Vulcan 1VK45A Gas Fryer - 50 lb Vat, Floor Model, Natural Gas

The Vulcan 1VK45A PowerFry5™ high-efficiency gas fryer can hold 50 pounds of cooking oil in its 14-inch-wide by 14-inch-deep frypot. Great for demanding environments, it's built with the FivePass™ heat transfer system that evenly distributes heat throughout the oil to reduce cooking times and minimize the lag associated with recovery. The solid-state analog control knob located behind the front door can be used to adjust its temperature from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit, and to make use of solid shortening, staff can activate one of the fat-melt modes. The SoftStart™ mechanism gradually warms oil while outputting 35,000 BTUs per hour to extend the oil's life. Once the set temperature is reached, the idle temperature setting only outputs 4,251 BTUs per hour to maintain this temperature. If temperatures increase above the set range, the hi-limit shut-off mechanism will turn off the gas that supplies the burners and pilot light for safety.

To streamline frying, the Vulcan 1VK45A freestanding commercial fryer includes twin fry baskets with plastic-coated handles to simplify lowering products into the vat and lifting them from the pot; these handles also protect staffs' hands from burns. A V-shaped cold zone built beneath the burners collects sediment, reducing the risk of it burning in the hotter upper-vat area. This 15 1⁄2-inch-wide by 30 1⁄8-inch-deep by 47 1⁄8-inch-tall unit is ideally sized for compact kitchens, and it establishes an ergonomic 36 1⁄4-inch working height. Its cabinet and frypot are made of durable stainless steel to withstand high-volume use and resist corrosion. Because it's mounted on four 6-inch casters, it's simple to move; two of the casters can be locked to secure the unit in place.