Pitco VF-35S Energy Star Gas Floor Fryer, 35 lb Oil Capacity, 70,000 BTU, Liquid Propane

The Pitco VF-35S is an ENERGY STAR gas floor fryer with 35 lb of oil over a 14" x 13-5/8" frying area, rated at 70,000 BTU/hr and configured for liquid propane.

ENERGY STAR Efficiency in a Value Fryer

The VF series brings modern gas efficiency to a free-standing, stand-alone floor fryer. The ENERGY STAR qualified VF35 uses about 40% less gas than a 65C+S while delivering the same production rate, and the VF65 gives larger kitchens a big 65 lb frypot at 95,000 BTU/hr.

A millivolt control with standing pilot needs no electrical connection, keeping the fryer simple, dependable and working through power outages.

Why Operators Choose It

• Lower gas bills: efficient burner design in a value-priced fryer (ENERGY STAR qualified on the VF35)
• Simple and dependable: millivolt control with standing pilot, no electricity required
• Built for daily use: stainless steel tank, front, door and sides
• Safety: pilot safety and high-temperature limit shut off gas automatically

Controls

Millivolt thermostat with standing pilot. Stand-alone fryer; not available with built-in filtration or in a battery.

Ideal For

• Independent restaurants and bars watching utility costs
• Concessions and secondary fry stations
• Operations replacing older, inefficient economy fryers

Specifications

Installation & Utility Requirements

• Gas connection: 3/4" NPT rear gas inlet
• Gas pressure: maximum 1/2 PSI supply to the combination gas valve; natural gas and LP (propane) models are not interchangeable without a factory conversion
• Electrical: none required; the standing pilot and millivolt valve are self-powered, so the fryer keeps working during a power outage
• 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

• Fry baskets
• Tube rack
• Removable basket hanger
• Drain line clean-out rod

Factory Options (Additional Cost)

• Casters
• Tank cover
• Portable filter systems

Warranty

Pitco warranty: 5-year Limited Frypot Parts. 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.