Vulcan 3VK85DF Gas Fryer - (3) 90 Lb Vats, Floor Model, Natural Gas

The Vulcan 3VK85DF PowerFry5® high-efficiency, three-battery fryer measures 63 inches wide by 30 13/100 inches deep by 47 1/4 inches tall, establishing a comfortable 36 1/4-inch working height. Each of its 90-pound-capacity frypots include twin fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles to protect staff's hands from burns when lifting cooked product from the vats. Designed to withstand long-term back-of-house use, this unit is made of stainless steela€”a durable, dent-, scratch-, and rust-resistant metal that can simply be wiped clean. Because it's positioned on four 6-inch casters, it's simple to reposition for maintenance and cleaning; during use, two of the casters can be locked to secure the unit in place.
For precise control, each frypot has independent solid-state digital controls. Staff can adjust each vat's temperature from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit, select from one of three fat-melt modes when using solid shortening, choose to cook with compensating or actual time, and set two countdown timers to reduce the chance of undercooking and scorching. The digital display provides an accurate readout of temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius so operators can ensure the units are set to the correct temperature. Once the controls are set, the SoftStart® ignition system quickly heats oil while outputting 45,000 BTUs per houra€”half of the unit's maximum hourly BTU output. The FivePass® heat transfer system effectively distributes heat throughout oil, yielding 65 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency, and the unit only needs 18,894 BTU per hour when idle to maintain 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Vulcan 3VK85DF commercial gas fryer features a KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system on a pull-out drawer base for accessibility. To promote frequent filtration, users can activate a filtration cycle with the push of a button. Its drain interlock switch shuts off the burners as oil is drained to enhance safety, and the 1/3-horsepower pump and motor circulate hot oil at 8 gallons per minute to expedite the filtration process. To establish a filtration area as large as 350 square inches, its stainless steel mesh filter screen pulls debris from two sides. The stainless steel filtration pan can hold 110 pounds of oil and be removed and emptied as needed to streamline cleaning. Once oil is filtered, operators can shut the filtration drawer so the oil-return tube can guide oil back to the tanks.

Product Details





Part of the PowerFry5 VK85 series
Freestanding unit with (3) 90-lb.-capacity vats
36 1/4-in. working height
Frypots, cabinet, and fryer baskets made of stainless steel
6 fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles (2 baskets per frypot)
(4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 locking)
SoftStart ignition system quickly heats oil by outputting 135,000 BTUs per hour
Energy-efficient FivePass heat transfer system yields 65 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency
Idle temperature mode only outputs 18,894 BTUs per hour to maintain 350 degrees F
Flue temperature doesn't exceed 500 degrees F at maximum production rate
Hi-limit shutoff
Tank brush and clean-out rod included for cleaning
1 1/4-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 Digital Controls





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

Filtration System Details





Assembled on a pull-out drawer base for easy accessibility
Push-button filtration system activation
Stainless steel mesh filter screen can establish a filtration area between 270 sq in. and 350 sq. in.
Pump and motor circulate oil at 8 GPM
Drain valve interlock switch
Stainless steel filtration pan with a 110-lb. capacity
Hands-free oil-return tube

Dimensions & Utilities





63 in. W x 30 13/100 in. D (50 1/4 in. D when doors are opened) x 47 1/4 in. H
7 A, 1/3 HP
115 V/60 Hz/1 ph, cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
Powered by natural gas
1 1/4-in. NPT common rear gas connection

Product Features
Specifications
Manufacturer
Vulcan

Baskets
2

BTU per Fryer
90000

Capacity (lbs)
270

Food Type
Breaded

Frypot Style
Tube Type

Gas Type
NG

Heat
Gas

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®

Special Features
Casters Included - Uninstalled

Type
Floor Model

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

Width (in)
63

Weight
968.00

Manufacturer: Vulcan
Baskets: 2
BTU per Fryer: 90000
Capacity (lbs): 270
Food Type: Breaded
Frypot Style: Tube Type
Gas Type: NG
Heat: Gas
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®
Special Features: Casters Included - Uninstalled
Type: Floor Model
Warranty: 1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year Fry Tank
Width (in): 63
Weight: 968.00