push of a button. The drain interlock switch can be flipped on to turn off the gas when the drain valve is opened. Both the motor and pump feature an 8-gallon-per-minute flow rate to reduce the filtration time cycle. To remove residual boil-out solution after the fryer is cleaned, employees can activate the Boil Out By-Pass® feature. For thorough cleaning, its lightweight, one-piece filter pan can be removed and washed in a dishmachine.

Suitable for compact kitchens, the Vulcan 1VK45DF LP-gas-powered fryer measures 15 1/2 inches wide by 30 1/8 inches deep by 47 1/8 inches tall and offers a 36 1/4-inch working height. Its durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel cabinet and frypot can survive high-volume use and are simple to wipe clean. Operators can simply transport this freestanding unit because it's fitted with four 6-inch casters; two of these casters include brakes to ensure stabilization during frying. For quick cleanup, oil can be drained from the 1 1/4-inch port ball-type drain valve, and the tank brush and clean-out rod simplify cleaning the frypot and drain.