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 15¹⁄₂ inches wide by 30¹⁄₈ inches deep by 47¹⁄₈ inches tall and offers a 36¹⁄₄-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 1¹⁄₄-inch port ball-type drain valve, and the tank brush and clean-out rod simplify cleaning the frypot and drain.

Product Details

• Part of the PowerFry5 collection
• Single vat accommodates 50 lbs. of oil
• Electronic matchless ignition
• SoftStart ignition system outputs 35,000 BTUs per hour and slowly increases oil temperature
• FivePass heat transfer system reduces cook and recovery times
• Idle temperature setting maintains temperatures
• Flue temperature doesn't exceed 500 degrees F at maximum production rate
• Hi-limit shutoff
• 36¹⁄₄-in. working height
• Freestanding configuration
• Stainless steel cabinet and frypot
• 2 fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles
• Includes tank brush and clean-out rod for cleaning frypot and drain
• 1¹⁄₄-in. port ball-type drain valve
• (4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 locking)
• 6-in. clearance required at sides and rear
• 16-in. minimum clearance to adjacent open-top burner units
• 70,000 BTU

Solid-state Digital Controls

• Operating temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
• Temperatures can be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius
• Cooks with compensating time or actual time
• Automatic boil-out mode
• 3 melt modes
• 2 countdown timers

Filtration System Details

• 1-touch button activates motor and pump
• Boil Out By-Pass™ mechanism removes boil-out solution
• Stainless steel mesh filter screen removes particulate from 2 sides, creating a filtration area between 270 sq. in. and 350 sq. in.
• Drain valve interlock switch shuts off burners when drain valve is opened
• 8-GPM motor and pump
• Hands-free oil-return tube
• Dishwasher-safe, lightweight 1-piece filter pan

Dimensions & Utilities

• Tank: 14 in. W x 14 in. D
• Overall: 15¹⁄₂ in. W x 30¹⁄₈ in. D x 47¹⁄₈ in. H
• 7 A, ¹⁄₃ HP
• 115 V/60 Hz/1 ph, includes cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
• Powered by LP gas
• ³⁄₄-in. OD rear gas connection

Product Features

*Free shipping on Vulcan 1VK45DF within the 48 contiguous states.

From The Manufacturer

PowerFry5™ Fryer, LP gas, high efficiency, 15-1/2" W, free-standing, 45-50 lbs. capacity, solid state digital control with melt cycles, FivePass™ heat transfer system, electronic ignition, KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system, twin baskets, stainless steel cabinet & fry tank, adjustable casters (2 swivel locking & 2 non-locking), 70,000 BTU, CSA, CSA STAR, NSF, ENERGY STAR®

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1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year Fry Tank

Vulcan 1VK45DF Specifications

Vulcan started producing equipment in Louisville Ky., more than 150 years ago. Today, the brand produces state-of-the-art cooking appliances, including fryers, ovens, and everything in between. The brand is owned by Illinois Tool Works, a global manufacturing leader.

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