{"product_id":"westlake-gf90-16-in-natural-gas-floor-fryer-90-000-btu-stainless-steel-vat-robertshaw-thermostat","title":"Westlake GF90 15.5 In. Natural Gas Floor Fryer, 90,000 BTU, Stainless Steel Vat, Robertshaw Thermostat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Westlake GF90 is a 15.5 in. wide natural gas floor fryer that puts 90,000 BTU\/hr under a stainless steel vat holding 4.9 to 6.1 gal of oil. Three vertical cast iron tube burners fire through the oil rather than under it, so when a basket of frozen fries drops in during the dinner rush, the heat goes back into the oil quickly and the next basket still comes out crisp. It is sized for a single fry station turning out fries, wings, and breaded appetizers in a diner, pizzeria, or concession kitchen. It is one vat with a thermostat dial, not a multi-vat battery for a high-volume fried chicken operation. It is set up for natural gas, stands 47 in. tall on a 15.5 in. by 30.2 in. footprint, and needs a gas supply that can deliver the full 90,000 BTU\/hr.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVertical Cast Iron Tube Burners with Internal Baffles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree vertical cast iron burners, each rated 30,000 BTU\/hr, fire into tubes that pass through the vat. Baffles inside each tube slow the hot gases and hold them against the tube wall, so more of the flame's heat ends up in the oil instead of going up the flue. That is the difference between a tube fryer and a pot simply heated from below: the oil surrounds the heat source. What you notice on the line is prompt temperature recovery after a cold load, and that is what keeps fries crisp instead of greasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStainless Steel Vat with a Large Cold Zone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vat is stainless steel and holds 4.9 to 6.1 gal of oil. Below the burner tubes sits a large cold zone, a pocket of cooler oil where crumbs and loose breading settle. Because those particles drop out of the hot oil, they do not scorch at the bottom of the vat and carry a burnt taste into your next batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRobertshaw Thermostat and 450 °F Hi-Limit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Robertshaw control system runs the burners. You set the thermostat anywhere from 200 °F to 400 °F, low enough to idle the oil between rushes and high enough for fries and fresh breaded product. A separate hi-limiter shuts the fryer off if the oil reaches 450 °F, so a failed thermostat cannot keep heating a full vat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eContinuous Pilot and Chromed Baskets\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe continuous pilot stays lit, so the main flame starts easily each time the thermostat calls for heat. Chromed fry baskets with plastic coated handles give your cooks a cooler, surer grip when they shake a basket and hang it to drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1 1\/4 In. Drain Cock for Oil Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it is time to filter or change the oil, a 1 1\/4 in. drain cock empties the vat. The wide opening lets oil and the crumbs settled in the cold zone flow out together instead of plugging a narrow valve. Cleanup at the end of the night goes faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westlake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67710584848669,"sku":"GF90","price":1334.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4716\/2909\/files\/89526_Westlake_GF90_1.jpg?v=1791489242","url":"https:\/\/thechefstore.com\/products\/westlake-gf90-16-in-natural-gas-floor-fryer-90-000-btu-stainless-steel-vat-robertshaw-thermostat","provider":"TheChefStore.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}