CASTA LQ/FRG1V7 Gas Fryer with Cabinet & 17 L Tank

A gas fryer heats oil by burning gas beneath the tank, transferring heat through external heat exchangers that keep the combustion chamber separate from the frying area. This design allows the oil to circulate evenly, preventing hot spots and ensuring food cooks uniformly. The heat exchangers also make the unit easier to clean, as the burners and combustion surfaces are not submerged in oil. Once the oil reaches the set temperature, a basket lowers into it, cooking food quickly while creating a crisp exterior and a moist interior.

To use the CASTA LQ/FRG1V17, the operator fills the 17 L tank with oil and sets the working thermostat to the desired temperature. The gas burners ignite, heating the oil through the external exchangers. When the oil is ready, food is placed in the basket and lowered into the tank. The fryer maintains the temperature automatically, adjusting the gas flow as needed. After frying, the basket is lifted out, and the oil drains through a chromed brass tap into a stainless steel receptacle with a built-in filter, allowing the oil to be reused. Any food residues settle in a wide zone at the bottom of the tank, which can be drained separately for cleaning.

The fryer is built from AISI 304 stainless steel, including the tank, doors and adjustable legs. The frying tank has rounded edges to improve oil circulation and simplify cleaning. Surfaces in contact with the combustion chamber are coated with vulcanised silicone paint for protection against high temperatures. Below the tank, steel tubular multi-gas burners are controlled by an electrically actuated gas valve system, ensuring even heat distribution. The unit includes two thermostats: a working thermostat that maintains the oil temperature and a safety thermostat that cuts off the gas supply if the temperature exceeds a safe limit. Both sensors are protected inside the tank.

The 16.0 kW gas power provides rapid heating, even after refilling the oil. Thermal insulation between the combustion chamber and outer casing reduces heat loss, improving efficiency. The fryer's footprint of 400 mm width, 900 mm depth and 850 mm height fits into standard kitchen layouts, while the adjustable legs allow stable installation on uneven worktops. The magnetic doors seal tightly, preventing heat escape and ensuring safe access to internal components.

Cleaning involves draining the oil through the chromed brass tap into the stainless steel receptacle with its filter. Food residues are removed from the wide zone at the bottom of the tank. The external heat exchangers and combustion chamber can be accessed separately for maintenance, avoiding contact with oil. The stainless steel surfaces resist corrosion and are easy to wipe down, while the silicone-coated parts withstand high temperatures without degrading.

The LQ/FRG1V17 comes equipped with baskets, a lid and an oil draining tank, all included as standard. The unit is categorised under professional gas fryers with integrated storage cabinets.