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.
Vulcan 1VK85C Gas Fryer - (1) 90 lb Vat, Floor Model, Natural Gas
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Selected Gas Type: Natural Gas

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Vulcan 1VK85C Description
The Vulcan 1VK85C natural gas fryer features a single 191⁄2-inch-wide by 181⁄4-inch-deep stainless steel fry tank and base cabinet. Its tank can hold as much as 85 to 90 pounds of oil, and to streamline cleaning, it has a 11⁄4-inch full-port, ball-type drain valve, tank brush, and clean-out rod. Twin fryer baskets effectively contain breaded goods as they're submerged and removed from oil, and to protect users from burns, the handles are coated in plastic. So users can reach the baskets comfortably, this unit has a 361⁄4-inch working height. To ease transportation for cleaning and maintenance, it's mounted on four adjustable 6-inch swivel casters, which have two locks to ensure stability. Overall, this freestanding unit measures 21 inches wide by 343⁄8 inches deep by 471⁄8 inches high.
To heat the oil thoroughly and minimize recovery time between frying, this unit operates with a FivePass™ heat transfer system. It also features an electronic ignition system with SoftStart™ technology that heats the oil with 35,000 BTUs to extend oil life. The "V"-shaped cold zone traps loose sediment to keep it from burning, which could otherwise impact oil color and taste. For energy conservation, this fryer features an idle temperature mode that uses only 6,298 BTU to maintain cooking temperature. It also has a high-limit shut off, which caps the maximum temperature to reduce fire and burn risks.
To streamline service, the Vulcan 1VK85C fryer has programmable computer controls that can be set and modified using the USB interface. Users can program as many as 10 menu timers and shake reminders for ease of monitoring; for flexibility, staff can cook with either actual or compensating time, which accounts for temperature fluctuations. The digital thermostat displays temperatures in either Celsius or Fahrenheit, with a temperature range of 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. So operators can use solid compounds and shortening, this control system features three melt modes.
Product Details
- Part of the PowerFry5™ series
- 85-90-lb. capacity
- Stainless steel fry tank and cabinet
- Twin fry baskets with plastic-coated handles
- 361⁄4-in. working height
- Temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
- Fast temperature recovery
- Users can cook with compensating time or actual time
- Electronic matchless ignition
- SoftStart ignition system extends oil life and conserves energy
- Hi-limit shut off
- FivePass heat transfer system yields 65 percent cooking and 78 percent thermal efficiency
- "V"-shaped cold zone
- 11⁄4-in. full-port, ball-type drain valve
- 4 adjustable 6-in. casters (2 locking)
- Includes tank brush and clean-out rod
- 90,000 BTU per hour
Computer Control System
- Programmable computer controls
- Digital display in Celsius or Fahrenheit
- 10 menu timers
- Offline menu programming with USB interface
- 3 melt modes for solid compounds
- Idle temperature setting reduces energy use to 6,298 BTU
Dimensions and Utilities
- Tank: 191⁄2 in. W x 181⁄4 in. D
- Overall: 21 in. W x 343⁄8 in. D x 471⁄8 in. H
- Powered by natural gas
- Includes 120 V cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
- 3⁄4-in. OD rear gas connection
Product Features
*Free shipping on Vulcan 1VK85C within the 48 contiguous states.
From The Manufacturer
PowerFry5™ Fryer, natural gas, high efficiency, 21" W, free-standing, 85-90 lbs. capacity, programmable computer control with melt cycles, FivePass™ heat transfer system, electronic ignition, twin baskets, stainless steel cabinet & fry tank, adustable casters (2 swivel locking & 2 non-locking), 90,000 BTU, CSA, CSA STAR, NSF, ENERGY STAR®
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Vulcan 1VK85C Specifications
Spec Attribute | Spec Value |
---|---|
Manufacturer | Vulcan |
Baskets | 2 |
BTU per Fryer | 90000 |
Capacity (lbs) | 90 |
Food Type | Breaded |
Frypot Style | Tube Type |
Gas Type | NG |
NEMA | 5-15P |
Number of Fry Pots | 1 |
Oil Capacity (lb) | 90 |
Oil Capacity/Fryer (lb) | 90 |
Product | Gas Fryers |
Product Type | Cooking Equipment |
Rating | Best |
Series | PowerFry5â„¢ |
Type | Floor Model |
Warranty | 1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year Fry Tank |
Width (in) | 21 |
Weight | 267.00 |

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