If you are in need of a four-fryer system for your kitchen, the Vulcan 4VK65DF PowerFry5™ Fryer is an excellent choice. This gas-heated fryer system is highly efficient and comes with a filtration system that helps keep running costs low throughout its lifetime. The fryers in this system are ENERGYSTAR® qualified, making them among the most energy-efficient models available. Vulcan's Floor Model Gas Fryers are known for their reliability, ease of use, and ease of maintenance, thanks to years of development and use.
The FivePass™ heat transfer system from Vulcan ensures that heat is evenly and efficiently applied to the oil. Unlike other fryers with straight tubes, Vulcan's heat exchange system has tubes with two bends, resembling a sports car's exhaust header. This design allows the heat generated by the burner to be applied to the oil for a longer period, resulting in more heat transferred to the oil without increasing gas consumption. This fryer has a cooking efficiency of 68% and a thermal efficiency of 78%, making it highly effective at transferring heat energy from combustion to usable cooking heat. In fact, this fryer only uses 4,802 BTU/hr to maintain the cooking temperature when idle, and thanks to the SoftStart™ ignition system, only 35,000 BTU/hr is used to gradually heat the oil at startup, which extends its life.
The fryer features digital controls that accurately display the cooking temperature, which can be set from 200°F to 390°F. It also has two count-down timers and can cook with either actual time or compensating time. Additional convenient features include three melt modes, an auto boil-out mode, and an electronic ignition.
The stainless steel mesh KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system in this fryer system is housed inside an 18-gauge stainless steel filter vessel. For enhanced filtration efficiency, optional KleenScreen PLUS® envelopes are available to filter out particles down to 0.5 microns. Filtration is done quickly at a rate of 8 gallons per minute (GPM) thanks to a ½ HP pump motor.
Both the cabinet and fry tank of this fryer are made from stainless steel, ensuring durability and ease of maintenance. To facilitate cleaning and maintenance, the fryer comes with adjustable 6" casters for easy mobility. It also includes twin fry baskets with plastic-coated handles, a tank brush, and a clean-out rod for added convenience
