CASTA LQ/FLG2V8 Gas Fryer with Cabinet – 8+8 L Twin Vats

A professional gas fryer with twin 8 L vats heats cooking oil by passing gas flames through internal heat-exchanger tubes. The tubes carry fins that spread the heat evenly across the oil, eliminating cold spots and allowing consistent frying results. Gas burners beneath the vats fire directly into the tubes, raising the oil temperature quickly and maintaining it with minimal fuel once the set point is reached.

To begin frying, the operator fills each vat with oil to the marked level, closes the lid and sets the working thermostat to the desired temperature. Piezoelectric ignition lights the pilot flame, which in turn ignites the main burners. The oil heats rapidly, and the fryer holds the temperature within a narrow band, compensating for the drop that occurs when cold food is lowered in the baskets. A safety thermostat monitors the oil and cuts the gas supply if the temperature rises above the safe limit, preventing overheating and oil degradation.

The fryer is constructed from AISI 304 stainless steel throughout. The vats are pressed from a single sheet with 1.5 mm walls and rounded corners for strength and easy cleaning. A chromed-brass oil-discharge tap at the base of each vat drains used oil into a stainless-steel bowl fitted with a filter, allowing the oil to be reused after impurities are removed. Adjustable stainless-steel legs level the unit on uneven floors, while magnetic-closure doors on the cabinet below give access to the burners and controls without compromising the seal.

Controls include a working thermostat that regulates the gas flow to the burners, a safety thermostat that overrides the gas valve if the oil overheats, and a piezoelectric igniter that lights the pilot flame without external power. The 11.6 kW gas load is distributed across the twin vats, providing sufficient power to recover temperature quickly after each batch of food is added. The 400 mm depth, 900 mm width and 850 mm height create a compact footprint that fits standard worktop runs while leaving space for the oil-draining bowl and the twin baskets supplied with the unit.

Cleaning involves draining the oil through the tap, wiping down the vats with a non-abrasive cloth, and removing the filter from the draining bowl to wash it separately. The stainless-steel surfaces resist corrosion and staining, and the rounded corners prevent food debris from accumulating. The magnetic doors on the cabinet can be removed for access to the burners and gas valves, although these components require only occasional inspection rather than daily cleaning.

The LQ/FLG2V8 is a twin-vat gas fryer with internal heat exchangers, supplied with baskets, a lid and a stainless-steel oil-draining tank. It is categorised as a floor-standing fryer with integrated storage cabinet.