Vulcan 3VK45DF Gas Fryer - (3) 50 lb Vats, Floor Model, Natural Gas

Great for establishments looking to maximize their fried food throughput, the Vulcan 3VK45DF commercial gas fryer is built with three 50-pound-capacity vats. To keep breaded shrimp, chicken, and fish in place as they're fried, each vat comes with twin fryer baskets; their handles are coated in plastic to minimize the risk of heat transfer to hands. The FivePass™ heat transfer system evenly guides heat throughout oil to yield 66 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency while reducing cook and lag times during recovery. To conserve energy, its SoftStart™ ignition system only outputs 35,000 BTUs per hour—half the unit's maximum BTU output per hour—and the idle temperature mode retains set heat by outputting 4,251 BTUs per hour.

With the simple-to-use solid-state digital controls, employees can set the frypots' temperatures from 200 to 390, choose from three melt cycles when using solid shortening, initiate two countdown timers, and select from actual or compensating time cooking options. To ensure the settings are correct, a digital display provides temperature readouts in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Operators can activate the KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system with the push of a button. While its pump and motor circulate oil at an 8-gallon-per-minute rate, its stainless steel mesh filter screen filters out debris and particulates from a 270-to-350-square-inch filtration area. As much as 70 pounds of oil can be drained into the filtration pan, which can be emptied as needed, and filtered shortening can be added back to the frypots with the oil-return tube.

The Vulcan 3VK45DF energy-efficient gas fryer measures 46¹⁄₂ inches wide by 30¹⁄₈ inches deep by 47¹⁄₈ inches tall and creates an ergonomic 36¹⁄₄-inch working height. For long-term durability in fast-paced settings, it's made of rust-, dent-, and scratch-resistant stainless steel. Its four integrated casters provide smooth mobility; two casters can be locked to secure it in place during operation.

Product Details

• Part of the PowerFry5 series
• Freestanding model featuring (3) 50-lb. fry tanks
• Cabinet, frypots, and fryer baskets made of durable, rust- and corrosion-resistant stainless steel
• 2 fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles per frypot (6 total)
• (4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 can be locked)
• SoftStart ignition system only outputs 35,000 BTUs when heating oil
• FivePass heat transfer system yields 66 percent cooking and 78 percent thermal efficiency
• Energy-efficient idle temperature setting only outputs 4,251 BTUs per hour
• Flue temperature stays below 500 degrees F at maximum production rate
• Hi-limit shutoff feature
• Includes clean-out rod for drain and tank brush
• 1¹⁄₄-in. port ball-type drain valve
• Requires 6-in. clearance at sides and rear when placed near combustible construction
• 16-in. minimum clearance to adjacent open-top burner units
• (3) 70,000 BTU

Solid-state Digital Controls

• Electronic matchless ignition
• Fahrenheit or Celsius digital temperature 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

• 1-touch button operation
• Pump and motor circulate oil at 8 GPM
• Stainless steel mesh filter establishes 270-350-sq.-in. filtration area
• 18-ga. stainless steel filtration pan can hold 70 lb. of oil
• 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 natural gas
• 1¹⁄₄-in. NPT common rear gas connection

Product Features

*Free shipping on Vulcan 3VK45DF within the 48 contiguous states.

From The Manufacturer

PowerFry5™ Fryer, natural gas, high efficiency, 46-1/2" W, (3) 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), 210,000 BTU, CSA, NSF, ENERGY STAR®

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

Vulcan 3VK45DF 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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