Pitco SSH60WR Solstice Supreme Gas Floor Fryer, 50-60 lb Oil Capacity, 125,000 BTU, Natural Gas

The Pitco SSH60WR is a Solstice Supreme gas floor fryer with 50-60 lb of oil over an 18" x 14" frying area, rated at 125,000 BTU/hr and configured for natural gas.

Solstice Supreme Burner Technology

Solstice Supreme fryers use Pitco's patented atmospheric burner system with long-life alloy heat baffles instead of power blowers or ceramic infrared parts. The design reaches up to 70% thermal efficiency, earns ENERGY STAR performance on the standard-input models and runs with lower flue temperatures, so more of every therm goes into the oil and less heat goes into your kitchen. Fewer moving parts also means fewer service calls over the life of the fryer.

Every morning the patented self-cleaning burner runs a 30-second cleaning cycle that keeps the burners tuned for peak efficiency, and the patented downdraft protection monitors the flue so hood and ventilation drafts don't snuff the pilot during a rush. Matchless ignition lights the pilot automatically when the fryer is switched on, so there's no standing pilot burning gas overnight. The "R" models add extra burner input for even faster recovery on frozen and breaded product.

Why Operators Choose It

• Lower gas bills: up to 70% thermal efficiency from a blower-free atmospheric burner
• Fast recovery: tube-fired heat transfer keeps temperatures steady during back-to-back basket drops
• Longer oil life: crumbs and sediment fall through the tube rack into the cool zone, away from the frying area
• Operator safety: drain valve interlock (DVI) shuts off heat when the drain is opened, plus a manual-reset high-temperature limit
• Built to last: peened stainless steel tank with 10-year fry pot warranty; stainless front, door and sides; heavy-duty 3/16" bottom door hinge
• Front serviceable: separate manual gas shutoffs and front-accessible components shorten service visits
• Easy cleaning: 1-1/4" full-port drain valve, drain line clean-out rod, tool-free removable basket hanger and adjustable legs for floor access

Controls

Solid state thermostat with melt cycle and boil-out mode is standard. Pitco offers upgrades to a digital controller (two timers), the Intellifry 12-button computer with elastic "flex time" timers, or the 10.1" OneTouch touchscreen with recipe storage and USB data transfer, plus an optional back-up thermostat.

Ideal For

• Quick-service and fast-casual restaurants with constant fry demand
• Chicken, seafood and wing concepts
• Multi-unit chains standardizing on one fryer platform
• Casinos, stadiums, universities and other high-volume foodservice
• Full-service restaurants upgrading for lower utility cost

Specifications

Installation & Utility Requirements

• Gas connection: 3/4" NPT rear gas inlet
• Supply pressure: natural gas 7-10" W.C. / LP 11-13" W.C. at the store supply; burner manifold set to 4" W.C. (NG) or 10" W.C. (LP). Size the gas line so pressure holds with every appliance on the line at full fire.
• Electrical: 115V/60 Hz cord with NEMA 5-15P plug for ignition and controls
• Clearances: 6" from combustible construction at sides and rear (0" from non-combustible); 30" minimum clear aisle in front; do not curb mount
• Ventilation: install under a commercial exhaust hood; do not restrict flue gases or place hood drains over the flue
• Mobile installs: fryers on casters (and any fryer with basket lifts) must use a flexible gas hose with restraining cable per CSA/AGA requirements

What's Included

• Two twin fry baskets per fryer (a full-size basket is available on full-pot models)
• Tube rack
• Removable basket hanger
• Drain line clean-out rod
• Drain extension
• Fryer cleaner sample packet

Factory Options (Additional Cost)

• Digital, 12-button computer or OneTouch touchscreen controls
• Automatic basket lifts (digital or computer control required)
• Back-up thermostat
• Stainless steel back
• 9" adjustable casters
• Flexible gas hose with quick disconnect and restraining cable
• Tank covers and fish grids
• Splash guards (6", 8", 12", 18")
• Bread & batter dump station (BNB)
• Smart options: auto filtration, auto top-off, SmartOIL sensor

Warranty

Pitco warranty: 1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year fry pot. Use a qualified installer and register the fryer with Pitco after installation to keep coverage in force.

Specifications per Pitco data; subject to change by the manufacturer. Contact us for configuration help and control upgrades.