1.5Equipment Description
All Performance Pro Series fryers are of an open-frypot design with no tubes and have a hand-sized opening into the deep cold zone, which makes cleaning the frypot quick and easy.
Frypots are constructed of welded, heavy-gauge cold-rolled steel or stainless steel. Heating is supplied by a burner assembly having multiple gas jets that are focused on ceramic targets located around the lower side of the frypot. The burner assembly can be configured for natural gas, propane gas, or manufactured gas. The frypot is drained with a manual ball valve.
Performance Pro Series fryers are equipped with a thermostat probe for precise temperature control. The probe is located on the centerline of the frypot for rapid response to changes in loads and to provide the most accurate temperature measurement. Fryers in the 45-model family may have dual- vat frypots (frypots divided in half). Each half of the dual-vat frypots has its own temperature probe.
Controls on Performance Pro Series fryers vary depending on the model and configuration purchased. Control options can include thermostat controls, solid-state (analog) controllers, digital controllers, or Computer Magic III computers. Not all models are available with all controller options. Each controller is covered in detail in the separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Manual provided with your equipment.
Performance Pro Series fryers may be equipped with an optional melt cycle feature, which pulses the burner on and off at a controlled rate. The melt cycle feature is designed to prevent scorching and uneven heating of the frypot when using solid shortening.
Fryers in this series may be configured with pilot ignition or electronic ignition. Fryers configured with electronic ignition and/or electric controls and all fryers equipped with built-in filtration require an external source of AC electrical power. Units can be configured for voltages ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC.
Fryers equipped with built-in filtration systems are shipped completely assembled. Fryers without built-in filtration require installation of legs or optional casters at point of use. All fryers are shipped with a package of standard accessories. Each fryer is adjusted, tested, and inspected at the factory before crating for shipment.
Model Designations
The primary difference between the fryer models in this series is the size of the frypot.
●35 models have a frypot capacity of 30-40 pounds of cooking oil or shortening and are designed for low-volume all-purpose frying.
●45 models have a frypot capacity of 40-50 pounds of cooking oil or shortening and are designed for high-volume frying of non-breaded products.
Fryers in the Performance Pro series may be equipped with basket lifts (BL in the designation) and a built-in filtration system. Fryers having a PMJ designation have no built-in filtration. Fryers having a FPP designation have a built-in filtration system under the two leftmost fryers. Those having a FMP designation have a built-in filtration system under the two leftmost stations and a holding station. The holding station can be at any position in the battery.