207-3VK85DFLPVulcanModel 3VK85DF
Vulcan 3VK85DF Gas Fryer - (3) 90 lb Vats, Floor Model, Liquid Propane
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The Vulcan 3VK85DF is a high-capacity, energy-efficient commercial gas fryer with three independent 90-lb vats, ideal for busy kitchens. Features SoftStart ignition, FivePass heat transfer, and durable stainless steel construction.
Key features
- 01Three independent 90-lb vats (270 lbs total capacity) with adjustable temperature controls (200–390°F) for precise cooking
- 02Energy-efficient SoftStart™ ignition (135,000 BTUs/hour) and idle mode (18,894 BTUs/hour) to save fuel costs
- 03FivePass™ heat transfer system for 65% cooking efficiency and 78% thermal efficiency, ensuring faster, more consistent results
- 04Durable stainless steel construction with rust-resistant frypots, cabinet, and baskets (2 baskets per frypot with plastic-coated handles)
- 05Digital temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius), three melt modes, and programmable countdown timers for versatile cooking applications
Description
The Vulcan 3VK85DF commercial gas fryer is a powerhouse designed for high-volume kitchens, offering unmatched efficiency and performance. Part of the PowerFry5™ series, this 3-vat (270 lb total capacity) floor model is built for durability with rust-resistant stainless steel frypots, cabinets, and fryer baskets. Its FivePass™ heat transfer system ensures 65% cooking efficiency and 78% thermal efficiency, while the SoftStart™ ignition system minimizes energy waste by quickly heating oil to the desired temperature and then reducing BTUs during idle periods—saving you both time and money. With independent temperature controls (200–390°F), three melt modes, and programmable countdown timers, this fryer accommodates diverse cooking needs, from crispy fries to perfectly breaded items. The digital display (Fahrenheit or Celsius) provides instant temperature verification, ensuring consistent results every time. Ideal for restaurants, fast-food chains, and foodservice operations, the 3VK85DF combines Vulcan’s reputation for reliability with advanced features that streamline workflow and reduce operational costs. Invest in a fryer that delivers precision, efficiency, and long-term performance—order the Vulcan 3VK85DF today.
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
Details
- 01Part of the PowerFry5 VK85 line
- 023-battery freestanding unit comprised of (3) 90-lb. frypots
- 0336 1⁄4-in. working height
- 04Durable, rust-resistant stainless steel frypots, cabinet, and fryer baskets
- 056 fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles (2 baskets per frypot)
- 06(4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 with locking mechanisms)
- 07SoftStart ignition system outputs 135,000 BTUs per hour to quickly heat oil upon startup
- 08FivePass heat transfer system yields 65 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency
- 09Idle temperature mode outputs only 18,894 BTUs per hour to maintain desired heat
- 10Flue temperature doesn't exceed 500 degrees F at maximum production rate
- 11Hi-limit shutoff mechanism
- 12Ships with tank brush and clean-out rod
- 131 1⁄4-in. full-port ball-type drain valve
- 146-in. clearance required at sides and rear when placed near combustible construction
- 1516-in. minimum clearance to adjacent open-top burner units
- 16Matchless electronic ignition
- 17Fahrenheit or Celsius digital character display
- 18Operating temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
- 192 countdown timers
- 20Automatic boil-out mode
- 21Can cook with compensating time or actual time
- 22Assembled on a pull-out drawer base for accessibility
- 23Stainless steel mesh filter screen can establish a filtration area as large as 350 sq. in.
- 24Push-button filtration cycle activation
- 25Pump and motor circulate oil at 8 GPM
- 26Drain valve interlock switch
- 27Stainless steel filtration pan with 110-lb. capacity
- 28Hands-free oil-return tube
- 2963 in. W x 30 13⁄100 in. D (50 1⁄4 in. D when doors are opened) x 47 1⁄4 in. H
- 30115 V/60 Hz/1 ph, cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
- 31Powered by LP gas
- 321 1⁄4-in. NPT common rear gas connection
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