Vulcan 3VK85AF Gas Fryer - (3) 90 lb Vats, Floor Model, Liquid Propane

The Vulcan 3VK85AF PowerFry™ energy-efficient gas fryer is equipped with simple-to-use analog knob controls for enhanced precision when setting each frypot's temperature between 200 and 390 degrees Fahrenheit and selecting fat-melt modes. Once controls are set, the SoftStart™ ignition system quickly heats oil while only outputting 135,000 BTUs per hour, or half of the unit's maximum hourly 270,000 BTU output. The FivePass™ heat transfer system effectively guides heat throughout the oil to enhance cooking and thermal efficiency. To retain the achieved temperature, the idle temperature setting outputs only 18,894 BTUs per hour.

All three vats in this commercial fryer accommodate 90 pounds of oil and include twin fryer baskets to streamline high-volume frying. Dumplings, mozzarella sticks, hush puppies, fish, and chicken can be fried independently at specific temperatures to maximize output and reduce the risk of flavor transfer. This 63-inch-wide by 30¹³⁄₁₀₀-inch-deep by 47¹⁄₄-inch-tall unit provides a comfortable 36¹⁄₄-inch working height. Capable of surviving high-volume use, its vats and cabinet are made of durable rust- and dent-resistant stainless steel. Because it's fitted with four 6-inch casters—two of which are equipped with brakes—operators can simply maneuver this unit when it needs to be repositioned for cleaning or maintenance.

The KleenScreen PLUS® filtration unit is mounted on a pull-out drawer in the base of the Vulcan 3VK85AF freestanding gas fryer for simple access. It includes a 110-pound-capacity stainless steel filter pan that can be removed and emptied as needed. Operators can initiate a filtration cycle by pushing a button. The pump and motor circulate oil at 8 gallons per minute, while the stainless steel mesh filter screen can remove particulates from two sides, establishing a filtration area between 270 and 350 square inches. To streamline operation, the drain interlock switch automatically turns off the gas burners when the oil begins draining. Once oil is filtered, it can be returned back to the frypots using the oil-return tube, which operates automatically when the filter drawer is closed.

Product Details

• Part of the PowerFry5 VK85 line
• 3-battery freestanding floor unit with 36¹⁄₄-in. working height
• (3) 90-lb. frypots
• Stainless steel frypots, cabinet, and fryer baskets
• 6 fryer baskets equipped with plastic-coated handles (2 per frypot)
• (4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 with locks)
• FivePass heat transfer system effectively distributes heat throughout oil, yielding 65 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency
• SoftStart ignition system outputs 270,000 BTUs per hour to quickly heat oil
• Idle temperature mode outputs just 18,894 BTUs per hour to maintain set temperature
• Flue temperature doesn't exceed 500 degrees F at maximum production rate
• Hi-limit shutoff
• Clean-out rods and tank brushes included for cleaning
• 1¹⁄₄-in. full-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) 90,000 BTU

Solid-state Analog Knob Controls

• Matchless electronic ignition
• Operating temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
• Selectable fat-melt modes

Filtration System Details

• Built on pull-out base drawer
• 110-lb.-capacity filtration pan
• Stainless steel mesh filter screen can filter areas as large as 350 sq. in.
• Filtration cycle can be activated with the push of a button
• Pump and motor circulate oil at 8 GPM
• Drain valve interlock switch automatically shuts off burners as oil is drained
• Hands-free oil-return tube adds oil back to the tanks when the drawer is closed

Dimensions & Utilities

• 63 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 3VK85AF within the 48 contiguous states.

From The Manufacturer

PowerFry5™ Fryer, LP gas, high efficiency, 63" W, (3) battery, 85-90 lbs. capacity per vat, solid state analog knob 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), 270,000 BTU, CSA, NSF, ENERGY STAR®

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Vulcan 3VK85AF Specifications

Spec Attribute	Spec Value
Manufacturer	Vulcan
Baskets	2
BTU per Fryer	90000
Capacity (lbs)	270
Food Type	Breaded
Frypot Style	Tube Type
Gas Type	LP
NEMA	5-15P
Number of Fry Pots	3
Oil Capacity (lb)	270
Oil Capacity/Fryer (lb)	90
Product	Gas Fryers
Product Type	Cooking Equipment
Rating	Best
Series	PowerFry5™
Type	Floor Model
Warranty	1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year Fry Tank
Width (in)	63
Weight	968.00