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Imperial IFS-40-OP Pro Series Gas Freestanding Open Pot Fryer 1 Vat 40 Pound Heavy-Duty Mechanical Thermostat Control — Propane, 105000 BTU

Model #: IFS-40-OP
Imperial’s Gas Open Pot Fryer is engineered for commercial kitchens that demand long-lasting performance and powerful results. Crafted with precision and durability in mind, the fryer features fully welded and polished stainless steel seams for a cle
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$6,408.00
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Certifications:
cETLus
CE
ETL
UKCA
Gas Connection
Gas Connection
This unit requires a 0.75 Inch gas connection.
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year Parts and Labor
Pro Install Required
Pro Install Required
This item requires professional installation.
Product Details

Imperial’s Gas Open Pot Fryer is engineered for commercial kitchens that demand long-lasting performance and powerful results. Crafted with precision and durability in mind, the fryer features fully welded and polished stainless steel seams for a clean, professional finish that stands up to the toughest kitchen environments. The 105,000 (31) BTU's provide rapid, intense heat, fast recovery and heats oil quickly resulting in better tasting food. It includes a 14" x 14" frying area, two nickel-plated fry baskets with vinyl-coated handles and a fine, mesh crumb sceen. This fryer stands on plate-mounted, 6-inch heavy-duty stainless steel legs or optional casters—ensuring secure support and easy mobility when needed.

  • Flame heats ceramic plates located strategically outside of the frypot.
  • Intense heat rapidly heats the stainless steel sides and the oil inside of the frypot.
  • No tube fired burners and no air shutter adjustments needed.
  • Snap acting thermostat has a 200ºF-400ºF. (93ºC - 204ºC) temperature range that extends oil life and produces a uniformly cooked product.
  • 100% safety shut-off valve.
    • Flame heats ceramic plates located strategically outside of the frypot.
    • Intense heat rapidly heats the stainless steel sides and the oil inside of the frypot.
    • No tube fired burners and no air shutter adjustments needed.
    • Snap acting thermostat has a 200ºF-400ºF. (93ºC - 204ºC) temperature range that extends oil life and produces a uniformly cooked product.
    • 100% safety shut-off valve.
      SKU (identifier) IFS-40-OP_LP
      Auto Oil Top-Off No
      Basket Lift Type Manual
      Control Type Mechanical Thermostat
      Food Production Rate 72 lbs of fries per hour
      Fryer Type Open Pot
      Integrated Filtration No
      Number of Baskets 2
      Number of Vats (batteries) 1
      Oil Reclamation No
      Oil Temperature Control Mechanical
      Pumped Oil Filtration No
      Split Pot No
      Ventless Cooking Technology No
      Construction Materials Stainless Steel
      Durability Class Heavy-Duty
      Oil Capacity (weight) 40 lb
      Total Oil Capacity (volume) 5.2 gal
      Temperature Maximum 400 °F
      Dedicated Circuit Required No
      Gas Type Propane
      Primary Energy Type Gas
      Gas Inlet Size 0.75 in
      Gas Total BTUs 105000 BTU
      Product Clearance Required: Back 8 in
      Product Clearance Required: Floor 6 in
      Product Clearance Required: Front 15 in
      Product Clearance Required: Left Side 6 in
      Product Clearance Required: Right Side 6 in
      Product Clearance Required: Top 20 in
      Product Depth 30.5 in
      Product Height 36 in
      Product Weight 200 lb
      Product Width 15.5 in
      WARNING
      California Proposition 65
      WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
      RESIDENTIAL USERS
      RESIDENTIAL OR NON-COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION DISCLAIMER: The vendor assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage, component failure, including property damage, bodily injury, or death resulting from installation in a non-commercial or residential application. In addition, the warranty service provider network will only service equipment in a commercial location. The warranty will be voided if installed in non-commercial or residential locations.
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