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 1VK85DF Gas Fryer - (1) 90 lb Vat, Floor Model, Natural Gas
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Selected Gas Type: Natural Gas
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Vulcan 1VK85DF Description
Featured in the PowerFry5™ series, the Vulcan 1VK85DF freestanding fryer's fry tank and base cabinet are constructed of stainless steel. The tank measures 191⁄2 inches wide by 181⁄4 inches deep and can hold 85 to 90 pounds of oil. To enhance employee comfort, it has a 361⁄4-inch working height. This unit has two fryer baskets, which can hold breaded shrimp, french fries, or mozzarella sticks in place as they're transferred to and from the vat; plastic-coated basket handles ease transportation and protect users from burns. After service, oil can be removed through the 11⁄4-inch full-port, ball-type drain valve, and the unit can be cleaned with the included tank brush and clean-out rod. This freestanding fryer measures 21 inches wide by 343⁄8 inches deep by 471⁄8 inches high and is mounted on two locking and two non-locking 6-inch casters.
Users can observe temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius using the unit's digital thermostat, and to accommodate varying cooking requirements, temperatures can be adjusted between 200 and 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Time can be monitored as actual or compensating to account for heat recovery, while two countdown timers alert staff when food is finished to reduce product waste. So operators can use solid frying compounds, this unit offers three melt modes. To enhance oil quality while extending oil life, this fryer features a Kleenscreen Plus® filtration system.
For uniform heat distribution, the Vulcan 1VK85DF natural gas fryer has a FivePass™ heat system yielding 65 percent cooking and 78 percent thermal efficiency. The electronic ignition system includes a SoftStart™ function, which gradually warms the oil at startup; to prevent overheating, it has a high-limit shut off. To extend oil life, a "V"-shaped cold zone catches loose sediment and protects it from burning, thereby preserving oil taste and color. As new items are added to the fryer, a fast heat recovery system quickly brings the compound back to temperature, minimizing heat lag. An idle temperature setting conserves energy during extended slow periods, and to remove boil-out solution after cleaning, staff can select the automatic boil-out mode.
Product Details
- Part of the PowerFry5 series
- 85-90-lb. vat capacity
- Freestanding
- Cabinet and fry tank are constructed of stainless steel
- Twin fry baskets with plastic-coated handles
- 361⁄4-in. working height
- Digital temperature display
- Readouts in Fahrenheit or Celsius
- Temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
- 3 melt modes for solid oils
- Idle temperature setting outputs 6,298 BTU to save energy
- Fast heat recovery system
- Users can cook with actual time or compensating time
- Two countdown timers
- Electronic matchless ignition
- SoftStart ignition system gradually heats oil and minimizes hot spots
- Hi-limit shut off minimizes overheating risks
- Auto boil-out function
- FivePass heat transfer system yields 78 percent thermal and 65 percent cooking efficiency
- "V"-shaped cold zone preserves oil taste and color
- Filtration system enhances oil quality and life
- 11⁄4-in. full-port, ball-type drain valve
- (4) 6-in. casters (2 casters lock)
- Comes with tank brush and clean-out rod
- 90,000 BTU per hour
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 1VK85DF within the 48 contiguous states.
From The Manufacturer
PowerFry5™ Fryer, natural gas, high efficiency, 21" W, free-standing, 85-90 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), 90,000 BTU, CSA, CSA STAR, NSF, ENERGY STAR®
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Vulcan 1VK85DF Specifications
Spec Attribute | Spec Value |
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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 | 420.00 |

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