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 30 13/100-inch-deep by 47 1/4-inch-tall unit provides a comfortable 36 1/4-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 castersa€”two of which are equipped with brakesa€”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 36 1/4-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
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 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 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 LP 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
LP

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: LP
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