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 houra€”half the unit's maximum BTU output per houra€”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 46 1/2 inches wide by 30 1/8 inches deep by 47 1/8 inches tall and creates an ergonomic 36 1/4-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
1 1/4-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





46 1/2 in. W x 30 1/8 in. D x 47 1/8 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
70000

Capacity (lbs)
150

Food Type
Breaded

Frypot Style
Tube Type

Gas Type
NG

Heat
Gas

NEMA
5-15P

Number of Fry Pots
3

Oil Capacity (lb)
150

Oil Capacity/Fryer (lb)
50

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)
46.5

Weight
717.00

Manufacturer: Vulcan
Baskets: 2
BTU per Fryer: 70000
Capacity (lbs): 150
Food Type: Breaded
Frypot Style: Tube Type
Gas Type: NG
Heat: Gas
NEMA: 5-15P
Number of Fry Pots: 3
Oil Capacity (lb): 150
Oil Capacity/Fryer (lb): 50
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): 46.5
Weight: 717.00