Vulcan 3VK45CF Gas Fryer - (3) 50 lb Vats, Floor Model, Liquid Propane

Because the Vulcan 3VK45CF PowerFry5™ gas fryer is built with three 50-pound-capacity frypots, it's great for cooking large amounts of breaded foods simultaneously without transferring flavors. All three vats come with twin fryer baskets that keep chicken, shrimp, fish, potatoes, and dumplings contained as they cook. To reduce heat transfer, their handles are coated with plastic. By using the independent computer controls for each frypot, staff can adjust the temperatures from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit; once set, a digital display provides a readout of the vat's temperature so users can gauge the heating process. Employees can also initiate fat-melt modes, choose to cook with compensating or actual time, and upload common menu items to program 10 menu timers for streamlined frying.

Once the temperature is set, the SoftStart™ ignition system outputs 35,000 BTUs per hour to quickly warm the oil while conserving energy. For enhanced thermal and cooking efficiency, the FivePass™ heat transfer system effectively guides heat throughout the oil, resulting in quick cooking and recovery times. Once it reaches the set temperature, the idle temperature mode retains heat at just 4,251 BTUs per hour. The KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system built into the unit's base promotes frequent oil filtration because it operates with the push of a button. Designed to be used twice a day, this mechanism's pump and motor circulate oil at 8 gallons per minute; the stainless steel mesh filter screen collects debris from two sides. Its seamless stainless steel filter pan can hold 70 pounds of oil, and filtered oil can be directed back to the frypots with the oil-return tube.

To match other back-of-house equipment and provide long-term durability, the Vulcan 3VK45CF high-efficiency gas fryer is made of rust-, dent-, and scratch-resistant stainless steel. This 46¹⁄₂-inch-wide by 30¹⁄₈-inch-deep by 47¹⁄₈-inch-tall unit is positioned on four 6-inch casters that roll smoothly. Two of the casters can be locked to stabilize the unit in place during maintenance and operation, and for enhanced staff comfort, it establishes a 36¹⁄₄-inch working height.

Product Details

• Part of the PowerFry5 series
• 3-battery freestanding floor model with (3) 50-lb. fry tanks
• SoftStart ignition system saves energy while preserving oil quality during initial heating
• FivePass heat transfer system yields 66 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency
• Idle temperature mode outputs only 4,251 BTUs per hour to maintain set heat
• Flue temperature remains below 500 degrees F at maximum production rate
• Hi-limit shutoff mechanism
• Made of durable stainless steel
• 2 fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles per frypot (6 baskets total)
• (4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 with locks)
• Includes clean-out rod for drain and tank brush
• 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
• (3) 70,000 BTU

Computer Controls

• Electronic ignition
• Operating temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
• 3 melt modes
• Fahrenheit or Celsius digital display
• Can cook with compensating time or actual time
• 10 menu timers display product name and cook time
• Items can be programmed offline using USB interface (software included)

Filtration System Details

• Seamless, lightweight 18-ga. stainless steel filtration pan with 70-lb. oil capacity
• Stainless steel mesh filter establishes 270-350-sq.-in. filtration area
• Pump and motor circulate oil at 8 GPM
• 1-touch button initiates filtration cycle
• Drain valve interlock switch
• Hands-free oil-return tube

Dimensions & Utilities

• 46¹⁄₂ in. W x 30¹⁄₈ in. D x 47¹⁄₈ 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 3VK45CF within the 48 contiguous states.

From The Manufacturer

PowerFry5™ Fryer, LP gas, high efficiency, 46-1/2" W, (3) battery, 45-50 lbs. capacity per vat, programmable computer 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), 210,000 BTU, CSA, NSF, ENERGY STAR®

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

Vulcan 3VK45CF 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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