CASTA EASY 700 Electric Pasta Fryer 28 Litre

An electric fryer designed for continuous pasta preparation in professional kitchens, the CASTA EASY 700 heats water in a 28 litre tank using submerged stainless steel elements. The water circulates around the food suspended in baskets, cooking it evenly without direct contact with the heating surface. A false-bottom basket protects delicate pasta shapes from scorching while allowing free water flow. Steam generated during cooking is drawn away by a rear chimney, reducing humidity and heat at the worktop.

To begin, the operator fills the tank through taps inside the cabinet, then sets the thermostat between 50 °C and 100 °C. Once the water reaches the chosen temperature, the heating indicator light confirms the elements are active. Pasta is lowered in baskets, and the false bottom keeps it clear of the tank floor. After cooking, the baskets are lifted onto a perforated stainless steel rack at the front, where excess water drains back into an overflow area. A double starch-draining system in this area helps maintain cleaner water for the next batch. When the session ends, the tank is emptied via a front-operated ball valve.

The entire unit is built from stainless steel: AISI 304 for the worktop and cabinet, and AISI 316 for the tank, chosen for its higher corrosion resistance. The tank is pressed in one piece with rounded corners to eliminate crevices where food debris could collect. Adjustable legs allow the unit to sit level on uneven floors, and the 400 mm depth fits standard worktop runs.

Controls are simple: a thermostat dial for temperature, a power switch, and two indicator lights—one showing the unit is live, the other confirming the heating elements are drawing current. The 7 kW power rating requires a 400 V three-phase circuit, typical of commercial kitchens where multiple high-demand appliances share the supply.

The 28 litre capacity refers to the usable water volume in each tank, sufficient for large batches of pasta without overcrowding. The overall footprint of 400 mm front-to-back and 700 mm side-to-side determines the space it occupies on the worktop, while the 850 mm height allows comfortable operation without stooping. The weight, though not specified, is supported by the adjustable legs, which also make it possible to roll the unit on a trolley for repositioning.

Cleaning is straightforward: the pressed tank with rounded corners and the false-bottom baskets reduce trapped food, and the stainless steel surfaces can be wiped down with standard kitchen sanitiser. The drainage system's ball valve allows complete emptying, and the taps inside the cabinet prevent spills during refilling. No baskets or lids are supplied with the unit, so these must be sourced separately to match the pasta shapes being cooked.

The EASY 700 is a single-tank fryer; no variants with additional tanks are listed for this model. It is categorised under professional pasta preparation equipment in the CASTA catalogue.