Vulcan 2VK45DF Gas Fryer - (2) 50 lb Vats, Floor Model, Liquid Propane

To properly fry chicken, fish filets, okra, pickles, and mozzarella sticks, both the Vulcan 2VK45DF freestanding gas fryer's frypots have independent digital solid-state controls. Operators can electronically ignite the units, set temperature from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit, initiate one of three melt modes, activate two countdown timers, and start an automatic boil-out mode. To enhance energy efficiency, it's part of the PowerFry5™ series, meaning it's built with a FivePass™ heat transfer system. This mechanism uniformly guides heat through oil to achieve 78 percent thermal efficiency and 66 percent cooking efficiency. To initially heat oil, this unit uses the SoftStart™ ignition system, quickly warming it to reduce the risk of scorching. Once the unit reaches the set temperature, it maintains the heat while saving energy by using just 4,251 BTUs per hour to conserve energy.

Great for medium- and high-volume frying, each of the frypots can hold 50 pounds of oil. To keep breaded foods in place during the frying process, each frypot includes twin fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles that minimize heat transfer to protect staff's hands from burns. This 31-inch-wide by 30¹³⁄₁₀₀-inch-deep by 47¹⁄₄-inch-tall fryer's stainless steel construction resists rusting and corroding, while its 6-inch casters simplify transport when repositioning is required.

Employees can press a button to initiate a filtration cycle for the Vulcan 2VK45DF high-efficiency commercial fryer's vats. The KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system is housed at the base of the cabinet on a pull-out drawer for enhanced accessibility; its drain interlock switch automatically turns off the burners when the oil is draining. By circulating oil at an 8-gallon-per-minute rate, the pump and oil expedite the filtration process. Its stainless steel mesh filter can filter debris from both sides, while the filter pan can hold 70 pounds of oil. To add filtered shortening back into the unit with the oil-return tube, users can simply close the filter drawer.

Product Details

• Part of the PowerFry5 VK45 collection
• Freestanding floor model
• 2 batteries
• (2) 50-lb. frypots
• Stainless steel cabinet and frypots
• 4 fryer baskets featuring plastic-coated handles (2 per frypot)
• Establishes 36¹⁄₄-in. working height
• (4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 with locks)
• FivePass heat transfer system yields 66 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency
• SoftStart ignition system quickly heats oil upon startup
• Idle temperature mode outputs just 4,251 BTUs per hour to maintain set temperature
• Flue temperature doesn't exceed 500 degrees F at maximum production rate
• Hi-limit shutoff mechanism
• 1¹⁄₄-in. port ball-type drain valve
• 6-in. clearance required at sides and rear when placed near combustible construction
• 16-in. minimum clearance to adjacent open-top burner units
• (2) 70,000 BTU

Solid-state Digital Controls

• Electronic matchless ignition
• Fahrenheit or Celsius digital character display
• Operating temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
• 3 melt modes
• 2 countdown timers
• Automatic boil-out mode
• Can cook with compensating time or actual time

Filtration System Details

• Positioned on pull-out drawer in base
• 70-lb.-capacity stainless steel filter pan
• Stainless steel mesh filter screen provides 270 to 350-sq.-in. filtration area
• Push-button activated filtration cycle
• Pump and motor circulate oil at 8 GPM
• Drain valve interlock switch automatically turns off burners during oil draining
• Hands-free oil-return tube adds oil back to the tanks
• Tank brushes and clean-out rods included for cleaning

Dimensions & Utilities

• 31 in. W x 30¹³⁄₁₀₀ in. D (50¹⁄₄ in. D when doors are opened) x 47¹⁄₄ in. H
• 7 A, ¹⁄₃ HP
• 115 V/60 Hz/1 ph, cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
• Powered by LP gas
• 1¹⁄₄-in. NPT common rear gas connection

Product Features

*Free shipping on Vulcan 2VK45DF within the 48 contiguous states.

From The Manufacturer

PowerFry5™ Fryer, LP gas, high efficiency, 31" W, (2) battery, 45-50 lbs. capacity per vat, 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), 140,000 BTU, CSA, NSF, ENERGY STAR®

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

Vulcan 2VK45DF 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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